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History of HINO
Since its founding, Hino Motors has supported the movement of people and things, technologies, products, and services, and Hino Motors itself has also evolved.
Its driving force to support society and people through logistics and transportation remains unchanged, despite the changing times.Guided by this unchanging principle, we continue to support your business and contribute to society.
1910
Tokyo Gas Industry Co., Ltd. (predecessor to modern-day Hino Motors)
1913
Company name changed to Tokyo Gas and Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
1917
Successful prototype of Japanese – made trucks
1919
Development of various TGE-type trucks
1930
Moving into manufacturing of buses
Adopted for Japan's first public route (Ministry of Railways) buses
1937
The Automobile Division of Tokyo Gas Electric Engineering Co., Ltd., Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. and Kyodo Kokusan K.K. were merged into Tokyo Automobile Industry Co., Ltd.
1941
Company name was changed to Diesel Motor Industry Co., Ltd.
1942
The Hino plant of Diesel Motor Industry Co., Ltd was made independent as Hino Heavy Industries Inc.
1946
Completed development of Japan’s first post-war heavy-duty trailer truck
1946
Company name changed to Hino Industry Co., Ltd.
1947
The release of Japan's first trailer bus was a breath of fresh air for urban transport
1948
First Japanese automotive manufacturer to separate manufacturing and sales From Hino Industry Co., Ltd. to Hino Diesel Sales Co., Ltd. and Hino Diesel Industry Co., Ltd.
1949
Hino listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
1950
Started production of heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses (single-wheel type), release of Japan's first trolley bus.
1953
Japan’s first center under-floor engine bus
Release of "Blue Ribbon" box-type bus
1953
Technical collaboration with Renault Started production of passenger vehicles
1958
Japan's first front-wheel two-axis cab-over 10-ton cargo truck released
1959
Hino Diesel Sales Co., Ltd. and Hino-Renault Sales Co., Ltd. merged to form Hino Motor Sales, Ltd.Hino Diesel Industry Co., Ltd. was renamed Hino Motors, Ltd.
1963
RANGER medium-duty truck released
1966
Business alliance with Toyota Motor Corporation
1977
Changed the market for touring coaches Japan's first body-framed touring coach released
1981
Full model change for heavy-duty trucks with release of SUPER DOLPHIN PROFIA SERIES
1990
Hino’s first entry into the Dakar Rally
1991
Release of world-first* hybrid vehicle
1997
Hino monopolizes the Dakar Rally, winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the truck category
1999
Release of hybrid vehicle
Hino Motors Co., Ltd. and Hino Motor Sales Co., Ltd. merged into Hino Motors Co., Ltd.
2003
New light-duty hybrid truck launched, in compliance with Japanese new long-term regulations on exhaust emissions
2006
World-first* Pre-Collision System (PCS)** installed in HINO PROFIAHINO PROFIA heavy-duty truck announced, in compliance with Japanese new long-term regulations on exhaust emissions
2008
Full model change to the HINO S’ELEGA large touring coach
2011
Full model change for HINO DUTRO light-duty truck
2017
Full model change for HINO PROFIA heavy-duty truck and HINO RANGER medium-duty truck
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