Imported Japanese ‘kei’ cars stranded in Australia after government blunder

AutoExec Summary: Imported Japanese ‘kei’ cars have been left stranded in Australia due to a government blunder that saw hundreds mistakenly approved for road use despite not meeting new safety regulations. The Federal Government has suspended approval documents for these vehicles, which do not comply with stricter Australian crash-safety rules. While existing kei cars on the road will not be recalled, many customers are now unable to register their vehicles, leading to significant confusion and financial loss.

Brands mentioned: Nissan, Toyota, Chery.