'Sustaineer', a technology demonstrator displayed to the public for the first time in Berlin, denotes a range of features including close-range surface heating elements, a ‘mobilisation seat’, dust filtration, aerodynamic design, and a coaching app.

The Night Lock, which DAF claims is 150% stronger than comparable products on the market, will be available as an option for the new XF/XG/XG+ trucks or as a retrofit for older models.

The new 'ErgoLab' includes a 'test cube', which is used to assess the haptics, or “feel”, of the seat, steering wheel, and other interior components in different lighting conditions.

The new coach platform, fitted with Volvo's latest powertrain and a new cooling system, will power the Volvo 9000 integral range and the B13R for chassis markets.

Renault Trucks has announced that its D Wide and C truck ranges will be fitted with a new 11-litre engine, the DE11, from 2023, boasting up to 10% less fuel consumption over its previous diesel offering. 

Continental AG has inaugurated a new surface materials plant in Pune, India, to focus on the production of interior components in the commercial vehicle and automotive segments for the Indian market.

Grammer AG, based in Ursensollen, Germany, has announced the launch of its Roadtiger truck seat for the Chinese aftermarket. Now available for retrofitting, the Roadtiger driver seat is based on Grammer’s air-suspended MSG 115 series.

Faurecia of Nanterre, France has acquired a controlling interest (79.5%) in family-owned automotive electrical lighting specialist, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA of Lippstadt, Germany.

MAN Individual began ramp up of production at the new site, dedicated to van customisation and modification, in April 2021.

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.

Grammer AG, based in Amberg, Germany (a subsidiary of Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co Ltd of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China) has announced a new ‘cinema’ truck seat aimed at increasing the available space inside medium and heavy-duty truck cabs.

Global seat manufacturer Grammer AG, based in Amberg, Germany, has unveiled a range of sustainably produced seats for the bus and rail segments, titled the Ubility One Concept. With the launch of this seat and passenger support range, the company announced a significant shift in strategy to deliver sustainable products that feature lightweight, renewable and reusable materials.