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Hino Projects Record 700 Series Year
With its expanded 700 Series model range now in dealerships, 2026 is set to be a record-breaking year for Hino Australia’s heavy-duty model.
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Hino Australia Confident In Long-Term Future
Speaking at a business briefing recently, Hino President and CEO Richard Emery has expressed confidence in the Japanese manufacturer’s future in Australia, despite the dynamic global environment.
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Hino Expands Into Shepparton
“The award-winning Jacob Group, which has operated Jacob Hino in Wodonga for 25 years, was the logical choice when we were looking to expand into Shepparton,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia.
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Accolades for top Hino Dealers
Recognising its highest performing dealers, Hino Australia recently held its 2025 Hino Dealer of the Year Awards in Sydney.
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Hino Australia & Supercars Celebrate 10 Years Of Partnership
Hino Australia and Supercars have marked a decade of partnership, one that has become one of the category’s most enduring and recognisable alliances.
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Hino On Track With Team 18 And De Pasquale For 2026
Hino Australia has extended its commitment to Team 18 and its driver Anton De Pasquale for the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship.
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35 Straight Dakar Finishes For Record-Breaking Hino Team
Team Sugawara Hino has recorded its 35th consecutive finish at the gruelling Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, finishing in 15th place in the truck category.
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Hino Parts Distribution Centre Drives Success
As Hino Australia’s 9,272m2 purpose-built Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) approaches its fifth anniversary, the company has reflected on the significant impact the facility has had on customers and dealers nationwide.
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Hino Tests Its Best At Annual Skills Contest
The 2025 Hino Australia National Skills Champions have been announced with Graham Reynolds (Wagga Trucks), Admir Music (Prestige Hino) and John Delahay (Sci-Fleet Hino Brisbane) winning the Parts, Service and Sales titles respectively.
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Hino Previews Line-Up For Japan Mobility Show
Hino Motors, Ltd. is set to present a range of its next-generation products at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show, which will be held in Tokyo from 30th October to 9th November 2025.
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Hino Motors Launches New Fuel Cell Heavy-Duty Truck
Hino Motors, Ltd. has announced the release of Japan’s first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck, the Hino Profia Z FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle).
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Hino Happy To Help Shannon's Bridge
Hino Australia has provided a helping hand for Shannon’s Bridge, a volunteer-driven charity that supports people with end-of-life issues including the delivery of hospital equipment to their homes.
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Autonomous Hino Trucks Part Of Unique Testing With Taisei Rotec
Hino Motors, Ltd. and road construction company Taisei Rotec have commenced the use of unmanned autonomous vehicles in full-scale road surface durability tests.
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Hino Expands it's Range of Heavy-Duty Models
“Launched in 2021, the 700 Series range now offers a solution for almost any heavy-duty application with eleven additional models on sale from October 2025,” said Daniel Petrovski, Manager of Product Strategy for Hino Australia. “The expanded range increases our exclusively two-pedal range with a host of axle and wheelbase configurations appealing to even more customer applications and operating requirements,” he continued. The expanded range includes FH1836 4x2, FS2636 6x4 and FY3036 8x4 models which are all powered by the renowned Hino A09C engine in A09C-VN specification with its peak power of 360hp (265kW) and 1569Nm of torque delivered from 1,100 – 1,600rpm. The A09C-VN engine is mated to the new Hino M112 12-speed automated manual transmission (AMT), designed and manufactured under the Hino guiding principles of Quality, Durability and Reliability (QDR). “With its wide gear ratio and selection spread, the two-pedal 12-speed AMT will be an excellent choice for heavy rigid operations in extra urban and regional applications,” said Mr Petrovski. “It will also appeal to rigid truck operators who need to tow a trailer and to customers seeking a fuel-efficient high performance rigid truck solution for highway and hilly operations. “With the addition of the new AMT models, Hino will now offer multiple two-pedal options for our 300-plus horsepower heavy-duty customers with Allison 4440 and Allison 3200 true automatic transmissions, plus the Hino M112 and ZF Traxon AMT variations,” continued Mr Petrovski. Customer options are further multiplied with the availability of either leaf spring or airbag drive axle suspensions as well as multiple wheelbases to suit a variety of bodies and applications. The nine litre models are joined by two FS2845 models featuring the E13C 13 litre engine which produces 450hp (331kW) and 2157Nm of torque and is mated to the new M112 Hino 12-speed AMT. “The FS2845 is available with an airbag or leaf spring drive axle and will fill a gap in the market for council tippers and/or civil works customers that require regular towing of a pig or dog trailer,” said Mr Petrovski. Hino will also offer a new FS2848 12-speed AMT airbag suspension model that will suit fleet operators looking for a single trailer prime mover. Both the A09C & E13C engines meet Euro 6 exhaust emissions compliance, using a combination of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and the ever-reliable Hino Diesel Particulate Active Reduction Filter (DPR). “The current 700 Series was launched in 2021 with Euro 6 emissions compliance, well ahead of when it was even legislated in Australia,” continued Mr Petrovski. Safest Hino ever Like all 700 Series, the new models will boast the most comprehensive safety package ever offered in a Hino truck. The Hino SmartSafe package is standard and is a comprehensive safety package featuring driver assist technologies that take an active focus on protecting the lives of drivers, passengers and other road users. Hino SmartSafe includes a Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Driver Monitor (DM), Pedestrian Detection (PD), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Reverse Camera and a suite of other standard safety features. The Hino Advantage Like all Hino products, the 700 Series is supported by Hino Advantage, a suite of business solutions that are designed to reduce costs over the life of the vehicle. This includes Hino-Connect which is standard on all 700 Series – it is an Australian-built and designed system that provides customers with real-time vehicle and driver performance data, fuel usage reports, maintenance tracking and fleet security alerts. In an Australian first, Hino-Connect allows direct communications with drivers through the Multimedia Unit in the unlikely event of a severe vehicle fault. This alert will open a case, which is managed by Hino-Connect Specialists who liaise between the customer, driver and dealer to track and oversee the progress of the repair or maintenance. “Other Hino Advantage solutions include Hino SmartSafe, Capped Price Servicing, Hino Genuine Parts, 24/7 Hino Roadside Assist, our finance options, and customer support provisions via our Customer Care Centre,” Mr Petrovski concluded. The 700 Series models come with a 3 years or 500,000km standard warranty (whichever comes first). The Hino 700 Series is available at Hino dealerships nationwide, with further information also available at www.hino.com.au
