# Toyota-backed truck maker bets on after-sales service against Chinese rivals

> A truck maker backed by Toyota (Hino) is focusing on after-sales service to resist competition from Chinese electric heavy trucks.

**In brief**: Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: low) involving Hino and Toyota, in Japon, first detected on 1 November 2026 at 02:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 1 November 2026 at 02:00.

- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Japon
- Brands: Hino, Toyota
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 02:00
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 02:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/645-toyota-backed-truck-maker-bets-on-after-sales-service-against-chinese-rivals

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Toyota-backed truckmaker bets on aftersales service to fend off Chinese EV rivals - Financial Times](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQbGlwRVV5UTYzOXVJUDhuMUNESkx2dWc5bnMwRDRCX205REpBT0x2aXhaTzhVT3FwaGRRSVl4b3U2QUoyTU1OUUFlQWpsdnozMFRKN3dRcnRlUG5PV3FtcnZ1QkxKR1lpblZ3ZU53MGhObE9GUHZWWThzdUd4MVhGMm12SDM?oc=5) — Financial Times, 1 November 2026 at 02:00

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