Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hino Motors Ltd., two of Japan’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, have officially finalized their long-anticipated merger, forming a unified powerhouse in the global truck and bus industry. The merger is supported by strategic stakeholders including Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation.

? Creating a Commercial Vehicle Giant
The merger consolidates the strengths of both companies in product development, electrification, and global logistics support. The new entity will focus on:

⚙️ Joint development of next-gen electric and hydrogen-powered trucks
? Expanded global production and parts logistics network
? Shared R&D in autonomous driving and energy efficiency
? Strengthened export strategies across Asia, Europe, and Africa

? Strategic Backing for Sustainable Growth
With support from Daimler Truck (parent of Mitsubishi Fuso) and Toyota (majority shareholder in Hino), the merged company benefits from:

? Access to capital and shared global supply chains
? Data-sharing for smart fleet management
? Collaboration on zero-emission and connected vehicle technologies

? Executive Commentary
A joint statement from the leadership team noted:
"This merger allows us to tackle industry transformation together—focusing on carbon neutrality, safety, and performance for a sustainable mobility future."

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