Hino Trucks announced to its dealers that the 2007 EPA compliant engine surcharge will be $3,950. Nick Vermet, senior vice president of sales, marketing and customer support of Hino Trucks, said,
“This announcement places our dealers in a very advantageous position against the competition who have announced 2007 EPA surcharges in the range of $4,500 to $5,700.
“Because of our ability to share technology with trucks in Japan, to meet the Japan 2005 emission regulations, we are able to provide our customers with a proven, cost-effective solution. The combination of our excellent fuel economy, proven durability and high demand for our conventional trucks in the resale market, make our trucks a great value for our customers.”
Hino Trucks has scheduled a series of 2008 model year launch events for its dealers and customers. During these launch events, drivers, fleet owners and the likes are invited to stop by to test drive and learn about Hino’s new 2008 model year trucks. Here are the schedules for those events:
• Philadelphia’s Valley Forge Convention Center – Oct. 27, 3-5:30 p.m.
• Orlando’s Universal Studios – Nov. 8, 3-5:30 p.m.
• Dallas’ Texas Stadium – Nov. 15, 3-5:30 p.m.
• Fontana’s California Speedway – Dec. 13, 3-5:30 p.m.
Hino Trucks will begin producing their 2008 model year line up at its Long Beach, Calif., plant in early March, 2007. Hino Trucks compete in the Class 4 through 7 light- and medium-duty truck markets.