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Hino Motors

Hino Motors, Ltd.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Hino Motors is a Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles and diesel engines. The company is best known for its trucks and buses and has long been tied to the Toyota group.

History

Hino Motors traces its origins to 1910, with the current company established in 1942. Company materials identify Hino as a long-established Japanese vehicle manufacturer.

Products and operations

Hino focuses on commercial vehicles, especially trucks and buses. It also produces diesel engines, vehicle parts, and related products. Its global business includes vehicle sales and services.

Ownership structure

Hino has been part of the Toyota group for many years and was described as a Toyota subsidiary in corporate materials. In 2026, it merged with Fuso and became a subsidiary of Archion.

In short

  • Manufacturer of commercial vehicles and diesel engines.
  • Headquartered in Hino, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Historically part of the Toyota group; now under Archion as of 2026.
  • Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange (ticker 7205).
Canadian angle

Hino has a North American commercial-vehicle presence, and Canadian readers may encounter Hino trucks through the company’s regional dealer and service networks.

Quick questions

What is Hino Motors?
Hino Motors is a Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles and diesel engines, especially trucks and buses.
Who owns Hino Motors?
As of 2026, Hino became a subsidiary of Archion after merging with Fuso; earlier company materials described it as a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.
Where is Hino Motors based?
Hino Motors is headquartered in Hino-shi, Tokyo, Japan.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hino_Motors
    Supports: Basic overview, headquarters, industry, stock ticker, and 2026 merger note.
  2. Hino Motors — https://www.hino.co.jp/corp/about_us/pdf/20260401_company_profile_English.pdf
    Supports: Official corporate profile with headquarters, founding dates, products, and recent corporate information.
  3. Hino Motors — https://www.hino-global.com/corp/about_us/corporate_information.html
    Supports: Official corporate information including headquarters, products, and company details.
  4. GlobalData — https://www.globaldata.com/company-profile/hino-motors-ltd/
    Supports: Company description, product categories, and global operations.
  5. Hino — https://www.hino.com/
    Supports: Company history and group affiliation statement.