Recently, the '2026 China Commercial Vehicle Brand Marketing Gala' was held in Beijing. Sinotruk won three major awards, namely 'Technology Leading Brand,' 'Most Popular Chinese Commercial Vehicle Brand Worldwide,' and 'Most Trusted Long-Haul Logistics Truck' for its all-new HOWO KS tractor unit, underscoring its strong product capabilities and brand influence and delivering an impressive result for the industry.
Following its recognition in 2025, Sinotruk once again won the annual 'Technology Leadership Brand' award. Behind this honor lies the company's 96-year heritage in vehicle manufacturing and its sustained, high-intensity investment in R&D. Supported by national-level R&D platforms, Sinotruk currently has more than 3,000 R&D personnel, with annual R&D investment reaching RMB 3 billion, and plans to expand the team to 8,000 within the next five years. From a new-generation medium- and heavy-duty truck platform with an ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.43, to the pioneering 'Xiao Zhong 1.0' AI large-model intelligent service system, and breakthroughs in hydrogen internal combustion engines and Level 4 autonomous driving technologies, Sinotruk has built a full-chain innovation system spanning conventional powertrains, new energy, and intelligent technologies, reinforcing its technological leadership in the industry through strong core capabilities.
On the global stage, Sinotruk also maintained strong momentum, once again winning the title of 'Most Popular Chinese Commercial Vehicle Brand Worldwide.' In 2025, Sinotruk's heavy-duty truck exports surpassed 150,000 units, ranking first in China's heavy-duty truck export market for 21 consecutive years, with its products now operating in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. From African mining operations to Europe's high-end markets, Sinotruk has successfully transitioned from a cost-competitive option to a value-oriented brand, driven by its core technologies such as the Wuji S powertrain system. Currently, Sinotruk has established more than 700 service outlets and 37 KD assembly plants worldwide, achieving a qualitative leap from product export to the export of technology and services, and enabling Chinese intelligent manufacturing to stand out on the global stage.
On the product front, the all-new HOWO KS tractor truck won the title of 'Most Trusted Long-Haul Logistics Vehicle' thanks to its outstanding performance. As a flagship model designed for high-efficiency trunk-line logistics, the HOWO KS precisely addresses four key user priorities: comfort, fuel economy, safety, and efficiency. Its extra-wide sleeper berth and flat-floor cab design significantly reduce driver fatigue, while a drag coefficient as low as 0.45 enables the gas-powered variant to deliver annual operating cost savings of tens of thousands of yuan for users. As the first domestically mass-produced heavy-duty truck equipped with airbags, the model features dual front and side airbags, together with an advanced ADAS driver assistance system, providing comprehensive safety protection. Powered by either a Weichai 720-horsepower natural gas engine or a 680-horsepower diesel engine, and paired with Sinotruk's S-AMT integrated transmission system and MAN-technology axles, the HOWO KS delivers a smoother and more confident long-haul driving experience, further strengthening its reputation for reliability among users.
From technological leadership and global popularity to category-defining products, Sinotruk's triple-award achievement is not only a recognition of its honors, but also a strong validation of its overall strength. Looking ahead, Sinotruk will continue to place technological innovation at its core and leverage its global footprint as a key driver, further deepening its presence in the commercial vehicle sector. The company is committed to accelerating the industry's shift toward high-end, intelligent, green, and globally integrated development, and to contributing greater momentum to the high-quality growth of China's commercial vehicle industry.
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