Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus Comercio e Serviços Ltda (VWCO) of Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil says it has concluded a partnership agreement to sell its vehicles in the Philippines.

The components manufacturer began production of the electric powertrain for Class 5-8 CVs in December 2021. It also announced supply agreements with Thomas Built Buses and Hexagon Purus.

Electrification technology company Ideanomics Inc of New York City, USA, has announced a strategic investment in Slovakian Bratislava-based battery start-up InoBat Auto.

Wilhelm Rehm, head of the new division in an interview with Truck & Bus Builder explains the strategy behind the move. Wilhelm Rehm, head of the new division in an interview with Truck & Bus Builder explains the strategy behind the move.

New tyre labelling introduced in May 2021 by the European Union for EU countries including Northern Ireland, must now be applied to new heavy-duty commercial vehicle tyres by all commercial vehicle suppliers and independent tyre suppliers.

Arrival has announced the start of proving ground trials for its battery electric Arrival Bus.

Blue Bird Corporation has announced the sale of USD75 million in common shares at a price of USD16 per share to Coliseum Capital Management LLC

The Amara Raja Group has announced it is to invest EUR10 million in Bratislava-based battery start-up Inobat Auto.

Credobus has relaunched its articulated bus range with the offering of the Econell 18 Next at the 51st Bus and Coach Expert Consultation in Budapest.

Parsan Electrical Bus Manufacturing Company has announced the completion of the first-ever Iranian-produced electric bus.

BYD has been targeted in a total ban on federal transit funding for manufacturers linked to China, which came into effect on 20th December 2021.

Iveco Group N.V. has begun trading on the Euronext Milan exchange, as of January 3rd, 2022.