Mozambique Government to launch tender for vehicle assembly plant On June 9, multiple sources reported that the Mozambican government announced a tender to select a private partner to establish a vehicle assembly plant in the country through a public-private partnership (PPP). It aims to reduce import costs and improve road transport. The plant will help to reduce bus purchase costs, and build vehicles suited to local conditions. It also aims to ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Sumitomo Rubber to launch new studless tire for trucks and buses in August Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber) announced that it will launch a “SP011” studless tire in August for trucks and buses that achieves a high level of balance between ice-starting performance and long lifespan. The SP011 studless tire, which adopted a new tread pattern, features strengthened block rigidity and improved durability. With its increased edge...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Karsan’s Autonomous e-JEST begins passenger service in Atlanta, Georgia On June 9, Karsan announced it has begun providing service with its Autonomous e-JEST bus as part of ATL Spoke, Atlanta's first autonomous transportation pilot project.  Karsan is transporting passengers in collaboration with its technology partner ADASTEC, North American distributor Damera, and service partner Beep, offering free passenger transportation between the MARTA...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Olectra Greentech, India to launch next-gen bus and electric truck in FY 2027 In an investor update, Olectra Greentech announced that it has kept INR 4 billion in capex over the next two years for development and production of its own bus and truck platforms, following INR 4 billion already spent in Phase 1 to build a 2,500-unit annual capacity. The company's next-generation bus platform, designed to meet PME drive requirements, is targeted for l...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

Marcopolo selects IAV, Germany, as engineering partner for development of key vehicle systems On June 1, IAV announced that Marcopolo has selected it as an engineering partner for the development of key vehicle systems across its bus portfolio. The initial scope of the collaboration focuses on powertrain engineering. IAV is currently supporting Marcopolo in the areas of internal combustion and electric powertrain applications, as well as cooling ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

Toyo Tire to begin operations at new truck and bus tire plant as early as 2030 Toyo Tire Corporation (Toyo Tire) plans to begin operations at a new plant for truck and bus tires as early as 2030. With shipments to the U.S., its largest market, in mind, the company has narrowed down potential sites to four countries, including the U.S. and Japan. The candidate locations are the U.S., Japan, Serbia, and Malaysia, regions where the company already h...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05

umber of new passenger car registrations in May were up 0.1% YOY to 239,448 units, and the total sales for the January-May period of 2026 were up 3.6% YOY to 1,188,015 units. Although high interest rates and soaring fuel prices weighed on the market, sales remained flat year-on-year, supported by robust corporate demand and demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Looking at passenger car registrations by brand in May, VW were down 8.9% to 45...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/04

low Q g. A V GS(th),typ of 4.5 V at 25 °C paired with an ultra-low Q GD/Q GS ratio, enhances immunity to parasitic turn-on. The product portfolio will start from 14 mΩ, up to 66 mΩ.  Engineered for demanding power systems, the 750 V CoolSiC BDS delivers 840 V (BR)DSS with superior margin for bus voltages above 500 V, proven avalanche resilience, overload endurance up to 200 °C for 100 hours, and 2 µs short-circuit withstand time. In auto...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Daimler Buses reveals Setra hybrid test vehicle in Hungary On June 1, Daimler Buses revealed the Setra MultiClass S 515 LE test bus in Hungary. It measures about 12,210 mm x 2,250 mm x 3,315 mm (LxWxH), and the wheelbase is 6,200 mm (from front axle to drive axle). The model features a 6-cylinder OM 936 engine, which generates output of 354 hp and 1,400 Nm of torque. It also has a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 48V hybrid system that helps ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

MAN showcases Lion’s Chassis RR4 and Double-Decker at Busworld Southeast Asia 2026, Indonesia On May 28, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it has participated for the first time at Busworld Southeast Asia 2026 in Jakarta. It has presented the three-axle Lion’s Chassis CO (RR4), which can support different bus designs and is suitable for uses such as long-distance travel, tourism, and premium services. The company also displayed a double-decker b...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

ACEA calls for urgent action to safeguard EU CV industry On May 27, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that leaders and workforce representatives from Europe’s truck and bus industry have written to the European Commission, warning about declining competitiveness in the commercial vehicle sector and calling for urgent action to protect jobs and production in Europe. The signatories stated that growing competition ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

JK Tyre, India to expand TBR and PCR capacity On May 26, JK Tyre and Industries announced that its board of directors has approved phased capacity expansion for Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) and Passenger Car Radial (PCR) tires at its Chennai tire plant and Vikrant tire plant. The expansion will add 24% capacity to the existing TBR and PCR base of 21 million tires per annum, which is currently operating at over 90% utilisation. The total investment ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

Sollers Russia unveils pre-production SA9 Tourist Bus On May 25, Sollers Group unveiled a pre-production version of the Sollers SA9 at the TransportFest International Transport Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Sollers SA9, the flagship model in Sollers Group’s bus lineup, is designed for intercity transportation and city tours. The bus is powered by a 370 hp diesel engine that meets Euro 5 emission standards and is paired with a 6-speed ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ARAI, India sets up bus body certification support cell On May 22, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced the launch of a dedicated support cell to assist bus body builders with certification compliance. The cell will provide technical and design support, help with document preparation, and guide builders through a three-level compliance framework that includes mandatory video inspections and physical safety checklists. Un...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

l governments, users, and hydrogen station operators. Based on establishing economically viable model cases, the initiative will be expanded to long-haul freight corridors from Fukushima to Fukuoka. Toyota Motor will serve as the task force leader for this initiative, with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus and Hino Motors acting as sub-leaders. JAMA press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

Tata Motors, India showcases 11 commercial vehicles in Cape Town, South Africa On May 22, Tata Motors showcased 11 commercial vehicles in Cape Town, spanning electric trucks, pickups, tippers, and buses across cargo and passenger segments. The lineup included four EVs, i.e., Ace Pro EV, Intra EV, Ultra E.9, and Prima E28.K, alongside diesel pickups, intermediate trucks, and buses such as the Ultra Prime RE, LPO 1618 Magna, LP 909 Bus, and LPO 162...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

ACEA calls for Weights and Dimensions Directive revision to support zero emission trucks in Europe On May 20, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that Europe’s truck and bus makers want EU rules to better support zero-emission vehicles. In a letter to EU negotiators, ACEA warns that current plans for the Weights and Dimensions Directive could actually make it harder to use zero-emission trucks and buses. Althou...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Minister discusses financing mechanisms for electric buses and electric trucks in India On May 20, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries held a high-level meeting with senior representatives of public and private sector banks, bus and truck operators, and associations, to deliberate on the financing mechanisms required to accelerate the adoption of electric buses and electric trucks in the private sector. During the meeting, key financing chall...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Yutong Bus, China, presents premium battery electric models at Next Mobility Exhibition in Italy On May 15, Yutong Bus announced that it had unveiled four premium battery electric models at the Next Mobility Exhibition (NME) held between May 13 and 16, 2026. Yutong showcased customized mobility solutions for the Italian market, with a product lineup covering full-scenario applications across intercity transport, urban trunk routes, and microcircu...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

ypt with an investment of RMB 2.68 billion. It will join hands with Aeolus Hainan (its wholly owned subsidiary), as well as Prometeon Egypt and China Rubber International, to establish Aeolus Egypt. The construction will take around 20 months. The plant will have a capacity of 1.5 million truck and bus radial tires, 30,000 radial OTR tires, and 30,000 agricultural radial tires.  Based on social media updates of Aeolus Tyre Co., Ltd. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20