Learn MoreVICSES And Hybrid Electric On Display For Hino At AFAC
The annual Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authority Council (AFAC) conference returns to Perth from 26-29 August 2025 with a Victoria State Emergency Services (VICSES) Heavy Rescue Truck headlining the Hino Australia stand. “On display will be a Hino 500 Series Standard Cab FE1424 crew cab with a unique SES-designed rescue body that is designed to transport five VICSES members and up to 2,000kg of equipment to road crash rescue, flood and storm events,” said Daniel Petrovski, Department Manager of Product Strategy for Hino Australia. It is one of over 60 new Hino trucks that VICSES will soon add to its fleet, which is considered Australia’s largest road crash rescue network. VICSES is a volunteer-based organisation that provides emergency assistance to minimise the impact of emergencies in Victoria and is celebrating its 50th year in operation in 2025. “The 500 Series Standard Cab features a proven A05-TD five litre four-cylinder diesel engine that delivers 240hp at 2,300rpm and 833Nm of torque at 1,400rpm – the torque is delivered across a low and wide RPM range which improves drivability and provides excellent hill-climbing performance,” continued Mr Petrovski. Like all Hino trucks, the FE1424 features Hino SmartSafe, a comprehensive safety package that features driver assist technologies, which take an active focus on protecting the lives of drivers, passengers and other road users. Hino SmartSafe includes a Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection (PD), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Reverse Camera and a suite of other standard safety features. “Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is available across the range of Hino trucks and is of particular interest to our fire and emergency services customers as tankers carrying liquids can be particularly vulnerable to rollovers,” he concluded. VSC continuously monitors the vehicles’ operation and can help prevent an incident in situations such as when a vehicle enters or exits a corner too fast. Another feature of interest to emergency services and fire-fighting customers is Hino-Connect telematics which is standard fitment on all Hino medium-duty 500 Series and heavy-duty 700 Series trucks. Hino-Connect provides customers with real-time performance data tracking, remote diagnosis of vehicle faults and a dedicated team of Hino-Connect specialists. The stand will also feature a 300 Series 616 Hybrid Electric Cab Chassis, which delivers up to 22% in fuel savings and emissions reductions with no range or recharge restrictions. “Our Hybrid Electric range meets Euro 6 emissions compliance and provides options from car-licenced 4.5 tonne GVM, up to the maximum light-rigid licenced 8 tonne GVM,” said Mr Petrovski. “Hybrid Electric is an appealing choice for customers offering a practical balance of cost, range, and payload, along with the immediate, real-world savings and reduced operating costs,” said Mr Petrovski. “Many of the visitors at AFAC also work or volunteer for other organisations that are looking for immediate fuel savings, and we know that a vehicle such as the Hybrid Electric will be of interest,” he concluded. For more information, visit www.hino.com.au
Learn MoreMore Global Awards For Hino Australia
Hino Australia has once again cemented its reputation for outstanding customer support, receiving multiple prestigious awards from Hino Motors, Ltd., namely its 17th consecutive Parts Department of the Year Award and 14th successive Service Department of the Year Award. “This fantastic achievement reflects the unwavering dedication of our dealers and head office teams to delivering the highest standards of service and support to our customers,” said Greg Bleasel, Vice President – Product Support for Hino Australia. Central to Hino Australia’s success is its state-of-the-art Parts Distribution Centre (PDC), which opened in 2021, and has helped Hino deliver record-breaking year-on-year growth in parts sales. “With almost double the capacity of our previous facility and innovative technologies in place, the PDC enables us to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Hino Genuine Parts distribution across the country,” continued Mr Bleasel. Hino Australia’s service network continues to strengthen its capabilities to ensure it remains reliable and responsive. Another key factor in Hino Australia’s success is the increased use of its Hino-Connect telematics system. “The detailed insights that Hino-Connect provides allow us to identify issues early and accurately through remote diagnostics, leading to quicker resolution times, reduced downtime and more efficient support for our customers. “Our trained technicians can provide targeted support to our customers before a vehicle even arrives at the workshop – while also being able to ensure the quick supply of necessary parts through our PDC. “Our dealerships benefit from a comprehensive technical training program, ensuring our technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair Hino vehicles quickly and expertly,” said Mr Bleasel. “Our teams will soon benefit from the upcoming launch of a new online training system, which will streamline learning. “The importance of ongoing education is further reinforced with our annual Hino National Skills Contest, which is currently in its 15th year, and allows us to reward and recognise the talent that exists within our dealership network. “We remain focused on recruiting and retaining the best technicians from Australia and internationally as a mean of addressing the industry-wide skills shortage, and currently have technician opportunities available nationwide,” he continued. Mr Bleasel concluded: “We are incredibly proud to once again be recognised on the global stage. “These awards are not just milestones — they drive us to continually enhance our services and set new standards for excellence.” Hino Australia has over 65 dealerships and specialist service centres nationwide, with more information also available at www.hino.com.au.
