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.

The truck, an ‘E-Tech C’, is a five-axle model which can carry up to ten cubic metres of concrete in a Stetter-branded mixer developed by Schwing Group of Germany.

The ‘StackPack 75’ fuel cell system is designed for on-road applications such as urban and intercity buses, coaches, and light- to medium-duty trucks, as well as offroad handling and construction equipment.

The ‘Air Top Pro 25’ is a commercial vehicle air heater with a maximum output of 8,500 BTU/h, or 2.5 kilowatts, whereas the ‘Cool Split 20 Evo’ air conditioning system is designed specifically for heavy-duty trucks.

The QP21EM is engineered with patented piston and steel shoes, offering “unparalleled” durability, according to TCCI.