Our Journey
SINOTRUK built its legacy on developing China’s first heavy-duty truck, and remains dedicated to innovation.
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1960
With the launch of the Yellow River JN150 – an 8-ton heavy-duty cargo truck – SINOTRUK ushered in a new era for China’s automotive industry, finally enabling domestic production of heavy-duty vehicles.
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1963
SINOTRUK successfully developed the Yellow River 350 dump truck.
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1978
Assembled and produced Roman trucks using the SKD method. Over the next ten-plus years until 1991, more than 8,000 Roman trucks were produced.
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1983
SINOTRUK officially signed a contract with Austria's Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG for the introduction of Steyr 91 series heavy-duty vehicle technology. This project marked the first time that heavy-duty truck technology was approved by the Chinese government in China.
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1985
China's first domestically produced Steyr truck rolled off the assembly line at the Jinan Automobile General Factory.
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2002
In August 2002, the largest heavy-duty truck axle production base in China was completed. Building on the foundation of the Steyr heavy-duty truck, SINOTRUK launched the Steyr King in October, representing a major step forward for the Steyr brand.
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2003
SINOTRUK and Volvo signed a contract for a heavy-duty truck joint venture project, and the joint venture company was established.
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2004
The launch of the HOWO series heavy-duty trucks marked a turning point for China’s heavy-duty vehicle technology, bringing it in line with international standards.
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2006
A heavy-duty truck engine production line with internationally advanced levels was officially put into operation.
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2007
SINOTRUK’s listing on the Hong Kong Main Board as a red-chip stock, under the name “SINOTRUK (Hong Kong) Limited,” marked its entry into the international capital market.
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2008
The HOWO A7 was launched, setting a new standard in China with its innovative combination of a low-speed, high-torque engine, AMT, small-ratio rear axle, aerodynamic cab, and lightweight design.
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2009
SINOTRUK and MAN of Germany signed a strategic cooperation agreement. MAN officially acquired a stake in SINOTRUK (Hong Kong) Limited, and SINOTRUK and MAN began comprehensive cooperation in the fields of complete vehicles, engines, chassis, and axles.
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2010
Launched light truck products, expanding the product spectrum.
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2012
SINOTRUK launched the MC series of engines, offering a power range of 140 to 560 horsepower. The MC series engines represent localized production following the introduction of engine technology from MAN.
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2013
The first SITRAK heavy-duty truck, a result of SINOTRUK's cooperation with MAN of Germany, rolled off the assembly line.
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2015
China’s sole “National Heavy-Duty Vehicle Engineering Technology Research Center” was officially completed.
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2016
SINOTRUK launched its first-generation intelligent truck, featuring advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) including EBS, ESC, AEBS, ACC, LDWS, and HSA.
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2018
The world’s first unmanned electric truck, manufactured by SINOTRUK, commenced trial operation at Tianjin Port. The truck incorporates advanced technologies including Beidou positioning, lidar, millimeter-wave radar, and multiple cameras and sensors.
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2020
Guided by a commitment to forward-looking research and development and incorporating both advanced domestic and international technologies, SINOTRUK officially launched the next generation of “Yellow River” heavy-duty trucks in Jinan, with the goal of redefining China’s high-end independent truck market.
