Daimler Trucks and Buses Holding Inc has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous driving solutions.

CELSENIO is the new brand name of a new modular, ‘plug and play’ single temperature cooling unit for refrigerated semi-trailers developed in partnership by Krone Commercial Vehicles SE and Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is establishing a Technology Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Saarbrücken.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire motion control systems specialist to the CV industry, WABCO Holdings Inc for around USD7bn, the equivalent of USD136.50 a share.

Ford of Europe AG has signed a memorandum of understanding on a significant restructuring of its Ford Sollers joint venture in Russia, focusing exclusively on expanding its commercial vehicle business there.

Penske Truck Leasing Co has taken delivery of its first Fuso eCanter.

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.