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<strong>For</strong> <strong>Immediate</strong> <strong>Release</strong><strong>For</strong> <strong>More</strong> <strong>Information</strong>:1-1-1-1-1-1 Glenn Ellis, Vice PresidentMarketing and Dealer Development<strong>Hino</strong> Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.6/18/08 248-648-6417<strong>Hino</strong> <strong>Trucks</strong> Names New President & CEOSumio Fukaya brings more than 30 years of industry experience to <strong>Hino</strong> <strong>Trucks</strong>Bloomfield Hills, Michigan—<strong>Hino</strong> Motors Sales, USA, Inc., a Toyota Group Company, dba<strong>Hino</strong> <strong>Trucks</strong>, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sumio Fukaya as President & CEO.He succeeds Mr. Hiroji Kurayama who had held that position since 2005. Mr. Fukaya brings awealth of diverse automotive experience to his new position, which became effective April 1.As a 1974 graduate of Toyko’s Waseda University, Mr. Fukaya joined Toyota MotorCorporation’s Finance & Accounting Division. In 1983, he transferred to the company’sOverseas Project Planning Division where he concentrated on the Asian market and playeda successful role in enhancing Toyota’s local production.An assignment in Indonesia in 1988 helped sharpen his expertise in internationalbusiness practices. Upon his return to Tokyo, Mr. Fukaya expanded his responsibilities in thecompany’s global operations.In 2002, Mr. Fukaya launched Toyota South Africa Limited as the subsidiary’s ExecutiveVice President & CFO. His success there lead to his transfer to <strong>Hino</strong> Motors, Ltd. in 2005 wherehe was instrumental in Toyota’s global expansion from Asia to Europe, the Middle East, andNorth and South America, with special emphasis on the developing BRIC (Brazil, Russia, Indiaand China) markets.<strong>Hino</strong> Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. 2555 Telegraph Rd Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 PH 248-648-6400 www.hino.com

ContinuedAs President & CEO of <strong>Hino</strong> <strong>Trucks</strong> Mr. Fukaya will oversee the company’s effort to growits sales, dealer network, manufacturing capabilities and overall presence in the U.S.Emphasizing Toyota’s integrated production practices of genchi genbutsu (“go and see foryourself”) and kaizen (continuous improvement), <strong>Hino</strong> <strong>Trucks</strong> projects sales of 10,000 unitsdomestically by 2010.About <strong>Hino</strong> Motors Sales<strong>Hino</strong> Motors Sales USA, Inc., headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, sells and servicesclass 4-7 commercial trucks. The Toyota Group Company is the fastest growing mediumduty truck nameplate in the United States. <strong>Hino</strong> Motors Sales, Inc. manufactures class 4-7commercial vehicles in the United States, and produces various parts for U.S.-built ToyotaTundra, Tacoma and Sequoia vehicles. <strong>Hino</strong> Motors Ltd. is Japan’s leading manufacturer oftrucks and buses.-- 30 --<strong>Hino</strong> Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. 2555 Telegraph Rd Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 PH 248-648-6400 www.hino.com