Truck & Bus Builder

TCCI launches new swashplate compressor at MACS 2025

By Bradley Osborne – 28th February 2025

The QP21EM is engineered with patented piston and steel shoes, offering “unparalleled” durability, according to TCCI.

Bridgestone to close LaVergne (USA) CV tyre plant

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Restructure

Bridgestone to close LaVergne (USA) CV tyre plant

By Will Pulson – 28th February 2025

T&BB talks to Accelera about the current state of 17Xe development in Cwmbran

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Electric Drive

T&BB talks to Accelera about the current state of 17Xe development in Cwmbran

By Bradley Osborne – 27th February 2025

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Compliance

Sono Motors receives national road approval in Germany for Solar Bus Kit

By Bradley Osborne – 27th February 2025

France

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Forsee Power to electrify Otokar’s e-TERRITO coaches

By Luke Willetts – 27th February 2025

These batteries will be ZEN LFP manufactured in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou in France and shipped to Turkey where the coach manufacturing is set to take place.

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

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France

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Forsee Power adds Turkish trolleybus OEM to its list of clients

By Luke Willetts – 26th February 2025

Forsee is set to supply Turkey’s OEM Bozankaya 12 and 18-metre trolleybus models with its ZEN PLUS and PULSE 15 battery systems.

Sweden

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Scania to acquire systems industrial division of Northvolt

By Bradley Osborne – 24th February 2025

Included in the transaction are a battery systems prototyping facility in Stockholm and a cell production facility in Gdańsk, Poland, which employ a total of approximately three hundred employees.

Sweden

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Restructure

Scania steps in to support struggling Northvolt

By Bradley Osborne – 12th February 2025

Since November of last year, Scania has sent employees to the ‘Ett’ plant at Skellefteå in northern Sweden to assist with the ramp-up of cell production, according to a Reuters report.

China

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FAW Jiefang, CATL strengthen collaboration in NEV segment

By Will Pulson – 3rd February 2025

South Korea

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Investment

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HD Hyundai Infracore to build new engine, battery plant

By Will Pulson – 31st January 2025

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R&D

Microvast achieves “breakthrough” in solid-state battery technology

By Bradley Osborne – 22nd January 2025

Brakes & Braking Systems

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Wabash begins production of 2026 model year dry van semi-trailers

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Wabash begins production of 2026 model year dry van semi-trailers

By Bradley Osborne – 25th February 2025

Wabash began production of the 2026 DuraPlate Dry Van on 1 December last year, adding a new braking system and a lighter body.

Mexico

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Diesel Engines & Engine Components

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Brakes & Braking Systems

Frasle Mobility expands leadership in Latin America with strategic acquisition of KUO Refacciones in Mexico

By Jose Secco – 14th February 2025

The transaction, which is mainly components for car and light commercial vehicles, includes the manufacturing operations of two prominent engine parts brands of Moresa and TF Victor, which specialize in pistons and engine gaskets.

Brazil

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Performance

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Distribution & Aftermarket

Frasle Mobility records the highest quarterly net revenue in its history

By Jose Secco – 22nd January 2025

Net revenue tipped the BRA 1 billion mark, representing a 16.6% increase on Q3 in 2023.

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Aftermarket

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Connectivity

Bendix launches next-generation troubleshooting and maintenance software

By Luke Willetts – 29th December 2024

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Brakes & Braking Systems

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Fras-le diversifies product portfolio to expand brake business in North American market

By Jose Secco – 27th November 2024

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Brakes & Braking Systems

Master Freios signs GBP56m deal to buy European Braking Systems in the UK

By Jose Secco – 22nd November 2024

Body & Cab Components

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Don-Bur delivers a bespoke batch of rigid box bodies to Holland & Barrett

By Luke Willetts – 12th January 2025

Built for caged goods, the fleet comprises 31 rigid bodies mounted on Scania P280 high-roof sleeper cabs and two on Mercedes Atego models.

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Exhibitions & Conferences

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Euro Bus Expo 2024: Masats showcases new bus door and ramp

By Bradley Osborne – 16th December 2024

The ‘RT1b’ is a new entry ramp and the ‘029g2’ is an electric in-swinging door which was shown together with an ‘RM2’ manual ramp.

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Prototype, Testing & Trials

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Exhibitions & Conferences

Euro Bus Expo 2024: Ventura presents new bus door product and concept

By Bradley Osborne – 13th December 2024

The company showcased a new “inward gliding” or ‘IG’ door and a “slim line” door concept.

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Diesel Combustion

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Magirus unveils three new fire truck models

By Bradley Osborne – 11th November 2024

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Body & Cab Components

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Volvo NA acquires Mack cab production site from Commercial Vehicle Group

By Bradley Osborne – 16th September 2024

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Aftermarket

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Body & Cab Components

Lamilux to present new product offerings at IAA

By Luke Willetts – 2nd September 2024

Wheels & Tyres

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Michelin expands ‘Remix 2’ retread programme to ‘X Multi’ truck tyres

France

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Remanufacture & Recycling

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Michelin expands ‘Remix 2’ retread programme to ‘X Multi’ truck tyres

By Bradley Osborne – 25th February 2025

X Multi tyres in sizes 315/70 R 22.5 and 215/80 R 22.5 can now get a second retread, extending its service life and reducing operators’ costs.

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Legal

Accuride shuts down European operations

By Luke Willetts – 13th February 2025

After a downturn in wheel demand in Europe, Accuride Wheels Europe & Asia GmbH, a subsidiary of the U.S.-based Accuride Corp, filed for insolvency on February 5, 2025, at the Wuppertal District Court in Germany.

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Goodyear sells off Dunlop to Sumitomo Rubber Industries

By Luke Willetts – 22nd January 2025

This divestment is part of Goodyear's strategic plan to streamline its operations and focus on core business areas. This sale follows Goodyear's recent divestment of its Off-the-Road equipment tyre business to Yokohama Rubber for USD 905 million last year.

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Appointment

Maxion Wheels creates new role of Chief Technical Officer

By Bradley Osborne – 17th January 2025

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Giti Tire integrates RFID tags into its new generation of European TBR tyres

By Luke Willetts – 10th January 2025

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Wabash renews tyre supply agreement with Goodyear

By Bradley Osborne – 19th December 2024

H2 IC Engines & Components

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H2 IC Engines & Components

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Project

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APC-funded ‘Project Cavendish’ to convert diesel engines to run on hydrogen

By Bradley Osborne – 24th February 2025

The aim of the project is to convert, rather than replace, current engines on the road, which would negate the need for “significant investment in supply chain manufacturing and assembly infrastructure”.

South Korea

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H2 IC Engines & Components

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KGM, Phinia Delphi to co-develop hydrogen engine

By Will Pulson – 24th February 2025

Research expected to open up new markets for KGM.

Canada

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Joint Venture

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Appointment

Westport-Volvo joint venture Cespira appoints Carlos Gonzalez as president and CEO

By Bradley Osborne – 6th February 2025

Gonzalez will take up his role on 1 April, replacing Westport CEO Dan Sceli who leads the joint venture on an interim basis.

China

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Diesel Engines & Engine Components

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FAW Jiefang opens new truck engine plant in Dalian, China

By Will Pulson – 12th January 2025

H2 IC Engines & Components

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