IAA Transportation 2026: Shandong Heavy Industry Group participates with China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, Weichai Power, and Hande Axle On September 14, Shandong Heavy Industry Group presented its new energy product matrix, showcasing five models including the new-generation Sinotruk 4×2 pure electric tractor, Weichai Power's customized CTB battery, and Hande Axle's latest drive axle, at IAA Transportation 2026. China National Heavy Duty ...

News  Updated at: 2026/09/15

ssional brand umbrella. In addition to the Proace Max, Proace and Proace City and the new Hilux, the company will also showcase industry-specific conversions as well as offerings for financing, insurance and mobility services. Chinese carmakers have a strong presence at the IAA Transportation 2026. Sinotruk will exhibit five commercial vehicle products, covering all-scenario commercial operating conditions such as trunk logistics, urban distribut...

News  Updated at: 2026/09/15

IAA Transportation 2026: Sinotruk, China, to display commercial vehicles and core components On August 28, Sinotruk announced that it will display new energy and traditional power commercial vehicles, core components, energy solutions, and full lifecycle service capabilities at IAA Transportation 2026. Sinotruk will exhibit five commercial vehicle products, covering all-scenario commercial operating conditions such as trunk logistics, urban distr...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/31

Tirsam, Algeria, and Sinotruk start project for heavy truck welding line in Batna On August 18, Algeria-based Tirsam Group welcomed the President and CEO of SINOTRUK at its Batna plant. They launched a project to establish a new line for welding heavy trucks. It will help to develop the manufacturing system, enhance technical and industrial capabilities, and support the transfer of technology and expertise. Tirsam also announced a milestone of th...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/19

Sinotruk names NEX exclusive distributor for Howo and Sitrak electric trucks in Thailand Reported on July 27, 2026, NEX Point Public Company Limited (NEX) was appointed by Sinotruk International Co., Ltd. (Sinotruk) as the exclusive distributor of Howo and Sitrak electric heavy-duty trucks in Thailand. As part of the partnership, Sinotruk will provide technical information, product certification support, and training and maintenance expertise. NE...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/04

Sinotruk, TMT Group plan expansion in Vietnam with new commercial vehicle manufacturing complex Announced on July 23, 2026, Sinotruk and TMT Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement in May 2026, covering 2026–2031, with plans to develop a commercial vehicle manufacturing and assembly complex in Vietnam for domestic demand and to gradually build supply capacity for ASEAN markets. The planned complex will use CKD assembly and gradually incr...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/01

Zonda Tec Ghana launches electric heavy-duty tipper truck On July 17, multiple sources reported that Zonda Tec Ghana Limited launched an electric heavy-duty tipper truck in the country. The HOWO V7X dump trucks are manufactured by Sinotruk. The truck has a 340-kilowatt electric motor and a 400-kilowatt-hour battery. It can travel between 170 and 180 kilometres on a full load. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/20

China launches first L4 autonomous heavy-duty truck freight transport demonstration program for express delivery industry JD Logistics, Inc. (JD Logistics) announced on July 3 that, in collaboration with China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd (Sinotruk) and Inceptio Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd (Inceptio Technology), it had officially launched the express delivery industry’s first demonstration application of L4 autonomous heavy-duty ...

News  Updated at: 2026/07/10

Saturn Corporation expands Tanzania facility to assemble Sinotruk pick-up On May 25, Saturn Corporation announced the expansion of its assembly plant in Kigamboni. This strategic investment will enable the local assembly of pick-ups and other light-duty vehicles in Tanzania. The company also announced a strategic collaboration with Sinotruk, China’s largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer. Saturn Corporation will assemble the Sinotruk Pickup Rang...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

list are energy-saving passenger vehicles, energy-saving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as Great Wall Motor, Sinotruk, Chery, BAIC Motor‌, Geely, BYD, and Dongfeng Motor Corporation. From an MIIT press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

