On August 11, Daimler Truck announced that it will showcase two new safety systems for intersections at IAA Transportation in Hanover in September 2026, focusing on reducing accidents in complex traffic situations.
Mercedes-Benz Safety Truck and Safety Coach combine active and passive safety technologies. The Safety

On August 7, Daimler Truck raised its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting Q2 2026 results, citing stronger-than-expected performance at Trucks North America and improved tariff conditions in the U.S. following approval of its application for recognition of U.S. value-added content.
The company now expects adjuste

On August 6, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced its plans to build a new manufacturing plant in U.S. to increase production capacity and strengthen its manufacturing network in North America.
The new greenfield facility will support both vocational and on-highway truck production. It will use advanced manuf

On July 29, Archion, the holding company established through the business integration of Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, announced the completion of the secondary offering of its common shares held by Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck.
Following the completion of the offering, the equity ratio

On July 27, Daimler Truck announced that it has signed a binding agreement with Volvo Group, cellcentric, and Toyota Motor Corporation for Toyota to become an equal partner in cellcentric. Each company will own one-third of the fuel cell business, subject to regulatory approval.
The agreement follows a non-binding de

On July 10, RIZON launched a new one-of-a-kind service combo body for its all-electric truck that combines secure tool storage and a spacious cargo bed, and can be equipped with cranes, ladder racks, generators, lift gates, and work lighting.
RIZON trucks currently qualify for California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher

On July 9, 2026, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles unveiled the BharatBenz Torqshift 1926 AMT heavy‑duty bus chassis for intercity and staff transport and the BharatBenz 917, an 8‑metre fully built bus for school and staff transport. The Torqshift 1926 uses an automated manual transmission with a 260 hp engine and fe

On July 6, Archion, the holding company established through the business integration of Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, announced that its shareholders, Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck, would sell up to approximately 900 million of their shares in the company. This move was approved at an Ar

On June 18, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced progress in equipping its Detroit brand engines with updated software reflecting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s guidance issued in August 2025 regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) inducements.
DTNA’s latest Freightliner and Western Star vehicles wit

On June 24, Coretura, a 50:50 joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, signed an engineering agreement with Accenture to accelerate the development of its software platform for trucks, buses, and other medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The collaboration supports Coretura’s current roadmap to deli

On June 23, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (Bharat Benz) became the latest OEM to sign an MoU with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under the government's scheme for the replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR, bringing the total number of participating manufacturers to six. Mahindra and SML Ma

On June 15, Daimler Truck announced that it is expanding its defense business worldwide under a new brand called “Daimler Truck Defence.” This brings all its military-related work together and focuses on global growth.
The company will offer not only Mercedes-Benz trucks but also vehicles from its other brands for mi

On June 9, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced that it will showcase its next steps toward cleaner road transport at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany in September 2026.
The main highlight will be the new eActros Lowliner, designed for high-volume electric transport. A Lowliner truck is a tractor unit with a particularly l

On June 2, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced that it is adding a new model to its electric lineup called the eActros Lowliner. A Lowliner truck is a tractor unit with a particularly low coupling height, enabling the transport of trailers with increased interior volume.
It is based on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 platfo

On June 1, Daimler Buses revealed the Setra MultiClass S 515 LE test bus in Hungary. It measures about 12,210 mm x 2,250 mm x 3,315 mm (LxWxH), and the wheelbase is 6,200 mm (from front axle to drive axle).
The model features a 6-cylinder OM 936 engine, which generates output of 354 hp and 1,400 Nm of torque. It also

On May 26, Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America and pioneer in self-driving vehicle technology, announced a new strategic partnership with Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, one of the world’s leading centers for machine learning research.
Through this collaboration, Torc will esta

On May 26, Daimler Trucks received an order for over 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks from Lithuanian company TRANSTIRA. The trucks will be delivered in 2026 and will help the company grow its long-haul transport business and upgrade its fleet.
The Actros L ProCabin uses the new OM 471 diesel engine, which improves fuel

On May 11, the European Commission approved a joint venture between Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) in Taiwan and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) in Japan. MFTBC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Archion Corporation, a holding company newly established in April 2026, following a busines

On May 11, Daimler Truck AG, MB Energy (Germany), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan) signed an agreement to build a supply chain for liquefied hydrogen to Europe through the Port of Hamburg, Germany.
The companies will combine their expertise to study how to make hydrogen supply to Hamburg commercially viable

On May 8, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced the inauguration of its new Zarate Industrial Center in Argentina, thanks to an investment of USD 110 million.
The facility is the first greenfield automotive project in Argentina in the past 15 years. The plant is designed as a specialized hub for truck and bus assembly, stre