Learn MoreHino Doubles Down On Hybrid
Speaking at a business briefing in Darwin, Hino Australia President and CEO Richard Emery was emphatic about the Japanese manufacturer’s direction to emissions reduction through low and zero emission vehicles. “Diesel powertrains in trucks will remain the pre-eminent solution in the Australian trucking industry beyond 2030,” he said. “We believe Hybrid Electric will remain the only high volume, lower-emission truck in Australia over the next decade, and Hino is currently the only manufacturer to offer one. “Battery electric will be a key part of the future fleet in Australia in certain applications, while hydrogen will also be a factor in the next decade, probably in long haul applications to begin with,” he said. Hino is the only brand in Australia that is working on all these drivetrain solutions, with its parent company, Hino Motors, Ltd. having started trials for a heavy-duty Profia (700 Series) hydrogen truck more than two years ago. “As our competitors begin to offer diesel options that meet Euro 6 emissions compliance (like our Hybrid Electric does), the gap in monthly lease payments between hybrid and diesel will continue to decrease,” he continued. Hybrid Electric is increasing in popularity among Hino customers across a greater range of applications with 31% of last year’s Hybrid Electric deliveries received by first-time Hybrid Electric customers. “Furthermore, interest is increasing in 2025 – at the end of May, we were at 71% of the total Hybrid Electric deliveries in 2024,” said Mr Emery. Achieving significant fuel and CO2 reductions without compromising operational range or payload continues to be a key motivation for customers who can choose from a range that includes models from car-licenced 4.5 tonne GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) up to light rigid-licenced 8 tonne GVM. “Our recent fuel efficiency test around the iconic Mt Panorama circuit and surrounding streets of Bathurst replicated the conditions of a local delivery operation – almost 300 kilometres of testing showed fuel savings of up to 24% in Wide Cab variants and 22% in Standard Cab, which reinforces our customers’ expectations,” he continued. Mr Emery noted the ‘sweet spot’ that currently exists for purchasers of Hybrid Electric trucks: “The balance between cost, range, payload, maintenance and resale are all critical measures when determining which technology works for any application – increasingly, a Hybrid Electric hits that sweet spot while also reducing emissions,” he said. Planning for the medium-term future, Hino Australia is currently undertaking customer trials with light-duty Dutro (300 Series) Z-EV (Zero Emission Vehicle) to determine their feasibility in the Australian market. “This will ensure that when the time comes in Australia for full-scale electric vehicles, Hino will have a product that meets our customers’ needs and specifications,” concluded Mr Emery.
Learn MoreHino Driven By Innovation and Powered By Sustainability At The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show
With a theme of ‘driven by innovation, powered by sustainability’, the Hino Australia stand at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show showcased the Japanese manufacturer’s range of current Euro 6 solutions including the 700 Series and 300 Series Hybrid Electric. There was also a nod to the future with Hino displaying a 300 Series Z-EV electric truck, which is currently undergoing trial programs in Australia to determine its operational capacity. “Earlier in the year, Hino surpassed 150,000 deliveries in Australia, an important milestone that provides a marker to underpin our commitment to Australia and to our ongoing success while also shifting our focus forward to our next business horizon,” said Richard Emery, President & CEO of Hino Australia, speaking at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show. “It has been achieved with fit-for-purpose products centred on quality, technology and safety, supported by our partnerships with our loyal customers and dealer partners.” “None of this will change as we transition to a full range of Euro 6 compliant vehicles,” he continued. Hino Australia’s current Euro 6 range of vehicles headline its stand starting with a variety of 300 Series Hybrid Electric trucks, which deliver up to 22% in fuel savings and emissions reductions with no range or recharge restrictions. The stand will feature a 300 Series 916 Hybrid Electric Wide Cab with a Kyokuto Single Car carrier body, which acts as a recovery vehicle in the Hino-sponsored Repco Supercars Championship. “It uniquely allows the tray to slide off the back of the vehicle and can perform loading work at almost any angle down to zero degrees,” said Mr Emery. “Hybrid Electric is a compelling option for customers today based on the balance of cost, range and payload with the benefit of real-world, immediate savings on fuel and emissions,” said Mr Emery of Australia’s only Hybrid Electric truck range. With Hybrid Electric models available from car-licenced 4.5 tonne GVM, up to light rigid-licenced 8 tonne GVM, Hino also showcased a 300 Series 716 Built to Go Tipper and 300 Series 616 cab chassis. “The Tipper on display is a prototype for a range of 300 Series Built to Go Hybrid Electric factory Tipper models that we are aiming to add to our model line-up by the end of 2025,” said Mr Emery. “The Tipper is the first Hybrid Electric truck that uses the same Kyokuto Kaihatsu body that is fitted to the conventional 300 Series diesel and 500 Series factory tipper models,” he continued. Hino reiterated its commitment to sustainability with its first public display in Australia of a zero emissions vehicle, a Dutro (300 Series) Z-EV walk-through van with an ultra-low floor that features a 50kW electric motor mounted under the cab, which drives the front wheels. Mr Emery reinforced that it was not a launch nor model introduction. “In the coming year, the Z-EV will undergo real-world trials to interrogate its cost, range and payload and ensure it is a viable option for our Australian customers, regardless of Government incentives,” he concluded. Hino Australia’s heavy-duty range was represented by a 700 Series SH1845 4x2 prime mover that transports the Hino Sports Deck display trailer to selected rounds of the Repco Supercars Championship. Another key model displayed in the 700 Series range was a FY3036 8x4 tilt tray with crane and ROPS (Roll Over Protection System), which is on loan from Hino customer CST Hire, one of Australia’s leading truck rental companies and provides a leading range of project-specific trucks specifically designed to handle the tough Australian construction and mining environments. The Brisbane Truck Show will run from Thursday 15th May to Sunday 18th May 2025 at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre. For more information, go to www.hino.com.au
Learn MoreFlintstones Help Hino Celebrate Milestone Truck
One of Victoria’s leading building and garden material suppliers, Flintstones, has taken delivery of a brand-new Hino 500 Series FE Standard Cab with a Mini-Mix concrete agitator, which signified an important milestone for Hino Australia. The truck was Hino Australia’s 150,000th truck sold in the country, a highlight achieved as it starts its 60th year in Australia. A far cry from the foot-powered car made famous in the Flintstones cartoon, the 500 Series Standard Cab features high levels of innovation, technology and safety. “Hino has always been our preferred supplier of small and medium sized trucks,” said Dominic Barro, General Manager of Flintstones Building & Garden Supplies. “In our business, it is essential that we have a robust, reliable truck that is safe and simple to operate, and Hino has proven this for over four decades,” he continued. Flintstones is family-owned and operates a fleet of 45 Hino trucks, which have a mixture of tilt trays, agitators and tippers bodies. “Our tippers transport between 2 to 14 cubic metres of raw materials such as crushed rock, sand, soil and mulch while our Mini-Mix concrete agitators carry between 0.4 and 3 cubic metres of premixed concrete.” “We use our tilt trays including crane tray trucks for delivery of concreting supplies such as reinforcing mesh,” he concluded. Flintstones is a subsidiary of Barro Group, which is a leading independent supplier and distributor of premixed concrete, quarry products and a range of associated products. Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia presented a commemorative plaque to Flintstones to celebrate the 150,000th Hino truck. “Hino Australia honoured to have been the truck of choice for Flintstones for over four decades,” he said. “It is phenomenal to think that we have been supplying trucks to Flintstones for over forty of the sixty years we have been operating in Australia “It is a tribute to the quality, durability and reliability for which Hino trucks are renowned, and we look forward to the relationship continuing for many years to come,” he concluded. The 150,000th truck was delivered by Angelo Valerio, Dealer Principal of Bendigo Hino.
