Daimler Truck is celebrating 25 years of production of the Mercedes-Benz Actros truck. Over 1.4 million units of the truck have been sold globally since 1996.

The board of Daimler Truck has appointed Dr. Holger Scherr to the position of President and CEO of the Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive joint venture.

Bosch has announced a partnerhsip with Italian component manufacturer OMB Saleri to jointly develop hydrogen tank components.

Belarussian manufacturers BelAZ and MAZ have showcased two new trucks, both copies of Chinese heavy-duty vehicles.

Mining giant Rio Tinto is investing in Slovakian battery start-up InoBat to support the development of multiple battery gigafactories.

Renault Trucks is pursuing a sustainability strategy that involves extending the life cycle of trucks through a circular economy of reconditioning, repurposing, and recycling of vehicles and components.

MAN presented its new truck generation at Solutrans which features a range of new ADAS features and changes to the transmissions and fuel options. In addition, the company announced its plans for autonomous trucks.

Irizar has launched its very first battery-electric truck, which is billed as the lowest-entry truck on the market and is designed for specialised urban and construction applications. It was exhibited at Solutrans in Lyon, France.

ULEMCo is developing a vehicle platform for specialised truck applications using Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell module. At COP26, the company showcased the world's first hydrogen-powered ambulance.

Truck trailer rental company TIP Trailer Services has acquired Steers Group and Eurotrail, which leases heavy-duty vehicles in the UK.

Scania has launched a new diesel powertrain which achieves an overall fuel emissions reduction of at least 8% over the current generation. The new 13-litre engine, transmissions, rear axle and fuel system are designed to help Scania meet its sustainability commitments and will become Scania's primary diesel platform for the rest of the decade.

Scania is working with Svenska Cellulosa AB to develop the very first electric truck adapted to the transportation of timber. Prototype testing in northern Sweden is set to begin in 2022.