VW is broadening its body building partners.

Librelato is one of the top largest trailer builders.

June saw the start of series production of Mercedes-Benz eO500U electric bus chassis on the modern Bus Chassis Production Line at the Mercedes-Benz do Brasil plant in São Bernardo do Campo (SP).

XCMG states that 30 E7-49T units are already in operation with customers in different parts of Brazil.

The Volvo FM Electric model is the first demonstration model; a tractor unit with an output of up to 490kW (660hp) and a total combined vehicle gross weight of up to 44 tonnes.

Foton to invest USD1bn in new truck in Mexico with plans to enter the markets of Canda and USA via NAFTA.

The range, called ‘Luminus’, is based on the BZL Electric chassis and is available in lengths varying between 9.7 and 13 metres.

These buses are equipped with an Allison Torqmatic fully automatic transmission and a Cummins engine aimed at improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and lowering engine noise levels. This contributes to the significant growth in Allison’s export bus sales from China.

Banco Mercedes-Benz do Brasil (BMB) of São Paulo, has reported record revenues in the history of the division of BRA 19.454 billion (USD 3.67 bn) compared with BRA 14.415 bn (USD 2.72 bn) in 2021, growth of 35%.

Allison automatic transmissions - the gearbox of choice in the city buses of Bogotá.

Production of the Ford Transit takes place in Montevideo, Uruguay, as part of a contract assembly agreement between Ford and the Nordex company (a specialist in outsourced vehicle assembly) forged at the end of 2020.

Scania is offering a range of commercial vehicles powered by gas engines that can run on natural gas and biomethane in Brazil as well as in Colombia.