Learn MoreHino Rewards Dealer Excellence
Hino Australia has celebrated excellence with recognition for its top dealers in 2024 at its annual Dealer of the Year Awards. In a first for both dealerships, the prestigious Metropolitan Dealer of the Year was awarded to Sydney’s City Hino, while Tas Hino won the regional equivalent. “Each year, our Dealer of the Year awards allow us to recognise the efforts of all Hino dealerships and their teams and also highlight the success of the top dealer groups,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia. “For the Tas Hino team, this award is reflective of their vision, investment and perseverance, particularly over the last two years since Ed Jones and his business partners bought the Tasmanian Hino dealer franchises. “City Hino is a deserving recipient of the Metropolitan award– this title reinforces the team’s hard work, and also the multi-million dollar investment from Suttons Group at the Arndell Park dealership,” he said. Collecting the Metropolitan Dealer of the Year Award, Daniel Glynn, General Manager of City Hino said: “It’s truly an honour to receive this award, especially when I look around the room at the calibre of the other Hino dealerships. “This is a tribute to our team at City Hino which turns up every day as if it’s match day and are always prepared to go above and beyond for our customers. “We are also very grateful for the support we have received from other Hino dealers and Hino Australia,” he concluded. The City Hino team also won the Parts Excellence Award (Metro) and, for the second consecutive year, took home the Hino Financial Services Excellence Award. Troy Wood, Dealer Principal of Tas Hino accepted the award on behalf of his team: “At last year’s awards ceremony, we won one award and were inspired by the other dealerships who won more – we made a commitment to ourselves that we wanted to be even better,” he said. “We made a massive investment in our people, ensuring that we have the right people in the right positions, and we owe a great deal of gratitude to our people for the transition we have gone through over the last 18 months,” he continued. He also acknowledged the collaborative and supportive nature of the Hino dealer network and the Hino Australia team. Turnbull Hino claimed the Sales Excellence (Regional) and Customer Experience (Regional) awards. CMI Hino Adelaide won the Sales Excellence (Metro) award for the second consecutive year. It was a clean sweep of the Service Excellence awards for Sci-Fleet Hino with its Brisbane dealership winning the Metropolitan trophy and its Gold Coast franchise taking home the Regional equivalent. In its 35th year as a Hino dealership, Sci-Fleet Brisbane also demonstrated its dedication to customers winning the Customer Experience Award (Metro). Mildura business Johnson’s Truck & Coach Services was crowned the winner of the Parts Excellence Award (Regional). The prestigious President’s Award was won by Sydney’s City Hino, Tas Hino, Wodonga’s Jacob Hino, Johnson’s Truck & Coach Service (Mildura), CMI Hino Adelaide and Sci Fleet Brisbane - for the latter two, it was their fourth consecutive year. For the second year in a row, Adtrans Hino’s Stewart Scoon was awarded the Salesperson of the Year. The 2024 Hino Dealer of the Year awards were held at the Langham on the Gold Coast on Saturday 22nd February.
Learn MoreHino Further Extends Supercars Sponsorship
Hino Australia’s sponsorship of the Repco Supercars Championship will enter its second decade with the announcement that the truck manufacturer has extended its partnership with the racing category for another three years from 2025. “Supercars continues to be a sport that resonates with our customers and dealers, and we are thrilled to further increase what is already our longest-running national sponsorship,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia. Hino will continue as the Official Light and Medium Duty Truck sponsor for the Repco Supercars Championship, and sponsor of the Supercars Recovery Team for Supercars-promoted events. “Our involvement in Supercars continues to align with our business strategy of delivering cutting-edge technology in safety, efficiency and performance to our customers. “This too is reflected through our involvement with the Hino Hub, Supercars Recovery Team and Team 18 respectively. “The Hino Hub has become a fan favourite on broadcasts, and our 300 Series Hybrid Electric recovery truck highlights our commitment to sustainable innovation. “We are proud to support the championship for another three years and look forward to delivering even more memorable moments for fans,” said Mr Emery. Shane Howard, Supercars CEO, welcomed Hino Australia’s ongoing support. “This year we surpass a decade of fantastic partnership, and the continuation of our partnership highlights the strengths that have made this a mutually successful relationship. “We are also excited to see Hino’s continued initiatives like the Hino Hub and the Sportsdeck, which have become staple features at Supercars events and enhance the fan experience both at home and at the track,” he continued. Earlier in the month, Hino further extended its eight-year partnership with Charlie Schwerkolt’s Team 18 squad through sponsorship of the team’s car #18 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, plus a direct partnership with its driver Anton De Pasquale for the 2025 season. “We are looking forward to supporting Team 18 once again, and confident in achieving strong results with Anton behind the wheel,” said Mr Emery. “Anton is considered one of the most exciting drivers in the Championship and has stood on the podium at many Australian circuits including Bathurst,” he continued. Team 18 team owner Charlie Schwerkolt said the team is extremely proud to continue its successful partnership with Hino into its ninth year in 2025. “There’s a lot to look forward to in 2025 with the arrival of Anton to the team, and what a way to kick it off in Sydney with driving our Supercar across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. “We’re working hard to hit the ground running this weekend in Sydney and look forward to a great year on and off track with Hino,” he continued. Hino will also continue to support Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia’s GR Cup in 2025, as it has done for the last nine years. In 2024, Hino further extended its involvement in Supercars with sponsorship of the Hino Supercars Tour, which bought Supercars stars and alumni such as Garth Tander, Neil Crompton and David Reynolds to regional Victorian towns “In its first year, the Hino Supercars Tour provided our regional dealers and customers with a fantastic connection to the sport, and we plan to continue to support it this year,” concluded Mr Emery. The 2025 Repco Supercars Championship will start on 21-23 February 2025 at the Sydney 500 at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Learn MoreHino Demonstrates Durability In 2025 Dakar Rally
Showcasing the durability for which Hino is renowned, Hino Team Sugawara has successfully completed its 34th consecutive Dakar Rally, finishing in 13th place. Consisting of 12 gruelling stages covering over 7800 kilometres, the 47th Dakar Rally took place in Saudi Arabia from 3rd to 17th January, 2025. Following its successful introduction last year, the 48 hour Chrono – or marathon – stage returned, with competitors racing through and camping in the world’s largest continuous desert, the Rub’ al Khali, or ‘Empty Quarter’. The Hino 600 Series bonneted truck was piloted by Teruhito Sugawara, Team Director of Hino Team Sugawara, and he was joined onboard by co-drivers Hirokazu Somemiya, and Yuji Mochizuki with support from Hino mechanics. “As a sponsor of Hino Team Sugawara for the last 12 years, Hino Australia is thrilled with the team’s result - their bonneted 600 Series truck was extremely competitive against its more powerful 13-litre rivals,” said Richard Emery, President & CEO of Hino Australia. “Hino trucks are renowned for their quality, durability and reliability, and a 34th successive Dakar Rally finish is testament to this,” he continued. The Hino Dakar Rally 600 Series features full-time 4WD and is powered by a 9-litre direct injection, turbocharged and intercooled A09C engine. The engine produces a maximum output of 588kW at 2800rpm with a maximum torque of 2430Nm at 1600rpm. In Australia, a production version of the A09C engine is available in the Hino 700 Series.
