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Fuso launches largest-ever global hiring campaign

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Fuso launches largest-ever global hiring campaign

By Will Pulson – 28th July 2025

Truck-maker looks to strengthen its operations ahead of the merger with Hino.

Kempower to electrify a bus depot in Perth

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Electric Charging

Kempower to electrify a bus depot in Perth

By Luke Willetts – 27th July 2025

Hankook launches new van and LCV tyre

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Hankook launches new van and LCV tyre

By Luke Willetts – 25th July 2025

Fuso in talks to source electric buses from Foxtron Vehicle Technologies

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Battery Electric

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

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Scania to supply South Australia with 60 battery electric buses

By Bradley Osborne – 18th July 2025

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Ventura Systems expands operations in Asia with new sales and service office in Japan

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Distribution & Aftermarket

Ventura Systems expands operations in Asia with new sales and service office in Japan

By Jim Gibbins – 15th July 2025

Its Japanese office is supported by colleagues in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.

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

By Will Pulson – 10th July 2025

Vietnam’s market for commercial vehicles over 2 tons gvw surged by over 37% to 15,252 units in the first quarter of 2025.

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Thailand’s CV sales continue to fall in Q1 2025

By Will Pulson – 9th July 2025

The Thai commercial vehicle market over 2 tons gvw continued to decline in the first quarter of 2025.

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Kia opens order book of new PV5 LCV range

By Will Pulson – 9th July 2025

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South Korea’s market decline continues in Q1 2025

By Will Pulson – 8th July 2025

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Hyundai to develop next-gen digital tachograph

By Will Pulson – 8th July 2025

Truck & Van

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MAN strengthens digital customer services in South Korea

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MAN strengthens digital customer services in South Korea

By Will Pulson – 15th July 2025

Truck-maker to also open new service centre in Gyeonggi Province.

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Demand for CVs in the Philippines accelerates in Q1 2025

By Will Pulson – 7th July 2025

The Philippine market for commercial vehicles over 2 tons gvw expanded by over 16% to 32,558 units in the first quarter of 2025.

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Fuel Cell Electric

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Hyundai agrees hydrogen fuel cell truck deal with city of Busan

By Will Pulson – 5th July 2025

HMC agrees to supply 65 FCEV waste disposal trucks by 2028

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Battery Systems, Supercapacitors & Solar

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Rept Battero signs Indonesian battery supply deal

By Will Pulson – 3rd July 2025

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Malaysian market for CVs declines by 31% in Q1 2025

By Will Pulson – 3rd July 2025

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Electric Charging

Fuso & Mitsubishi launch new battery swapping project

By Will Pulson – 2nd July 2025

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.