The GTe14 is set to make its debut in the UK in the first quarter of 2024.

During a pilot programme, retreading services and warranty programme will be provided to fleets operating TBR (Truck, Bus, Radials) Normal Load (NL) tyres through authorised Indag retreaders in the three key state markets of Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.

On 3 August, the company celebrated the opening of its 100th Fleetrite location at Kyrish Truck Center, based in Willis, Texas.

The company has signed a framework agreement with Norwegian food retailer, ASKO, to build fast-charging infrastructure for its electric trucks at its 13 logistics depots in various parts of Norway.

The company says that this new range of brake pads provides coverage for 95% of European Heavy-Vehicles including trucks and buses.

The company has signed a European sales and service agreement with German EV charging service provider GP Joule Connect, for Germany, Denmark, Austria, and Poland. Kempower will be responsible for the installation, operation, service and maintenance of its EV charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, which also include CVs.

Krone announced that CTE Trailers will start as the new official importer for Krone in Bulgaria, replacing Krone BG Ltd. This is due to the rising demand for Krone trailers in the country as CTE Trailers has a large service network (five authorised service partners) offering comprehensive after-market services.

Putzmeister, a subsidiary of Sany Group since January 2012, last year became the official importer and distributor of Sany electric trucks in Europe.

Libreparts now has 21 outlets throughout Brazil.

XCMG states that 30 E7-49T units are already in operation with customers in different parts of Brazil.

The Volvo FM Electric model is the first demonstration model; a tractor unit with an output of up to 490kW (660hp) and a total combined vehicle gross weight of up to 44 tonnes.

The new distribution centre replaces the existing facility in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, which had been the company’s main parts distribution hub since it was first opened in 1978.