On October 28, MAN Truck & Bus signed a deal with South Africa’s Paruk Group to deliver 100 fully electric city buses, which is the biggest eBus order outside Europe so far.
The ordered Lion’s Explorer E models are built on the Lion’s Chassis E, designed especially for international markets. However, for this project

The Busworld Europe Exhibition in Brussels was a clear demonstration of how the future of bus and coach transport is no longer just approaching; it is already taking shape. From established industry leaders such as IVECO Bus, Daimler Buses, and Irizar to fast-rising innovators like Zhongtong, every OEM on the floor s

On October 3, MAN Truck & Bus showcased its product portfolio and innovative technology at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.
The company presented a range of models, including:
MAN Lion’s Coach 14 E: The first battery-electric coach from a major European manufacturer. It uses proven eTruck drive technology

On September 30, Euro NCAP release its second-ever test of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
The Mercedes-Benz Actros range received strong safety ratings in Euro NCAP’s 2025 HGV tests. The lowest cab Actros earned five stars, an improvement from its previous three-star rating. The taller Actros F and Actros L ProCabin r

On September 23, MAN Truck & Bus and ABB E-mobility completed a week of tests to validate the next generation of Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technology.
Over three days, the tests checked communication between the truck and charger, system security, charging performance, current flow, and emergency shutdowns. Thes

On September 24, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Baku to introduce and locally produce MAN eBuses. It is expanding its bus business and plans a new partnership in Azerbaijan with Improtex Trucks & Buses and the Azerbaijani government. The goal is to strengthen economi

On September 11, MAN Truck & Bus announced its partnership with TUM Venture Labs, Germany, at the IAA Mobility event in Munich. The goal is to increase mobility innovation by linking MAN, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and deep tech start-ups.
The partnership also aims to strengthen Munich as a hub for tec

On July 28, the European Commission launched an in-depth investigation to check if Poland’s EUR 26 million aid to MAN Truck & Bus for expanding its Krakow plant in Niepołomice, Poland, follows EU State aid rules.
In 2024, Poland informed the Commission about this support, aimed at expanding the plant in the Malopolsk

On July 22, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it is offering the Smart Charging Cube — a flexible charging solution for electric trucks and buses, in partnership with AW Automotive.
It can be used in a vehicle depot, maintenance yard, or decentralized locations such as construction sites. Depending on local conditions,

On July 17, MAN Truck & Bus announced it secured a EUR 50 million contract in Spain for the delivery of buses in Valencia.
84 city buses will be delivered to EMT Valencia, 57 fully electric Lion’s City 12 E and 27 hybrid Lion’s City 18 Efficient Hybrid.
The contract includes vehicle delivery and maintenance and is pa

On June 30, it was reported that Marcopolo secured BRL 445.2 million in financing from BNDES through its Exim Pre-Shipment credit line to support the production of buses and bodyworks for export to South American and African countries.
BNDES highlighted the strategic importance of this support in boosting Brazil’s in

On July 1, it was reported that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai signed a contract with MAN Truck & Bus and United Motors & Heavy Equipment Co. LLC for the delivery of 400 MAN Lion's City buses.
 
The 12-metre buses will be delivered starting in October 2025 and enter service in early 2026. Powered by

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