A key aspect of the acquisition is a long-term agreement with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Made for incorporation in an air conditioning system in a passenger car or commercial vehicle, the radial fan is 15% more efficient and 60% quieter than a conventional design, according to Mahle.

The truck in question was a Volvo ‘FM Electric’ 8x4 rigid with a tag tridem configuration, mounted with an ‘eBSF’ concrete pump, with a reach of 42 metres, installed by Putzmeister.

At the event, the company announced that it plans to commence commercial availability of the propane-powered stripped chassis in the second quarter of 2026.

From the latter part of Q2 2025, Mack’s telematics service, ‘GuardDog Connect’, will incorporate Allison’s diagnostics data in its predictive maintenance feature.

This technology integrates holographic optical elements directly into vehicle’s windows, transforming them into interactive displays to provide passengers with real-time information, such as upcoming stops, nearby attractions, and advertisements.

According to SMMT’s own post-show review, “more than 400 senior representatives from industry, government, and the infrastructure, energy, fleets, insurance and logistics sectors” were in attendance to discuss “the transition to zero emission mobility”. Certainly, the conference drew a large and diverse crowd of people, but while the auditorium spilled over with attendees, the speeches and panel discussions were light on substance. Lilian Greenwood, Member of Parliament and undersecretary to the transport secretary, did not explain how the Starmer government would provide certainty to the industry in its transition to electric, other than a bland assertion that the 2030 and 2035 bans on combustion-engine cars and vans, which have already been moved twice, were “iron-clad” targets that the current government would stick to.

The new VNR will be installed with the ‘D13’ variable geometry turbo engine as standard.

The B7.2 will enter series production in 2027 at the Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina.

Some 50 speakers will be making presentations on the UK’s CV industry over three days at the CV Show - April 29th to May 1, 2025.

This initiative aligns with the forthcoming Buses Bill, which seeks to empower local transport authorities and promote franchising models. By uniting stakeholders, the panel strives to accelerate the transition to cleaner, more efficient public transport across the UK.​

MCI’s engineering team has reportedly added more than 20 quality upgrades to the tri-axle coach, displayed at the United Motorcoach Association’s 2025 expo between 20-23 February.