On September 10, Volvo Bus unveiled the new Volvo BZL DD Electric at the ReThink exhibition in Hong Kong. The Volvo BZL Electric double-decker is the first Volvo electric bus with a 6x2 tri-axle configuration. The bus combines Volvo’s electric chassis with double-decker bodywork developed with MCV.
The double-decker

On September 8, Volvo Trucks started production of the FH Aero Electric at its Tuve plant in Sweden. The truck features an e-axle and extended-range capability, offering a driving range of up to 700 km on a single charge.
The Volvo FH Aero Electric is accompanied by the next-generation FH, FM, and FMX Electric truck

On September 8, Valmet Automotive Oyj started the serial production of coaches at its Uusikaupunki plant under a long-term partnership with Carrus Delta Oy. The production agreement supports Valmet Automotive’s strategy of expanding its advanced industrial manufacturing expertise into new industries beyond the automo

On September 3, Toyota Europe announced that it is collaborating with transport, energy and industrial companies, as well as German policymakers, to establish an integrated hydrogen mobility ecosystem for heavy-duty transport.
The initiative aims to support the deployment of hydrogen trucks by 2030 by combining suppo

On August 27, Volvo Buses announced that it will supply 38 Volvo BZR Low Entry Electric buses to the City of Cape Town, introducing the very first locally bodied electric buses in South Africa. The buses will operate within the city’s electric passenger transport system. The City of Cape Town manages the charging inf

On August 19, Volvo began exporting heavy-duty trucks produced at its Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon plant.
The first shipment consists of four Volvo VNR 300 day cab tractors destined for Canada, marking the start of regular exports from the company's new Mexican manufacturing facility.
The operation marks another mil

On August 11, Volvo introduced the new B320R 6×2 B100 Flex urban bus chassis at LatBus 2026.
The model can operate on diesel or B100 biodiesel in any proportion. Produced at the company's Curitiba plant, the chassis is designed to help operators reduce emissions without requiring new fueling infrastructure.
The B320R

In its annual report for FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026), Eicher Group announced that its Indonesia entry, PT VECV Automotive Indonesia, is progressing as planned. Activities such as assembly setup, distribution logistics, and homologation are remaining on track. Network development and field trials continued duri

On July 27, Daimler Truck announced that it has signed a binding agreement with Volvo Group, cellcentric, and Toyota Motor Corporation for Toyota to become an equal partner in cellcentric. Each company will own one-third of the fuel cell business, subject to regulatory approval.
The agreement follows a non-binding de

On July 8, Volvo Group Australia started production of Australia's first locally manufactured OEM electric trucks at its Wacol, Queensland plant.
The Australian government is supporting local manufacturing, jobs, and industry through its "Future Made in Australia" initiative. The locally built electric trucks will su

On July 7, Mack Trucks announced it is making remote software updates easier with a Lock & Leave enhancement to Mack Over-the-Air (OTA) that allows remote software updates to complete unattended after the driver parks the truck and walks away. 
The new capability maximizes uptime and minimizes interruptions for custo

Announced on June 26, 2026, the Volvo BZL Electric Articulated bus was introduced in Australia. The 18-meter, 57-seat, zero-emission model is designed for high-capacity urban transport and is built on Volvo’s low-floor electric articulated chassis. It is bodied locally by Volgren, with production across Victoria, Wes

On July 1, Renault Trucks announced that it will showcase its latest electric and diesel truck innovations at the IAA Transportation 2026 exhibition in Hanover, Germany.
The company will present several models, including the Renault Trucks T High 2027 with the new DE13 R engine and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 fo

On July 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it will showcase its new and upgraded trucks, driveline technologies, services and future innovations at the IAA 2026 exhibition in Hanover, Germany.
Volvo will showcase its latest electric, gas, and diesel drivelines. Volvo will have eight trucks on display and a further seven

On June 25, Renault Trucks announced that it has increased the maximum range of its E-Tech T electric tractor to 660 km on a single charge. The improvement is based on data from more than 3,500 electric Renault Trucks that have driven over 130 million km in real-world use.
Data from 70,000 connected Renault Trucks ac

On June 29, Eicher Trucks and Buses (a business unit of Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles), Force Motors and Pinnacle Mobility Solutions signed MoUs with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to participate in the Government of India's scheme for replacement of old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR regio

On June 19, Mack Trucks announced that its Mack Defense unit received USD 47 million in programmatic funding to continue building the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT) at its Macungie Plant in Allentown, Pennsylvania. 
The appropriation, as part of the 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, allows the local produ

On June 24, Coretura, a 50:50 joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, signed an engineering agreement with Accenture to accelerate the development of its software platform for trucks, buses, and other medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The collaboration supports Coretura’s current roadmap to deli

On June 18, Westport Fuel Systems announced that its joint venture with Volvo Group, Cespira, has signed a development agreement with Volvo Group to complete the integration and commercialization of Cespira’s HPDI hydrogen fuel system technology for Volvo’s 13-litre engine.
The agreement builds on Cespira’s HPDI fue

On June 17, Renault Group announced that it has taken full ownership of Flexis after getting all regulatory approvals. It bought the remaining stakes from Volvo Group (45%) and CMA CGM Group (10%), making Flexis a fully owned subsidiary. This change does not affect its product plans.
Since 2024, Flexis has developed