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Karwa Motors, Oman, and Daimler Truck Middle East Africa sign strategic partnership
On October 14, Daimler Truck Middle East Africa announced that it had signed a strategic partnership agreement with Karwa Motors LLC during Busworld Europe 2025. The agreement designates Karwa Motors as an official Daimler Buses Approved Builder, formalizing a direct supply arrangement for Mercedes-Benz bus chassis f
Daimler Truck sales down 15% in Q3 2025
On October 8, Daimler Truck Group announced it sold 98,009 trucks and buses in Q3 2025, i.e. down by 15% YoY compared to 114,917 units in Q3 2024. Of that amount, BEV truck sales increased by 175% YoY to 1,833 units in Q3 2025, compared to 666 units in Q3 2024.
Daimler Trucks North America segment accounted for 30,22
Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso announce new holding company name “ARCHION”
On October 9, Hino Motors Ltd. (hereafter “Hino”) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (hereafter “Mitsubishi Fuso”) announced that the name of their new holding company will be “ARCHION.”
The ARCHION Group is announcing the first areas of potential synergy initiatives:
Integrated platform strategy: The comp
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil showcases updated Axor lineup at SAE Brazil 2025
On October 6, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil announced the participation of its recently launched Novo Axor at the 32nd SAE BRASIL International Mobility Congress and Exhibition, held in São Paulo.
The Novo Axor lineup features the BlueTec 6 technology, compliant with Proconve P8 (Euro 6) standards, significantly cuttin
Daimler Buses unveils electric eIntouro at Busworld Europe 2025
On October 3, Daimler Buses showcased its latest innovations at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
The company presented a range of models, including:
Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, its first all-electric intercity bus in series production. It features an electric drive with LFP batteries and a central motor. It com
Daimler Buses to install own public fast-charging stations for electric buses and coaches from 2026
On October 1, Daimler Trucks announced that Daimler Buses will install its own public fast-charging stations for electric buses and coaches from 2026, focusing on high-traffic tourist destinations in Europe.
It aims to drive the expansion of high-performance charging infrastructure away from highways in the coming ye
Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils new eActros 400 EV Truck
On September 30, Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented the eActros 400, a new battery-electric truck variant based on the eActros 600 technology, during an event in Molsheim, France.
The eActros 400 will come with two battery packs and the eActros 600 with three, available as either a semitrailer tractor or a platform chass
Daimler Trucks to unveil expanded second-generation eActros 600 lineup
On September 23, Daimler Trucks announced that it will showcase the expanded lineup of its second-generation electric eActros on September 30, 2025.
The range is based on the eActros 600, which will now include more options such as semitrailer tractors, flatbed chassis with different wheelbases, two-battery models, a
General Dynamics Land Systems, Daimler Truck commit to strategic partnership
On September 19, Daimler Truck and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) announced the formation of a strategic partnership to allow for future cooperation in the development, production and service of military logistics vehicles in select markets.
In a recently signed agreement, the two companies committed to strengt
Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Fuel Cell trucks complete 10,000 km extreme testing in Switzerland
On September 18, Daimler Truck announced that it has completed summer testing of four next-gen Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. The Valais region, Switzerland, provided tough conditions with steep mountain passes (600–2,478 m), midsummer heat above 35°C, and thin air, which is perfect for pushing the trucks’ coo
Daimler Buses completes 4,000 km endurance trial of all-electric eIntouro
On September 16, Daimler Buses completed summer testing of the Mercedes Benz eIntouro in southern Spain. For five weeks, the bus was tested in extreme heat of up to 45°C, covering drivetrain performance, battery and energy management, charging at fast stations, and air conditioning.
Tests also included steep climbs u
Daimler Buses partners with Otokar for Mercedes Benz Conecto production in Sakarya, Türkiye
On September 11, Daimler Buses announced that it is expanding capacity through a partnership with Turkish manufacturer Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. From September 2026, Otokar’s Sakarya plant will produce the Mercedes Benz Conecto city bus to meet rising demand for Mercedes Benz and Setra buses.
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Daimler Buses begins road tests of hydrogen-powered Setra Coach for long-distance travel
On September 9, Daimler Buses announced that it is testing its first hydrogen-powered touring coach, the Setra H2 Coach. The company plans to launch battery-electric coaches by the end of the decade and fuel cell models afterward. The H2 Coach uses technology from the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck which can travel at lea
Daimler Buses inaugurates charging infrastructure for BEV buses in Germany
On September 5, Daimler Buses announced the inauguration of a new charging infrastructure at the Stuttgart-Möhringen bus depot.
The facility can simultaneously charge up to 28 fully electric buses for Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB). Installed as a turnkey project by Daimler Buses in partnership with Omexom and Po
Daimler Truck reported to be seeking partner for Torc self-driving subsidiary
On September 3 and 4, it was reported that Daimler Truck Holding AG is seeking a partner for its autonomous-driving unit Torc Robotics Inc. to help fund the company’s significant investment needs, according to people familiar with the matter.
Daimler is reportedly working with Bank of America Corp. to find potential
Mercedes-Benz 1626L Euro 5 bus chassis marks Indonesia’s export milestone
On August 30, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) announced that Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) has launched its first Mercedes-Benz 1626L Euro 5 bus chassis for export, marking a key step in the company’s international strategy. The unit was produced at DC
JMS 2025: Daimler Truck launches Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs in Japan
On September 1, Daimler Truck and its partner Y-Engineering announced that they are launching two Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty transporters i.e. the Actros and Arocs, in Japan. Orders are now open, and the Arocs 4763 8x6 will debut at the Japan Mobility Show (JMA) 2025 from October 29 to November 9, 2025, in Tokyo.
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Torc collaborates with Edge Case to advance commercialization of autonomous trucks
Torc Robotics announced a new strategic collaboration with Edge Case, a technical partner for advanced technologies and safety-critical systems, to further development of SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks for long-haul applications. The collaboration will help ensure that Torc’s driverless safety case aligns with applica
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