Isuzu Motors Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo’s Shinagawa district, and US engine and e-powertrain manufacturer, Cummins Inc of Columbus, Indiana, in February announced agreements to collaborate on a mid-range diesel powertrain and to work together on other advanced engineering projects.

Ford Trucks is introducing two new product variants, plus updated services and technologies throughout its current product range, which are to launch in 44 countries.

Volvo Buses has introduced a new version of its 9700 double deck coach.

Daimler Trucks has announced two new Mercedes-Benz Actros variants, the Actros F, and the Edition 2, models, that it intends to bring to market in April this year.

DAF Trucks NV is to supply 1,300 XF 480 Super Space Cab tractor units to the Primafrio Group specialising in the transport of cooled and frozen food and high value goods.

Ashok Leyland Ltd, a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group, has launched two new passenger bus models – a 7m midi-bus, called GAZL and the latest version of the 11m Falcon Super with a Euro IV (EGR-only) engine for the markets of the Middle East.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd has received its first order of 20 air-conditioned BharatBenz 10171 BS VI buses from the state government of Assam to operate airport services, city, and intercity transportation.

Cummins Emission Solutions says it was responsible for integrating a new Dual-Dosing urea injection system into the new V8 range from Scania which contributed to enhanced emissions control and improved fuel-efficiency.

Aachen-based powertrain developer, FEV Europe GmbH claims weight reduction remains a primary focus for vehicles to achieve lower CO2 emissions.

Leyland Trucks Ltd, the producer of DAF trucks for right hand drive markets, last month celebrated production of its 200,000th LF chassis.

Daimler Buses has completed delivery of its largest ever order from Sweden: A total of 112 Mercedes-Benz Intouro (106 vehicles) and Setra S 416 LE MultiClass business (6 vehicles) interurban buses have been supplied to Mohlins Bussar.

A short briefing last month by Alastair Hayfield, senior research director for commercial vehicles at market research firm, Interact Analysis UK, provided an insightful analysis about future demand for the internal combustion engine and the rate of its replacement with zero emission technology in different global regional markets.