Shiotsu Autotrade Japan – President’s Blog

The auto industry is moving towards fuel efficient and eco-friendly hybrid cars and trucks.  This is a welcome move when the fuel prices are rising day by day. However, if you own a gasoline or diesel powered car, you can not just dump it and go for a hybrid vehicle.  We can still take some measures to improve fuel economy of conventional cars to combat skyrocketing fuel prices.  Here are some simple tips – which are often overlooked – to increase your car’s fuel efficiency;  each little step can add up to cut down your fuel expenses significantly.

1. Tune Your Engine
Fixing a car that has failed the emission test or whose engine is out of tune can increase the fuel economy by up to 4%.  Serious problems like faulty oxygen sensor can reduce fuel efficiency by 40%.  So follow the recommendation on servicing by your car manufacturer and change your oil regularly.

2.Keep Proper Tire Pressure
Keeping your tires inflated to the optimum pressure is one of the simplest steps you can take to improve the fuel efficiency of your car.  You can improve your car mileage by about 3.3 % by having proper pressure in your tires.  Properly inflated tires also are safer and last longer.  You can check the sticker for recommended tire pressure near the driver’s side door or in the owner’s manual.

3. Lighten Your Load
Your car trunk may have unnecessary items such as tools, luggage, golf clubs or skiing shoes. Books, CDs, and other things can also add up to weight of car.  A roof rack when it is not needed is also adding to the load your car is carrying.  You should get rid of all such unnecessary items.  In a typical vehicle, your fuel efficiency can drop by 2% for every extra 50 kg you carry.

4. Clean the Air Filters Regularly
Air filters are needed to keep your engine protected from impurities.  Fuel economy can be improved by as much as 10% by replacing a clogged air filter.  It can also improve acceleration time by about 5 to 10 %.

5. Use the Recommended Grade of Motor Oil and Fuel
When you change your oil, you should insist on the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil.  This step can improve your gas mileage by 1-2 %. Also, you should always use the manufacturer’s recommended grade fuel for your car.  Higher octane fuel leads not only to wastage of money, but may damage the vehicle, as well.

6. Don’t drive fast
You should drive within the speed limit recommended by the manufacturer.  If you drive faster, you’d consume more fuel.  Even if you exceed the speed limit by 8 km/hr, your fuel economy can be affected by affected by about 25%.  In the same manner, accelerating quickly uses more fuel; so you should accelerate gradually and slowly and stay within the recommended speed limits.

7. Clean Spark Plugs
Spark plugs get eroded and have a limited life span.  You should inspect your spark plugs regularly and make sure that they are in good condition.  You should replace the spark plugs and wires at regular intervals recommended by the manufacturer.  This will help keep all engine cylinders to fire properly thus resulting in higher fuel efficiency.

8. Keep the Windows Closed
When you are driving on highways, driving with your windows open consumes more fuel than keeping the air conditioner on.   So, if you want to keep your interior cool, it is advisable to keep the windows closed and the Air Conditioner on.  Of course, you should use the A/C judiciously as it can decrease the fuel efficiency considerably too.

9. Don’t Be a Clutch-Driver
Some people have the habit of keeping their foot on the clutch while driving.  When you do this, the pressure on your clutch not only reduces mileage, but also causes wear and tear of the clutch plate, replacing which is often expensive.

10. Stay away from Car modifications
It’s always wise to keep the car in the original condition.  Remember that any modification to the car, such as adding diffusers, broad tires, etc., will affect the fuel efficiency and mileage considerably.

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Review of Isuzu Forward (F Series) Trucks

Medium duty trucks from Japanese truck maker Isuzu, also know as Isuzu Forward series or F Series have been the market leaders in their class for more than a decade.  Isuzu has over 40 new models to choose from in many configurations such as dump, wing, mixer to ambulance and crane trucks.  Isuzu Forward trucks are well known worldwide for their excellent performance, safety features, power, durability and maneuverability.  These trucks are available in 5 ton to 17 ton configurations.

There’s a generation gap between the Isuzu Forward Series and its competitors.  All Isuzu F Series trucks are fitted with revolutionary AMT system, which offers the economy and performance and of a manual transmission with all the merits of an automatic transmission.

