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

On June 12, Astana Motors and Volvo Group signed a memorandum of cooperation to produce Volvo trucks in Kazakhstan. Preparatory work for production is planned to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.
At the first stage of the project, the company plans to produce Volvo FH13 trucks for long-distance transport. T

On June 10, during its Capital Markets Day 2026, the Volvo Group presented an ambitious autonomous trucking, targeting driverless on-highway operations in the U.S. during Q1 2027 and projecting autonomous transportation revenue approaching USD 3 billion within five years.
The goals were presented by Nils Jaeger, Head

On June 4, Volvo Trucks announced that it is introducing a new way for fleets to perform over-the-air software updates later in 2026, that allows updates to run overnight, during driver breaks, or while trucks are parked, without requiring drivers to remain with the vehicle.
Volvo Trucks is taking its remote programm

On June 8, Volvo Buses announced that Eucatur has incorporated new 15-meter, 6x2 Volvo B420R coaches into its fleet.
The new layout allows up to 58 seats, helping operators improve revenue per trip while reducing cost per passenger transported.
The vehicles are equipped with Busscar Vissta Buss 365 bodies and feature

On June 4, Renault Trucks announced upgrades to the powertrain of its T, T High, C, and K truck ranges with the introduction of the new DE13 R engine and next-generation Optidriver gearboxes.
The new powertrain improves fuel efficiency, enhances vehicle performance and reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 4% compared with

On June 4, it was reported that ANYPSA strengthened its logistics operations in Peru by acquiring 25 Volvo VM trucks, marking its second fleet renewal in partnership with Volvo Group.
The Volvo VM model was selected for its adaptability, operational performance, and safety features, as well as for the support provide

On May 18, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), a material unlisted subsidiary of Eicher Motors Limited, approved the acquisition of an additional 23% stake in VE Connected Solutions Private Limited (VECS), formerly known as Aquila Mobility Solutions Private Limited, from joint venture partner iTriangle Infotech Pr

On May 18, Volvo Group North America announced it has reached a settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to resolve allegations regarding the description of certain emission controls on model year 2010-2016 engines installed in Volvo Group trucks that were sold in California. 
Without admission of li

On May 14, Eicher Trucks and Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding) with Cityflo to procure 2,000 Eicher buses over three years, with approximately 500 buses planned for deployment in FY 2027 (ending March). The partnership builds on Cityflo's existing fle

On May 13, Volvo announced the introduction of its Safety Zones service in Brazil, a connected technology designed to automatically limit vehicle speed in predefined areas.
The system uses GPS connectivity to create virtual geofenced zones where speed is controlled regardless of driver input. When a truck enters one

On May 12, Volvo Trucks announced that it is launching a multi-billion SEK investment in new technologies aimed at strengthening its global product portfolio.
An all-new fuel-saving combustion engine platform made for multiple renewable fuels including future hydrogen applications as well as new electric drivelines w

On May 12, Volvo Trucks unveiled two new 13-liter engines developed for renewable diesel and gas fuel applications, with support for future hydrogen applications. Both engines are built on Volvo’s latest in-house engine platform.
The new engine offers more power, improved drivability, lower noise, reduced emissions,

On May 7, Volvo announced the delivery of nine Volvo B320R bus chassis to Araucária Transporte Coletivo in Curitiba as part of an initial contract, financed through Brazil’s Pró-Transporte program.
The operator became the first company to acquire Volvo chassis under this federal financing line that aims to facilitate

On May 6, Milence secured a EUR 120 million financing deal to expand its network of high-performance charging hubs for electric trucks across Europe.
The funding comes from a group of partners, including Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, Íslandsbanki, Invest-NL, and Invest International, with support from the Eu

On May 4, Aurora Innovation and Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) announced the expansion of their autonomous freight network with a new 200-mile route between Dallas and Oklahoma City using the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck integrated with the Aurora Driver.
The Oklahoma City program currently logs hundreds of miles

On April 29, Volvo announced the delivery of new bus chassis to Progresso, a transport operator based in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco.
The chassis incorporate a 13-liter engine paired with a seventh-generation I-Shift transmission, delivering up to 510 hp. The units are equipped with Volvo’s latest Active Safe