On October 28, 2026, Stoneridge, Inc. announced a collaboration with Kodiak AI, Inc., a provider of physical AI-powered autonomous technology, to further the capabilities of autonomous trucks. The collaboration will initially oversee the deployment of Stoneridge’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System on trucks with the Ko

On October 21, 2026, Einride AB, a company which develops and operates electric and autonomous freight systems, announced that it is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to evaluate NVIDIA’s Alpamayo AI-reasoning driving model, as part of Einride’s autonomous driving system, Einride Driver. Einride aims to be the

Kodiak AI has signed an agreement with DTL Transport to equip 75 trucks owned and operated by the California-based carrier with its Kodiak Driver autonomous driving system. The deal marks the first publicly announced binding commitment by an interstate trucking company to operate driverless trucks within its own flee

On October 28, JSW Greentech received an order for 100 AMPSTAR 4x2 55T electric tractor trucks for industrial freight operations at JSW Cement’s Vijayanagar facility. This is the first commercial sale for the AMPSTAR brand. The operation is expected to carry about 125 thousand tonnes of cargo per month. JSW Eco-Mobil

On October 27, PACCAR announced its revenues were up 19.0% to USD 7.94 billion, while net income was up 43.6% to USD 847.5 million in Q3 2026. 
“We are experiencing a good year of truck demand in 2026 and we anticipate this to continue next year, supported by U.S. economic growth and continued investments in infrastr

On October 21, Blue Bird Corporation announced plans to invest an estimated USD 300 million for a new bus manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, Georgia, creating 375 new jobs over the next three years.
Blue Bird will convert a former manufacturing site for diesel-powered motorhomes at 401 Wanderlodge Way in Fort Val

On October 27, BikeWo Green Tech signed an MoU with Green Drive Mobility to develop and scale electric logistics operations across India, covering last-mile, mid-mile, and long-haul freight transportation. The companies aim to build a fleet of at least 5,000 electric trucks.
BikeWo has expressed intent to invest up t

On October 13, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposed Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission standards for M2 (passenger vehicles with more than eight seats, excluding the driver), M3 (buses with more than eight seats, excluding the driver), N2 (goods vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 3.5 tonnes bu

Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) announced plans at its Supplier Summit China in Suzhou to broaden its supplier base and further increase its procurement volume in China. 
The Company aims to leverage local suppliers’ engineering expertise and China’s rapid pace of innovation to accelerate the introduction of new techn

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. announced on October 22 that its proprietary SENSING CORE technology has been adopted for Isuzu Motors’ FORWARD medium-duty truck. Variants with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 14.5 tonnes or more, which went on sale the same day, come standard with a system incorporating SENSING CORE

On October 26, Aurora Innovation announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Charger Logistics under which Charger intends to purchase up to 500 Aurora Driver-powered trucks with delivery taking place over 2027 and 2028. 
The non-binding MOU agreement expands upon Charger’s existing contract signed in July, “S

On October 27, Amazon and Tata Motors announced a collaboration to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across Amazon’s transportation network in India. The first batch of Tata Ultra E.7 trucks was flagged off in Delhi and will initially support within-city freight movement before expanding to major highways.
The plan includ

On October 22, Alexander Dennis announced that it is working with Volvo Buses to explore the development of a tram-style electric bus for the UK market. The bus is designed to provide high-capacity, zero-tailpipe-emission public transport while requiring less infrastructure than conventional tram systems.
As part of

On October 26, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) announced the scheduled commencement of operations of FUSO BUS Co., Ltd. (FUSO BUS), a new bus manufacturer that the two companies intend to operate as a Joint Venture upon the successful closing of the

On October 22, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil announced new truck configurations, technologies and aftersales services to be presented at Fenatran 2026.
The lineup includes the Atego 3433 6x4 with a 3.6-meter wheelbase for construction applications and a longer-wheelbase mining version with a 33.5-ton GVW. The Accelo 11

Multi-pathway powertrains, hydrogen, and AI-driving led the show, while BEVs were barely visible.
Six themes, one message, and hardly any BEVs
Walking into Makuhari Messe on October 14, the first thing visitors saw was the event’s main banner: “Keep moving, Japan. No single technology can move the future on its own.”

International Motors will introduce a second shift at its San Antonio truck assembly plant in 2027 to meet growing demand after already increasing output in 2026, according to International Motors President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum. International has already begun recruiting new staff ahead of the second shift launch

On October 23, Hyundai Automotive South Africa launched the new Hyundai Mighty GT11, a commercial truck designed for logistics and freight operations.
The Hyundai Mighty GT11 is powered by a 3.76L four-cylinder Cummins turbodiesel engine that produces 125 kW and 600 Nm of torque, paired with a ZF six-speed automated

On October 21, Farizon Interstellar Bus announced that its latest models, the Robobus C6E and Robobus C8E, both featuring advanced intelligent driving capabilities, made their public debut at the 2026 Green Digital Intelligent Transportation Expo in Nanjing.
Both Robobus models are built on the new-generation GXA-TB3

On October 16, multiple sources reported that the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion of Zimbabwe has removed the 25% import duty on fully electric goods vehicles exceeding five tonnes.
It will help to adopt electric trucks in mining, construction, and commercial freight operations.
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