Many of our regular customers who have import used Isuzu forward trucks from us are very happy because of the value they get for their money.  They like the comfortable and roomy driver cabin which won’t make them tired in spite of long journeys of up to 15 hours a day.  It rides very smooth -- thanks to the tapered leaf used in its front suspension and air ride or multi-leaf in its rear suspension.  All the engines in the Forward Series trucks are air to air inter-cooled and turbo charged.  And, with the 6 speed ZF gearbox the towing becomes effortless -- whether you have a towing truck or a crane truck.  Hill start Aid is also of a great help as it limits truck roll-back during take-off on hills under load conditions.

The Isuzu Forward series have a high maneuverability. These trucks can easily navigate through narrow streets and tight corners.  It has 6% more glass area on the wind screen offering excellent visibility to the driver to see out.  Isuzu Forward trucks are fitted with lots of safety features which are welcome by all drivers.  These features include a spacious comfortable interior, ABS brakes, easy to read instruments, driver’s SRS airbag, tilt/telescoping steering column  and a deluxe air suspension seat with adjustable lumbar support.

Most of the Isuzu Forward owners say that it the best truck for its size that they have ever driven.  To sum up the Isuzu Forward Series in 4 words :   Tough, Reliable, Safe and Comfortable.  Check the video to see how tough is an Isuzu Forward truck!

Many times our customers inquire about the different types of used Japanese trucks that we export.  Well, we deal with all trucks of all Japanese makers including Hino, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, Nissan UD, Suzuki, Daihatsu and Mazda.  We deal with heavy duty trucks, medium duty trucks, light duty trucks, buses as well as mini trucks.  We deal not only with the common wing or dump trucks but also a variety of special purpose trucks.  Here are some of the types of trucks we deal with.

Dump Trucks

Dump truck carries soil and sand. Since a large dump truck is powered by a large diesel engine, it can transport at once a cargo weighing about 10 tons or equivalent to the weight of about 200 people (in case of 10 ton dump truck).  Dump truck is named as such since it ” dumps” when it unloads by tilting its cargo box.

Crane Trucks

Crane Car has a crane behind the cab. Crane powered by diesel engine helps to hoist heavy cargos on board.  There are cranes which are strong enough to hoist 5 tons, equivalent to a weight of 50 people.

Garbage Trucks

Garbage Truck works for collecting garbage from each household.  Garbage is thrown in the car from rearward, and rolling plate, powered by the diesel engine, crushes the garbage into the truck.

Mixer Trucks

Mixer trucks are used for delivering concrete to construction sites.  They are charged with dry materials and water, with the mixing occurring during transport.

Car Carrier

The number of cars a car carrier can transport depends on what type of car it carries but it can carry at maximum seven units of passenger cars of up to six seating capacity.

Ladder Trucks

Ladder truck are used to put out fire and rescue people when fire or other disaster breaks out.  The extension of the ladder is also powered by diesel engine. The ladder truck can extend in one minute its ladder to the 12th floor of a building.

Fuel Trucks

Fuel truck carries petroleum liquid such as gasoline and kerosene, LP gas, natural gas, and also drinking water.  The mechanism of the tank is different according to the carried liquid.  10 ton fuel truck with diesel power carries 14,000 liter of liquid, equivalent to 40,000 cans of 350 liter drink.

Snowplows

Snowplow cleans snow from roads when it heavily snows.  Vehicle has a big shovel in front. Snowplow has a power to move height of one meter of fresh snow, and such power is generated by the diesel engine.

Road Sweeper

Road sweeper cleans dirt and rubbish on the road while driving.  The collected wastes are transferred to a dump truck for dumping.  The sweeper moves very close to the pavement to clean rubbish at the edge of the road.

Ambulance

Ambulance is to rush an injured or sick person to the hospital.  It carries medical equipment and medicine that allows treatment in the vehicle.   Around the world, there is an ambulance in which eight patients can be treated at once in the vehicle.

Mobile Library

Mobile Library is a vehicle for the people whose houses are too far from the library hence it is hard them to go.  This vehicle runs throughout the towns and cities with more than 2000 books on board and offers the books to borrow.

And there are many other types of used trucks from Japan as shown in the above picture.  Please feel free to inquire the type of truck you may be interested in.

