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 14, Volvo Trucks announced launch of its new long-distance electric truck, the FH Aero Electric with extended range, capable of driving up to 700 km on one charge.
The new Volvo FH Aero Electric is enabled by advanced e-axle technology that allows for higher battery capacity. The truck delivers up to 460 kW

On April 2, Marcopolo announced the launch of a new double-decker bus model in South Africa, marking the introduction of the first four-axle, right-hand drive (RHD) vehicle of its kind globally.
The Paradiso G8 1800 Double Decker will be supplied to Intercape as part of an order of 21 units, to be deployed on interna

On April 1, it was reported that Volvo Trucks plans to begin operations at its new plant in Cienega de Flores in July 2026, as part of its strategy to expand production capacity in North America.
The facility, announced in 2025 with an investment of approximately USD 1 billion, is nearing completion and will focus on

On April 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it has started on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. The company has planned to launch its hydrogen solutions by 2030.
These trucks are expected to deliver better performance, with higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and increased power

On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and cellcentric to collaborate on fuel cell technologies.
Under the agreement, Toyota will join cellcentric as an equal-share partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The collaboration aims to leverage the

On March 17, Volvo Trucks South Africa announced that it has begun assembling Euro 6 and FH Aero trucks at its facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The addition of Euro 6 and FH Aero production will support the plant’s existing assembly of Volvo’s heavy trucks, including the FH, FM, and FMX, and enhances

On March 5, AiDEN Auto announced a collaboration with Volvo Trucks to provide a regulatory compliance solution for truck drivers in Poland. The solution, developed through Volvo Group’s CampX innovation platform, addresses new SENT requirements and was brought from concept to pilot sales in under 12 months.
The solut

On March 11, Volvo Buses Brazil announced the delivery of 40 new long-distance coaches to Viação Real Maia as part of its fleet expansion plan.
The vehicles, sold through Suécia Veículos, were bodied by Comil and will operate on long-distance interstate routes, some exceeding 3,000 km.
The new Volvo coaches are equip

On March 10, Volvo Buses started serial production of the Volvo B13R UNVI XL, with body construction at UNVI’s facility in Porto, Portugal.
The Volvo B13R UNVI XL is powered by a latest-generation 13-litre Euro-6 diesel engine paired with a 12-speed Volvo I-Shift transmission. It is a 12.8-meter-long, 4×2 single-dec

On March 2, Mack Trucks unveiled the all-new Mack Keystone ahead of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. A purpose-built Class 8 vocational tractor, the Mack Keystone combines terrain versatility with the latest advancements in comfort, safety, and durability. 
The all-new Mack Keystone will be av

On March 2, Mack Trucks unveiled the all-new reimagined and redesigned Mack Granite ahead of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 
The new Granite will be available for order in the second half of 2026. Production will begin in January 2027 at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations facility in Macungie,

On February 23, Flexis announced that its three founding shareholders i.e., Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM Group have agreed that Renault Group will take full ownership of the company.
Renault Group will buy the 45% stake from Volvo Group and the 10% stake from CMA CGM Group. This will allow Renault to fully

On February 17, Volvo Trucks North America announced the beginning of production of its all-new Volvo VNR regional hauler at the company’s New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia, where all Volvo trucks for the North American market are built.
Designed to meet the needs of urban and regional delivery operations, t

On February 11, Volvo Group Latin America announced it will invest BRL 2.5 billion in Brazil between 2026 and 2028, the largest investment cycle in its history in the country.
The funds will support research and development, factory upgrades, dealer network expansion, and new services across trucks, buses, constructi

On February 2, Volvo announced that its Volvo BZRT vehicles started operations in Goiânia, being the first city in the world to operate a fleet of electric bi-articulated buses in regular service as part of the city's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system modernization.
The buses were acquired by the system's operator, Gree

On January 27, the H2Accelerate TRUCKS project, Europe’s largest flagship initiative for zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty transport, secured approximately EUR 30 million in funding from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership to deploy 125 hydrogen trucks across six European Member States and Associated Countries.

On January 20, Volvo Trucks announced that it has secured an order for 80 all-new Volvo VNL trucks from HayWay Logistics, marking the company’s first deployment of trucks in the United States. In addition, the Hayway Group has placed an order for 150 Volvo FH Aero trucks in Poland.
HayWay Group has entered the U.S. m

On January 20, Euro NCAP released safety rating for six trucks, including brands like Scania, Volvo, Ford, and IVECO.
Euro NCAP tested the Scania L-series 6x2 refuse truck with a 270-kW electric powertrain, which achieved a five-star safety rating and received the CitySafe seal of approval. The truck offers optional