Neale Kelly

The Daimler Truck Group (“Daimler Truck”) has successfully completed the previously announced secondary offering of shares of ARCHION. Following settlement of the transaction, Daimler Truck's equity stake in ARCHION has been reduced to 25% as planned, in line with the ownership structure in ARCHION foreseen as part of the business integration of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (“Mitsubishi Fuso”) and Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”). As part of the secondary offering, Daimler Truck generated cash proceeds of approximately €600 million.

With the ZEV mandate requiring 24% of new van sales to be zero-emission in 2026, rising toward 70% by 2030, fleet operators are under growing pressure to move quickly. But speed without the right data can create operational problems that set back a fleet's transition.

On behalf of Auto AG Uri, Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern AG (VBL AG) is operating a new S 531 DT on the express bus route from Lucerne to Altdorf. Known as the Tellbus, the Setra double-decker coach connects the two cantonal capitals every day at regular intervals with only one intermediate stop.

In a prelude to the Volvo Group's 100th anniversary celebrations in 2027, Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new special version of its FH, FH16, FH Aero and FH16 Aero tractor units. The Volvo 100-Year Edition has been updated both inside and out to improve driver comfort, ambience and to embrace the Group's rich heritage.

Alexander Dennis announced that it has delivered a third Enviro200 single-deck bus to Watermill Coaches of Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

UPG UK & Ireland has announced a major expansion of its light commercial vehicle (LCV) product offering with the launch of over 1,300 new FAST-branded parts lines, further strengthening its position as a leading supplier to the UK and Ireland aftermarket.

As the summer holidays draw to a close, schools reopen and normal commuters resume the 9 to 5 across the UK, SNAP is encouraging HGV drivers and fleet operators to prepare for the return of busier roads, increased commuter traffic and greater pressure during peak travel periods.

Recent analysis of the Containers Lost at Sea Report 2026 by Cleveland Containers, a leading supplier of shipping containers, has uncovered an increase in lost cargo compared to the previous 12 months.

MAN is not only driving the reduction of emissions in new vehicles and new engines, but is also focusing on the entire life cycle of the products. A very important contribution to this is “remanufacturing instead of replacement”, i.e. the remanufacturing of MAN engines at the Nuremberg plant. A current Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has now scientifically confirmed the environmental benefits of MAN Original Remanufacturing for the first time, using the MAN D2842 LE622 railway engine as an example.

Troon-based Hillhouse Quarry Group has extended its longstanding partnership with Volvo Trucks, taking delivery of 15 FMX 8x4 tippers.