Learn MoreHino Showcases Its Best At Annual Skills Contest
Hino Australia has crowned its latest National Skills Champions with Michael Greenhill, Dylan Diehl and Brad Rawle, all from Prestige Hino, taking the coveted Parts, Service and Sales titles respectively. The clean sweep of all titles by Prestige Hino is the first time this has occurred in the event’s history. Demonstrating how tightly contested the Hino National Skills Contest is, Brad Rawle was a last-minute inclusion in the Sales final when another competitor withdrew. Held at Hino Australia on 14th November following a series of qualifying rounds, the challenging finale saw 18 finalists from around the country compete against each other. Sales Consultants undertook a series of real-world roleplay scenarios including a customer test-drive, before challenging their expertise in a Megamind quiz. Parts Interpreters demonstrated their knowledge through live demonstrations of their interpretation expertise, and a customer-focused scenario which tested their customer service and communication skills. For Service Technicians, the focus was on testing their diagnostic and technical skills via a range of assessments on 300 Series Hybrid Electric, 500 and 700 Series models. For the first time, they were also assessed on their problem solving and communication skills when faced with a remote diagnostic problem. “Held for the thirteenth year, the Hino National Skills Contest reinforces the importance of ongoing training and development for our dealership staff, and I congratulate all of today’s finalists including the winners,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia. “As one of the longest-running industry events of its kind, the Skills Contest continues to grow in prestige and importance and is a fantastic celebration of our people and their skills. “It directly benefits our customers as our staff continue to increase their high levels of customer service and product knowledge, and it also aids us to retain and recruit the best sales, service and parts staff in the Australian trucking industry,” said Mr Emery. Earlier in the year, Hino Australia won its 16th consecutive Parts Department of the Year Award and its 13th successive Service Department of the Year Award, demonstrating the importance of the ongoing training and development. Each Skills Champion receives a cash reward and an expenses-paid trip to Japan. The event was held at Hino Australia’s Sydney headquarters and attended by guests from Hino Australia and Hino Motors, Ltd.
Learn MoreHino AFAC Stand Line-Up Confirmed
Hino Australia has announced its display vehicles for the upcoming Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authority Council (AFAC) conference running from 3-6 September 2024 at Sydney’s International Convention & Exhibition Centre. “The highlight of our stand will be a 500 Series Wide Cab FG 1628 crew cab fitted with a bespoke road crash rescue body designed and built by renowned body builders Bell Fire & Rescue,” said Daniel Petrovski, Manager – Product Strategy for Hino Australia. “Safety and ease of use for firefighters and mechanics were key in designing the body – additionally, all equipment is powered by either battery or the truck’s systems with an onboard inverter providing power for smaller items such as lighting,” said Mr Petrovski. With 280Hp (206kW) of power and 883Nm of torque, the J08E engine in the FG 1628 combines with an Allison six speed automatic transmission. Also featured on the stand is a 700 Series FS 2632 6x4 cab chassis, which supersedes the outgoing 500 Series Wide Cab FM 2632 6x4 model. “The FM2632 has been a perennial favourite with our fire-fighting and emergency services customers for many years and is suitable for a myriad of applications. “The 700 Series FS2632 is the latest generation of Hino chassis and offers Euro 6 emissions compliance, and even higher levels of standard safety with the Hino SmartSafe safety package,” he continued. It provides a more comfortable cabin environment and easier ingress and egress courtesy of a lower-set cabin while delivering the same levels of power (320Hp/235kW) and torque (1275Nm) as its predecessor courtesy of the revered A09C engine. Like all Hino 700 Series, the FS2632 features Hino SmartSafe, a comprehensive safety package that features driver assist technologies, which take an active focus on protecting the lives of drivers, passengers and other road users. Hino SmartSafe includes a Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection (PD), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Driver Monitor, Reverse Camera and a suite of other standard safety features. “Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is available across the range of Hino trucks and is of particular interest to our fire and emergency services customers as tankers carrying liquids are particularly vulnerable to rollovers,” he concluded. VSC continuously monitors the vehicles’ operation and can help prevent an incident in situations such as when a vehicle enters or exits a corner too fast. Standard fitment on all 500 and 700 Series vehicles is Hino-Connect telematics providing customers with real-time performance data, tracking, remote diagnosis of vehicle operation and dedicated Hino-Connect support specialists. For more information, visit www.hino.com.au
Learn MoreHino Hybrid Electric Recovery Trucks For Supercars
As part of its partnership with the Repco Supercars Championship, Hino Australia will debut a new 300 Series Hybrid Electric Tilt Tray Recovery Vehicle at this month’s Sydney SuperNight event from 19-21 July. Hino customers have been lowering their emissions with Hybrid Electric trucks for over 15 years. Compared to an equivalent diesel truck, a 300 Series Hybrid Electric delivers up to 20% in fuel savings and emissions reduction. The offering also eliminates any concerns regarding charging facilities and range limitations, with models available from car-licenced 4.5 tonne GVM, up to medium rigid-licenced 8.5 tonne GVM. The Hybrid Electric Recovery Vehicle will be fitted with a unique Kyokuto Single Car carrier body with a tilt tray slide that allows the tray to slide off the back of the vehicle and for loading work to be performed at almost any angle down to zero degrees. “The Kyokuto body is unique and relatively new to Australia – it has been selected as it meets the exacting operational requirements of Supercar races and will ensure the safe and prompt removal of crashed Supercars and other race cars,” said Richard Emery, President & CEO of Hino Australia. “One of the major benefits of the tilt slide is that, once the tray is on the ground, loading can be done at a near zero degree angle and from the ground eliminating the risk of falling from heights,” he continued. The quick removal of crashed cars will be made possible courtesy of the one-handed, single button remote operation. “As part of our long-term partnership with Supercars, we have provided a 500 Series Standard Cab recovery vehicle for the last five years - the 300 Series Hybrid Electric is a natural progression that ties in with Supercars sustainability strategy,” continued Mr Emery. Supercars Chief Operating Officer Tim Watsford said: "We're thrilled to welcome Hino's innovative Hybrid Electric Tilt Tray into our Supercars recovery fleet. “This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability and efficiency. "This partnership underscores our dedication to embracing advancements that benefit both our sport and the environment. "This addition to our fleet confirms a significant milestone for Supercars and we look forward to utilising their advanced features to ensure seamless recovery operations at our events," said Mr Watsford. The Hybrid Electric and 500 Series Standard Cab Recovery Vehicles will be in action at the Sydney, Bathurst, Gold Coast and Adelaide rounds of the 2024 Supercars Championship.
