Karel, Turkiye develops first domestically produced Android IVI System for Ford F-MAX On March 13, Karel announced that it has developed an Android-based in-vehicle multimedia system in collaboration with its subsidiary Daiichi. The Android Multimedia System (In-Vehicle Infotainment – IVI), designed in line with global automotive standards, has entered mass production for Ford Trucks. It was specifically developed for the F-MAX, the flagship m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Euro NCAP rates safety ratings for four truck brands On January 20, Euro NCAP released safety rating for six trucks, including brands like Scania, Volvo, Ford, and IVECO. Euro NCAP tested the Scania L-series 6x2 refuse truck with a 270-kW electric powertrain, which achieved a five-star safety rating and received the CitySafe seal of approval. The truck offers optional driver assistance systems, includes autonomous emergency braking and meets Euro...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/20

Ford Trucks debuts two new models, including F-Line E electric truck, at Solutrans, France On November 19, Ford Trucks presented two new products at Solutrans in Lyon (November 18-22): the next generation of the Ford F-Max as a traditional diesel and the F-Line E, Ford’s first entry into the electric truck sector. The electric F-Line E model is the result of efforts at Ford Otosan in Turkiye, a joint venture between Ford Motor and Koç Holding,...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Ford Trucks unveils new F-MAX with Ecotorq GEN2 engine On September 25, Ford Trucks launched the new F-MAX, featuring Ecotorq GEN2 engine, which provides better fuel efficiency up to 11.3%, and new segment-specific technologies. Exterior, Ford has redesigned the front grille to give a sleek look, while the Digital Mirror System with Sentinel Mode improves aerodynamics and safety. Inside, it has a 12-inch digital cluster and 12.4-inch multimedia d...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Ford Trucks launches next-gen Ecotorq GEN2 engine On March 5, Ford Trucks announced that it is launching the new-generation Ecotorq GEN2 engine, specially designed for the popular F-MAX and F-LINE models in the European market. The Ecotorq GEN2 engine, with a 12.7-liter capacity and compliant with EU6 emission standards, is compatible with 70% of Ford Trucks' vehicle lineup. The engine has been tested in different climatic and road conditions, e...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

IAA Transportation 2024: Ford Trucks to showcase its current vehicle lineup and solutions On September 10, Ford Germany, alongside Ford Trucks International, announced that they will be showcasing vehicles and solutions that blend efficiency with technological advancement at the IAA Transportation, taking place from September 17-22, 2024, in Hanover, Germany. The company will showcase a variety of current vehicles, including a battery-electric F-...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/12

Argus, Israel supports Ford Trucks’ F-MAX truck for cyber security regulation On April 17, Argus Cyber Security completed a vehicle-level penetration testing project on the new Ford Trucks F-MAX heavy-duty truck. Aligned with the UNR 155 cyber security regulation, the vehicle-level pentesting was a critical milestone for Ford Trucks in achieving type approval certification for the F-MAX model. The vehicle-level pentest conducted by the Argus Co...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/17

Hexagon Purus, Norway to provide hydrogen fuel storage system for Ford Trucks’ prototype truck On December 7, Hexagon Purus received a purchase order from Ford Trucks to deliver a complete hydrogen fuel storage system for the development of a Fuel Cell Electric-Powered Vehicle (FCEV) F-MAX as part of the Horizon Europe project ZEFES (Zero Emission Freight EcoSystem). Delivery of the complete hydrogen storage system is scheduled for Q1 2024. ZEF...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/08

Ford Trucks showcases F-LINE series, F-MAX SELECT and Hydrogen combustion engine at Solutrans 2023, France On November 23, Ford Trucks showcased its new F-LINE series at Solutrans 2023 in Lyon, France. The new F-LINE series comes in 3 segments, road trucks, construction trucks, and tractors, comprising various vehicles, including 4x2,6x2, 8x2 road trucks, 4x2 and 6x4 tractors and 6x4 and 8x4 construction trucks. The F-LINE series features advance...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/24

Ford Trucks, Quantron sign LOI for joint evaluation, development of H2 vehicles On November 2, Ford Trucks and Quantron AG announced that they have jointly signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to evaluate Quantron Inside technology with its innovative e-axle, customized high-power battery, fuel cell and tank integration, and optimized energy management system for integration into Ford Trucks' hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks. The close tec...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/03

Ford Trucks, Ballard partner on hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks On August 3, Ballard Power Systems announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with Ford Trucks to supply a fuel cell system as part of the development of a hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle prototype. The partnership includes an initial purchase order for 2 FCmove-XD 120 kW fuel cell engines that are planned to be delivered by Ballard to Ford Trucks in 2023.Ford Trucks,...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/04

Ford Otosan and AVL working on SAE L4 highway pilot technology On November 27, AVL announced that AVL and Ford Otosan took the next step in their long-term cooperation in the development of automated driving of trucks. The autonomous trucks that are being developed will have SAE L4 highway pilot technology that will eventually enable the logistics companies to deploy fully autonomous heavy-duty transportation between logistics hubs. Ford Otosan...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/27

Turkey-based Ford Otosan and AVL take important step towards autonomous transportation On November 12, AVL informed that Ford Trucks’ new F-MAX tractors with Ford Otosan and AVL “platooning” technology have successfully completed initial test drives. Ford Otosan and AVL also broke new ground in Turkey following the joint project’s platooning tests. As the first phase of the joint R&D cooperation project is completed, the progress on hea...

News  Updated at: 2019/11/13