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

Production of the Common Base Engine, a joint platform for diesel engines which will be employed in future vehicles manufactured by MAN, Scania, and Navistar, is slated to begin in 2024.

Bolloré, Irizar, and Iveco will supply RATP with up to 451 12-metre electric buses, with options to purchase more from these and other manufacturers through 2025.

The 18-tonne version of the D ZE and D Wide ZE series also comes with a fridge-connection option and a wider range of wheelbase options.

The new facility in Rotterdam will produce 820,000 tonnes of biofuels (such as renewable diesel) for applications including heavy-duty transport per year.

When it opens in 2022, the 4,000 sq m plant will be dedicated to the production of the Intra series of air suspension systems for trucks and trailers.

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.

Nikola Corporation of Phoenix, USA, and Iveco SpA, based in Turin, Italy (a subsidiary of CNH Industrial), have inaugurated a new 200 sq km manufacturing facility in the city of Ulm, Germany.

Hyzon Motors Inc based in Rochester, USA, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with lease-hire firm, Shanghai HongYun Automobile Co Ltd of Shanghai, China for the sale of 500, 49-tonne gvw hydrogen trucks.

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.

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

Chereau Trailers of Ducey, France, has announced a new electric reefer featuring solar panels, a regenerative axle, and a battery pack to power the cooling unit. The new reefer is yet to be given a name and will be available for early-adopter testing after it is shown at Lyon’s Solutrans show in November 2021.