TRATON and Applied Intuition, US launches TRATON ONE OS software platform for next-generation trucks On March 31, TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition introduced TRATON ONE OS, a new software platform that will power future trucks from TRATON’s brands i.e., Scania, MAN, International, and VW Truck & Bus. The platform is designed to bring several benefits to customers i.e.: The system will help reduce vehicle downtime by using shared data across ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

TRATON, PlusAI expand partnership for autonomous highway truck commercialization On January 26, TRATON Group and PlusAI, a U.S.-based leader in AI-enabled virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, announced they are expanding their global partnership to speed up development and large-scale rollout of Level 4 autonomous trucks in the U.S. and Europe.  Under an expanded agreement, TRATON will provide up to USD 25 million in non-dilutive R&D f...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

eement with employee representatives and IG Metall union. The plan aims to cut costs by about EUR 900 million by 2028 while improving long-term performance. MAN will also invest nearly EUR 1 billion in its German sites by 2030. Additional investments for the next generation of vehicles based on the TRATON Modular System will be made in Eastern Europe, including a possible new battery factory, depending on the growth of e-mobility. Most of the EUR...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

ublicly listed on the NASDAQ exchange via a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX. The collaboration combines T2’s deep penetration on technology design and logistics operation in Japan with PlusAI’s experience in commercial deployment of autonomous trucks with global truck makers TRATON GROUP, Iveco Group, and Hyundai in the U.S. and Europe.  In support of this partnership with T2, Mitsui & Co. has made an investment in PlusAI...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

or all stakeholders in the automotive ecosystem. This reduces fragmentation, simplifies integration, and supports compliance with safety and security standards. The new signatories include Accenture, AVL, Capgemini, Cummins, Infineon, LEAR, LG Electronics, Michelin, Red Hat, Schaeffler, Stellantis, Traton, and T-Systems. ETAS, a founding member and core contributor, plans to deliver a production-ready S-CORE–based distribution as part of its Ve...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

TRATON secures EUR 500 million loan from EIB to develop modular platform R&D On December 3, TRATON SE secured a EUR 500 million long-term loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The funding will support research and development for the TRATON Modular System (TMS). TMS is a shared, cross-brand platform that standardises vehicle development and production. It helps TRATON’s brands build vehicles more efficiently, at lower cost, and with gre...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Scania unveils NEXT ERA tractor range for China market, production is set for Rugao plant On November 28, Scania and Traton Group introduced NEXT ERA, a new tractor range designed specifically for China market. NEXT ERA offering customers two product lines i.e. global premium trucks for customised needs, and high-volume long-haul segment. NEXT ERA will be produced at Scania’s Rugao plant and sold through a separate commercial network, independe...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

ity, supporting Scania’s Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation goals. Together with new R&D centres in Rugao and Shanghai, the hub strengthens Scania’s local presence and partnerships, enabling faster deliveries, more options, and closer cooperation with Chinese customers. The plant is built around the TRATON Modular System (TMS), allowing Scania and TRATON brands to adapt and innovate efficiently across markets. TMS also supports the integration of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Traton uses connected vehicles insights for future product development On August 28, Traton Group announced that 1.15 million connected vehicles from Traton are currently in operation worldwide, where these vehicles continuously send data on location, driving behavior, and component performance. The information is shared in real time via cloud services, helping transport companies improve efficiency and safety while supporting Traton’s product ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

e, the deal will create a global Commercial Vehicle powerhouse, with combined annual revenues of around €22 billion ($26 billion) and a global production footprint spanning Europe, Asia, and Latin America. According to GlobalData’s analysis, the merger will create a new grouping on a par with TRATON and Volvo Group in terms of global Truck market share and annual production capacity. Indeed, a combination of US market decline and stable dem...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

nvestment program.    •    The Saltillo, Mexico plant, which opened in 2009, focuses on production of the Freightliner Cascadia. DTNA’s actions in North America follow the Volvo Group laying off 1,000 workers across its Volvo Truck North America and Mack Trucks divisions in the spring, and Traton Group’s International Motors cutting 900 jobs at its heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Escobedo, Mexico. On May 13, Daimler Truck said ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

to 2,320,300 units, Skoda increased 13.6% YoY to 509,400 units, SEAT/CUPRA increased 1.7% YoY to 302,600 units, while VW Commercial Vehicles decreased 19.0% YoY to 179,500 units, Audi decreased 5.9% YoY to 783,500 units and Porsche decreased 6.1% YoY to 146,400 units in H1 2025. The truck division TRATON saw a decrease of 4.3% YoY to 153,200 units in H1 2025. Regarding BEV deliveries, sales increased by 46.7% YoY and a global delivery of 465,500...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

LTTS, India selected by Traton group to support global R&D and EV strategy On July 2, L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) announced that it has been selected by the TRATON GROUP for an engineering partnership. As part of the partnership, LTTS will provide comprehensive engineering services, ranging from mechanical and software engineering to digital systems integration across TRATON’s development hubs in Sweden, Germany, the United States, P...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Traton Group launches unified R&D to increase brand collaboration 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 work with about 3,000 employees from brand-specific R&D teams, ens...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

eck has also been using 15 fully electric MAN eTGX trucks and plans to add 15 more by September 2025. These electric trucks are part of a 2023 agreement for up to 120 electric MAN vehicles. The new TGX trucks are powered by the MAN D30 engine which is a 13-litre inline six-cylinder developed by the TRATON Group which generates output between 380 and 560 hp. It has over 50% efficiency and handles a wide range of transport tasks. It is paired with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Traton Group accelerates decarbonization across global operations 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 emissions. Currently, 41% of Traton’s energy comes from renewab...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

emitrailer 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 drivetrain. It is powered by MAN’s D30 engine which is a 13-liter, 6-cylinder engine developed with TRATON GROUP, which generates output range from 380 to 560 hp. The engine is paired with the new TipMatic 14 gearbox. The 2025 TGX models offer up to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

VW Group reduces Traton stake to 87.5% with EUR 360 million share sale On March 19, VW Group, through its subsidiary Volkswagen International Luxemburg S.A., has sold EUR 360 million worth of Traton SE shares at EUR 32.75 per share. The sale represents 2.2% of Traton’s total shares, reducing VW Group’s ownership from 89.7% to 87.5%. The shares were sold to institutional investors via a private placement through an accelerated bookbuild offeri...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition, US announce partnership on vehicle software On March 17, TRATON GROUP and Applied Intuition, Inc. announced a strategic partnership to deploy industry-leading vehicle software platforms for all TRATON brands—Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. This partnership will accelerate TRATON’s technological leadership and enable it to deliver full software-defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities.  Ap...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

Traton Group’s sales adjusted operating profit up 8.7% to EUR 4.4 billion in 2024 On March 10, Traton Group announced a 1% increase in sales revenue for 2024, reaching EUR 47.5 billion despite slightly lower unit sales. The Group’s adjusted operating profit grew by 8.7% to EUR 4.4 billion, with a 9.2% adjusted operating return on sales, surpassing the forecasted range of 8.0% to 9.0%. As key highlights of the 2024 results, CEO Christian Levin...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11