Pakistan's Trusted Automobile Blog
The Hino Contessa was a car produced by Hino Motors between 1961 and 1967, showcasing the company’s foray into passenger vehicles. While not as widespread as vehicles from Toyota or Datsun, the Contessa 1300 appealed to a niche audience in Pakistan. It was particularly favored by those who appreciated its unique design and Japanese reliability.
Remembering the Classic: Hino Contessa 1300 Read More
Hinopak Motors Limited is the latest automaker in Pakistan to suspend assembly operations due to import restrictions imposed by the government.
Hino Suspends Assembly Operations in Pakistan Read More
Customers in Australia have filed a class action lawsuit against Toyota’s subsidiary Hino over a fraudulent emission data reporting scandal that goes back some 20 years, in another sign that its repercussions are spreading across the globe.
Hino Sued by Australian Customers Over Data Fraud Read More
Toyota’s truck and bus unit Hino will halt production of some medium and heavy-duty trucks for at least another year after a widespread data falsification scandal surfaced.
Hino to Stop Truck Production of Two Models for a Year Read More
A Japanese commercial vehicle partnership led by Toyota has expelled Hino from the group over a scandal involving falsification of engine data by the truck maker.
Hino Expelled from Toyota-Led Commercial Vehicle Partnership Read More
A widening scandal at Hino Motors over falsification of engine data has become a headache that will not go away for parent Toyota, adding to a difficult year already complicated by multiple production halts.
Hino’s Widening Engine Scandal Becomes Big Headache for Toyota Read More
Hino, a major affiliate of Toyota Motor Corporation falsified emissions data on some engines going back to at least 2003, more than a decade earlier than previously indicated, a company-commissioned probe shows.
Probe Finds Hino Falsified Emissions Data Since 2003 Read More
Toyota was punished by investors after its majority-owned commercial vehicle unit revealed to have manipulated emissions and fuel economy figures since several years for certain diesel vehicles sold domestically.
Toyota Shares Sink After Fraudulent Emissions Data Scandal Read More
Toyota’s truck-making subsidiary Hino, has admitted to having submitted fraudulent emissions and fuel economy data to transport authorities, while suspending the shipment of vehicles with engines for which the figures were utilized that may not meet Japanese standards.
Toyota Subsidiary Hino Admits Yearslong Use of Fraudulent Emissions Data Read More
Suzuki and Daihatsu have announced to becoming part of an electric vehicle coalition led by Toyota helping the Japanese alliance expand its focus on electrification.
Suzuki and Daihatsu Join Toyota Electric Vehicle Venture Read More