Green initiative from Japanese Truck Maker – Mitsubishi Fuso

Japanese Truck Makers are making great strides in making their trucks green & environment frindly, and Mitsubishi Fuso is not an exception.  Recently, Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks – an integrated division of Daimler Trucks and one of the foremost manufacturers of commercial automobiles in Asia – launched a superior version of the powertrain for light-duty trucks.  This new poweretrain has been specially designed to attain optimum standards of ecological performance as well as all-round economy and will make its first appearance in the forthcoming lightweight truck line from Mitsubishi Fuso.

The design of the powertrain features many “firsts” in the industry.  The new characteristics of the powertrain incorporated for the first time in Japan in a light duty truck are a 4P10 super competent diesel engine having three-liter capacity with low consumption of energy, an emission reduction system called BlueTec that merges the two systems of diesel particulate filter (DPF) reduction with regeneration control and an urea SCR (selective catalytic reduction), and also a dual-clutch system of transmission called DUONIC.

On the basis of internal testing, it has been estimated that the powertrain will chip in to a total fuel consumption reduction of 8-10% in comparison with the earlier JP05 vehicle.  Thus, it is going to be energy-efficient and environment friendly.

The new powertrain has met compliance with emission regulations of the U.S. (EPA10) and Europe (Euro V) as well as the new 2010 Long Term Emission regulation of Japan (JP09).  The engine combines efficiency in combustion while drastically reducing particulate matter and nitrogen oxide (NOx).

Special features developed in the new 4P10 engine help obtain lightweight performance and low fuel consumption with optimum effectiveness.  The special engine has passed stringent tests conducted for fuel economy, quality and durability and its performance and reliability have already been proven, as this same engine has been installed in all European manufactured Canter trucks since August 2009.

The 4P10 comes with a combination of BlueTec® system which enables high combustion fuel efficiency while reducing gas emissions and is fine-tuned for the Japan market.  For the first time in Japan, the BlueTec system has been implemented in a light-duty truck, to reduce fuel consumption along with low emissions.  The BlueTec system has worldwide recognition as an environment-friendly exhaust gas after treatment system.  Particulate matter is burnt and eliminated in the filter.

The dual-clutch transmission (DUONIC) has shown to achieve high power performance for the first time in a commercial vehicle, to maximize power transmission efficiency for these light duty truck powertrains.  DUONIC works by achieving a feeling of smooth driving and direct acceleration which is the result of the working of the dual clutch.  Combined with the newly developed 4P10 truck engine, the DUONIC appreciably enhances fuel efficiency.  It merges the competence of a manual transmission with the ease of an automated transmission.  The DUONIC design and control programs have been developed by Mitsubishi Fuso who will assemble and produce the components.

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Why go for Japanese Mini Trucks?

Whether you are into a small business,a factory owner, gardener, fisherman or even the owner of construction business then getting your hands on a compact and sturdy vehicle will serve you well.  Amongst them the mini trucks from Japan stand out as they are light weight automobiles.

Japan’s specially designed mini trucks are amongst the best in terms of reliability.  Coming from a technologically advanced nation they are certainly making a wave in the automotive industry.  They are also known as Micro Truck, Kei Truck or Kietora.

Reliability and toughness is the forte of Japanese Mini Trucks. They are also highly fuel efficient.  These Japanese trucks are popularly used for off road applications such as farmlands and factory lots.  The high level of fuel efficiency ensures that they make a cost effective proposition.  Due to all these qualities these trucks are getting increasingly popular in other countries.

Impulsive buyers procure Japanese kei trucks without paying proper attention and end up with a truck which is not in perfect shape.  We on the other hand, make sure that you get authentic used mini trucks from Japanese domestic market.

Japanese mini trucks can deliver 75 mph under optimum conditions. Some nations have given them the certificate of regular road vehicles owing to the high efficiency levels. They run great on gas and give good mileage.  These trucks normally weigh 1500 pounds with an engine capacity of 660 cc. Mini trucks would normally be having manual transmission with 4 or 5 gears.  Some even have six gears ranging from high to low.  You can also choose to change  regular tires and accommodate mud and snow tires.

