NEWS RELEASE                                     For Immediate Release   April 28, 2008        

Hino Truck Centre (Toronto) Winds Down Hino Operations
MISSISSAUGA - Hino Truck Centre (Toronto) announced today after 20 years of operation, is winding down Hino Operations as a result of a contract disagreement with parent company Hino Motors Canada Ltd.

Located in the heart of Ontario's trucking district, Hino Truck Centre (Toronto) Ltd. was a successful franchise operating both Hino and a Western Star dealership. The Western Star dealership remains open and continues to service all makes of vehicles.


"It is a difficult time for all Hino Toronto employees, but it is important for me to thank Hino Toronto's staff and loyal customers," said Bill Kell, President of Hino Truck Centre (Toronto) Ltd. "Together, we have achieved a great many successes that helped skyrocket Hino Truck Centre Toronto to the position of top Hino dealer in Canada year after year."

Hino Truck Centre (Toronto) has been well established in the trucking community, with many key people on staff having as much as 25 to 30 years industry experience. Customers had access to a diverse truck inventory and professional sales personnel along with extended parts and service hours.

"Dad's business acumen and trustworthiness have helped make Hino Truck Centre (Toronto) the place to go to for new or used trucks," said Dan Kell, General Manager of Hino Truck Centre (Toronto). "We have a great team which included people of diverse skills and backgrounds that matched the complexion of the business community."


Contact:
Dan Kell V.P. and General Manager
Hino Truck Centre (Toronto) Ltd.905-629-2372(dwkell@westernstartoronto.com)
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