Mellor Coachcraft, part of Woodall Nicholson's bus division, revealed its second generation all electric bus, the new Orion E, at the CV Show in Birmingham.

Concentric AB has won five electro-hydraulic steering systems contracts worth an estimated EUR9m over five years.

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Inc, a manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms says its engine brake model 5783A is now standard equipment on the Navistar International A26 13-litre engine.

European truck manufacturers’ representative, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association based in Brussels is petitioning for a new policy framework to support an EU-wide higher-capacity transport system.

The Malaysian commercial vehicle market above 2 tons gvw declined by almost 15% to 12,431 units in the first quarter of 2019 from 14,549 units a year earlier, as the economic growth in the country continued to weaken.

Operator, DB Schenker, vehicle manufacturer, MAN Truck & Bus SE and research body, Hochschule Fresenius – University of Applied Sciences have completed successfully what this consortium of companies claims to be the world's first field test with truck platoons (electronically linked trucks or truck trailer combinations) in real logistics operations.

Continental Tyre Group Ltd for the past nine months or so has been making its tyre pressure monitoring system (ContiPressureCheck system) available via Microlise’s on-board telematics in-cab display.

The Philippine market for pickup trucks continued to expand strongly in the first quarter, increasing by 26% year-on-year to 15,147 units after growth of over 16% to 12,026 units in the same period of last year.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, a specialist in motion and control technologies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire global conglomerate, Lord Corporation, for approximately USD3.675bn in cash.

The first production model of the Mercedes-Benz flagship Actros 1851 LS 4x2 rolled off the production line at the Wörth plant on 21 May.

Trailer and body (7.5t gvw+) builder, Don-Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd, at the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show displayed its latest lifting deck trailer, which has been re-engineered for optimal durability and to reduce maintenance by an estimated 12.2%.

Edbro, a brand and tipping gear division of Germany’s Jost Group, used Tip-Ex 2019 last month to launch its latest generation hydraulic cylinder for ejection trailers.