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By Bradley Osborne – 26th May 2022

The parent of brands such as Maxion Wheels and Maxion Structural Components has announced a set of sustainability commitments under its ‘ROADMAP ZERO’ strategy, which aims to make the components supplier into a carbon neutral business by 2040.

Germany

Transmissions

Achievement

500,000 ZF TraXon transmissions built in Friedrichshafen since 2014

By Bradley Osborne – 18th May 2022

Suspensys invests more than USD 4 million and expands production capacity in Caxias do Sul

Brazil

AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

Manufacture

Suspensys invests more than USD 4 million and expands production capacity in Caxias do Sul

By Jose Secco – 8th May 2022

Brazil

R&D

Investment

Volvo expands and modernizes proving ground in Brazil

By Jose Secco – 7th May 2022

Brazil

Funding

Brazilian Government announces Renovar programme to reduce aging truck fleet population

By Jose Secco – 6th May 2022

The Brazilian government announced the creation of the “Program to Increase Productivity of the Road Fleet in the Country” (Renovar) when, on April 1, President Jair Bolsonaro signed Provisional Measure 112/2022 creating incentives for the replacement of old vehicles with newer ones.

Bus & Coach

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Tupy S.A. to buy MWM engine business from Navistar

Brazil

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tupy S.A. to buy MWM engine business from Navistar

By Jose Secco – 5th May 2022

Tupy has reached an agreement to purchase MWM from Navistar for an estimated BRA 865 million (USD180m), subject to customary legal clearances, which is to be paid by Tupy after closing.

Brazil

Achievement

Caio reaches the sales mark of 600 units of new generation Apache Vip city bus produced in Brazil

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

Caio reached the milestone of 600 units produced of the new generation of Apache Vip city buses, which started production in the second half of 2021 and is one of the brand's best sellers.

Ecuador

Registrations

Q1 2022 the best recorded for commercial vehicle sales in Ecuador in past 7 years

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

The Ecuadorian commercial vehicle market showed its best performance in the last seven years in the first quarter of 2022 with sales of 2,853 units.

Brazil

Performance

Exports

Truck and bus exports at Mercedes-Benz do Brasil enjoy strong growth in 2021

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

Brazil

Agreement

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil and Comil partnership export buses to west Africa

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

Brazil

Funding

Government of São Paulo launches programme for the production of sustainable vehicles

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

Truck & Van

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Brazil

Electric Drive

Training

VW Caminhões e Ônibus accelerates training in electromobility in Brazil

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

Just over six months after the launch of its first 100% electric truck model, VWCO has already provided more than 16,000 training courses to the most diverse audiences, with the aim of qualifying everyone involved in the production chain to accelerate introduction of electrification.

Brazil

Alternative Fuels

Funding

Brazilian government creates incentive programme to encourage biomethane production for transport

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

In March, the Brazilian Government in capitol city of Brasília, agreed the launch of a Methane Reduction Programme under an agreement called the Special Regime of Incentives for the Development of Infrastructure (REIDI) to encourage production and sustainable use of biomethane in Brazil.

Brazil

Electric Drive

Product

BYD launches new 100% electric truck in the Brazilian market

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

BYD do Brasil has launched its newest truck on the Brazilian market, the eT712.220, which has a total gross weight of 12 tons and is equipped with a two-speed transmission integrated into the e-axle.

Philippines

Distribution & Aftermarket

VW Brazil targets Asian CV markets through MAN dealer in the Philippines

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

Brazil

Order

Mercedes-Benz delivers 164 Sprinter vans to the State of São Paulo

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

Brazil

Order

IVECO wins order for 224 vehicles to Ambev for product distribution in Brazil

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

Trailer

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Brazil

Order

Librelato sells 300 tipping trailers to agribusiness giant – AMAGGI

By Jose Secco – 27th April 2022

Librelato is to supply 300 tipping trailers through June this year to AMAGGI, a company with a strong presence in the agribusiness sector, and in the areas of commodities, logistics and operations and energy in Brazil.

Brazil

Mergers & Acquisitions

AI, Digitalisation & Robotics

Randon Tech Solutions buys automation subsidiary company - Auttom

By Jim Gibbins – 21st December 2021

Randon's new automation and digitalization division, RTS has acquired a controlling stake (80%) in the robotics automation division of Auttom for BRA14 million.

Brazil

Product

Guerra brand under new owners returns to trailer market after four-year absence

By Jose Secco – 1st October 2021

Guerra confirmed its return to the Brazilian market in September with the start of production in Caxias do Sul of its first bulk semi-trailer designed for transporting grain, which is called Série Origens.

Brazil

Registrations

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Brazilian production of road implements in the third quarter is the highest in 2021

By Jose Secco – 1st October 2021

Production of trailer and truck bodies in Brazil during the third quarter of 2021 totalled 44,132 units, an increase of 22% over Q3 2020, according to ANFIR.