On December 9, Volvo Trucks launched the 14-tonne entry-level version of its Volvo FL Electric medium-duty truck, featuring an updated battery configuration.
The 14-tonne Volvo FL Electric is equipped with electric motor delivering 180 kW and 145 kWh of usable battery energy, providing a range of up to about 200 km d

On November 24, Mack Trucks announced it has delivered the first ten of its Pioneer flagship trucks to Wayne Smith Farms and Cooley Transport/Maloney Leasing.
Wayne Smith Farms purchased six 76-inch sleeper models, while Cooley Transport acquired four 76-inch sleepers. Cooley has four more trucks on order.
Mack began

On November 18, Renault Trucks unveiled the new E-Tech T 585 and E-Tech T 780 electric heavy-duty trucks.
The range of the new models was extended compared with the existing E-Tech T 540 by adopting an electric axle that places the motor and transmission at the rear. Using the e-axle freed up space between the side m

On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars.
Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the perc

On November 18, Renault Trucks announced the expansion of its electric lineup with the introduction of the Renault Trucks E-Tech D12 and D14. Both models are now available to order and will be built at the Blainville-sur-Orne plant in France.
The E-Tech D12 for the French market and the E-Tech D14 for other European

On October 28, Volvo Trucks North America announced that it continues to lead the transition to electromobility, with more than 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks now operating across the United States and Canada. Together, these vehicles have logged more than 20 million zero-emission miles.
Since launching its first elec

On November 4, Volvo Trucks introduced a new generation of it’s I-Roll technology, featuring an industry-first engine stop/start function for heavy-duty trucks. It is designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, to lower the environmental impact and operating costs of transportation.
The new feature works b

On October 28, Waabi, a leader in physical AI, and Volvo Autonomous Solutions announced that they have successfully integrated the Waabi Driver with the Volvo VNL Autonomous, further strengthening their collaboration to advance autonomous freight transportation.
Waabi Driver is an end-to-end AI model that can quickly

On October 20, Volvo Trucks announced the 2026 FH truck lineup in Brazil, a new model year that introduces I-Torque feature.
This new AI-driven technology, available for 420, 460, 500, and 540 hp engines, analyzes pedal position, road topography, vehicle speed, and load weight to automatically provide optimal torque,

On October 17, upon releasing its Q3 2025 results, the Volvo Group said that in Q3, its net sales had increased in Europe, while more difficult market conditions in North America and South America impacted sales negatively.
Volvo said it expects trucking demand in North America to remain under pressure into 2026, as

On October 15, Renault Trucks announced that it has published an open-access map on its website showing the location of public charging hubs for electric trucks across Europe. This easy-to-use tool provides an up-to-date view of both existing and planned stations.
With many charging points already available or being

On October 8, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a Joint Venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, announced an investment of INR 5.44 billion for the production and final assembly of the Volvo Group’s globally state-of-the-art 12-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). 
The greenfield factory will be established

On October 3, Volvo Buses announced a strategic partnership with Marcopolo to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its presence in the European coach market.
The partnership brings the new Volvo B13R chassis paired with Marcopolo’s Paradiso G8 1200 body to customers in France and Italy. The coaches will be of

On September 30, Euro NCAP release its second-ever test of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
The Mercedes-Benz Actros range received strong safety ratings in Euro NCAP’s 2025 HGV tests. The lowest cab Actros earned five stars, an improvement from its previous three-star rating. The taller Actros F and Actros L ProCabin r

On September 29, Volvo Group Brazil announced the sale of 30 new Volvo B460R Euro 6 chassis to Guerino Seiscento, one of Brazil’s largest long-distance passenger transport companies.
The units, equipped with Comil Invictus DD bodies, will be deployed on long-haul routes exceeding 1,000 kilometers. Deliveries will be

On September 29, 2025, Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited (TPEVCSL) entered a partnership with VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV). The collaboration focuses on supporting the new Eicher Pro X range and the portfolio of electric trucks and buses produced by VECV.
Under this MoU, both companies will collaborat

On September 24, Volvo Buses launched the new BZR Electric coach chassis, featuring up to 720 kWh battery capacity and a range of up to 700 km. The chassis is designed for longer journeys with fewer charging stops, enabling long interregional routes previously not feasible for electric coaches.
The Volvo BZR Electric

On September 23, Volvo Trucks announced an upgrade to its Driver Alert Support system, introducing an eye-tracking camera designed to enhance its ability to detect and alert drivers showing signs of inattention or drowsiness.
The upgraded Driver Alert Support uses two cameras to spot drowsy or distracted driving. A n

On September 16, Volvo Buses announced that its bodybuilder partner MCV has opened a new Volvo-dedicated production line for manufacturing complete electric city and intercity buses for European markets. The new facility is located at MCV’s premises outside Cairo, Egypt.
MCV started making complete Volvo electric bus

On September 16, Volvo Trucks announced the launch of a modified Volvo FL 4x4 truck, built on the compact and agile medium-duty Volvo FL model. It is designed for enhanced off-road performance in challenging environments.
The Volvo FL 4x4 features new front and rear axles with updated ratios for better all-wheel driv