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New holding firm for Toyota, Daimler truck units named Archion+

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. CEO Karl Deppen (C) and Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso (L) hold a joint online press conference on Oct. 9, 2025, saying the new holding company following the planned merger in April 2026 of their companies, the truck units of Daimler Truck Holding AG and Toyota Motor Corp., will be named Archion Corp.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota Motor Corp. and Daimler Truck Holding AG said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino Motors Ltd and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota Motor Corp. and Daimler Truck Holding AG said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

(From L) Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato, Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen and Daimler Truck Holding AG CEO Karin Radstrom hold a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota and Daimler said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

(From L) Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato, Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen and Daimler Truck Holding AG CEO Karin Radstrom pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota and Daimler said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

(From L) Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato, Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen and Daimler Truck Holding AG CEO Karin Radstrom pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota and Daimler said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

(From L) Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato, Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen and Daimler Truck Holding AG CEO Karin Radstrom pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota and Daimler said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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Mercedes-Benz Japan releases 73 mil. yen cabriolet sports car

TOKYO, Japan - An illustration of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722. Mercedez-Benz Japan Co., an arm of Daimler AG, said on April 15 that it will sell the SLR McLaren cabriolet sports car with a unit price of 73 million yen, with only two cars on offer in Japan.

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Mercedes' goal to launch plug-in hybrids unaffected by oil price: CEO

DETROIT, United States - Dieter Zetsche, chief executive officer of Daimler AG, is interviewed on the sidelines of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 12, 2015. Zetsche said the German luxury automaker still aims to have 10 Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid car models by 2017 even as the price of oil drops and car buyers begin to turn their focus away from fuel efficiency.

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Daimler's Mercedes-Benz booth at NAIAS in Detroit

DETROIT, United States - People visit the booth of Mercedes-Benz of Daimler AG at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on Jan. 12, 2015, the opening day for the press.

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North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, United States - Dieter Zetsche, chief executive officer of Daimler AG, stands by a Mercedes-Benz new C-Class in Detroit, Michigan on Jan. 12, 2014, a day before the opening of the North American International Auto Show.

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Mercedes S500 Intelligent Drive

FRANKFURT, Germany - Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche stands beside a Mercedes S500 Intelligent Drive at a motor show in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept. 10, 2013.

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Nissan, Renault, Daimler to jointly develop compact engine

PARIS, France - Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn (R), who also heads Renault SA, and Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche hold a press conference at the Paris International Motor Show on Sept. 28, 2012. The three automakers announced they have agreed to jointly develop a compact four-cylinder, turbo-charged, highly fuel-efficient gasoline engine.

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Daimler's fuel cell car

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a fuel cell car displayed by German automaker Daimler AG at the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2011.

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Daimler to supply platform for Nissan's luxury car brand

FRANKFURT, Germany - Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche (L) and Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn (R) hold a press conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept, 14, 2011. The two automakers announced they have agreed that Daimler will supply a platform for use in Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand cars.

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New Mercedes-Benz AMG coupe

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the C63 AMG Coupe displayed in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2011. Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., an arm of Daimler AG of Germany, began selling the vehicle in Japan the same day.

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New 'smart fortwo' of Mercedes-Benz

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Daimler AG's special edition of its compact car ''smart fortwo.'' Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., an arm of the German automaker, launched ''smart fortwo edition nightorange coupe mhd'' in Japan on March 8, 2011.

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Mercedes-Benz test runs electric vehicle in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Daimler AG's Smart two-seater electric vehicle. Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., an arm of the German automaker, said Oct. 12, 2010, that it has started test runs of the electric vehicle on public roads in Japan ahead of the planned release of the compact car in or after 2012.

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Daimler eyes electric commercial vehicles

HANOVER, Germany - Andreas Renschler, head of the trucks division of Germany's Daimler AG, speaks during a news conference held at the venue for a motor show in Hanover, Germany, on Sept. 21, 2010. Renschler said the company will work hard on launching electric vehicles for commercial use.

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Mercedes booth at Beijing show

BEIJING, China - People look at a vehicle at the booth of Mercedes Benz of Daimler AG at the Beijing motor show April 23, 2010. Other major automakers from the world also showcased their latest fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly models.

