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ACT Expo 2025: Hyundai and Plus to develop “autonomous hydrogen freight ecosystem”

By Bradley Osborne – 12th May 2025

The hope is that these autonomous operations will stimulate the further expansion of fuel infrastructure for hydrogen trucks, producing a “self-reinforcing cycle of vehicle adoption, infrastructure development, and lower operational costs per unit”.

Australia

Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

Distribution & Aftermarket

Volvo expands distribution network in Western Australia

By Bradley Osborne – 11th May 2025

Nissan introduces all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid at Auto Shanghai

Nissan introduces all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid at Auto Shanghai

By Will Pulson – 7th May 2025

Japan

Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

Agreement

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Hino and Fuso resume merger talks

By Will Pulson – 5th May 2025

South Korea

Appointment

Hankook names Co-CEOs

By Luke Willetts – 3rd May 2025

Bus & Coach

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Custom Denning selects Forsee Power to supply batteries for e-bus

Australia

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Order

Custom Denning selects Forsee Power to supply batteries for e-bus

By Luke Willetts – 29th April 2025

These 12-metre electric city buses will be built in New South Wales and feature a stainless steel chassis and aluminium side panels.

Vietnam

Statistics

Registrations

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Vietnam’s CV market jumps 36% in Q4 2024

By Will Pulson – 11th April 2025

The commercial vehicle market over 2 tons gvw rebounded by 36% to 20,224 units in the fourth quarter of 2024 from depressed year-earlier sales of 14,877 units.

Taiwan

Distribution & Aftermarket

Fuel Cell Electric

Toyota to launch H2 City Gold bus in Taiwan this year

By Will Pulson – 10th April 2025

Expcted to be the first hydrogen-powered bus on the market.

Thailand

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Thailand’s CV sales plunge 55% in Q4 2024 from low levels

By Will Pulson – 10th April 2025

Australia

Product

Distribution & Aftermarket

Volgren to introduce Marcopolo G8 coach to Australian market in Q3 2025

By Bradley Osborne – 9th April 2025

South Korea

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Sharp decline in LCV sales disguise growth in South Korea’s medium/heavy truck and bus markets in 2024

By Will Pulson – 9th April 2025

Truck & Van

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South Korea

Agreement

Distribution & Aftermarket

FAW Jiefang signs agreement with South Korean partner

By Will Pulson – 29th April 2025

Deal focused on market development and aftersales support in South Korea.

China

Electric Charging

Agreement

GAC Hino, GAC Energy sign CV charging agreement

By Will Pulson – 28th April 2025

Partnership allows Hino to access nationwide charging network in China

Thailand

Manufacture

SAIC Motor halts production of pickup trucks in Thailand

By Will Pulson – 21st April 2025

Pickup truck sales in the country plunged 38% in 2024.

Australia

Diesel Engines & Engine Components

Agreement

STX in US$58m diesel engine supply deal

By Will Pulson – 20th April 2025

Malaysia

Distribution & Aftermarket

Sinotruk introduces Howo Euro V trucks in Malaysia

By Will Pulson – 19th April 2025

South Korea

AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

Aftermarket

Hyundai develops AI-based logistics platform with Sendy

By Will Pulson – 16th April 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

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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.