Volvo Trucks has received an order for 264 all-new VNL 860 trucks from Averitt Express, one of the largest single orders for the model in North America. The trucks will expand Averitt’s fleet of over 4,600 vehicles, more than half of which are Volvos. The new VNL offers up to 10% better fuel efficiency, advanced safe

On August 11, Volvo Brazil announced the sale of the first batch of its BZRT articulated and biarticulated electric bus produced at its Curitiba industrial complex.
Goiânia will become the first city in the world to operate a regular fleet of Volvo electric biarticulated 28 meters long buses capable of carrying 250 p

On August 8, Volvo Group Brazil announced the launch of the Volvo BZRLE, a new low-floor electric bus chassis designed to expand the brand’s urban electric lineup in Brazil.
The BZRLE offers the option of one or two 200 kW motors (up to 400 kW/540 hp), with all components, including batteries, located under the floor

On July 29, Isuzu Motor announced that Isuzu and Volvo Group have signed new strategic agreement that will support the joint development by Isuzu and UD Trucks of a common platform for medium heavy-duty truck models for the Japanese- and other Asian markets, utilizing Volvo Group technology.
This new agreement includ

On July 17, the Volvo Group reported higher than expected earnings for Q2 2024 as signs of recovery in Europe helped it offset sluggish demand in North America.
Truck orders in North America have fallen more than 40% in recent months compared to 2024, adding to pricing pressures and buyer sentiment across the sector.

On July 16, Mack Trucks introduced Mack Protect, its new proprietary active safety and collision mitigation system, debuting with the all-new Mack Pioneer Class 8 highway truck, built at the LVO Macungie plant. 
This safety package represents a significant shift from the Bendix Fusion system previously used across Ma

On July 3, Volvo Buses, in partnership with local distributor Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO), secured a major contract with Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) to supply 76 Volvo B13RLE double-decker buses. The deal marks the introduction of the advanced Volvo B13R Euro 6 chassis in Dubai.
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On July 1, NOVO Energy AB announced that it has reached an agreement under which Volvo Group has acquired its subsidiary, NOVO  R&D AB.
With the completion of the transaction, all NOVO R&D employees have been transferred to Volvo Group. The lab and its staff will continue to operate from their current facility in Eri

On June 30, Flexis, a joint venture by Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM, announced it is moving closer to producing its first electric LCVs by 2026, starting with the launch of its official emblem and visual identity. The emblem symbolizes Flexis’ mission to create smart, clean, and efficient urban logistics t

On June 20, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed four major agreements to procure 637 buses equipped with Euro 6 engines, at a total value of AED 1.1 billion, at UITP summit held in Hamburg, Germany. The buses will be delivered in 2025 and 2026.
The agreements include the supply of 40 zero-emission electric

On June 24, Volvo Group announced that its engine plant in Skovde, Sweden, has been awarded up to EUR 49 million from the EU Innovation Fund to support the CarbonSmart Factory project, known as SPACE. The project aims for significant reduction of CO2 emissions from manufacturing processes within Skovde plant.
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On June 23, Volvo announced the expansion of its parts distribution center in Curitiba, Brazil, where the brand's truck, bus, construction equipment and engine components are stored, organized, and prepared for shipment.
The facility is now 10,000 m² larger, reaching a total built area of 43,000 m², including 35,000

On June 18, Volvo Trucks India launched its first gas-powered truck for mineral transport – the Volvo FM 420 LNG 4x2 Tractor. Equipped with high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology, the truck delivers up to 20% lower CO₂ emissions compared to diesel counterparts, without compromising on power, torque, or upti

On June 16, the Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development led a Karnataka state delegation at the EVS38 Summit in Gothenburg, Sweden. During the summit, the Minister acknowledged Volvo’s ongoing investment in Karnataka under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the Invest Karn

On July 17, Volvo announced an upgrade to its dynamic steering system with a new feature that detects tire blowouts and immediately take action to keep the truck safely on the road. The upgraded Volvo Dynamic Steering is available for Volvo’s FH, FH Aero, FMX and FM models.
This new feature adds to the many benefits

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 10, Volvo Trucks launched a new safety feature that automatically limits truck speed in specific areas using geofencing. It's one of the first services of its kind in the industry, aimed at improving road safety and reducing driver stress.
It is known as Safety Zones, the system allows fleet managers to set s

On May 21, Euro NCAP announced ratings of 9 vehicles based on assistance competence and safety backup. The lineup includes Kia EV3, MAZDA CX-80, MG ZS, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, Tesla Model S, Toyota bZ4X, Volvo EX30, and XPENG G9.
Kia EV3 (with 74%), Porsche Macan (with 85%), Renault 5 (with 73%), and Toyota bZ4X (w

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 29, Girteka Group, a European asset-based transportation company, signed a major agreement with Volvo Trucks to acquire 2,000 heavy-duty vehicles, marking the largest single truck order in Europe for 2025. The order includes the latest Volvo FH and FH Aero models, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2025.
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