conglomerate, is planning to begin production in 2027 of multiple Geely (Geely Automobile Holdings Limited) brands of vehicles at its plant currently under construction in Almaty. In the commercial vehicle sector, Qaz Tehna's Karaganda plant produces buses for Yutong Group and heavy-duty trucks for Sinotruk (China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd.), while SemAZ LLP/Daewoo Bus's Semey plant produces city buses for Dongfeng (Dongfeng Motor ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Saturn Corporation to assemble CNG trucks in Tanzania On April 19, multiple sources reported that Saturn Corporation is planning to start assembly of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered trucks at its plant in Dar es Salaam. ‎ Saturn Corporation is the official assembler and distributor of China’s Sinotruk. It is planning to assemble its first CNG powered ‎heavy duty lorry by 2026. The company plans to produce 10,000 vehicles by 2027. At pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

Steyr Automotive, Austria begins truck production for Sinotruk On March 3, Steyr Automotive started production of trucks for Sinotruk under a contract manufacturing agreement. The diesel-powered and fully electric models in various configurations will be produced at the Steyr site. The first vehicle was completed on March 3, 2026. Initially, assembly will be done using SKD (semi-knocked down) construction. As production increases, the company pl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

Sinotruk exports 15,000 HDTs in September 2025 On October 20, Sinotruk released a set of sales figures. In September, Sinotruk exported 15,000 heavy-duty trucks (HDTs), hitting a new high for monthly exports in China’s HDT industry. From January to September, the revenue totaled USD 22.89 billion, up 14.9% year-over-year (y/y), and the finished vehicle sales volume totaled 335,000 units, up 22.8% y/y. Specifically, HDT exports accounted for 111...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

Weichai Power launches WP15NG-4.0 engine with Sinotruk Weichai Power Co., Ltd. (Weichai Power) announced the launch of the Sinotruk Huanghe H7 tractor with its WP15NG-4.0 engine.The WP15NG-4.0 engine, with a power of 560-630Ps and a peak torque of 2,800Nm, employs proprietary combustion and mixed distribution technologies for a 2.2kg/100km lower gas consumption than products of the same displacement.Designed with a high-strength body structure an...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Sinotruk launches heavy-duty trucks in Libya On September 17, multiple sources reported that Aseel Auto Import Company, Libya has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Sinotruk, one of China’s largest heavy-duty truck manufacturers. The first branch of Sinotruk was opened in the country.  The agreement with Aseel Auto forms part of Sinotruk’s expansion strategy in Africa. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Ethiopia continues to ban import of Sinotruk trucks over safety and technical concerns On August 15, multiple sources reported that although two months have passed since the Ethiopian Customs Commission had announced a ban on the import of Sinotruk vehicles over persistent safety and technical defects, no exemptions or special permits had been granted during that period. The Commission stated that Sinotruk vehicles have caused repeated accidents ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

Saran Machinery and Sinotruk to establish commercial vehicle plant in Kazakhstan On August 12, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan announced that the Kazakhstani company Saran Machinery has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Sinotruk to produce commercial and specialized equipment in Kazakhstan. The project is being implemented with the assistance of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The JV is in the city of Saran, ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

Sinotruk partners with Toyota Motor to promote development of hydrogen energy industry Weichai Power Co., Ltd. (Weichai Power) announced that its subsidiary Sinotruk signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation. Sinotruk and Toyota Motor have been actively promoting the cooperative development of the hydrogen energy industry for a long time. The hydrogen fuel cell tractors jointly developed by the two companies have been...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

Sinotruk to introduce Bolden S6 pickup truck in Russia On February 17, VGV Motor Russia announced that Motor Place, the official distributor of VGV vehicles in Russia, will introduce the Bolden S6 pickup truck in Russia. It is scheduled for the first half of 2025. Its dimensions are 5,365 × 1,895 × 1,890 mm. It has a WP2H turbodiesel engine with a power of 177 hp and a torque of 410 Nm. The Bolden S6 is equipped with a rear-leaf spring suspensi...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18