Learn MoreInvestments to Benefit Hino Customers In Sydney
Hino Australia’s Sydney customers are benefitting from a $7.4 million investment from its dealers, Adtrans Hino and City Hino. Adtrans Hino has opened brand-new, purpose-built premises in Marrickville while City Hino recently launched one of Hino Áustralia’s first satellite parts and service centres in Fairfield. “Eagers Automotive and the Suttons Group – owners of Adtrans Hino and City Hino respectively - are important partners of Hino Australia, and we welcome their continued investment in Hino dealerships,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia. “These changes will provide significant benefits to Hino customers across Sydney with an additional 16 service bays and an increase in onsite parts storage of 37%, leading to quicker service times, and increased and faster parts availability.”The Adtrans move was spearheaded by Dealer Principal Mark Reynolds who joined the dealership 18 months ago. The new Adtrans dealership features an indoor showroom, an additional ten service bays, and a parts warehouse which has more than doubled in capacity. The location was chosen for its close proximity to the airport and major arterials, allowing customers convenient access to the dealership for their servicing needs. “The improved efficiencies and productivity of the service department including onsite brake testing, wheel alignment and weighbridge will benefit our customers with quicker service times including same day service,” said Mr Reynolds. “Customers who choose to wait can enjoy our new lounge facilities including desks, computers and a full kitchen. “Additionally, we now have two breakdown vehicles that support our customers 24/7 with break-downs, and customers can safely drop off and pick up vehicles on a 24/7 basis at their convenience,” he concluded. City Hino’s new $1mill Hino Hub in Fairfield East is in addition to their $5mil investment to the Arndell Park dealership undertaken in late 2023. “As our truck parc continues to increase, it is essential that we provide our customers with increased options and accessibility for their parts and servicing requirements,” said Daniel Glynn, General Manager of City Hino. “Our 5000m2 Fairfield East Hino Hub features a workshop purpose-built for trucking maintenance with 10 service bays and three new hoists for fast servicing, plus over 1,100 locations for parts storage. We are an Authorised Inspection Centre, offering our customers convenience and minimising their downtime,” he continued. “It is conveniently located close to major arterials and Hino’s Parts Distribution Centre. “The Arndell Park upgrades in 2023 included a newly constructed parts warehouse increasing parts storage by 300% with specialised racking designed for the trucking industry including storage for full cabs – we also added an additional four work bays and new 14 and 35 tonne hoists,” said Mr Glynn. Hino Australia’s dealership network comprises of over 65 sales and service centres nationwide.
Learn MoreNew Hino Dealership For Canberra
Hino Australia has further increased its commitment to its customers with the launch of a new dealership, Canberra Hino, in the nation’s capital. “We are delighted that Eagers Automotive has further increased its involvement with Hino with the opening of Canberra Hino,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia. “As Dealer Principal of Canberra Hino, Mirko Milic brings almost 20 years of experience as a Dealer Principal, most recently at Canberra Toyota and Lexus,” said Mr Emery. “Canberra is an important market for Hino – its residents, businesses and government departments are renowned for their commitment to the environment, so we expect our 300 Series Hybrid Electric light-duty truck to be extremely popular,” he concluded. Mirko Milic is excited about the opportunities ahead: “The new dealership is centrally located on the former site of Canberra Toyota in Fyshwick – Canberra Toyota is well-known in the local community for its commitment to customers and after-sales service,” said Mr Milic “This ethos forms the foundation of our culture at Canberra Hino where our team combines excellent Hino sales, parts and service knowledge with a skilled and experienced management team. “The new dealership features a 200m2 indoor showroom, an additional five service bays, a parts warehouse with an increased capacity of 4000m2, and a dedicated wash bay. “Personally, I’ve enjoyed my return to the Hino family and the trucking industry – I loved my ten years as General Manager of Tory Hino and have more recently been a shareholder in a competing truck brand,” he concluded. Hino Australia’s dealership network comprises of 65 sales and service centres nationwide.
