irst hybrid mobile command center with a 500-mile range.  Built for fleet deployment, the C1is designed to empower municipalities and government agencies with a durable, sustainable solution for mission-critical mobile operations. Grounded’s C1 is built on Harbinger’s commercial-grade electric truck platform and is available on multiple wheelbases on either an all-electric or plug-in hybrid chassis. The C1 delivers continuous performance by ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Montra Electric, India launches Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 TT truck On September 28, Montra Electric, launched the Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 TT electric truck for INR 11.5 million (fixed-battery variant) and the inauguration of an automated battery plant operated by women, at its manufacturing facility in Manesar, Haryana on September 28, 2025. The Rhino 5538 EV 4x2 TT has a 282 kWh LFP battery, delivers 380 HP and 2,000 Nm torque, and can travel around 198 km p...

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Tata Power and VE Commercial Vehicles partners for commercial EV adoption in India On September 29, 2025, Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited (TPEVCSL) entered a partnership with VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV). The collaboration focuses on supporting the new Eicher Pro X range and the portfolio of electric trucks and buses produced by VECV. Under this MoU, both companies will collaborate on multiple fronts to support truck and bus ope...

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on for domestic sales and exports in August contributed 34% and 66% respectively. The decline was mainly due to lower export production of passenger cars, following the discontinuation of certain models in response to stricter safety equipment requirements in partner countries. Production of pickup trucks for exports also fell, pressured by tighter carbon emission regulations abroad. In contrast, production for domestic market increased, driven b...

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Beiben Trucks partners with NORINCO Vehicle, Liugong for infrastructure construction On September 25, Beiben Trucks Group Co., Ltd. (Beiben Trucks) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China North Vehicle Corp., Ltd. (NORINCO Vehicle) and Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd. (Liugong). Under the agreement, the three companies will strengthen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure construction, mining, construction machinery, and the ...

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U.S. to impose 25% tariff on heavy trucks from October 1 On September 25, U.S. President Trump announced in social media posts a new 25% tariff on heavy trucks, 30% levy on upholstered furniture and 50% import fee on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities that will begin October 1. “In order to protect our Great Heavy Truck Manufacturers from unfair outside competition, I will be imposing, as of October 1st, 2025, a 25% Tariff on all ‘Heavy (...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

VWCO begins testing trucks powered by 100% vegetable biodiesel in Brazil On September 24, it was reported that Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, in partnership with concessionaire EcoRodovias, has begun testing trucks powered by 100% vegetable biodiesel (B100) on the Ecovias Noroeste Paulista highway in São Paulo state. The year-long pilot aims to evaluate the fuel’s efficiency, consumption, maintenance impact, and reliability in road applicati...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

continue to retain loyal customers.  Brand loyalty overall averaged 49% across all nameplates and segments in this 2025 study, slightly less than the 50% from last year’s study. The study includes brand loyalty across five segments: premium car; premium SUV; mass market car; mass market SUV; and truck. Highest-Ranking Brands:     •    Porsche ranked highest among premium car brands for a fourth consecutive year, with a 58.2% loyalty rat...

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chnical center is expected to employ around 40 engineers and other salaried professionals. Ten other employees will also be based at Sumitomo's test track in Huntsville, Alabama. Sumitomo says the technical center will support research and development activities for passenger, motorcycle, and light truck tires. The center will focus on technical benchmarking, design, simulation and analysis, material development, and on-vehicle testing. In Novemb...

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Leyland Trucks, UK completes ZETTA project to expand zero-emission truck production On September 24, Leyland Trucks announced that it has completed its GBP 5.1 million Zero Emissions Truck Testing Automation (ZETTA) project. Launched in 2023 in collaboration with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), HSSMI, and Expert Technologies Group, the two-year project was jointly funded by the government and industry. Through the ZETTA project, Leyland ...

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Ford China establishes wholly-owned sales service subsidiary in Shanghai On September 23, Ford Motor (China) Ltd. (Ford China) established Ford Sales and Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (FSSS), a wholly-owned subsidiary fully responsible for managing the marketing, sales, and service operations of Ford passenger vehicle and pickup truck models in the Chinese market, in Shanghai. The new company will start operating from October 1. On the same day, J...

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GWM Poer launches V6 Poer Huo racing-grade pickup truck On September 23, Poer, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, launched the V6 Poer Huo racing-grade pickup truck priced at CNY 229,800. Built on a professional intelligent off-road platform, the V6 Poer Huo is designed with a two-door single-row structure. The model measures 4,963mm long, 1,975mm wide, and 1,950mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,745mm. The V6 Poer Huo is equipped with: a 260kW/500N...

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Gatik, Loblaw to expand Toronto-area autonomous truck fleet to 50 On September 23, autonomous trucking company Gatik and Loblaw Companies Ltd. announced their plan to add dozens of self-driving trucks to their Greater Toronto Area delivery fleet over the next 15 months, transitioning a small-scale pilot program to a commercial-scale deployment after five years of road testing. The companies said they expect to have 20 trucks running on the Canadi...

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MAN Truck & Bus and ABB validate next-gen megawatt charging with successful test campaign 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. These steps are key to making sure trucks and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

MAN Truck signs MoU to launch local production of electric buses in Azerbaijan 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 economic ties and promote sustainable, zero-emission urban m...

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Bahman Group, Iran, to launch Capra B pickup truck in single-cab and double-cab models On September 23, Bahman Group announced that the Capra B pickup truck would be available in single-cab and double-cab models. The delivery of the vehicles will be carried out in November 2025.  The Capra B single-cab pickup truck is equipped with a Euro 5 2-liter engine with 140 horsepower. It has a 5-speed manual transmission. The vehicle has a load capacity ...

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Chery Rely launches R08 intelligent pickup truck On September 20, Rely, a Chery sub-brand, launched the R08 intelligent pickup truck. The model is available in two gasoline and six diesel variants, with prices ranging from CNY 88,800 to CNY 149,800. The R08 is positioned as a “global intelligent practical pickup truck”. The diesel variants are powered by a 2.3T engine, a ZF transmission, and a BorgWarner 4WD system. Developed specifically for...

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TELO Trucks raises USD 20 million for small EV pickup in California On September 23, California-based TELO Trucks, maker of the first electric mini truck built for U.S. cities, announced its oversubscribed USD 20 million Series A funding. This funding round was led by designer Yves Behar and Marc Tarpenning, co-founder of Tesla and Venture Partner of Spero Ventures, with additional investors. TELO Trucks stands out in the market with a new catego...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

“Charge On Us” dealer program to help further reduce costs and ease the path to electrification for fleet customers.  The program includes USD 500 in charging credits and six months of complimentary Greenlane Edge subscription access for every qualifying light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric truck sold. Velocity Truck Centers, a major North American dealer for top commercial vehicle brands, is the first partner to sign up for the program....

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Daimler Trucks to unveil expanded second-generation eActros 600 lineup On September 23, Daimler Trucks announced that it will showcase the expanded lineup of its second-generation electric eActros on September 30, 2025. The range is based on the eActros 600, which will now include more options such as semitrailer tractors, flatbed chassis with different wheelbases, two-battery models, and new L-cab variants of the Actros. All versions feature mod...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23