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MAN’s Electric Lion eTruck Almost Sold Out with 700 Orders in 3 Months

(IN BRIEF) In just over three months since its sales launch, the limited edition of MAN’s 2024 model year electric lion eTruck designed for long-distance transport is nearly sold out, with 700 orders and order requests received. Large-scale production is … Read the full press release

New ACEA Chair Domenico Nucera Aims to Lead Bus Sector Toward Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Domenico Nucera, President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the bus and coach division of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Nucera’s role is crucial as the European Union aims for … Read the full press release

MAN Readies for Series Production of Electric Trucks, Experiences High Demand

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is preparing to begin series production of its electric trucks in 2024. Over 500 order enquiries have already been received, and 2,600 employees have been trained in high-voltage technology. The company has created an … Read the full press release

Increasing Popularity of MAN Lion’s City E: MAN Truck & Bus Leads the Transition to E-Mobility

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is driving the transition to sustainable mobility with its popular all-electric city buses, the MAN Lion’s City E. These buses have gained popularity across Europe for their reliability, range, and comfort. More public transport … Read the full press release

MAN tests eTruck’s driving functions, range, and charging behavior under extreme winter conditions

(IN BRIEF) MAN has successfully tested its new e-truck during winter tests in northern Sweden from December to March. The eTruck, which is suitable for daily ranges of between 600 and 800 kilometres, was tested under extreme winter conditions to … Read the full press release

VHH continues move towards emission-free bus fleet with 100 electric bus order from MAN

(IN BRIEF) German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus has won a framework contract from Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein GmbH (VHH) to deliver up to 100 electric buses. The contract, for Lion’s City 12 E vehicles, is the fourth to be … Read the full press release

MAN Lion’s Coach touring buses to drive the footballers to the Allianz Arena in Munich for the first official NFL game in Germany

Seattle Seahawks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: First official NFL game in Germany MAN Truck & Bus is “Official Supplier of the National Football League/NFL” and “Official Supplier of the 2022 Munich Game” Together with AutobusOberbayern and Bus Verkehr Berlin, 15 … Read the full press release

MAN’s truck plants in Munich and Krakow restart truck production despite volatile situation

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 25-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus, one of Europe’s leading industrial players in transport-related engineering, has announced the restart of the truck production at its truck plants in Munich, Germany and Krakow, Poland despite the … Read the full press release

MAN Lion’s Coach named Bus of the Year at the Slovenian Commercial Vehicle Awards

MAN Truck & Bus is a winner for the second year in a row at the Commercial Vehicle Awards in Slovenia The new MAN Lion’s Coach follows in the footsteps of the NEOPLAN Tourliner to win Bus of the Year … Read the full press release

MAN to deliver eight new NEOPLAN Tourliners and six new NEOPLAN Skyliners to Schröder Reisen to be used for intercity travel with Flixbus

Schröder Reisen have taken on a total of 14 NEOPLAN premium coaches This includes the 75th coach from MAN since 2013, and the 33rd NEOPLAN coach MAN scores highly in terms of service, economic viability and reliability MUNICH, 01-May-2018 — … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus operates new assembly line for axle production at its Salzgitter plant

30 years of axle production at the Salzgitter plant | 200 new jobs and investments of €30 million | Production of MAN and Scania axles on a single assembly line MUNICH, 29-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus has … Read the full press release

MAN granted immunity as key witness in EU Commission’s cartel case against five major European truck manufacturers

Fines for European truck manufacturers — MAN granted immunity as key witness MUNICH, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2016-07-19), the European Commission imposed fines of several billion euros against five major European truck manufacturers for their participation in a cartel, … Read the full press release

MAN holds top position in key global climate protection index compiled by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Company reaches maximum score in Climate Disclosure Leadership Index MUNICH, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN has received top scores for transparency and measures in fighting climate change and once more holds a top position in the key global climate protection … Read the full press release

MAN increases its operating profit in 2014 despite the difficult economic situation

Dr. Pachta-Reyhofen: “Europe gives us stability as a strong anchor.” The MAN Group in 2014 at a glance €15.3 billion – order intake down 5% [2013: €16.2 billion] €14.3 billion – sales revenue 10% lower year-on-year [2013: €15.9 billion] €384 … Read the full press release

MAN implements its Climate Strategy by using only renewable energies at the MAN Truck & Bus production site in Pinetown, South Africa

Climate Strategy according to plan MUNICH, 11-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN’s first CO2 neutral commercial vehicle plant is now a reality. The Company has gone an important step in implementing its Climate Strategy by using only renewable energies at the … Read the full press release

MAN ranks among the twenty most valuable brands in Germany according to consulting firm Interbrand’s survey

Interbrand lists the Munich-based commercial vehicle and engineering company among the Top 20 MUNICH, 19-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — According to the latest survey by the well-known consulting firm Interbrand, MAN ranks among the twenty most valuable brands in Germany. The results … Read the full press release

Sovcomflot’s new ice-class LNG carrier features multiple MAN 51/60DF engines

Ice-class LNG carrier features multiple MAN 51/60DF engines Copenhagen, Denmark, 5-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sovcomflot, Russia’s largest shipping company, has taken delivery of its latest LNG carrier – the ‘Velikiy Novgorod’ – from South Korea’s STX Offshore & Shipbuilding. The ship is … Read the full press release

METRO LOGISTICS Germany to use MAN vehicles to transport goods to “METRO Cash & Carry” and “REAL” stores

TGX impresses with its low fuel consumption in field tests Munich, Germany, 5-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The logistics service provider METRO will from now on also be using MAN vehicles to transport goods to “METRO Cash & Carry” and “REAL” stores. MAN … Read the full press release

MAN delivered nine TGS 8×4 chassis for heavy recovery vehicles to service Sochi, Russia

The Russian city is well-equipped for the traffic onrush Augsburg, Germany, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN has delivered nine TGS 8×4 chassis for heavy recovery vehicles, which have been put into service in the Russian city of Sochi. With the expansion … Read the full press release

Thirteen Bundesliga clubs use team buses made by MAN and MAN´s NEOPLAN brand

Thirteen first-division teams rely on buses from MAN and NEOPLAN 12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN is starting the 2013/2014 football season with a new record – a total of thirteen Bundesliga clubs are using team buses made … Read the full press release

Five teams to drive MAN trucks at FIA European Truck Racing Championship in Misano, Italy

On this coming Whitsun weekend, the truck racers will be opening the European Championship season 2013 in Misano, Italy. The field for the FIA European Truck Racing Championship is a strong one with 21 drivers vying for individual honours. 17-5-2013 … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo’s latest G-type engine passes Type Approval Test in Korea

Korean TAT confirms potential of 60-bore graduate 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the end of April, 2013 in Korea, MAN Diesel & Turbo’s latest G-type engine passed its Type Approval Test at HHI-EMD, the engine and machinery division of Hyundai Heavy … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich / MAN Study: Cities now blueprinting tomorrow’s mobility

The study “What Cities Want”, completed by the Technical University of Munich and MAN, maps strategies for modern city planning around the world – innovative traffic solutions for the metropolises of the future. 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cities are attracting more … Read the full press release

Seven Euro 6 emission standard MAN TGX to transport Audi Sport equipment to DTM and WEC races

8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In good time for the start of the DTM, Audi Sport has taken delivery of seven MAN TGX 18.480 semitrailer tractors. Offering a new design, these trucks are currently being launched onto the market by MAN and … Read the full press release