Transmission and propulsion specialist, Allison Transmission Inc, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA has signed  of an asset purchase agreement to acquire the transmission portfolio of India-based AVTEC Ltd’s off-highway business and AVTEC’s Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) off-highway component machining business.

Allison Transmission Inc, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has announced the signing of a global strategic partnership with Beijing-based electric motor and drive component manufacturer, Jing-Jin Electric.

Daimler Coaches North America Inc, based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, has announced its first-ever coach designed exclusively for sale in North America under its Mercedes-Benz brand.

Bus manufacturer New Flyer Industries Inc. of Winnipeg, Manitoba, (a subsidiary of NFI Group), will begin to offer the eGen Flex hybrid drive system provided by Allison Transmission of Indianapolis, Indiana, from January 2022 onwards.

Allison Transmission Inc, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has announced the integration of its 3414 Regional Haul Series automatic transmission into Daimler Trucks North America’s Class 8 Freightliner Day Cab models.

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, based in Akron, USA, has announced that it will now offer customized leasing options for Goodyear CheckPoint, a drive-over-reader device that automatically inspects tire pressure and tread depth and sends actionable insights to fleet managers

Doleco USA of Meridan, (a subsidiary of Dolezych GmbH, based in Dortmund, Germany) has announced a partnership with Dutch cargo fastenings firm, LoadLok of Tiel, to produce a double deck system for trailer and reefers, called the LayerLok.

Use of a breakthrough proprietary MagnaForce® alloy technology, Alcoa Wheels, a subsidiary of Howmet Aerospace Inc, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA has announced the European roll out of its strongest 22.5x8.25 heavy-duty bus, truck, and trailer wheels in the Ultra ONE range yet.

The new generation of medium-duty trucks feature a range of ADAS features including Bendix cruise control and alert systems and redesigned mirrors.

Pierce has purchased a minority ownership interest in Boise Mobile Equipment, which it will support in transitioning to an independent dealer distribution sales model.

Oshkosh will collaborate with Carnegie Foundry to develop autonomous vehicles for applications such as firefighting and waste collection.

Two Model 579EV trucks have been purchased by Kruger Energy and will begin operation in Quebec province by the end of the year.