The California Air Resources Board began an investigation in 2019 when Hino’s certification applications were reviewed and found inconsistencies in the emissions data.

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that Hino Motors has agreed to plead guilty to a multi-year conspiracy and pay over $1.6 billion to settle criminal and civil charges.

“Hino Motors engaged in a years-long scheme to alter and fabricate emissions data in order to get a leg up over its competitors and boost their bottom-line,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray.

Hino Motors, a subsidiary of the Toyota, first acknowledged in 2022 that it has systematically falsified emissions data dating back as far as 2003.

California is accused of illegally enforcing emission rules through a backdoor deal with manufacturers known as the Clean ...

The company is also prohibited from importing Hino engines into the U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland (file photo). Hino will pay more than $1.6 billion and plead guilty to resolve an emissions ...

Toyota Motor unit Hino Motors has agreed to a $1.6 billion settlement with US agencies and will plead guilty over excess diesel engine emissions in more than 105,000 US vehicles, the company and ...

Hino Motors, a subsidiary of the Toyota, first acknowledged in 2022 that it has systematically falsified emissions data dating back as far as 2003.

Hino Motors, a subsidiary of the Toyota, first acknowledged in 2022 that it has systematically falsified emissions data dating back as far as 2003.