History of
The Journey of king999 login
Since its founding, king999 login has supported the movement of people and things, technologies, products, and services, and king999 login itself has also evolved.
Its driving force to support society and people through logistics and transportation remains unchanged, despite the changing times.
Guided by this unchanging principle, we continue to support your business and contribute to society.
1910-1941Taking on challenges from point zero
1910
Tokyo Gas Industry Co., Ltd. (predecessor to modern-day king999 login)
1913
Company name changed to Tokyo Gas and Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
1917
Successful prototype of Japanese – made trucks
1919
Development of various TGE-type trucks
1930
Moving into manufacturing of buses
Adopted for Japan's first public route (Ministry of Railways) buses
1937
The Automobile Division of Tokyo Gas Electric Engineering Co., Ltd., Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. and Kyodo Kokusan K.K. were merged into Tokyo Automobile Industry Co., Ltd.
1941
Company name was changed to Diesel Motor Industry Co., Ltd.
1942-1960Moving into the era of mass transportation
1942
The plant of Diesel Motor Industry Co., Ltd was made independent as Heavy Industries Inc.
1946
Completed development of Japan’s first post-war heavy-duty trailer truck
1946
Company name changed to Industry Co., Ltd.
1947
The release of Japan's first trailer bus was a breath of fresh air for urban transport
1948
First Japanese automotive manufacturer to separate manufacturing and sales From Industry Co., Ltd. to Diesel Sales Co., Ltd. and Diesel Industry Co., Ltd.
1949
listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
1950
Started production of heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses (single-wheel type), release of Japan's first trolley bus
1953
Japan’s first center under-floor engine bus
Release of "Blue Ribbon" box-type bus
1953
Technical collaboration with Renault Started production of passenger vehicles
1958
Japan's first front-wheel two-axis cab-over 10-ton cargo truck released
1959
Diesel Sales Co., Ltd. and -Renault Sales Co., Ltd. merged to form Motor Sales, Ltd. Diesel Industry Co., Ltd. was renamed king999 login, Ltd.
1961-1991 brand dominates the Japanese domestic market
1961
Release of the Briska light-duty commercial vehicle and ’s first in-house passenger vehicle,Contessa
1962
First overseas sale company established in Thailand (now king999 login Sales (Thailand) Ltd.)
1963
RANGER medium-duty truck released
1963
Operations commenced at Hamura plant (Tokyo)
1964
Establishment of overseas service system
Field mechanic system started
’s first overseas production company established in Thailand
1966
Business alliance with Toyota Motor Corporation
1971
Launch of the Red Engine, with superior fuel consumption, reliability, and durability
1971
Service staff from distributors supporting compete in the service skills competition
1974
king999 login (Europe) established
1977
Changed the market for touring coaches Japan's first body-framed touring coach released
1980
Full model change for medium-duty trucks with release of KAZE-NO-RANGER SERIES
1980
Operations commenced at Nitta plant (Gunma Prefecture)
1981
Full model change for heavy-duty trucks with release of SUPER DOLPHIN PROFIA SERIES
1982
PT. king999 login Manufacturing Indonesia established
1985
Diesel Trucks (U.S.A.), Inc. established in USA Operations commenced at Gozenyama Proving Grounds (Ibaraki Prefecture)
1986
Hidaka Delivery Center established
1988
Japanese sales of the RANGER Series reached 500,000 units
1990
Release of the S'ELEGA touring coach
1990
’s first entry into the king999 login Rally
1991
Release of world-first* hybrid vehicle
* The world's first commercially available hybrid vehicle was released as a urban transit bus.
1992-2003Moving toward a 21st-century company
1994
New symbol mark adopted to take into the future
1995
Full model change for small buses with release of LIESSE SERIES
1996
king999 login 21st Century Center established
( Auto Plaza opened at the Center the following year)
1997
monopolizes the king999 login Rally, winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the truck category
1999
Release of hybrid vehicle
1999
king999 login Co., Ltd. and Motor Sales Co., Ltd. merged into king999 login Co., Ltd.