Getting spare parts becomes a headache for most car drivers but if you own a Kei truck you will never face problems.  This is because even specific spare parts are available with most spare part dealers. Japanese mini trucks have basic and advanced models.  You will also be given option of a/c and non a/c for the vehicles. Since they are so easily serviceable you should hardly have difficulties.  This is a robust vehicle which gives you good value for money.

These mini trucks have greatly  evolved in terms of original size as well as emission control equipment.  These trucks are not only safer but are also cleaner than ever with increasing regulations governing safety and emissions.

Japanese mini trucks are moderately priced and are hence affordable.  Since they are so compact they also do not need much space to fit in.  You can easily house your truck in your garage.

We regularly export Japanese mini trucks to USA and Canada.  If you are looking for importing used mini trucks, we can send them in containers to reduce your shipping cost.

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As per the latest auto news, a research undertaken by Warranty Direct – an insurance expert and by What Car? – the motoring magazine – indicates that Japanese cars are the most reliable in the used car category.  A reliability survey also showed that the top seven places in ten were taken by Japan’s car manufacturers while European used cars are from among the ten least reliable.

Japanese car manufacturers Honda – leading for the fifth year, followed by Subaru, Mitsubishi, Lexus and Toyota – in that order – took the top credits in polls conducted on performing old cars aged between three and ten years .  Very few of these cars required repairs in a one year period of use, with Honda leading with the least at just seven per cent cars needing repairs.  The other Japanese used cars leading the lot were Mazda and Nissan.

Germany-made Skoda and Britain-made MINI were the only cars from the west that passed the survey of reliable used cars, with Skoda in the eighth and MINI in the tenth position.

Among the least reliable cars Land Rover of Britain led at 53% failure rate with other European cars Renault Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Vauxhall, MG, Saab, BMW, Rover and the Audi proving to be prone to more break downs.  What Car? stated that break down charges on a Renault are lower as compared to Mazda and Porsche.

These surveys are a boon to car manufacturers, which keep striving to improve the mechanics of their newer models to making them more reliable and in another couple of years of more, the hard facts on these poorly performing vehicles are likely to disappear altogether.

Car manufacturers holding prestigious positions have had to undergo embarrassing rates of failure as compared to manufacturers of cars that have been pegged as not being reliable, as the latter are showing signs of improving on their reliability status.  Among Japanese manufactured cars, in spite of the fact that used Honda cars give the least problems, ten percent of their break downs happen with the air conditioning systems.  Subarus have gained notoriety with their brakes failure and axle and suspension problems.

Even with Toyota having to recall several thousands of their cars from the showrooms, their reliability rating for Japanese used cars has not fallen.  The new manufacturing units for Japanese cars are improving on their cars and it is anticipated that Japanese cars will maintain their number one position for being the most reliable cars.  So, if you have decided to buy a used Japanese car, you have not made a wrong decision.

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Popularity of Isuzu and Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks in Malaysia and Philippines

Southeast Asian countries are one of the fastest growing markets for trucks and commercial vehicles, as these countries are recovering after the economic crisis of 1997.  Japanese Trucks, especially Mitsubishi Fuso and Isuzu trucks are enjoying considerable popularity in terms of sales growth in the Philippines as well as in Malaysia.  Currently the local commercial vehicle market in these countries is dominated by Japanese trucks such as Isuzu, Hino and Daihatsu.

Mitsubishi FUSO Trucks started operations in Malaysia in 2005.  They have an assembly plant in the city of Pekan, which can assemble up to 8 different truck models to satisfy the market needs in Malaysia.  Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks also sell their light-duty Fuso Canter trucks in Malaysia and the Philippines.  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has the sales networks for selling the Fuso Canter trucks in Malaysia and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is responsible for distributing Fuso Canter trucks in the Philippines. There is a steady growth and recovery in truck sales in Malaysia reported by Mitsubishi Trucks.  The turnover of Fuso trucks in Southeast Asia has increased by 49.1% in the last year.

In Malaysia – Malaysian Truck & Bus Sendirian Berhad (MTB) – manufacturers Isuzu Trucks and commercial vehicles.  These trucks are sold under Isuzu brand for F-series and HICOM brand for N-series, by the local auto dealers. As of today, Isuzu manufactures the Isuzu D-Max pickup trucks, F-series (Isuzu Forward in Japan) trucks, N-series (Isuzu Elf in Japan) trucks from KD kits.