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Mercedes-Benz launches 1st imported luxury hybrid model in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - A luxury ''S-Class Hybrid Long'' sedan is released by Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., an arm of Daimler AG of Germany, in Tokyo on Sept. 3. Mercedes-Benz became the first foreign automaker to roll out an electric-gasoline model in the Japanese market.

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BMW to launch hybrid in Japan in mid-2010

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows a gasoline-electric hybrid car BMW Japan Corp. said Feb. 26 its German parent will launch in Japan for the first time in mid-2010. The 4.4-liter-engine hybrid, based on the remodeled 750i luxury sedan, is expected to compete with Toyota Motor Corp.'s enhanced Lexus hybrid lineup as well as a luxury hybrid that Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz division will put on sale in Japan this year.

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Daimler to sell Mitsubishi Fuso-made hybrid trucks in Europe

TOKYO, Japan - Daimler AG said Nov. 12 it plans to sell the Canter diesel engine-electric motor hybrid truck (photo) made by its Japanese subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. in Europe.

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Mitsubishi Fuso appoints Daimler's Boelstler as new president, CEO

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. said May 31 that Harald Boelstler (file photo), currently in charge of its parent company DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz passenger car procurement section, will succeed current President and Chief Executive Officer Wilfried Porth. The appointment will take place after being approved at a regular shareholder meeting on June 27.

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Daimler-Benz in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Nissan Diesel Motor

Daimler-Benz AG is negotiating with Nissan Motor Co. to acquire a controlling stake in Nissan Diesel Motor Co., industry sources say May 10. The German auto giant stunned the global auto industry last week by announcing a merger with Chrysler Corp. of the United States. The photograph shows the head office in Stuttgart in southern Germany of Daimler-Benz AG.

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Daimler to sell Mitsubishi Fuso-made hybrid trucks in Europe

TOKYO, Japan - Daimler AG said Nov. 12 it plans to sell the Canter diesel engine-electric motor hybrid truck (photo) made by its Japanese subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. in Europe. (Kyodo)

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BMW to launch hybrid in Japan in mid-2010

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows a gasoline-electric hybrid car BMW Japan Corp. said Feb. 26 its German parent will launch in Japan for the first time in mid-2010. The 4.4-liter-engine hybrid, based on the remodeled 750i luxury sedan, is expected to compete with Toyota Motor Corp.'s enhanced Lexus hybrid lineup as well as a luxury hybrid that Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz division will put on sale in Japan this year. (Kyodo)

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Merkel visits truck, bus assembly plant in Japan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits a truck and bus assembly plant of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., a subsidiary of German Daimler AG, in Kawasaki, near Tokyo on March 10, 2015. Merkel arrived in Tokyo the previous day for a two-day official visit as part of bilateral talks with her G-7 counterparts ahead of a G-7 summit she will host in June. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Daimler chief attends interview in Detroit

Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche attends an interview with news media, including Japan's Kyodo News, in Detroit on Jan. 11, 2016. Zetsche suggested the German automaker may tie up with the alliance of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault S.A. in developing self-driving technology. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Annual auto show opens in Detroit

Photo taken Jan. 11, 2016, in Detroit shows the booth of Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes cars, at the annual North American International Auto Show. The German luxury automaker debuted the 2017 E class midsize sedan on Jan. 10 before the show. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mercedes-Benz reveals new SL class design at LA motor show

Photo taken Nov. 18, 2015, shows a new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class open-top vehicle unveiled by German automaker Daimler AG at the Los Angeles Auto Show. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Merkel visits Daimler unit in Japan to see trucks for women

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) shakes hands with an employee of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., a subsidiary of German Daimler AG, at a Mitsubishi Fuso plant in Kawasaki, near Tokyo on March 10, 2015, during her visit to observe the assembly of a small hybrid truck developed for female drivers. Merkel was making her first visit to Japan in seven years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Merkel visits Daimler unit in Japan to see trucks for women

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) is briefed on a small hybrid truck developed for female drivers by an employee (L) of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., a subsidiary of German Daimler AG, at a Mitsubishi Fuso plant in Kawasaki, near Tokyo on March 10, 2015. Merkel was making her first visit to Japan in seven years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Merkel visits truck, bus assembly plant in Japan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits a truck and bus assembly plant of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., a subsidiary of German Daimler AG, in Kawasaki, near Tokyo on March 10, 2015. Merkel arrived in Tokyo the previous day for a two-day official visit as part of bilateral talks with her G-7 counterparts ahead of a G-7 summit she will host in June. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Merkel visits truck, bus assembly plant in Japan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits a truck and bus assembly plant of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., a subsidiary of German Daimler AG, in Kawasaki, near Tokyo on March 10, 2015. Merkel arrived in Tokyo the previous day for a two-day official visit as part of bilateral talks with her G-7 counterparts ahead of a G-7 summit she will host in June. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mercedes-Benz's "Maybach" sedan back to market in Japan