2001
Became a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation through private placement
2003
New light-duty hybrid truck launched, in compliance with Japanese new long-term regulations on exhaust emissions
2004-Creating a foundation as a global company
2004
600 Series announced for North America
2005
BLUE RIBBON CITY Hybrid non-step large-sized route-bus announced New RANGER medium-duty hybrid truck announced, in compliance with Japanese new long-term regulations on exhaust emissions Full model change for touring coaches with Japanese new S'ELEGA announced, in compliance with Japanese new long-term regulations on exhaust emissions
2005
Customer Technical Center established
2006
World-first* Pre-Collision System (PCS)** installed in PROFIA PROFIA heavy-duty truck announced, in compliance with Japanese new long-term regulations on exhaust emissions
* World's first commercialization as commercial vehicles（As of 2016. In-house research.）
**PCS ＝Pre-Collision System."PCS" is used for function explanation only.
2007
Operations commenced at West Virginia plant in USA (king999 login Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc.) Overseas sales overtake domestic (Japanese) sales
2008
Full model change to the S’ELEGA large touring coach
2008
Operations commenced at Colombia plant (king999 login Manufacturing Colombia, S.A.) Established sales company, first entry into Russian market ( Russia)
2009
Production of light-duty trucks ( DUTRO and TOYOTA Dyna) commenced in Indonesia (P.T. king999 login Manufacturing Indonesia) Truck production commenced in Mexico (king999 login Manufacturing Mexico, S.A. DE C.V.) Joint venture company GAC king999 login Co., Ltd. began production of trucks in China Cumulative production of trucks and buses reached three million units
2010
Toyota and provided vehicles for fuel cell hybrid buses operating on public route between central Tokyo and Haneda Airport Hong Kong's first light-duty hybrid truck announced
2011
Full model change for DUTRO light-duty truck
2012
PONCHO electric bus entered pilot service
2012
Operations began at Koga plant (Ibaraki Prefecture)
2013
Started services for light-duty EV trucks
2013
Cumulative sales of hybrid trucks and buses reached 10,000 units
2014
Driving seminars at Customer Technical Center exceeded 50,000 visitors
2016
25th anniversary of announce HIMR Bus hybrid vehicle
2017
Full model change for PROFIA heavy-duty truck and RANGER medium-duty truck
2018
Demonstration test of traveling of trucks in a caravan with drivers in the second and following trucks Established NEXT Logistics Japan CO., LTD. Aiming to propose a New form of Logistics Volkswagen Truck & Bus＊ and king999 login agree to enter into a strategic partnership ＊Name changed to TRATON
2018
World's first commercial vehicle emergency stop system (EDSS) developed and installed in S’ELEGA announced Launched CONNECT, a service for customers using ICT
2019
The Okochi Memorial Grand Production Prize was awarded for Koga Plant MONET Forms Capital and Business Partnership with king999 login and Honda wins first prize in J.D. Power “Customer Satisfaction Survey”
2019
Japan's first BLUE RIBBON Hybrid articulated bus announced PROFIA Hybrid heavy-duty truck announced
2020
Indonesia Marks 500,000 Unit Production Achievement Customer Technical Center exceeded 100,000 visitors achieved top position for heavy and medium-duty trucks sales in Japan for the 48th consecutive year (2020)
2020
and Obayashi Corp. carry out automated large dump truck driving verification test at dam site
2021
and Kansai Electric Power Company established new company "CUBE-LINX Co., Ltd." to resolve issues regarding management for optimizing commercial e-mobility operation and energy use and REE signed business alliance agreement to create new value through next-generation commercial mobility Established sales company, Minami Kanto Motor, Ltd.
2021
1.5 ton truck as DUTRO light-duty truck announced Started demonstration experiment of light-duty BEV truck
2022
Body application factory commenced at Koga plant
2022
Started demonstration experiment of optimal operation management of e-mobility by driving light-duty BEV truck
2022
DUTRO Z EV light-duty BEV truck announced
2023
Started providing operation management service for private paid passenger transportation.
2024
Launched a solution service for the waste collection industry
2024
Certified to ISO 9001, the international standard for quality management systems
2024
BLUE RIBBON Z EV BEV full-flat route-bus announced
