On October 6, Isuzu Motors South Africa announced an investment of ZAR 30 million in its commercial vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha, South Africa. The investment will upgrade the assembly plant to improve production efficiency, product quality and digital tracking.
The upgrades to the chassis and engine assembly
On October 6, Einride AB and EASE Logistics started daily freight operations using SAE Level 4 (L4) autonomous electric trucks in Marysville, Ohio. Two of Einride's cab-less, driverless electric trucks are now running scheduled routes on EASE property and local public roads. The vehicles operate without anyone in the
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (Dongan Power) announced that its Dongan Leiqing M18N engine had successfully completed its first ignition and achieved stable operation. The engine is a new-generation 1.8L gasoline engine developed for the conventional commercial vehicle market, primarily for use in mini trucks
Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (Yuchai Group) announced that a batch of Yutong C12 premium passenger coaches powered by Yuchai YCK09L engines had been delivered to Shaanxi Yingbin Automobile Company.
The Yuchai YCK09L is an 8.9L engine meeting China VI emissions standards, designed for premium large and me
New Flyer has received an order for 100 additional buses from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro), representing a second-year option under a five-year, 500-bus contract. The order includes 75 Xcelsior hybrid-electric 40-foot buses and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG battery-electric buses, with funding c
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted Aurora and other autonomous trucking companies a five-year exemption from regulations requiring drivers to place reflective warning devices around stopped trucks.
Under the exemption, autonomous trucks can instead use high-visibility warning beacons mounted on the tru
On October 8, Jakson Green Vehicles Private Limited selected Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for the design and development of its electric vehicles. The cloud-based platform will create a unified digital environment connecting engineering teams and suppliers across the product-development lifecycle.
The dep
On October 7, Scania launched the new-generation Touring coach with a modern design, and improved aerodynamics.
The high-deck coach is available with 11- and 13-litre efficient Super powertrain that can run on biodiesel/FAME, HVO, and diesel, which generates output ranging from 350 hp to 500 hp and 1,800 Nm to 2,650
On September 27, multiple sources reported that JAC Motors started assembly of trucks at the JAC-Emin Auto plant.
In this initial phase, the factory is operating at a rate of 60 trucks per day, which will be increased to 90 units in the coming months. JAC Motors is supplying kits for this plant from China.
Based on m
VinFast is bringing its all-electric buses to the U.S. through a partnership with NexMove, a joint venture between Transportation Management Services and Zeem Solutions. The companies will offer the buses as a service, combining vehicles with charging, maintenance, and operation solutions to simplify fleet electrific
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, Solaris unveiled the Urbino 40 electric bus at APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago, marking the company’s U.S. debut with a model developed specifically for the North American market.
The Solaris Urbino 40 electric is built on a dedicated electric platform and designed for North American requirements. It f
On September 29, JAC launched the N 13.210 medium-duty truck in Brazil, expanding its commercial vehicle lineup with a model aimed at urban and regional freight operations.
The N 13.210 is powered by a 4.5-liter Cummins B4.5 Euro VI diesel engine delivering 210 hp and 760 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed Fast
On September 30, Volkswagen Truck & Bus announced that it will deliver 472 vehicles to Brazil’s Ministry of Integration and Regional Development for operations across all five regions of the country.
The order comprises 227 VW Constellation trucks and 245 Volksbus buses. The truck fleet includes 115 Constellation 14.
On September 30, International’s Springfield Plant closed, after 105 years of truck manufacturing, laying off its 1,400 workers. The new owner of the plant, Canadian defense and commercial vehicle manufacturer Roshel Inc., officially took over the plant on October 2.
International had announced plans for the sale to
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
On September 29, QUANTRON announced that it is creating an international industrial platform for zero-emission and autonomous heavy-duty commercial vehicles with HyperView and Riyue Group and plans to deploy 2,000 zero-emission trucks by 2030. The agreement identifies a government-affiliated platform company in Shaox
On October 5, TIER IV announced that it has been selected by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for a grant program supporting collaborative technology initiatives in the Global South. The company will use the grant to conduct autonomous bus field operational tests (FOTs) and promote talent development i
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