He will be replaced in his current role on 1 September by Jens Holtinger, currently the executive vice president of group trucks operations as well as chief purchasing officer on a provisional basis.

We spoke to representatives from the company who told us that the factory in Katrineholm had been relocated to its HQ in Stockholm, signifying an organisational restructuring. The company also showed us a next-generation CO2 sensor in its vehicle fire suppression system.

Volvo will use the money awarded by the EU’s innovation fund to slash carbon emissions from its manufacturing processes at Skövde by as much as 88%.

Founded in 1915, SEM launched its first ignition systems for natural gas engines in 2000: since then, it has developed a range of fuel ignition products, injector stators, and linear position sensors for engines fuelled with natural gas, hydrogen, and other alternatives to diesel.

Volvo’s new ‘Dynamic Steering’ can detect a puncture in the truck’s front tyre(s) and respond immediately in order to mitigate the impact.

In 2026, new Scania electric trucks will be equipped with the new “megawatt charging system” standard, which is specified for a maximum current of 3,000 amperes.

New EUR 2 billion facility to drive Asia growth, improve tech access

The joint venture’s primary objective will be to build the “non-differentiating core” of the software-defined truck: a standardised digital platform and dedicated commercial vehicle operating system which will be open to Daimler and Volvo’s competitors.

Volvo’s new ‘Safety Zones’ feature, available through its ‘Volvo Connect’ digital services, allows operators to “geofence” certain locations, such as a port or a logistics centre, and assign specific speed limits (20 km/h and above).

With the combined effect of these aerodynamic improvements, Volvo’s FH Aero model can reduce fuel consumption by up to 7% versus an unimproved FH model.

BZRT artic and bi-artic chassis will be shipped to bodybuilders across the globe from the Volvo plant in Curitiba, Paraná.

As part of the agreement, Volvo will support GB Auto in upgrading its bus manufacturing facility by providing corporate and technical expertise as well as ongoing guidance with quality control and sustainable sourcing.