Mercedes-Benz Japan shows the luxurious sedan Maybach S-Class in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2015. The model has made a comeback after the firm's German parent company Daimler AG announced the termination of its sales in 2013. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mitsubishi Fuso President Schick

Hartmut Schick, president of Mitsubishi Fuso, a subsidiary of Germany's Daimler AG, holds a press conference in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on July 13, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mercedes-Benz Japan releases 73 mil. yen cabriolet sports car

TOKYO, Japan - An illustration of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722. Mercedez-Benz Japan Co., an arm of Daimler AG, said on April 15 that it will sell the SLR McLaren cabriolet sports car with a unit price of 73 million yen, with only two cars on offer in Japan. (Kyodo)

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Toyota hybrid widens lead amid global development race

TOKYO, Japan - Daimler AG unveiled at a news conference in Tokyo the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Long sedan, seen in this photo dated Sept. 3, 2009. (Kyodo)

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Mercedes booth at Beijing show

BEIJING, China - People look at a vehicle at the booth of Mercedes Benz of Daimler AG at the Beijing motor show April 23, 2010. Other major automakers from the world also showcased their latest fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly models. (Kyodo)

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Daimler eyes electric commercial vehicles

HANOVER, Germany - Andreas Renschler, head of the trucks division of Germany's Daimler AG, speaks during a news conference held at the venue for a motor show in Hanover, Germany, on Sept. 21, 2010. Renschler said the company will work hard on launching electric vehicles for commercial use. (Kyodo)

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Daimler to supply platform for Nissan's luxury car brand

FRANKFURT, Germany - Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche (L) and Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn (R) hold a press conference in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept, 14, 2011. The two automakers announced they have agreed that Daimler will supply a platform for use in Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand cars. (Kyodo)

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New Mercedes-Benz AMG coupe

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the C63 AMG Coupe displayed in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2011. Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., an arm of Daimler AG of Germany, began selling the vehicle in Japan the same day. (Kyodo)

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Mercedes' goal to launch plug-in hybrids unaffected by oil price: CEO

DETROIT, United States - Dieter Zetsche, chief executive officer of Daimler AG, is interviewed on the sidelines of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 12, 2015. Zetsche said the German luxury automaker still aims to have 10 Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid car models by 2017 even as the price of oil drops and car buyers begin to turn their focus away from fuel efficiency. (Kyodo)

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North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, United States - Dieter Zetsche, chief executive officer of Daimler AG, stands by a Mercedes-Benz new C-Class in Detroit, Michigan on Jan. 12, 2014, a day before the opening of the North American International Auto Show. (Kyodo)

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Daimler's fuel cell car

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a fuel cell car displayed by German automaker Daimler AG at the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Daimler unveils sports car in Frankfurt

Daimler AG unveils its Mercedes-AMG Project ONE at the international motor show in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept. 12, 2017. Formula 1 hybrid technology is applied to the prototype super car, with a maximum speed of 350 kilometers per hour. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Daimler unveils Smart EV at Los Angeles auto show

Germany's Daimler AG unveils its Smart EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles on Nov. 16, 2016. The auto show will open to the public on Nov. 18 and run through Nov. 27. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mercedes-Benz launches 1st imported luxury hybrid model in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - A luxury ''S-Class Hybrid Long'' sedan is released by Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., an arm of Daimler AG of Germany, in Tokyo on Sept. 3. Mercedes-Benz became the first foreign automaker to roll out an electric-gasoline model in the Japanese market. (Kyodo)

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Daimler-Benz in talks to acquire

Daimler-Benz AG is negotiating with Nissan Motor Co. to acquire a controlling stake in Nissan Diesel Motor Co., industry sources say May 10. The German auto giant stunned the global auto industry last week by announcing a merger with Chrysler Corp. of the United States. The photograph shows the head office in Stuttgart in southern Germany of Daimler-Benz AG.