This is the first 10x4 cement mixer on the domestic market, Mercedes-Benz claims. This unique variant features a steerable fifth axle; it is to be used in operational tests by Engemix.

In the lead up to last year’s IAA Transportation, we published a feature article on a new product line which made its debut at the show: forged aluminium wheels for heavy commercial vehicles, designed and manufactured by Maxion Wheels initially for the European market. Representing a new foray for the company, the aluminium CV wheel rounds out Maxion’s portfolio, which comprises steel CV wheels in addition to light vehicle wheels made from steel and aluminium. Having announced a new factory in Turkey for the mass production of aluminium CV wheels at the IAA in 2022, the company is gearing up as planned for an SOP (start-of-production) date towards the end of this year. Truck & Bus Builder had the privilege not only to discuss the new product extensively with Matt Brest – who is Maxion’s senior product manager for commercial vehicle wheels – but also to visit the Turkish facility to see the production line in person and to speak with Rolando Alanis, the plant manager.

BYD used Busworld Europe 2025 to showcase a new generation of European-built electric buses, including the B12.b HF high-floor intercity coach and the B18.b articulated city bus, alongside the previously revealed low-entry B13.b.

At Busworld, Chinese brand Skyworth of Nanjing, Jiangsu presented a new “European-standard” city bus as well as an electric van for minibus conversion.

Chinese truck-maker continues its expansion into global markets

Volvo offers a wide range of battery-powered chassis, including standard (BZL & BZR), low-floor (BZRLE), articulated BZRT, and bi-articulated BZRT models.

After the introduction of the Blade battery in buses this year, BYD plans to start manufacturing the Blade battery locally in Manaus starting in 2026.

The new camera can identify signs of distraction or inattentiveness, triggering a pop-up message on the dashboard and a warning sound to alert the driver.

Macht will take over from Prof Dr-Ing Heinz K Junker, who will leave the company at the end of the year.

The facility integrates a factory, dealership, service hub, logistics yard, parts warehouse, showroom, and training infrastructure.

Zurich Airport has launched a pilot with the Robobus, an electric autonomous shuttle developed and operated by Chinese autonomous driving specialist WeRide.

Lior Ron joins the company from Uber Freight, which he founded in 2017 together with ride-hailing service Uber.