ZF Friedrichshafen AG has opened a new ZF branded shock absorber production line at the headquarters of ZF India Pvt Ltd as part of plans to expand its portfolio of locally-made products for the Indian commercial vehicle sector.

idem telematics GmbH has announced it is contracted to supply its entire product range to the German subsidiary of French rental company, Fraikin.

Kögel Trailer GmbH has announced plans to add ‘Rail’ and ‘Mega’ trailer versions of its KTA range.

Eberspächer Exhaust Technology International and Sharda Motor Industries Ltd last month signed an agreement to create a joint venture of parity (50:50) ownership to supply exhaust after-treatment systems for trucks and buses to enable compliance with the new Bharat Stage VI  emission standards, which come into force from April 1, 2020.

EvoBus GmbH, a marketing brand of Daimler Buses, has invested in digital mobility through the acquisition of a 5.25% stake in transport logistics software firm, IVU Traffic Technologies AG from the charitable foundation, Gerlind & Ernst Denert-Stiftung.

Knorr-Bremse AG is expanding its product portfolio for the aftermarket.

Daimler Buses has reported major sales growth, selling 30,900 buses and chassis worldwide, which is an increase of 2,200 units compared with 28,700 units in 2017.

Akasol AG, producer of high-performance lithium-ion battery systems, has announced it is expanding its long-term framework agreement to supply a Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer with high-performance battery systems for electric buses and trucks.

BPW Bergische Achsen's Active Reverse Control steering system, developed to assist manoeuvrability of large vehicles in space-restricted areas, is now available for low loaders.

Eberspächer Exhaust Technology International GmbH and China Yuchai International Limited have formed a joint venture company called Eberspächer Yuchai Exhaust Technology Co Ltd, to produce and sell exhaust emission control systems for Chinese commercial vehicles to meet the highest domestic emission standard, China National 6.

At the beginning of the year, Daimler Buses launched two new public transport bus models on the Indonesian market, these were based on the chassis models of Mercedes-Benz OF 1623 RF and O500RS 1836, which the company says offer passengers improved levels of safety and comfort.

Eberspächer Climate Control Systems GmbH has begun forging stronger relationships with Chinese electric bus manufacturers.