Randon's new automation and digitalization division, RTS has acquired a controlling stake (80%) in the robotics automation division of Auttom for BRA14 million.

Wrightbus plans to produce around 600 zero-emission buses next year at Ballymena, making up 70% of the facility's total vehicle output.

Haldex has launched its "Driving Innovation for a Safer and Greener World" strategy alongside a revised growth forcast at its Capital Markets Day.

Renault Trucks UK announced its performance results for the year of 2021, stating that its overall performance in all business lines is now above its 2019 pre-pandemic levels.

Continental has announced it plans to manage part of its purchasing of natural rubber through a digital platform designed to ensure greater transparency and sustainability in the rubber supply chain.

Hyundai plans to offer all its commercial vehicle model ranges with a hydrogen fuel cell option and to apply the technology to all types of public transport vehicles as part of its Hydrogen Vision 2040 programme.

MAN presented its new truck generation at Solutrans which features a range of new ADAS features and changes to the transmissions and fuel options. In addition, the company announced its plans for autonomous trucks.

Renault Trucks is pursuing a sustainability strategy that involves extending the life cycle of trucks through a circular economy of reconditioning, repurposing, and recycling of vehicles and components.

The 13.6-metre semi-trailer, built in Manchester, boasts a range of components, including lightweight materials, Schmitz-branded axles and chassis, and telematics system, which the trailer manfuacturer hopes will improve its standing in the UK and Irish markets.

In an interview with Truck & Bus Builder, seat and interior parts manufacturer Grammer emphasised the importance of sustainability to the company's future growth strategy.

Andreas Strecker, President of Accuride Wheels Europe and Asia explained the firm’s manufacturing facilities, customer base and strategy for growth in an interview with Truck & Bus Builder.

In anticipation of its listing on the Frankfurt stock exchange in December 2021, Daimler Truck AG of Stuttgart, Germany, a new company consisting of the Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses operations at Daimler AG, has received credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investor Service.