Japanese used trucks for Philippines and Malaysia

In countries like Malaysia and Philippines there is a good market for rebuilt commercial vehicles, as these are priced 50% or cheaper than the new models.  There are many small auto companies operating in these countries that import damaged vehicles, refurbished parts and rebuild the vehicles.  However, these refurbished vehicles have to comply with strict quality standards set by the governments of these countries.  Also, rebuilding commercial trucks can take up to 5 months, and can affect the cost, quality, safety and availability of these refurbished trucks.  So, we do not advise our customers to buy these rebuilt trucks.

We have many satisfied customers from Malaysia and Philippines who have purchased used Japanese trucks from us.  Our customers are very happy with the reliability, durability and the performance of the trucks we export.  And should a need arise, we will also supply the necessary parts for the trucks.  We have the experience of dealing with various authorities to make export of Japanese used trucks to these countries a smooth affair.  If you have any queries related to importing Japanese used trucks into Malaysia or Philippines, please feel free to write to us.

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Eco Car World Expo event was recently held in Aka-Renga Red Brick Warehouse Park, Yokohama, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks exhibited their two new low pollution and eco friendly vehicles – the new ‘Canter Eco Hybrid’ light duty truck, and the ‘Super Great’ heavy duty truck in this International event.  Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks had just launched their new Super Great heavy duty truck with environment friendly low emission engine in April 2010.  Both these vehicles meet the JP09 – Japan’s New Long-Term Emission Regulation – the world’s most stringent regulation for emission control.

Over 70 companies including major automakers in Japan exhibited/demonstrated their environment friendly technologies  and over 100 low emission vehicles including Electric Vehicles and Vehicles powered by fuel cells, in this event held in Yokohama.  I had a chance to visit this event and I could see many families with children visiting this event.  Visitors were allowed to sit in the driver’s cabin and enjoy the comfort offered by these new vehicles.

The new ‘Super Great’ heavy-duty truck represents a major leap forward for heavy-duty truck industry in Japan.  It’s all new 6R10 heavy-duty engine and advanced BlueTec(R) emissions control system offers excellent fuel efficiency with significant progress in environmental performance.   The new Super Great truck is environmentally-friendly, designed for safety and also highly cost-effective in operation.  The new Super Great uses an electronically-controlled light-weight 12-speed mechanical automatic transmission – INOMAT-II, for improving the fuel economy further.  Due to these combined efforts for increasing the fuel efficiency, 87% of the Super Great series trucks meet Japan’s 2015 fuel efficiency standard, and thus qualify for Eco-car Tax incentives in Japan.

The new ‘Canter Eco Hybrid’ medium duty commercial truck from Mitsubishi Fuso employs an ultra-compact electric motor powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries, and a compact, clean-burning diesel engine in a drive train having highly efficient automated mechanical transmission.  ‘Canter Eco Hybrid’ offers over 30% better fuel economy with significantly reduced pollution compared to its standard diesel model.  Canter Eco Hybrid has been sold domestically in Japan as well as in other countries such as Australia, Hong Kong and England.

If you are looking for the new Super Great and Canter Eco Hybrids, or used Super Great and Diesel version of Canter trucks, please get in touch with us with your requirements.

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Remarkable Sales of Toyota and Honda Hybrid Cars

For over a year, the Toyota Prius has been leading the sales in hybrid cars in Japan.  Ever since its launch, the Toyota Prius has maintained the position of being the top seller in Japan.  Honda insight is another popular hybrid car from Japan. This year alone, sales of hybrid cars in the first couple of months reached upto 72,191 units.  And it has even beaten hybrid car sales in the U.S. by more than double.

The remarkable sales of hybrid cars in Japan have been attributed to Japanese customers becoming aware of saving the environment and moving towards eco-friendly hybrid cars.  It is significant that though fossil fuel is available cheaply in the U.S. and without added gas tax as is done around the world, the buyers are slowly opting for hybrids.  It is just a matter of time before sales of hybrids would reach higher.

