Daimler Truck announces labor cuts in Saltillo, Mexico as market slumps On August 1, Daimler Truck announced a workforce reduction at its Saltillo, Coahuila, plant, which will involve the dismissal of 500 workers, in response to a significant drop in production levels and the current international market situation. Although the notice to unionized workers did not specify figures, the Coahuila government confirmed the magnitude of the cuts.  The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02

Daimler Truck lowers 2025 Outlook amid North American market uncertainty On July 31, Daimler Truck continued to strengthen its business despite ongoing economic challenges, especially in North America in Q2 2025. The unit sales in Q2 2025 dropped 20% YoY to 38,580 units (Q2 2024: 48,246 units) in North America. Due to market uncertainty in North America, Daimler Truck lowered its 2025 outlook for the North American Class 8 truck market to 250,000...

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Sinomach receives vehicle type approval for OTING Z9 in Russia, to start delivery in September 2025 On July 25, Hyperion Leasing (Tianjin) Branch, a subsidiary of Sinomach Auto, announced the completion of the OTING Z9 certification according to the OTTS (Vehicle Type Approval) standard –  the final stage before the new pickup truck enters the Russian market in the fall of 2025. Receipt of OTTS confirms full compliance of OTING Z9 with safety ...

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electric vehicle (BEV) production projects with a total investment of THB 41.08 billion and a combined annual production capacity of 386,000 units;(ii) 16 battery electric motorcycle projects investing THB 990 million with a combined annual capacity of 810,000 units;(iii) 3 battery electric bus and truck projects totaling THB 2.21 billion with an annual production capacity of 4,800 units;(iv) 53 battery sector projects, covering both battery modu...

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across the OEMs’ PHEV platforms, with production expected to begin in 2028.  A second 800V HVCH contract with a different global OEM builds on BorgWarner’s long-standing partnership with the company, expanding the technology’s integration into several light PHEV platforms, including a pickup truck, with start of production also slated for 2028. BorgWarner’s HVCHs feature a compact, modular design that helps minimize size and weight. The ...

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Eicher Trucks, India launches next-gen pro plus series of trucks On July 29, Eicher Trucks and Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), introduced the next-generation Eicher Pro Plus Series. This new range offers higher payload capacities aimed at increasing earnings per trip. It also includes extended cargo body options designed to reduce post-sale modifications. The trucks feature intelligent air conditioning systems and provide...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

ACEA and COVESA sign MoU for interoperability for connected commercial vehicles On July 29, the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU establishes a cooperative framework between COVESA and ACEA to ensure interoperability across truck and bus OEMs through the joint development of a standardized onboard API, specifically designe...

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p 330.9% to 1,702 units and Changan ranked 10th with 894 units, up 15.5%. By body type sales in June, passenger cars were up 9.4% YoY to 19,397 units, while commercial vehicles were up 2.5% to 30,682 units. Pickup sales included in the commercial vehicle sales were down 8.2% to 15,307 units. Pickup truck sales remained weak, hampered by tighter lending criteria from financial institutions amid high household debt and a sluggish economy. The FTI n...

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Isuzu to shift light-duty diesel truck production to U.S. Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu), which has been exporting light-duty diesel trucks to the U.S., announced on July 29 that it plans to shift production to Isuzu’s new U.S. plant, which will start operations in 2027 and assemble light-duty diesel trucks from 2028. The new plant, which was previously planned to manufacture light-duty electric trucks and gasoline engine trucks, will also produc...

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EU scrutinizes state aid for MAN Trucks’ factory expansion in Poland 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 Malopolskie region, which qualifies for regional aid. The project i...

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Isuzu to purchase powertrain component for med/heavy-duty truck from Volvo Group On July 29, Isuzu Motor announced that Isuzu and Volvo Group have signed new strategic agreement that will support the joint development by Isuzu and UD Trucks of a common platform for medium heavy-duty truck models for the Japanese- and other Asian markets, utilizing Volvo Group technology. This new agreement includes provisions for the continued supply of key compo...

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Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for Kia Tasman South Korea's Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. will start supplying the Crugen HT51 as original equipment (OE) tires for Kia Corporation’s Tasman pickup truck. This tire will be fitted on the Tasman export models for the Australian, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African markets in addition to the model for the South Korean market. The Crugen HT51 is an all-weather, on/off-road tire designed to ensure stable driving...

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CAMPI-TMA: June 2025 vehicle sales in Philippines up 3.6% YoY to 40,483 units; H1 sales up 2.0% YoY Reported on July 29, 2025, the latest joint data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that vehicle sales in the Philippines rose by 3.6% YoY in June to 40,483 units, driven by strong demand for commercial vehicles, which jumped 17.9% to 33,561 units. In con...

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Aras Khodro Diesel, Iran to end production of Asena pickup truck On July 25, multiple sources reported that Aras Khodro Diesel will soon stop production of the Asena pickup truck. It is the first pickup truck in the Iranian automotive market. It had a manual transmission as well as an automatic transmission. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

KAMAZ, Russia to shift to four-day workweek amid market slowdown On July 25, KAMAZ announced that it will switch to a four-day workweek starting August 1, 2025, as part of broader efforts to maintain financial stability amid a declining Russian truck market. The Russian truck market (over 14 tons) is expected to reach 40,000 to 60,000 units in 2025. Since more than 20,000 trucks were already sold in the first half of 2025, mostly from existing s...

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GIIAS 2025: Mitsubishi Fuso Indonesia presents eCanter mobile charging truck and new Fighter-X tractor head On July 23, 2025, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles in Indonesia, is celebrating 55 years of operations at GIIAS 2025, carrying the theme “True Business Mainstay,” highlighting its long-standing support for the nation’s logistics and economic development. At the e...

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deepening of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Under the agreement, the two companies will continuously boost cooperation in areas such as market expansion of FAW Jiefang NECVs and establishment and operation of charging networks. They will strive to promote no less than 10,000 heavy-duty truck terminal charging devices and build 100 microgrid-based charging stations globally for a cumulative consumption of electricity for charging of 5...

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panding the supply to include North American models. The N’FERA Supreme S is a premium all-season tire that achieves well-balanced quietness, driving stability, and low rolling resistance, which are the properties needed for electric vehicles (EVs). In addition, OE tires for the Kia Tasman pickup truck were previously only delivered for export to Central and South America; however, they will now be supplied for vehicles in the South Korean, Eur...

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Mercedes Benz do Brasil launches new Axor 2038 and 2545 models On July 24, Mercedes Benz do Brasil Ltda., a Daimler Truck subsidiary, launched two new Axor truck models, i.e., the 2038 4x2 and 2545 6x2 for the Brazilian market. These trucks are built for medium- and long-distance freight transport and expand the brand’s heavy-duty lineup in South America. The models will be manufactured in São Bernardo do Campo plant, Brazil. It comes with a 1...

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Daimler Truck launches new Servotwin steering system On July 24, Daimler Truck unveiled a new version of its torque-overlay steering system, called Servotwin, which is designed for vehicles with heavy front axles. Like its predecessor, the new Servotwin system is based on a dual-circuit steering setup with separate hydraulic and electric power supplies. It combines the steering torque applied by the driver with an electronically controlled supple...

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