Commercial vehicles equipped with the E13C heavy-duty engine (Hino Profia and Hino S’elega) have been recalled after the emissions scandal announced earlier this year, which saw four senior executives at the company resign.

Simply called ‘Van Hool T’, the new range, which offers improvements in aerodynamics, design, comfort, and safety, will replace the current ‘T9’ and ‘TX’ series of touring coaches for the European market.

After extensive testing, the 5W30 synthetic oil reduces friction in the engine and offers prolongued engine life, says Tata Motors.

The proposed measures, applying to cars, vans, trucks and buses, are set to come into effect in 2025 and 2027, but they have been criticised by the ACEA for being over-stringent, especially for heavier vehicles.

Volvo Trucks Latin America Ltda is introducing its new line of FH, FM and FMX trucks for compliance with the Proconve P8 (Euro 6) regulation on emissions, which applies to all vehicles in Brazil from January 1, 2023.

Gardener Denver has launched the lightweight TX01 onboard air compressor, specifically designed for hybrid, fully electric and fuel cell vehicles.

Sylvain Blaise, President of the Iveco Group Powertrain Business Unit at IAA said, in launching a range of new powertrain products for the CV industry: "FPT Industrial is ready for the future."

The company said the design philosophy of the new XD was built on the same values as the “International Truck of the Year 2022” winning XF and XG long-haul commercial vehicles, in terms of driver comfort, quality, efficiency and safety.

All vehicles will have engines with Mercedes-Benz’s proven BlueTec 6 technology, which incorporates a more robust gas after-treatment system, and which reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by up to 80% and particulate matter emissions by 50%.

Between 5-6 October, T&BB attended Busworld Southeast Asia 2022, which was held at the Jakarta International Expo venue in Jakarta, Indonesia. Vehicles from local manufacturers and Chinese firms were on show.

With Proconve P8/Euro 6 diesel engine emissions standards coming into force on Jabuary 1,2023 for all vehicles, Volvo Bus Latin America upgrades coach chassis.

Jennifer Rumsey takes over from Tom Linebarger as head of Cummins, becoming the first female President and CEO in its 100+ year history.