Recently, the “2026 China Commercial Vehicle Brand Marketing Ceremony” was held in Beijing. China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) won three awards: “Technology Leading Brand,” “Most Popular Chinese Commercial Vehicle Brand Globally,” and “Most Trusted Trunk Logistics Vehicle” for its new generation Howo KS tractor truck. These awards demonstrate CNHTC’s product strength and brand influence, showcasing a remarkable achievement to the industry.
Following its success in 2025, CNHTC once again won the “Technology Leading Brand” award. Behind this honor lies CNHTC’s 96 years of accumulated experience in vehicle manufacturing and its unwavering commitment to R&D investment. Relying on a national-level R&D platform, CNHTC currently has over 3,000 R&D personnel, with an annual R&D investment of up to 3 billion yuan, and plans to expand to 8,000 personnel within the next five years. From its new-generation medium and heavy-duty truck platform with a drag coefficient as low as 0.43, to its pioneering “Small Heavy 1.0” AI large-scale intelligent service system, and breakthroughs in cutting-edge technologies such as hydrogen internal combustion engines and L4-level autonomous driving, (CNHTC) has built a full-chain innovation system encompassing traditional power, new energy, and intelligent technologies, solidifying its competitive advantage in the industry with core technologies.
On the global track, CNHTC has also performed strongly, retaining its title as “World’s Most Popular Chinese Commercial Vehicle Brand.” In 2025, CNHTC’s heavy-duty truck exports exceeded 150,000 units, maintaining its position as China’s top heavy-duty truck exporter for 21 consecutive years, with its products reaching more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. From African mines to the high-end European market, CNHTC has transformed from a “cost-effective choice” to a “value-driven” model thanks to core technologies such as the “Continuously Variable Electric S-Powertrain.” Currently, CNHTC has established over 700 service outlets and 37 KD assembly plants globally, completing a qualitative leap from product export to technology and service export, allowing “Made in China” to shine brightly on the world stage. In terms of products, the all-new Howo KS tractor truck won the title of “Most Trustworthy Trunk Logistics Vehicle” thanks to its superior performance. As a flagship product designed for efficient trunk logistics, the Howo KS precisely addresses users’ four key needs: comfort, cost-effectiveness, safety, and efficiency. Its extra-wide sleeper berth and flat floor design significantly reduce driver fatigue; its drag coefficient is as low as 0.45, and the gas-powered version can save users tens of thousands of yuan in costs annually; as the first mass-produced heavy-duty truck in China to apply airbags, it features front and side airbags and an ADAS advanced driver assistance system, providing robust safety protection; it is equipped with a Weichai 720hp gas-powered or 680hp diesel engine, paired with a Sinotruk S-AMT integrated transmission and MAN technology axles, ensuring a comfortable driving experience for long-distance transport and earning deep user trust.
From technological leadership to global bestseller status, and now to a benchmark product, Sinotruk’s triple crown is not only a testament to its achievements but also a demonstration of its strength. Looking to the future, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) will continue to focus on technological innovation and leverage its global footprint to deepen its presence in the commercial vehicle sector, driving China’s commercial vehicle industry towards high-end, intelligent, green, and international development, and contributing more to the high-quality development of China’s commercial vehicle industry.
