Hino Motors Canada Announces the All New Hino 198 Class 5 Model

July 23, 2010 (Mississauga, ON) – Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. is pleased to announce the all new Class 5 Hino 198 model for 2011.

The Hino 198 will be launched concurrently with the September launch of the Hino 2011 medium duty truck ("MDT") line-up.

The 2011 Hino 198 is built on a 19,500 lbs. GVWR truck chassis coupled to a 220 hp, 7.6 litre turbo charged Hino diesel engine. It will feature the bold styling of all the 2011 Hino MDT's. It will also utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to fully comply with 2010EPA emissions requirements.

According to Eric Smith, National Sales Manager for HMC, "the new Hino 198 will have the extra power and performance requested of our light duty trucks by Canadian customers."

The new model will be assembled at Hino's Canadian assembly plant located in Woodstock, Ontario.

About Hino: Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., a Toyota Group Company, assembles and distributes light and medium duty commercial trucks in Canada. Hino is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario with assembly operations in Woodstock, Ontario. Service is provided through its extensive coast-to-coast dealership network and is backed by its industry leading customer care protection program. For more information, please visit us at www.hinocanada.com.

Hino Motors Canada Announces the Release of its 2011 Model Medium Duty Truck Line-up

July 23, 2010 (Mississauga, ON) – Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. will release its newly re-designed 2011 medium duty truck ("MDT") line-up in September.

The 2011 MDT line-up will feature a bold new design and functional improvements to enhance the trucks' flexibility and driver comfort, efficiency and safety. The MDT's will also feature significant technological improvements to meet new emissions regulations.

Styling improves with a new hood and front grille. Driver comfort is enhanced with the addition of a driver's seat armrest. Driver safety and efficiency improves with the addition of a Bluetooth-enabled GPS stereo and a new easy to read driver information display.

The 2011 MDT line-up features several technological enhancements.

All 2011 Hino MDT’s will utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to fully comply with 2010EPA emissions requirements. Hino's application of the technology is also expected to reduce fuel consumption by 3%-5%.

The 2011 Hino 338 will receive a boost in power to 260 hp while the torque on the Hino 358 increases to 660 lbs-ft. The changes will improve the throttle response and driveability of both models. Front axle capacity on the Hino 358 increases to 14,000 lbs.

A 'clean chassis' option will be available for the Hino 268, 338 and 358. By transferring parts previously mounted on the outside of the frame rails behind the cab, this configuration will be ideal for beverage bodies, car carrier configurations and other applications.

According to Eric Smith, National Sales Manager, "The launch of these new trucks is a milestone for Hino. The trucks have been redesigned virtually from the ground, up. Drivers will notice the bold new styling in addition to chassis and power train refinements. The environment will benefit from advanced SCR emissions controls that are fully EPA2010 emissions compliant. New chassis configurations and power improvements will open up new market opportunities for our products."

The new trucks will be assembled at Hino's Canadian assembly plant located in Woodstock, Ontario.

About Hino: Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., a Toyota Group Company, assembles and distributes light and medium duty commercial trucks in Canada. Hino is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario with assembly operations in Woodstock, Ontario. Service is provided through its extensive coast-to-coast dealership network and is backed by its industry leading Customer Care Protection Program. For more information, please visit us at www.hinocanada.com.

Hino Motors Canada Announces 2009 Top Sales Dealer

May 18, 2010 (Mississauga, ON). Hino Motors Canada is pleased to announce its top Canadian sales dealer for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Top honours go to Laval Hino of Quebec.

“Not only is Laval Hino the top selling dealer in the country, but it is also a recognized leader in customer service and support,” says Eric Smith, National Sales Manager for HMC. “It is very fitting that Laval Hino would win this title.”

Laval Hino has proudly and capably represented the Hino line since its inception in 1993 as a full service and sales dealer. Congratulations to the team at Laval Hino!

About Hino: Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., a Toyota Group Company, assembles and distributes light and medium duty commercial trucks in Canada and is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario with assembly operations in Woodstock, Ontario. Service is provided through its extensive coast-to-coast dealership network and is backed by its industry leading customer care protection program. For more information, please visit us at www.hinocanada.com.

Hino Announces it will utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to meet the technologically stringent 2010 emissions regulations

January 7, 2009 (Mississauga, ON). Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., announced today that it will utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to meet the stringent 2010 emissions regulations.

The EPA 2010 emission regulations call for more than an 80% reduction in NOx over the 2007 emissions regulations. The most environmentally friendly and reliable solution to meet this challenge is SCR. SCR has been used in Europe for more than three years with an estimated 600,000 plus vehicles utilizing this technology. In addition to Hino, other OEMs will use SCR technology to meet the 2010 emissions regulations.

SCR is an exhaust after-treatment technology that reduces NOx significantly by injecting a precise amount of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) downstream of the engine. It allows the engine to operate at maximum performance level without the additional engine stress needed to control NOx with EGR alone.

DEF will be available through all 43 Hino Canada dealers. In addition, fuel distributors and retail fueling stations are working with DEF producers to establish DEF filling stations at truck stops and diesel service stations across North America.

Hino Motors Canada, Ltd., headquartered in Mississauga, ON sells a full line-up of Class 4-7 commercial trucks. Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. is a Toyota Group Company. For more information, visit our web site at www.hinocanada.com

Shin Nakamura, President of Hino Motors Canada, Ltd.

February 20, 2008 (Mississauga, ON). Hino Motors, Ltd. of Japan is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shin Nakamura as the new President of Hino Motors Canada, Ltd. Mr. Nakamura succeeds Mr. Hiroyuki Omori who was in the position for five years and now has been reassigned in Europe.

Prior to his new assignment in Canada, Mr. Nakamura was the Deputy General Manager of Asia and Oceania Division for Hino Motors, Ltd. He has 25 years of experience with Hino and has extensive knowledge of promoting and selling the Hino brand and Hino products. His previous assignments include "Interior Design" for Toyota pick-up Hilux, Marketing for Asian and Oceania markets such as Taiwan, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

Hino Motors Canada, Ltd, exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Hino class 4 to 7 trucks in Canada. Hino's operations consist of a parts distribution centre and marketing unit in Mississauga as well as an assembly plant in Woodstock, ON.