On July 2, MAN Trucks announced that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has ordered 400 MAN Lion's City buses to improve its public transport system. The deal was signed at the UITP Summit in Hamburg with United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC, Dubai.
The agreement builds on RTA’s strong partnership wi

On July 1, Traton Group announced that it has launched its new Group R&D unit, bringing together about 9,000 R&D employees from Scania, MAN, International, and VW Truck & Bus. This unit is led by Niklas Klingenberg, the Traton Executive Board member responsible for R&D in the Traton Group.
These 9,000 employees will

On June 20, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed four major agreements to procure 637 buses equipped with Euro 6 engines, at a total value of AED 1.1 billion, at UITP summit held in Hamburg, Germany. The buses will be delivered in 2025 and 2026.
The agreements include the supply of 40 zero-emission electric

On June 18, Sono Motors, in a social media post, announced that it has started series production of the industry-first, factory-integrated solar trucks in collaboration with the MAN Truck & Bus. For the first time, the solar system will be built directly into new commercial vehicles at the factory.
The partnership wi

On June 16, MAN Truck & Bus started the series production of its electric trucks—marking a major step toward its goal of being carbon dioxide neutral by 2050. The trucks are built on the same line as diesel models, improving flexibility and efficiency at Munich plant.
MAN has invested nearly EUR 400 million in R&D to

On June 16, MAN Truck announced that it is moving forward with plans to develop a fully automated city bus by 2030 to help shape the future of urban mobility. To build expertise, the company is partnering with tech leaders and working on pilot projects such as MINGA, which tests automated ebuses in real-world conditi

On June 13, MAN Truck & Bus signed a deal with Duvenbeck, an international logistics provider to deliver up to 1,000 MAN trucks by the end of 2027. The first trucks will be delivered starting late Q3 2025 and used across Europe. The trucks are MAN TGX which comes with the new PowerLion powertrain, offering better fue

On June 11, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it will showcase the updated Lion's City 10 E, featuring a new battery from MAN’s plant in Nuremberg at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg. The MAN BatteryPack uses the latest lithium-ion NMC technology and is on display from June 16–18, 2025.
The 10.5-meter electric bus has tw

On May 28, Traton Group announced that it is working to reduce its environmental impact and supports the Paris Agreement goals. Although 97% of its greenhouse gas emissions come from vehicle use, the company is also cutting emissions from its own operations, such as production and R&D, which make up about 1% of total

On May 23, MAN Truck & Bus signed a new agreement with Austrian logistics company Gartner KG for up to 1,200 MAN semitrailer tractors by the end of 2028. Deliveries will begin in the summer 2025, with up to 350 trucks supplied each year.
The trucks will feature the fuel-efficient and low-emission MAN PowerLion drivet

On May 22, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it is pushing ahead with autonomous driving, especially for routes between logistics hubs on motorways because of 2021 German law, this is now legally possible. In 2024, MAN became the first commercial vehicle maker to test an autonomous truck on a motorway.
To develop safe a

On May 13, MAN Truck & Bus launched a fully electric coach, the Lion's Coach E. It uses proven eTruck drive technology and advanced NMC batteries made at MAN’s Nuremberg plant.
The coach offers battery options from 356 to 534 kWh, giving it a range of up to 650 km. It’s designed for efficiency, with a low drag coeffi

On May 12, MAN Truck & Bus announced the completion of a 30% expansion of its global logistics center in Salzgitter, Germany, to support growing demand for electric, hydrogen, and diesel vehicle components.
The new 53,000-square-meter hall increases the facility to 235,000 square meters and allows storage of over 220

On May 5, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it has successfully completed the ATLAS-L4 project after 3 years of work, in collaboration with 12 partners from industry, research, and software sectors. The project was focused on developing Level 4 autonomous trucks for highway transport between logistics hubs. Around 150 e

On May 5, MAN Truck & Bus officially launched its MAN TGE van in the United Arab Emirates, marking its first step in expanding van sales beyond Europe.
The TGE will be available in station wagon, minibus, and ambulance variants, with additional use cases targeting service technicians and mobile pet care. MAN aims to

This year's exhibition emphasised the industry’s continued drive towards a cleaner, smarter, and more connected future.
BAUMA 2025 is expected to have drawn over 600,000 visitors from over 200 countries. The event featured more than 3,600 exhibitors from 57 countries, showcasing innovations across 614,000 square mete

On April 22, MAN Truck & Bus SA announced ZAR 48.8 million investment in eMobility programs (green technology and skills development), through the development of the Lion's Explorer E.
The company highlighted its support for the government's goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions and develop New Energy Vehicles in Sou

On April 11, MAN Truck & Bus started battery production at its Nuremberg site. MAN announced plans to expand battery production further. In addition to the EUR 100 million already invested, MAN will invest another EUR 150 million to develop battery technology and increase in-house production. This includes making bat

On April 8, MAN Truck & Bus delivered its first electric MAN eTGX to the French logistics company Jacky Perrenot Group. The truck was ordered in March 2024 and was handed over on April 3, 2025, during a ceremony in Lyon, France.
The French logistics company has ordered over 100 MAN eTGX and eTGS trucks, including 40

On March 27, MAN Truck & Bus announced continued growth in its van segment, with sales in 2024 of 27,700 units and setting a new target for 2025.
The updated MAN TGE Next Level models, including the TGE Coach and TGE Intercity, now complete the van lineup with significant upgrades in technology, safety, and comfort.