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ZM Trucks opens assembly facility in California

By Bradley Osborne – 14th September 2025

On 28 August, the company hosted an opening ceremony at the facility, which is located just 49 miles from downtown Los Angeles and now serves as its regional headquarters.

Fuso signs electric bus partnership with Hon Hai

Fuso signs electric bus partnership with Hon Hai

By Will Pulson – 12th September 2025

Germany

Australia

Investment

Traton to issue bonds in Australian dollars

By Bradley Osborne – 11th September 2025

The group has launched a medium term note programme which will be able to issue up to AUD5bn in bonds, equating to approximately EUR2.9bn.

Singapore

Autonomous Vehicles

Prototype, Testing & Trials

South Korea’s A2Z trials autonomous bus in Singapore

By Will Pulson – 10th September 2025

Vinfast to launch electric buses at Busworld Europe 2025

Product

Exhibitions & Conferences

Belgium

Vinfast to launch electric buses at Busworld Europe 2025

By Will Pulson – 9th September 2025

Bus & Coach

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Hankook to produce truck and bus tyres in the USA

USA

Wheels & Tyres

Manufacture

Hankook to produce truck and bus tyres in the USA

By Will Pulson – 30th August 2025

The new production line, expected to become operational by the fourth quarter of this year, is being built mainly in response to the recent hikes in US import tariffs.

South Korea

Product

Fuel Cell Electric

Hyundai unveils improved Universe hydrogen bus

By Will Pulson – 27th August 2025

Upgraded bus has 960 km driving range.

Saudi Arabia

Agreement

Prototype, Testing & Trials

Hyundai working with Saudi authorities to trial HFC coach in the mountains of Trojena

By Jim Gibbins – 22nd August 2025

Hyundai has successfully completed trials of of its hydrogen fuel cell coach, Universe, on a mountainous route in Trojena, NEOM.

Malaysia to begin renewing public bus fleet this year

By Will Pulson – 16th August 2025

Fuso in talks to source electric buses from Foxtron Vehicle Technologies

By Will Pulson – 22nd July 2025

Scania to supply South Australia with 60 battery electric buses

By Bradley Osborne – 18th July 2025

Truck & Van

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Isuzu, Volvo agree to co-develop medium-duty truck platform

Japan

Agreement

Manufacture

Isuzu, Volvo agree to co-develop medium-duty truck platform

By Will Pulson – 13th August 2025

Trucks will be sold throughout Asia, including Japan

Philippines

Order

Distribution & Aftermarket

Forland Motors brand building market share in the Philippines

By Jim Gibbins – 9th August 2025

The brand is looking to launch new energy (electric) trucks in the near future.

Malaysia

Product

UD launches new Kuzer light truck in Malaysia

By Will Pulson – 31st July 2025

UDTrucks' new Kuzer is based on Isuzu’s N-series.

Japan

Recruitment

Fuso launches largest-ever global hiring campaign

By Will Pulson – 28th July 2025

South Korea

Connectivity

Investment

MAN strengthens digital customer services in South Korea

By Will Pulson – 15th July 2025

Vietnam

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Vietnam’s truck and bus market rebounds by 37% in Q1 2025

By Will Pulson – 10th July 2025

Trailer

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Singapore

Wheels & Tyres

Giti Tire launches new heavy-duty trailer tyre

By Luke Willetts – 11th September 2024

Designed for heavy loads in rough terrains, the trailer tyre is initially available in size 385/65R22.5, with 265/70R19.5 planned for Q4 2024.

Australia

Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

Schmitz acquires minority stake in Australian trailer manufacturer MaxiTrans

By Bradley Osborne – 24th April 2023

According to the Executive Chairman of MaxiTrans, Greg L’Estrange, Schmitz’s investment in the group will pave the way for shared technological development and operational support as MaxiTrans grows its business.

Singapore

Wheels & Tyres

Electric Drive

Free Article

Giti and its race for commercial vehicle tyre dominance

By Luke Willetts – 14th March 2023

Giti – a strong brand name in the Far East - is gaining ground in Europe and is ready with tested proven tyres for the fast expanding electric CV market.

South Korea

Performance

Wheels & Tyres

Hankook sales up 17.5% in 2022

By Luke Willetts – 9th March 2023

Sales and operating profit increased YoY by 17.5 percent and 9.9 percent, respectively, thanks to increased demand for large-diameter tyres.