The company is building a 45,000-square-foot expansion of the existing facility to provide greater logistics capacity at the location.

Employing over 400 workers, the plant boasts capabilities such as CNC milling and turning, wire forming, pre-treatment, powder coating, and assembly of hinges, latches, and other products for applications including commercial vehicles.

Teased earlier this year, the battery electric coach is a three-axle model measuring 13.9 metres and accommodating up to 63 passengers (not 61 as previously reported).

The partners announced that the latest generation of Volvo ‘B13R’ chassis, introduced in 2022, will be paired with the ‘Paradiso G8 1200’ coach body that Marcopolo launched in 2021, with added features to bring it in line with European standards.

The retrofit subsidiary is now launching truck retrofits as a commercial service from its Bicester facility, claiming it can replace the diesel engine with an electric powertrain in just four weeks.

The initiative combines subsidies on Tesla Semi purchases (scheduled to go into series production in 2026) with multi-year dedicated contracts through Uber Freight’s network, giving carriers both financial support and guaranteed freight demand.

The ‘Futura 3’ is the successor to the second-generation VDL coach that was launched fifteen years ago, with a suite of advanced driver assistance systems bringing it up to date with the latest European safety regulations.

With its smaller dimensions compared to the 12-metre, the Urbino 10,5 boasts a turning radius of 16.7m, making it better suited to dense urban areas.

Its single-tyre configuration, high ground clearance, and robust exterior make it suitable for scenarios where customers “need extra capability in terms of offroad performance,” states Volvo.

CKD production to begin at its Aymesa plant in Quito in 2026

Scania has become the first Western truck manufacturer to open a manufacturing facility in China under its sole ownership, following the inauguration of a new “global industrial hub” in Rugao, Jiangsu province on 15 October.

Chinese truck-maker continues to strengthen its presence across Africa