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Scania Deepens Clean Transport Research Through Real-World Hydrogen Truck Testing with Asko

(IN BRIEF) Scania is expanding its clean-transport research through a new phase of its Pilot Partner programme, collaborating with Asko Norge AS to test hydrogen fuel cell trucks under real-world conditions, even as battery-electric transport remains its primary long-term strategy. … Read the full press release

Continental Strengthens Supply Chain Sustainability as ContiTech Introduces Next-Generation PVC with Reduced Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Continental is strengthening its sustainability efforts by transitioning the majority of its ContiTech PVC-based products to INEOS Inovyn’s CO₂-optimized NEOVYN™ PVC, which carries a 37% lower carbon footprint than conventional European-standard PVC. Supported by renewable energy sources such … Read the full press release

Bentley Strengthens Its Brand Presence in Europe with Appointment of Footballer Cody Gakpo as Ambassador

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has named footballer Cody Gakpo, who plays for Liverpool FC and the Netherlands national team, as its new ambassador for the UK and Europe. Gakpo, already a Bentley enthusiast, designed a custom Bentayga Speed with the … Read the full press release

Dürr Installs Indonesia’s First RoDip® E System for PT Handal Indonesia Motor, Pioneering a New Era in Automotive Painting

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has installed Indonesia’s first RoDip® E system as part of a new turnkey paint line for PT Handal Indonesia Motor, setting new benchmarks in pre-treatment, electrocoating, and sustainability. This marks a major milestone in Indonesia’s automotive industry, … Read the full press release

Amazon deploys Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks across UK to drive sustainable logistics operations

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun delivering eActros 600 electric trucks to Amazon in the UK, part of a record-breaking order of over 200 units for operations in Germany and the UK. These vehicles, which can charge from 10% to … Read the full press release

Schaeffler and onsemi Collaborate on Next-Generation SiC-Based Dual Inverter for Electrified Pickup Platforms

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has secured a major contract to supply dual inverters for a new plug-in hybrid pickup truck platform in North America, marking a significant expansion of its E-Mobility business. The inverter, developed at its Deer Park, Illinois site, … Read the full press release

Dürr earns “Excellent Supplier” award after completing Thanh Cong Group’s state-of-the-art paint shop in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has completed a major turnkey paint shop project for Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) at the new Thanh Cong Viet Hung automobile plant in Quang Ninh, Vietnam — marking their first collaboration and enabling the launch of … Read the full press release

Bentley Stuttgart Marks 15th Anniversary with the Launch of the Bespoke Black Forest Regional Collection by Mulliner

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Stuttgart has celebrated its 15th anniversary with the launch of the Black Forest Regional Collection, an exclusive series handcrafted by Mulliner that includes the Bentayga S Black Edition, Continental GT Speed, and Continental GTC Speed. Inspired by … Read the full press release

BASF and Xiaomi Collaborate on Bespoke Automotive Coatings, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Dual-Layer and High-Saturation Color Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has expanded its partnership with Xiaomi to co-develop 100 exclusive automotive paint colors over the next three years, marking a major step toward greater innovation and customization in vehicle design. Since 2023, BASF Coatings has supplied … Read the full press release

Scania Launches Major Investment in China with New Production Hub and NEXT ERA Truck Range

(IN BRIEF) Scania has opened its third global industrial hub in Rugao, China, marking a €2 billion investment and the company’s first wholly owned truck production facility in the country. The 800,000 m² plant will produce up to 50,000 vehicles … Read the full press release

MAHLE Hosts RWTH Aachen University’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to Showcase Next-Generation Zero-Emission Mobility

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE hosted RWTH Aachen University’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck at its Stuttgart headquarters during the vehicle’s Germany-wide tour under the “SeLv” project funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport. The visit strengthened collaboration between the university’s PEM department … Read the full press release

FORVIA HELLA launches next-generation FlatLight front lighting system, 40% more efficient and 80% lighter than traditional solutions

  (IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA has expanded its innovative FlatLight | µMX technology to front vehicle lighting applications following its successful 2024 debut in rear systems. The ultra-thin, micro-optic-based lighting module—just five millimeters deep—is 40% more energy-efficient and 80% lighter … Read the full press release

ZF LIFETEC Expands Michigan Facility with Next-Generation Crash Simulation and Safety Testing Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) ZF LIFETEC has opened a cutting-edge technology and testing center in Washington, Michigan, enhancing its capacity to develop next-generation passive safety systems. The facility, which integrates prototype development, engineering, and testing operations, features a new servo-controlled sled system … Read the full press release

ZF Launches SUMS Service Suite to Help Bus and Coach Manufacturers Ensure Secure and Compliant Software Updates

(IN BRIEF) ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions has launched its Software Update Management System (SUMS) Service Suite for bus and coach OEMs, offering a complete solution to meet the requirements of UN/ECE Regulation R156. The modular suite integrates SCALAR Software Manager, … Read the full press release

Henkel Showcases Sustainable and High-Performance Electronics Materials for Automotive, Industrial, and Telecom Sectors at Productronica 2025

(IN BRIEF) Henkel will showcase its latest innovations in EMI shielding, thermal management, debonding, and pad printing at Productronica 2025 in Munich, emphasizing sustainability, digitalization, and reliability in electronics manufacturing. The company will launch a new EMI shielding film for … Read the full press release

Siemens launches SICHARGE FLEX distributed EV charging system delivering up to 1.68 MW for next-generation mobility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched SICHARGE FLEX, its new distributed EV charging system capable of delivering from 480 kW up to 1.68 MW DC with fully dynamic power distribution and charging currents of up to 1,500 A. Designed for both … Read the full press release

Scania launches new high-floor battery-electric platform to expand electrification into coach and inter-city transport

(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced a new high-floor battery-electric bus and coach platform at Busworld Europe, expanding its electrification portfolio into inter-city and coach transport. Offering ranges of up to 600 km and luggage capacity comparable to combustion-powered coaches, the … Read the full press release

Stellantis launches Innovation Lab and Transformation Academy with Mistral AI to accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has expanded its partnership with Mistral AI, transitioning from pilots to a company-wide integration of artificial intelligence across its operations. Announced at Italian Tech Week in Turin, the collaboration includes the launch of an Innovation Lab to … Read the full press release

Leadership change at Renault Trucks as Volvo Group transitions from Bruno Blin to Antoine Duclaux

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group has announced that Bruno Blin will step down as President of Renault Trucks and member of the Group Executive Board after ten years, effective November 1, 2025. Blin, who played a central role in strengthening Renault … Read the full press release