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

On September 3, Volvo Buses announced the sale of 20 units of its newly launched BZRLE low-floor electric bus chassis in Brazil.
The chassis were sold to Santa Brígida, one of São Paulo’s leading public transport operators. The BZRLE is equipped with four or five 90-kWh lithium-ion batteries and supports fast chargin

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.