On October 14, Volvo Trucks officially unveiled the all-new Volvo VNX, a vocational and heavy-haul truck engineered for the North American market for demanding work across construction, concrete, logging, agriculture, and heavy-haul highway, with sales to begin on October 26. 
The all-new Volvo VNX completes the rene

On October 13, Volvo Brazil announced a new export contract to supply 1,200 I-Shift automated transmissions from its Curitiba plant to Volvo Group’s truck plant in Pithampur, India, between 2026 and 2027.
The contract is part of Volvo’s BRL 2.5 billion investment program for its Brazilian operations during 2026-2028

On October 2, Volvo Buses announced the return of the Volvo 9700 coach to the European market. The Volvo 9700 is designed for both long-distance line-haul operations and charter services. The production of the Volvo 9700 has already started at Volvo Buses’ plant in Tultitlán, Mexico, with customer deliveries expected

On October 5, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Waabi announced the start of autonomous operations for the Warp freight network along the Dallas–Houston corridor in Texas, the first customer operation in the Volvo-Waabi partnership. 
The Volvo VNL Autonomous powered by the Waabi Driver is now transporting freig

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) and QNX, a division of BlackBerry Ltd., announced that their jointly developed foundational software layer, Alloy Kore, has been selected by Coretura, the joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, for its software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform for commercial vehicles (CVs).

On September 17, Volvo announced the introduction of the new premium B13R – Marcopolo Paradiso G8 coach in the European market. The new coach will be unveiled at the FIAA international bus and coach fair in Madrid, Spain.
The new premium coach combines Volvo Buses’ B13R chassis with Marcopolo’s Paradiso G8 body. The

On September 14, Volvo Trucks announced the launch of a new electric truck with an extended driving range and a gross combination weight of up to 80 tonnes. The new electric truck will be available with all Volvo FH cab versions except the XXL cab, including both standard and Aero cabs. It will use an 8-speed transmi

On September 15, Renault Trucks showcased its Model Year 2027 lineup at IAA Transportation 2026. The company featured the new DE13 R diesel engine and the E-Tech Trafic, developed on a dedicated fully electric platform.
The new DE13 R engine is paired with a new generation of Optidriver gearboxes, which delivers fue

On September 15, Daimler Truck presented plans to speed up the rollout of hydrogen-powered trucks in Europe with Volvo Group, Toyota, Bosch, Air Liquide, TotalEnergies, TEAL Mobility and MB Energy at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany.
The partners aim to create the conditions for large-scale hydrogen truck deployment

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