Daimler Trucks introduces enhanced electronic platform to eActros 600 and Actros L On November 19, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, a business unit of Daimler Trucks, unveiled the two upgraded systems i.e., Active Brake Assist 6 Plus and Attention Assist 2, will be available from February 2026. The company is now showing its latest technology in the new Safety Truck. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has added a new electronics platform to the eActros 600 and Actros L, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

Mercedes-Benz and Be8 to test new BeVant biofuel in Brazil On October 23, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz Brazil and Be8 launched the “Rota Sustentável COP30” initiative to test the efficiency of Be8’s new BeVant biofuel as a decarbonization solution for transportation. The project involves two Actros 2553 6×2 trucks and two RSDD buses traveling approximately 4,000 km with one truck and one bus running on regular B15 diesel and the oth...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Euro NCAP releases second heavy goods vehicles safety tests 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 received four stars due to limited driver vision. All three models were...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

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

JMS 2025: Daimler Truck launches Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs in Japan On September 1, Daimler Truck and its partner Y-Engineering announced that they are launching two Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty transporters i.e. the Actros and Arocs, in Japan. Orders are now open, and the Arocs 4763 8x6 will debut at the Japan Mobility Show (JMA) 2025 from October 29 to November 9, 2025, in Tokyo. The Arocs 4763 8x6 comes with a 15.6-liter OM 473 engine which g...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Mercedes-Benz trucks delivers 100 trucks to food distributor in Brazil On June 17, Mercedes-Benz trucks announced that Nutrymax Alimentos, a major food distributor in Rio de Janeiro, acquired 100 new trucks as part of its annual fleet renewal and expansion strategy. The order includes over 90 units of the light-duty Accelo 1017, along with medium-duty Atego 2429 6x2 and heavy-duty Actros 2548 6x2 models. The Accelo 1017 is essential for urban and...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

d that the new Mercedes-Benz Trucks Remote 3.0 app now connects truck drivers to their vehicles through their smartphones. It lets drivers check key vehicle functions and sends push notifications for urgent messages—ideal for long-distance trips across countries. The app is now available for the eActros 600 and will be rolled out for the Actros L and Arocs in the summer 2025. To use it, the truck must have the Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Latin America, and 5% for other regions. The CTC integrates various departments to develop custom solutions directly at the factory, eliminating the need for third-party modifications. Some custom features, such as the Robustness Package, have become standard options. Recent innovations include the Actros Evolution “Estrela Delas”, tailored for female truck drivers, and the Arocs 4051 8x4, designed for the forestry sector. Customization prima...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

Mercedes-Benz Trucks & Buses presents updated Atego, Accelo and Actos line-up in Argentina On February 25, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, announced the launch of the New Generation of Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Argentina. The lineup includes updates to the locally produced Atego and Accelo models, along with new versions of the Actros. The Atego series now features the 1721/48, 1732/42, and 1932 LS/36 models, designed...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

n plan, and advancing construction on a new industrial center, expected to begin operations in 2026. This facility will boost production of Accelo and Atego trucks and strengthen sustainability efforts with expanded REMAN operations, producing over 8,000 remanufactured parts. With launches like the Actros 2548 and Arocs 4848 K/45, Mercedes-Benz continues leading in innovation and customer-focused solutions for transport and mobility. (Mercedes Be...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

Mercedes-Benz Türkiye launches new domestically produced Actros L On January 6, Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş. launched the new Actros L in Turkey. The model has also started production at Mercedes Aksaray Factory in the country.  The new domestically produced Actros L features a redesigned front and updated cabin. The vehicle focuses on high comfort, modern equipment, and efficiency, marking a new phase in the tractor segment with its updated look ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

Daimler Truck begins production of Mercedes Benz Actros L in Wörth plant, Germany On December 12, Daimler Truck announced that the new Mercedes Benz Actros L is now in production, with the first model i.e. Actros L 1848 LS 4x2 which will be delivered from the Wörth plant in Germany. The truck offers advanced safety, efficiency, and comfort features. It claims a futuristic design, improved aerodynamics, and economical engines, delivering up to 3...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

Euro NCAP releases first results of TRUCK SAFE programme On November 20, Euro NCAP announced the first set of results for its new TRUCK SAFE assessment programme. Total nine trucks were assessed, including DAF XF, Iveco S-WAY, MAN TGX, Mercedes-Benz Actros L, Renault Trucks T, Scania R-series, Scania G-series, Volvo FH Aero, and Volvo FM. Volvo’s FH Aero and FM models both achieved the maximum five-star TRUCK SAFE rating. The Volvo FH achieved ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses to introduce Actros Evolution at Fenatran fair in Brazil On October 17, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Brazil announced that it will present the Actros Evolution at Fenatran Brazil, which will take place from November 4 to 8 in Sao Paulo. The Actros Evolution offers a high-cycle 230 Ah battery with fast recharging capabilities. It also features a more powerful coalescing filter, a new air compressor in the OM 460 en...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/01

intent with its logistics partner Karldischinger Logistikdienstleister, Germany to deliver 100 zero-emission trucks over the next five years, either battery-electric or hydrogen-powered, depending on usage and technology development. Karldischinger owns a fleet of 120 Mercedes-Benz trucks including Actros and Atego models. Mercedes-Benz Trucks aims for emission-free inbound logistics at its Wörth assembly plant by the end of 2026. Currently, aro...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

IAA Transportation 2024: Daimler Trucks to start mass production of eActros 600 and launch TruckCharge brand in Europe On September 15, Daimler Trucks announced that it will be showcasing the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the new Actros L, FUSO eCanter, and the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 at IAA Transportation 2024, in Hannover, Germany. The eActros 600 features a battery capacity of over 600 kWh and a new electric drive axle, offering a range of 500 km on...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/16

re involved in 15% of fatalities. The programme aims to promote safety beyond minimum standards by incentivizing better safety performance, optimizing operational safety, and accelerating regulatory improvements. The first seven trucks tested i.e., DAF XF, Iveco S-WAY, MAN TGX, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Actros, Renault Trucks T, Scania R-series, and Volvo FH. The tests will focus on real-world collisions, promoting collision avoidance technologies and...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/13

Daimler Truck unveils Actros L with futuristic design On March 4, Daimler Truck unveiled the new Actros L truck with futuristic design, enhanced aerodynamics, comfort features, economical engines, and advanced assistance systems. Actros L with ProCabin can be ordered from April 2024 and will start production in December 2024. Actros L comes with the third-generation 12.8-liter OM 471 diesel engine alongside OM 470 and OM 473 models. The new OM 47...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/02

, or distraction. Daimler Truck, with systems like Active Brake Assist 6, Active Sideguard Assist 2, Front Guard Assist, Active Drive Assist 3, and Traffic Sign Assist, exceeds the GSR requirements across its vehicle variants. The implemented assistance systems offer added value in models like the eActros 600, other battery-electric truck models, Actros series, new Actros L, Arocs, Atego, Econic series, and Mercedes-Benz and Setra brand buses. Re...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/28

ensity and quick refueling within 10-15 minutes. Daimler Truck aims to establish a global market for this new liquid hydrogen standard, planning the first refueling at a pilot station in Wörth am Rhein in early 2024. The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck is designed based on the conventional Mercedes-Benz Actros. These trucks weigh 40 tons and carry a payload of approximately 25 tons, achieved through two 44-kilogram liquid hydrogen stainless steel tank...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/20