Learn MoreParts and Service Growth Contributes to Global Awards for Hino Australia
A strong commitment to customer service is driving parts and service growth and records for Hino Australia, resulting in new satellite dealerships and global awards. “Customer service initiatives such as Hino-Connect telematics, complimentary first service and capped price service are increasingly becoming significant factors in why customer choose Hino trucks,” said Greg Bleasel, Vice President – Product Support for Hino Australia. Since its introduction in 2020, almost 5000 medium and heavy-duty Hino vehicles have benefitted from Hino-Connect insights such as reduced maintenance costs, enhanced driver performance and fuel savings. “To continue to support our customers, we have recently opened new ‘Hino Hub’ satellite parts and service centres in Fairfield (City Hino - Sydney) and Cambellfield (CMI Hino - Melbourne) with future sites planned around Australia in the coming years,” said Mr Bleasel. “The parts and service markets for trucks are a competitive landscape – expanding our footprint will allow us to better meet the needs of our customers,” he continued. Hino also remains focused on staff training and knowledge. “After a successful pilot program, we have launched a national Master Technician Program which provides an additional step in the career pathway for our technicians,” said Mr Bleasel. “This will further provide further skills and training to our current senior technicians, while also assist in addressing the ongoing skills shortage. “We were proud to once again be recognised by our parent company Hino Motors, Ltd. with a 16th successive Parts Department of the Year Award and a 13th consecutive Service Department of the Year Award,” said Mr Bleasel. “Accolades such as these are a tribute to the hard work and commitment of our dealership and head office staff,” said Mr Bleasel. Additionally, Hino received the Parts Excellence Award for the fourth time – it is awarded to a small number of Hino distributors that demonstrate overall excellence including ensuring a consistently high supply of parts to dealerships and customers. Hino Australia has over 65 dealerships and specialist service centres nationwide, with more information also available at www.hino.com.au.
Learn MoreHino Celebrates Its Elite Dealers
Hino Australia has crowned its top dealers for 2023 at its annual Dealer of the Year Awards. Once again, CMI Hino Adelaide won the Metropolitan Dealer of the Year, while Coffs Harbour’s Southside Truck Centre was crowned the Regional Dealer of the Year. “The annual Dealer of the Year awards are an important opportunity for us to reflect and collectively celebrate the success of 2023, while also congratulating our pre-eminent dealerships on their success,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia. “Southside Truck Centre only commenced as a Hino dealer in mid-2021, and has hit the ground running, demonstrating commitment to the Hino brand with strong investment in its facilities. “It is a particularly poignant award for the Southside team – its Lismore dealership was essentially destroyed in the floods of 2022, and Coffs Harbour was vital in keeping the business going, despite being in its infancy,” continued Mr Emery. “This is the third successive Dealer of the Year title for CMI Hino Adelaide, which is a fantastic achievement for our longest serving Hino dealer,” he continued. Nathan Chatfield, General Manager of CMI Hino Adelaide accepted the award on behalf of his team: “I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this team – every single person in our dealership consistently works hard across all areas of the business and stands by the CMI Hino values. “This award is simply a tribute to that. “To receive this award in our 90th year of operation is an honour – we have been a part of Hino for almost 55 years and Hino is a part of our DNA,” he concluded. The accolades didn’t stop there for CMI Hino Adelaide as it also won the metropolitan awards for Customer Experience, Sales Excellence and Service Excellence, the latter for the second year in a row. Collecting the Regional Dealer of the Year award, Southside Truck Centre Dealer Principal Steve Robinson said: “This is amazing! We are relatively new compared to other Hino dealerships. “This win is particularly emotional as it has been almost two years to the day since our Lismore branch was wiped out in the floods - we lost everything including 21 Hino trucks and every single spare part and piece of furniture. “While the Lismore dealership was starting from scratch, the new, young team in Coffs Harbour just went from strength to strength, and this award is a tribute to their determination, skill and passion,” said Mr Robinson. The Southside Truck Centre also added the Parts Excellence Award (Regional) to its trophy cabinet. For the third consecutive year, CMI Hino Adelaide, Sci-Fleet Hino Brisbane and Sci-Fleet Hino Gold Coast were recipients of the prestigious President’s Award and were joined by Sydney’s City Hino, Coff’s Harbour’s Southside Truck Centre and Sunshine Coast’s Wideland Hino. City Hino also claimed the Hino Financial Services Dealer of the Year, presented by Toyota Financial Services. Adtrans Hino’s Stewart Scoon was awarded the Salesperson of the Year while the Customer Experience (Regional) award was won by Turnbull Hino. The remaining major regional awards were claimed by Wagga Trucks Hino, which took out the Sales Excellence Award (Regional) and the Service Excellence Award (Regional). For the second consecutive year, Sci-Fleet Hino Brisbane won the Parts Excellence Award for metropolitan dealers. The 2023 Hino Dealer of the Year awards were held in a bespoke marquee on the Bennelong Lawn at the Royal Botanical Gardens on Saturday 24th February and were attended by Hino Motors, Ltd. President and CEO Satoshi Ogiso.
Learn MoreHino Continues Commitment to Team 18
In a partnership that now spans eight years, Hino Australia has confirmed its partnership with Team 18 for the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship through sponsorship of Mark Winterbottom’s #18 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. A former Supercars Champion and Bathurst 1000 winner who broke through for Team 18’s first race victory in Darwin in 2023, Winterbottom is poised for strong results in 2024, particularly with the appointment of former Supercars Head of Motorsport Adrian Burgess as Team Principal at Team 18. “We are really excited about what 2024 holds for Team 18 and our partnership with them – we can’t wait to see the car take to the track at the season opener at the Thrifty Bathurst 500,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO for Hino Australia. “In addition to our partnership with Team 18, Hino Australia remains as the Official Light and Medium Duty Truck Sponsor of the Supercars Championship, plus the Official Sponsor of the Supercars Recovery Team and the popular “Hino Hub” within the television broadcast. “Supercars continues to be the right sporting category for us as it engages with our current and future customers. “Team 18 owner Charlie Schwerkolt and his team work incredibly hard, and we are confident they will deliver strong results again in 2024,” concluded Mr Emery. The Hino branding will feature prominently on the front scallops, rear quarter and rear number plate of Winterbottom’s car. Team 18 Team Owner Charlie Schwerkolt is excited about the year ahead. "It's been an incredible journey over the past eight years with Hino Australia, and we're thrilled to continue our successful partnership into the 2024 season. "We're particularly excited to increase their presence on Mark Winterbottom's DEWALT Racing Camaro. “Mark's proven talent, combined with some key recruitments in the off-season in the form of new Team Principal Adrian Burgess sets the stage for an exciting season ahead. "Hino Australia's commitment to engaging with Supercars fans and their customers aligns perfectly with our own values, and we're confident that together we'll achieve great success on and off the track this year," he concluded. Mark Winterbottom, driver of the #18 DEWALT Racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, is in his 20th year as a full-time Supercars driver. “I'm incredibly grateful for Hino Australia's continued support of Team 18 and I'm thrilled to see their backing increase on my DEWALT Camaro for the 2024 Championship. “We’ve worked closely with the Hino team and visited many of their dealerships and customers over the years - the iconic Hino red branding on the front bumper and rear quarter of the car looks fantastic and will stand out on the track this year,” he concluded. The 2024 Repco Supercars Championship starts at the Thrifty Bathurst 500 on 23-25 February.
