On July 4, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, launched its new BharatBenz construction and mining vehicle lineup, comprising the HX and Torqshift series. These new models were validated through field testing, with over 150 trucks deployed across various high-demand constructio

On July 2, Daimler Truck announced that it has signed a letter of intent on the local assembly of Mercedes-Benz trucks with the government of the Republic of Senegal and Global Truck Systems (GTS).
Daimler Truck will support the two partners in setting up an assembly plant in Senegal and then supply vehicle component

On June 30, multiple sources reported that the Russian government has added Daimler Truck to the list of companies against which it is imposing economic sanctions. Daimler Truck had a joint venture with Kamaz in Russia. In 2022, it exited the Russian market and transferred its share to its partner.
Based on multiple

On June 30, Daimler Truck revealed the new Setra TopClass S 516 HDH—a three-axle, high-deck coach. The S 516 HDH dimensions are 13.3 m x 2.5 m x 3.8 m (LxWxH) and ideal for high-end travel.
It’s powered by OM 471 six-cylinder diesel engine which generates output of 350 kW as standard or 375 kW (at 1,600 rpm) as an op

On June 30, Mercedes Benz eCitaro buses reached over 2,500 units produced in Mannheim plant, Germany, since its launch in late 2018. It's been delivered to many cities across Germany and Europe, including Stuttgart, Hamburg, France, Italy, and others. The bus uses third-generation NMC3 lithium-ion batteries, with 4 t

On June 27, RIZON Truck, a division of Daimler Trucks, announced that it is continuing to scale its California presence with new vehicle deliveries to both municipal and commercial customers, including Treefort Entertainment, LA Percussion, and South Bay Fabrication.
RIZON’s delivery announcement in California follow

On June 24, Torc, a leader in commercializing self-driving class 8 trucks, announced the establishment of a new engineering center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As Torc continues its path toward commercialization in 2027, this strategic expansion will further accelerate the company’s productization efforts.
Torc, an indepe

On June 23, Daimler Truck announced that it is investing significantly in EVs and sees hydrogen as a key addition to battery-powered options. The company now has 11 battery-electric models in production worldwide.
Hydrogen powered trucks are expected to be introduced in the near future. Five companies are currently t

On June 18, Daimler Truck announced that it is focusing on protecting vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists, especially in urban areas where accidents often happen during turns, starts, or when visibility is limited.
To reduce these risks, the company uses smart safety systems i.e., the new Frontguar

On June 17, Daimler Truck and Volvo Group announced the launch of Coretura AB, a joint venture focused on revolutionizing the commercial vehicle industry with a next-generation software-defined vehicle platform.
The new joint venture, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, began operations in early June 2025. It aims to set a

On June 12, Daimler Buses unveiled the latest Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with NMC4 batteries at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg (June 15–18). The fourth-generation lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt battery offers longer driving ranges and a longer lifespan compared to the current NMC3 batteries. The new NMC4 batteries will

On June 11, Daimler Truck secured a large contract from BwFuhrparkService GmbH, the mobility provider for the German Armed Forces. The deal includes the delivery of several hundred Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks, scheduled for late May 2026. The trucks will increase military transport as part of Germany’s national and al

Announced on June 10, 2025, Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) has officially inaugurated its new Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses manufacturing facility in the Cikarang Industrial Area, West Java, strengthening its position as a key production hub in Southeast Asia.
Under the theme “Bigger and

On June 2, Milence announced that it will install 284 Megawatt Charging System (MCS) points at 71 locations across 10 EU countries, supported by the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) by 2027. These sites are placed along major freight routes to support the growth of zero-emission trucking in Europ

On May 27, Daimler Buses announced that it will present its latest innovations at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg from June 15 to 18, 2025, focusing on sustainability, cost-efficiency, and the digital future of electric city buses.
Starting in 2026, the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro will come with a new, more powerful fourth

On May 23, RIZON Trucks announced that the city of Colwood has become the first municipality on Vancouver Island to deploy a RIZON all-electric truck, a Class 4 medium-duty e16M model, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable operations.
The delivery caps a busy month for RIZON, which also complete

On May 22, Daimler Truck announced that the new Mercedes-Benz Trucks Remote 3.0 app now connects truck drivers to their vehicles through their smartphones. It lets drivers check key vehicle functions and sends push notifications for urgent messages—ideal for long-distance trips across countries.
The app is now availa

On May 20, the European Commission approved a joint venture between Daimler Truck AG (Germany) and Aktiebolaget Volvo (Sweden) under EU merger rules.
The joint venture will focus on developing and supplying software-defined vehicle platforms and other software for commercial vehicles.
The commission found no competit

On May 15, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) announced that it has achieved its highest-ever annual bus sales of around 2,200 units in 2024, representing a 10.5% YoY growth driven by replacement demand and the expansion of transportation solutions. DICV bus exports also increased by 65.9% to about 1,000 units,

On May 13, Daimler Truck announced that it has lowered its 2025 sales forecast for Class 8 trucks in North America to 260,000–290,000 units (down from 280,000–320,000) due to market uncertainty. It now expects 155,000–175,000 sales for its Trucks North America segment (previously 180,000–200,000), assuming customer d