Stuttgart-based Mahle GmbH is accelerating its group restructuring.

Stoneridge European Sales, the European sales division of digital tachographs and vehicle electronics designer and manufacturer, Stoneridge Inc, claims it will be ready meet new, generation 2 digital tachograph installation and retrofitting requirements in line with requirements proposed in the EU Mobility Package 1.

The all-new Mercedes-Benz Intouro, a high-floor coach aimed at interurban, day excursion and regional bus services is the first bus to be optionally equipped with Active Brake Assist 5.

Daimler Trucks North America Inc (a division of Daimler Truck AG of Stuttgart, Germany) has launched an all new Western Star 49X truck.

Through the Volvo LIGHTS project, California freight company, Dependable Highway Express, plans to demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport goods in daily operations. 

Bus and coach manufacturer, Alexander Dennis Ltd, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s award of GBP7.4m in funding to bus operators through the first round of the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme.

CV builder, Scania AB has launched a new V8 engine series and new gearbox.

Volta Trucks has confirmed its first order for the Volta Zero 16t gvw electric truck.

After careful consideration with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors, the Board of Directors at CV builder, Navistar International Corporation of Lisle, has unanimously concluded that the revised bid of USD43.00 per share for the remaining shares in Navistar by the Traton Group significantly undervalues the company and the substantial synergies from a combination of the two organisations.

Lock and fastening systems specialist, EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH, has developed a hybrid compression latch featuring a stainless-steel closure with an aluminium housing, which can be used across all industries due to its high weather resistance.

Mahle GmbH and Canadian fuel cell manufacturer, Ballard Power Systems Inc have agreed to work together to develop fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles of various weight classes.

The new all-electric Mercedes-Benz articulated bus eCitaro G can now be ordered with the option of being equipped with solid-state batteries.