Learn MoreSensational sixth for Hino in 2024 Dakar Rally.
Hino has produced yet another excellent result in the 2024 Dakar Rally, finishing sixth in its bonneted Hino 600 Series truck. The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally took place from 5th – 19th January 2024 on a challenging course split into 12 stages raced over more than 8,000 kilometres. New for 2024 was a 48 hour chrono – or marathon - stage held over two days in which the competitors raced over 750 kilometres before sleeping overnight on sand in pop-up tents, followed by another challenging 549 kilometres on the following day. It was the 33rd successive Dakar Rally finish for Hino since 1991 when it became the first Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer to enter the rally. Due to a rule change from the rally organisers regarding hybrid trucks, Hino Team Sugawara removed the hybrid system that it has been competing with for the past two years. This change and the associated reduction in weight increased the Hino 600 Series’ ability to compete with its larger rivals, pushing it further up the standings. Teruhito Sugawara, driver and Team Director of Hino Team Sugawara was joined onboard by co-drivers Hirokazu Somemiya and Yuji Mochizuki, with support members of Hino Team Sugawara providing assistance during the rally. Hino Australia Vice President of Brand & Franchise Development Richard Emery praised the team’s excellent results: “At Hino Australia, we have been proud sponsors of Team Sugawara for over a decade, and we are thrilled to see them finish sixth,” said Mr Emery. “In yet another challenging Dakar Rally, the bonneted Hino 600 Series truck has demonstrated the quality, durability and reliability that Hino is notorious for,” he concluded. The Hino Dakar Rally 600 Series features full-time 4WD and is powered by a 9 litre direct injection, turbocharged and intercooled A09C engine with turbo intercooler. In Australia, a production version of the A09C engine is available in the Hino 700 Series.
Learn MoreNew President and CEO for Hino Australia
Hino Australia has announced that Richard Emery will succeed Takashi ‘Sam’ Suda as President and CEO of Hino Australia from 1 February 2024. Mr Emery brings over three decades of sales, marketing and business development experience in the global automotive and trucking industry, most recently as Vice President of Brand and Franchise Development for Hino. Prior to that he was the CEO and Managing Director of Nissan Australia, and has also held senior executive roles at Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Audi and Land Rover. He has been a board member of the FCAI (Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries) and currently represents Hino on the Truck Industry Council. “Over the last two years, Richard has demonstrated his excellent leadership and management skills,” said Mr Suda. “He has built strong connections with our dealer partners and provided important strategic direction to our sales operations through a challenging supply environment. “I am confident I am leaving Hino Australia in his capable hands,” he continued. Sam Suda will retire following a 40 year career at Toyota and Hino, including his most recent appointment which was a five year tenure as President and CEO of Hino Australia. Mr Emery thanked Mr Suda for his leadership of Hino Australia. “Sam has led Hino Motor Sales Australia through a difficult five year period which included two years of COVID lockdowns,” he said. “His calmness and astute business approach provided Hino with a business environment that saw us achieve record sales in 2021. “Critically, Sam oversaw the development and opening of Hino Australia’s new Parts Distribution Centre in 2021 which has allowed our business to provide our customers with the service levels they require. “His tenure also saw the launch of our acclaimed all-new 500 Series Standard Cab and 700 Series models, and the introduction of our market-leading telematics platform, Hino-Connect,” he continued. “On behalf of Hino Australia, I would like to thank Sam for his exceptional leadership. “I am looking forward to continuing to work with the Hino dealership network and head office team to invest in and entrench a sustainable and robust business model that will perform in any environment,” he concluded. Hino is one of the largest Japanese truck brands in Australia and part of the global Toyota Motor Corporation group.
Learn MoreHino Continues to Invest in its Future
Hino Australia has reflected on another strong and consistent year while setting out its priorities for the future as it moves into 2024. With a month remaining in 2023, Hino forecasts it will finish 2023 at a similar volume to 2022. Speaking at a recent business briefing, Hino Australia’s Vice President of Brand and Franchise Development Richard Emery said: “While our sales position has been frustrated over the last two years through supply and logistics constraints, our order intake has stayed strong and our customers have remained consistent in their support of us. “It would be fair to say that supply restrictions around our light-duty 300 Series and medium-duty 500 Series trucks have been challenging for our dealers and customers, and we are grateful for their patience,” he said. The real success story of 2023 has been the light-duty 300 Series Hybrid Electric which has seen a rise in orders of over 400% year-on-year courtesy of customers’ increased focus on reducing emissions. “This year will be a record year for 300 Series Hybrid Electric – we have already delivered over 200 units and we have another 100 pending delivery,” he continued. Hino Australia’s strong results were not limited to truck sales as the after-sales side of the business continues to see significant growth. “In 2023, we will again achieve record part sales, which has been made possible by the ongoing efforts of our dealer network and our state-of-the-art Parts Distribution Centre which we opened during COVID lockdowns in 2021,” said Mr Emery. “Our service workshops and parts business are operating at record levels this year, and this has seen our dealer partners investing in greater capacity and resources to fulfill this growth, which is expected to continue into 2024,” he said. This is reflected by Hino Australia winning its 15th successive Parts Department of the Year Award and a 12th consecutive Service Department of the Year Award earlier in 2023. “From a sales and marketing perspective, 2024 will see a further concentration on our Hybrid Electric products while we expect our heavy-duty 700 Series to experience further sales growth. “Our current focus is to invest in and entrench a sustainable and robust business model that will perform regardless of any potential challenges,” continued Mr Emery. “Together with our automotive business partners, we have invested over $45 million in the infrastructure and services to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations and requirements both now and in the future,” he concluded. For further information, please go to www.hino.com.au
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