Carrier Transicold UK Ltd plans to present its flagship next-generation temperature-controlled trailer refrigeration system – the Vector HE 19 – for the first time in the UK at the CV Show.

Kent-based Brigade Electronics has launched a new pedestrian alert system for electric vehicles called Quiet Vehicle Sounder that uses a speaker system designed to reduce collisions between pedestrians and hybrid/electric vehicles.

CELSENIO is the new brand name of a new modular, ‘plug and play’ single temperature cooling unit for refrigerated semi-trailers developed in partnership by Krone Commercial Vehicles SE and Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS.

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus has sold and shipped 52 Volksbus buses with the new Neobus New Mega body to the public transportation operator in Cuenca; the county’s third largest city.

Prior to the Ford announcement that it was pulling out of production and sales in South America, Ford Brasil Ltda delivered to waste management group, Marquise Ambiental Ltda, a prototype of a new Cargo Kolector 8x2 truck model with a 24 cubic metre compaction body; a first in the refuse segment with this large capacity.

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus Ltda has launched a new 4x4 truck model, the VW Constellation 15.190 4x4, on the Brazilian market.

Scania Argentina in March announced the arrival of Scania’s New Generation truck range in the country.

The difficulties of Argentina’s economy, which began in July last year is continuing and causing damage to Argentina’s automotive industry suggests ACARA, the Association of Concessionaires of the Argentine Republic.

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus Ltda has delivered the first seven VW Worker 10.150 trucks of 15 units to be fitted with a number of bespoke bodies for operation by the National Police of Bolivia in three Bolivian cities of La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.

Tata Motors Ltd has announced it has received a Bharat Stage VI Type Approval certificate for its 3.8-litre NA SGI CNG engine from ARAI ahead of other manufacturers.

Tata Motors Ltd has launched four new light and medium-duty truck models - LPT 9121, LPK 9121, LPK 12122 and LPT14123 - in Bhutan to expand its portfolio in tipper and haulage applications.

Irizar Group has confirmed its entry into the electric truck market following its first public showing of the Irizar ie truck at the Sustainable Urban Mobility Congress, which was held in Bilbao on February 22-23.