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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On May 28, Volvo Buses signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GB Auto, a leading automotive company in the Middle East and Africa, to enhance their collaboration on the export of Volvo buses and coaches to the region.
As part of the agreement, GB Auto will invest and upgrade its bus factory in Ain Sokhna, E

On May 21, it was reported that Volvo Trucks will begin hiring in October 2025 for its new plant in Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León, which is set to open in May 2026.
The facility, confirmed as the group’s largest globally, will produce Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks. The project represents a total investment of USD 1 bi

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 20, Allison Transmission announced that its 3000 Series automatic transmission is now available in the CNG-powered Mack Granite for waste management customers. This latest release follows the successful launch of the Allison 4500 Rugged Duty Series transmission with the Mack Granite CNG in 2023.
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On May 20, Volvo Trucks announced that it will launch and starts orders for its new long-distance electric truck, the Volvo FH Aero Electric with e-axle, in the second quarter of 2026.
The new FH Aero Electric offers fast charging and can drive up to 600 km on a single electric charge. It also supports the Megawatt

On May 15, Volvo Group Australia announced that it will begin manufacturing the first-ever Australian-made heavy-duty electric trucks at its Wacol facility in Brisbane, Australia in 2026, expanding Australia’s manufacturing capabilities. 
The announcement comes as Volvo delivers ten heavy-duty electric trucks to Linf