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

By Bradley Osborne – 9th April 2025

Volgren will offer the coach on the Australian market from the third quarter of this year in two- and three-axle configurations.

South Korea

Statistics

Registrations

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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

The South Korean market for commercial vehicles over 2 tons gvw declined by 21% to 46,241 units in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 58,500 units a year earlier.

Hyundai launches upgraded Porter electric light truck

South Korea

Product

Battery Electric

Hyundai launches upgraded Porter electric light truck

By Will Pulson – 8th April 2025

Philippines

Statistics

Registrations

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Philippines enjoys a 10% bump in sales in Q4 2024

By Will Pulson – 8th April 2025

The Philippines market for commercial vehicles over 2 tons gvw grew by 10% to 33,704 units year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024 after declining by 10% to 30,748 units a year earlier.

Isuzu signs BEV powertrain deal with Cummins

USA

Agreement

Electric Drive

Isuzu signs BEV powertrain deal with Cummins

By Will Pulson – 7th April 2025

Bus & Coach

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South Korea

Fuel Cell Electric

Prototype, Testing & Trials

Doosan to launch hydrogen fuel cell buses in South Korea

By Will Pulson – 7th April 2025

Two 11-metre models undergoing certification.

Australia

Distribution & Aftermarket

Volgren expands service footprint to South Australia

By Bradley Osborne – 5th April 2025

Volgren is opening a facility in the city of Adelaide, offering service and support services to customers in the state.

Malaysia

Statistics

Registrations

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Malaysia’s CV market declines in Q4 2024 from elevated levels previously

By Jim Gibbins – 4th April 2025

The Malaysian commercial vehicle market over 2 tons gvw declined by 11% to 19,379 units in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 21,804 in the same period of the previous year.

Indonesia

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Q4 2024 sales in Indonesia rebound from weak levels

By Will Pulson – 3rd April 2025

Japan

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Japan’s CV market declines by 11% in Q4 2024

By Will Pulson – 2nd April 2025

East Asia & Pacific

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Regional sales decline in East Asia continues in Q4 2024

By Will Pulson – 1st April 2025

Truck & Van

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USA

Agreement

Manufacture

Shyft and Isuzu renew and expand manufacturing partnership

By Bradley Osborne – 25th March 2025

The two companies have drawn up a plan to establish a dedicated truck upfit and modification centre which will be run by Shyft and located near Isuzu’s planned factory in Greenville, South Carolina.

Japan

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Product

Toyota unveils new hydrogen fuel cell system

By Will Pulson – 24th March 2025

Latest system is more durable and fuel-efficient, and cheaper

Indonesia

Distribution & Aftermarket

Strategy/Policy

Dongfeng steps up truck sales in Indonesia

By Will Pulson – 20th March 2025

New Jakarta office to strengthen marketing and sales operations.

Japan

Exhibitions & Conferences

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Symbio unveils production-ready fuel cell stack at H2 & FC Expo in Japan

By Bradley Osborne – 11th March 2025

Japan

Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

Remanufacture & Recycling

Fuso partners with Connexx to repurpose eCanter batteries

By Will Pulson – 6th March 2025

Pakistan

Agreement

Distribution & Aftermarket

Geely expands into Pakistan CV market

By Will Pulson – 5th March 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.