Addiante is a joint venture company of steel maker, formed by Gerdau SA of Porto Alegre, and Randoncorp of Caxias do Sul, set up in 2022, specializing in the leasing of heavy vehicles, implements and machinery.

The new product portfolio aims to meet the main needs of independent truck drivers and small and medium-sized fleets in the country that operate regional cargo and passenger transportation services.

The model is positioned in the heavy-duty intermediate segment, expanding the brand’s offering among the 4x2 options.

This achievement results from the involvement of almost the entire supply chain, VWCO said, with 90% of its suppliers already involved in this procedure.

Improvements to the group’s I-See intelligent telemetry, means now it can anticipate curves and roundabouts, and can automatically adjust the powertrain to optimize performance and safety during the trip.

At IAA Transportation 2024, held between 17-22 September in Hanover, Germany, Brazilian trailer and components firm Randoncorp presented products from its auto parts brands, including wheel-end components from Castertech, brake systems from Master Freios (a joint venture with Cummins), and axles, suspensions, and e-mobility products from Suspensys. However, the group’s most interesting showcase was invisible to the naked eye. In its axle products lay hidden a secret ingredient measurable only on the nanoscale: a niobium compound, which has the power to augment the mechanical properties of steel while considerably reducing its weight. It also improves the performance of other materials, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Marcopolo international operations abroad deliver 2,262 units, a volume increase of 9.6% than in 2022.

In the last five years, Frasle says revenues associated with the sale of Controil extruded hoses, injected ducts and rubber components, such as bumpers, cushions and sealing items, have tripled.

For the period January to September 2024, Brazilian bus production grew by 38% to 21,197 units.

The milestone model was an XF 6x2 tractor unit, with a load capacity of up to 74 tons.

With five years at the company, Fernando Valiate succeeds Marcelo Montanha, who has moved to the position of Director of Scania dealerships at Scania Ibérica in Spain.

According to the Anfavea, a total of 102,611 units rolled off the assembly lines, a significant rise from the 71,765 units produced in 2023.