ABB says the new technologies will “set a new benchmark for efficiency, durability and safety in public transport electrification” as cities continue to phase out diesel fleets across Europe and beyond.

Michelin claims that the tyres will offer up to 30% more mileage on the steer axle and 15% more on the drive axle, thanks to their enhanced robustness compared to the previous generation.

The new route bus, developed in partnership with Toyota, was unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025

The new-generation city bus tyre is optimised for electric mobility, sustainability, and urban performance.

Series production is scheduled to begin in late 2025 / early 2026, with first customer deliveries expected in the first half of 2026. While no fixed annual unit volume was disclosed, Rego confirmed the platform is designed for large-scale fleet orders, and European tenders are the initial priority.

Toyota’s next-gen mobility vehicle to get L4 self-driving technology by FY2027.

This is the first 10x4 cement mixer on the domestic market, Mercedes-Benz claims. This unique variant features a steerable fifth axle; it is to be used in operational tests by Engemix.

In the lead up to last year’s IAA Transportation, we published a feature article on a new product line which made its debut at the show: forged aluminium wheels for heavy commercial vehicles, designed and manufactured by Maxion Wheels initially for the European market. Representing a new foray for the company, the aluminium CV wheel rounds out Maxion’s portfolio, which comprises steel CV wheels in addition to light vehicle wheels made from steel and aluminium. Having announced a new factory in Turkey for the mass production of aluminium CV wheels at the IAA in 2022, the company is gearing up as planned for an SOP (start-of-production) date towards the end of this year. Truck & Bus Builder had the privilege not only to discuss the new product extensively with Matt Brest – who is Maxion’s senior product manager for commercial vehicle wheels – but also to visit the Turkish facility to see the production line in person and to speak with Rolando Alanis, the plant manager.

BYD used Busworld Europe 2025 to showcase a new generation of European-built electric buses, including the B12.b HF high-floor intercity coach and the B18.b articulated city bus, alongside the previously revealed low-entry B13.b.

At Busworld, Chinese brand Skyworth of Nanjing, Jiangsu presented a new “European-standard” city bus as well as an electric van for minibus conversion.

Chinese truck-maker continues its expansion into global markets

The deal strengthens Geotab’s position as the world’s leading commercial telematics provider, expanding its footprint across key global markets and reinforcing its focus on data-driven fleet optimisation.