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

On April 22, Euro NCAP tested seven new trucks in the Regional Distribution category. Five trucks received the highest 5-star safety rating, and all were rated CitySafe. These trucks are medium-sized rigid vehicles, usually up to 18 tonnes with two axles. They are commonly used with box or curtain-sided bodies and of

On April 21, Cellcentric introduced its new fuel cell system called BZA375, previously known as “NextGen.” First shown at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany.
BZA375 is designed for heavy-duty trucks and similar demanding uses. Developed in under three years, it meets high performance standards and is built to compete wit

On April 14, Volvo Trucks announced launch of its new long-distance electric truck, the FH Aero Electric with extended range, capable of driving up to 700 km on one charge.
The new Volvo FH Aero Electric is enabled by advanced e-axle technology that allows for higher battery capacity. The truck delivers up to 460 kW

On April 2, Marcopolo announced the launch of a new double-decker bus model in South Africa, marking the introduction of the first four-axle, right-hand drive (RHD) vehicle of its kind globally.
The Paradiso G8 1800 Double Decker will be supplied to Intercape as part of an order of 21 units, to be deployed on interna

On April 1, it was reported that Volvo Trucks plans to begin operations at its new plant in Cienega de Flores in July 2026, as part of its strategy to expand production capacity in North America.
The facility, announced in 2025 with an investment of approximately USD 1 billion, is nearing completion and will focus on

On April 1, Volvo Trucks announced that it has started on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. The company has planned to launch its hydrogen solutions by 2030.
These trucks are expected to deliver better performance, with higher efficiency, lower fuel consumption, and increased power

On March 31, Toyota Motor Corporation signed a non-binding agreement with Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group, and cellcentric to collaborate on fuel cell technologies.
Under the agreement, Toyota will join cellcentric as an equal-share partner alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo Group. The collaboration aims to leverage the

On March 17, Volvo Trucks South Africa announced that it has begun assembling Euro 6 and FH Aero trucks at its facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The addition of Euro 6 and FH Aero production will support the plant’s existing assembly of Volvo’s heavy trucks, including the FH, FM, and FMX, and enhances

On March 5, AiDEN Auto announced a collaboration with Volvo Trucks to provide a regulatory compliance solution for truck drivers in Poland. The solution, developed through Volvo Group’s CampX innovation platform, addresses new SENT requirements and was brought from concept to pilot sales in under 12 months.
The solut

On March 11, Volvo Buses Brazil announced the delivery of 40 new long-distance coaches to Viação Real Maia as part of its fleet expansion plan.
The vehicles, sold through Suécia Veículos, were bodied by Comil and will operate on long-distance interstate routes, some exceeding 3,000 km.
The new Volvo coaches are equip

On March 10, Volvo Buses started serial production of the Volvo B13R UNVI XL, with body construction at UNVI’s facility in Porto, Portugal.
The Volvo B13R UNVI XL is powered by a latest-generation 13-litre Euro-6 diesel engine paired with a 12-speed Volvo I-Shift transmission. It is a 12.8-meter-long, 4×2 single-dec

On March 2, Mack Trucks unveiled the all-new Mack Keystone ahead of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. A purpose-built Class 8 vocational tractor, the Mack Keystone combines terrain versatility with the latest advancements in comfort, safety, and durability. 
The all-new Mack Keystone will be av

On March 2, Mack Trucks unveiled the all-new reimagined and redesigned Mack Granite ahead of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 
The new Granite will be available for order in the second half of 2026. Production will begin in January 2027 at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations facility in Macungie,