Isuzu Motors Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo’s Shinagawa district, and US engine and e-powertrain manufacturer, Cummins Inc of Columbus, Indiana, in February announced agreements to collaborate on a mid-range diesel powertrain and to work together on other advanced engineering projects.

The Indonesian market for medium and large buses and coaches virtually collapsed in the fourth quarter of 2020; falling by over 77% to just 242 units from 1,065 units a year earlier, resulting in a decline of more than 52% in full-year sales to 1,950 units.

Hamburg operator, Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein GmbH is to acquire eight Irizar ie bus zero-emission vehicles, adding to existing orders from ICB Frankfurt and Rheinbahn Düsseldorf.

Broshuis BV, the Overijssel-based manufacturer of trailers for specialist heavy haulage applications, has developed a range of ‘blade’ trailers to meet the challenges of transporting wind turbine blades.

Ford Trucks is introducing two new product variants, plus updated services and technologies throughout its current product range, which are to launch in 44 countries.

Electric bus manufacturer, BYD Co Ltd of Shenzhen has expanded its footprint in Europe with a first order from Romania.

Daimler AG is looking to spin-off its truck and bus business, which operates currently as Daimler Truck AG.

Harris Automotive Distributors has confirmed its commitment to growing Maxus operations in the UK and plans to open a headquarters at Birchwood Park, Warrington – chosen for its quick access to motorway networks.

Scania to test self-driving trucks on the 130 km of the E4 motorway between Södertälje and Jönköping in collaboration with TuSimple, a developer of autonomous vehicles and a key partner in Scania’s and the Traton Group’s strategic investment in this field.

Fusion Capital Holdings reached an agreement in September to acquire fellow bus manufacturer, Bustech Pty Ltd with Fusion taking control of both companies.

Maxion Wheels will work together with early-stage investor Plug and Play Tech Center and its programme, Startup Autobahn, which is designed to guide and support start-up tech companies.

The world’s first fleet of double deck hydrogen buses, built by Ballymena-based Wrightbus, officially began operations on January 28 in Aberdeen.