Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso, under Toyota and Daimler Truck, plan to combine production facilities in Japan for their upcoming merger, forming the new holding company Archion. Operations will be streamlined to three main sites, focusing on advanced technologies and creating competitive, cost-efficient products for the market.

The consolidation will see Mitsubishi Fuso closing its Nakatsu plant and Hino transitioning its Hamura plant to Toyota. Joint investments in next-gen technologies are planned, with Toyota and Daimler securing a 25% stake in Archion. Leadership roles have been assigned, with integration expected to be completed by April.

The merger aims to merge Hino’s medium- and heavy-duty truck expertise with Mitsubishi Fuso’s focus on light-duty vehicles to create synergies for competitive products, efficient operations, and faster product launches. Savings from integration will be reinvested in CASE technologies and zero-emission vehicle development.

Archion plans to develop a range of zero-emission vehicles across all segments, leveraging Toyota and Daimler Truck’s network. The goal is to accelerate the development of CASE technologies and shape the future of commercial mobility. A strong corporate culture that values mutual learning and diversity will be fostered for success.

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