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

On May 6, California-based Aeva announced it has delivered initial C-sample units of its Aeva Atlas 4D LiDAR sensors to Daimler Truck North America and Torc Robotics, marking a major milestone in the companies’ collaboration for the future production of SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 semi-trucks.
The C-sample deliver

On May 6, Milence secured a EUR 120 million financing deal to expand its network of high-performance charging hubs for electric trucks across Europe.
The funding comes from a group of partners, including Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, Íslandsbanki, Invest-NL, and Invest International, with support from the Eu

Saint-Gobain Sekurit, a Saint-Gobain group company, has contributed to the reECONIC, a battery-electric concept vehicle, unveiled by Mercedes-Benz Trucks at IFAT Munich 2026.
The company equipped the concept vehicle with over 6 sqm of glazing using OTAE, its low-carbon automotive glass solution based on increased rec

On April 28, ArcelorMittal announced it is participating in Mercedes-Benz Trucks' reECONIC project, initiated by Daimler Truck AG in collaboration with FAUN. It brings together 33 partners across the automotive value chain and aims to maximise the use of recycled materials.
ArcelorMittal contributes to this initiativ

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) has supplied low-carbon, recycled aluminum made from Hydro CIRCAL to the Daimler Truck reECONIC concept project. The material was used in the Mercedes-Benz Trucks eEconic-based waste collection vehicle. Hydro provided 31 different extruded aluminum parts totaling 600 kg, used in structural and

On April 27, Mercedes-Benz do Brasil announced the delivery of 50 OF 1721 bus chassis to operators in Cuiabá as part of a fleet renewal initiative.
The units were acquired by Rápido Cuiabá Transporte Urbano (26 units) and VPAR Transportes (24 units) and are already in operation. The buses were built with Marcopolo To

On April 28, Daimler Truck announced the presentation of the reECONIC concept vehicle, a battery-electric waste collection truck developed under a sustainability alliance of 33 partners led by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, FAUN Umwelttechnik and TSR Group.
The vehicle is based on the Mercedes-Benz eEconic and will make its w

On April 22, Euro NCAP tested seven new trucks in the Regional Distribution category. Five trucks received the highest 5-star safety rating, and all were rated CitySafe. These trucks are medium-sized rigid vehicles, usually up to 18 tonnes with two axles. They are commonly used with box or curtain-sided bodies and of

On April 21, Cellcentric introduced its new fuel cell system called BZA375, previously known as “NextGen.” First shown at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany.
BZA375 is designed for heavy-duty trucks and similar demanding uses. Developed in under three years, it meets high performance standards and is built to compete wit

On April 17, RIZON, the all‑electric commercial truck brand, announced it is expanding its presence in Québec, Canada with seven new sales centers as part of an accelerated growth strategy aligned with the reopening of Québec’s Écocamionnage incentive program. 
Under the program, RIZON Truck customers may be eligible

On April 9, Daimler Buses unveiled the Mercedes-Benz Conecto for Germany to meet the growing demand for city buses in the private transport sector. The Conecto will serve simpler needs, such as school transport and other basic city bus operations.
The bus will be available as a 12-meter single bus, including a fuel-s