Company overview
Hino Motors, Ltd., commonly known as Hino, is a Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles and diesel engines. Its origins trace back to 1910 with Tokyo Gas Industry, which later became Hino Heavy Industry in 1942. During World War II, Hino produced vehicles for the Imperial Japanese Army. Following the war, the company focused on heavy-duty trailers and buses, introducing models like the TH10 in 1950. In 1953, Hino began manufacturing passenger cars under license, including the Contessa sedan. A partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation began in 1966 and culminated in Hino becoming a subsidiary of Toyota in 2001. Throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Hino expanded its operations globally, establishing assembly plants in Canada (since 1968), Colombia (2007), Indonesia (2003), and Mexico (2009). In 2025, Hino is scheduled to merge with Mitsubishi Fuso and become a subsidiary of Archion. As of 2023, Hino Trucks Canada Ltd. is the exclusive distributor in Canada.