United States gets Honda hybrid cars and Toyota hybrid cars imported from Japan on a large scale;  however, the Japanese car manufacturers like Honda and Toyota are selling far more hybrid gas-electric cars in Japan itself.

The new Honda Insight and Toyota Prius have taken the Japanese automobile market by storm.  More than double the monthly sales target was achieved by the sale of the Insight in Japan, in April 2010.  With the introduction of the third-generation Prius, there has been a rise of nearly 20 percent in the sales orders received by Toyota, half of which are for the new Prius.

It is now fairly understood that the hybrid car market in Japan is keenly competing with the U.S. market, in spite of the fact that the American vehicle market is double the size as that of Japan.  It is estimated that domestic sales in Japan this year are expected to rise in leaps and bounds with the fierce battle on between the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight.

Automakers around the world are facing the test of global commitment towards eco-friendliness of vehicles.  The rise of global hybrid sales and specifically in Japan has spurred the government to offering subsidies to automakers to increase auto sales and move auto buyers towards buying more eco-friendly vehicles.  The Japanese government has a budget of $4 billion to make this a success, by offering incentives to customers who buy green cars.  Likewise, the United States government too is debating on offering incentives to vehicle manufacturers to motivating them into produce green cars.

It is felt that consumers in Japan favor the hybrid cars due to the fact that gas taxes are heavier in comparison with the U.S. taxes at the pump.

To hold the cutting edge in the auto market, both Honda and Toyota have become even more committed towards manufacturing hybrid cars in greater numbers to reduce their economies of scale. U.S. automakers are hoping to get back their footing into leading the manufacture of more eco-friendly and fuel efficient cars.

If you are interested in buying new or used Toyota or Honda hybrid cars, please get in touch with us with your requirements.  We have many Honda and Toyota hybrids in our stock and can find a suitable match for you.

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Ambulances and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) vehicles belong to an important specialty vehicle market.  These EMS vehicles have to meet stringent quality requirements.  Recently,  Hino Trucks has launched an ambulance chassis in response to the overwhelming demand from manufacturers and customers  in the ambulance market.  Hino trucks made a grand debut with their ambulance chassis in Indianapolis at the Conference of the Fire Department Instructors (FDIC) held there.

The Hino 2011 truck model on display at the Conference attracted a lot of attention as it is the only conventional truck of medium duty meeting the strict 2010 EPA Emissions Regulation in the United States.  It is also equipped with Hino Trucks’ 2010 compliant SCR system.  The truck with the Hino JO8E Series 8-liter diesel engine generates a horsepower of 220 with torque of 520 lb-ft.

The design of the Hino ambulance chassis and cab are optimized for highest maneuverability and to give utmost performance with its tremendous power for the most demanding of tasks in the emergency rescue and operations market.  The new Hendrickson suspension featured in the ambulance allows for an elevated height of 28” in the frame – a requirement for ambulances.

It has been Hino’s continued efforts in new applications development that has led to its progress in the production of the ambulance and emergency vehicles.  The demand and expansion of its market has taken its natural course.  The new ambulance from Hino is expected to create a big impression with its spacious cab, bump-free ride and advanced reliability.  It is a boon to the Emergency Medical Service sector.

Emergency ambulances are the transport vehicles used to provide first aid and care for patients with an injury or acute illness.  Ambulance manufacturers primarily are light trucks or full-body van makers like Nissan, Hino and Toyota.   And, there are second level of manufacturers who buy the vehicle, usually incomplete without the body, and fit it out with the bodywork, equipment for emergencies and interiors.  They then build the coach and modify the vehicle  to suit requirements of patients in an emergency or fit it out with pre-built modular box containing all the emergency equipment.

Very often the EMS personnel live in a dangerous and daunting task environment combined with a moving vehicle where they have to nurse patients in emergencies and provide life-sustaining and life-saving medical care.  Hino ambulance is geared to take on crashes with a solid exterior and prevent injury to the patients and EMS personnel because it is crashworthy and protects its occupants.  In the United States market, the Hino will make inroads testing for safety and crashworthiness.

If you are looking for new or used ambulances, emergency medical service vehicles or other specialty vehicles for patient movement – from Japan, please get in touch with your requirements; and we will find a suitable vehicle that matches your requirements.

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