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Daimler Truck’s Unimog to Compete in the 2026 World Snowplow Championship as German Drivers Take on International Winter Service Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck’s Unimog implement carrier will be used by German drivers competing in the 5th World Snowplow Championship taking place from March 10 to 13, 2026 in Chambéry, France. The competition will gather winter road maintenance professionals from … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Validates Zetros Defence Vehicles in Extreme Arctic Winter Testing

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has completed intensive Arctic winter testing of its Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence vehicles in Finland, exposing them to temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Celsius and conducting additional cold-start tests at minus 40 degrees Celsius. The evaluation … Read the full press release

Thomas Twork to Lead Wörth Plant as Daimler Truck Appoints New Gaggenau Head

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced leadership changes at its Wörth and Gaggenau plants, with Thomas Twork set to become Head of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth and Head of Production for Mercedes-Benz Trucks from 1 April 2026, succeeding Andreas … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Announces Succession Plan for Strategic Mannheim Engine and Battery Site

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced that Gerald Tropper will become Head of the Mannheim plant on 1 July 2026, succeeding Andreas Moch, who will leave the company at the end of July after more than 33 years, including 13 … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Reinforces Military Logistics Capabilities with Global Production and Local Assembly Model

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck is advancing its defence growth strategy by showcasing Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, presenting vehicles such as the Zetros 4051 AS 6×6 and Arocs 4663 AS 8×8 that are designed for … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses Strengthens Sustainability Strategy with New Reman Core Consolidation Center in Neu-Ulm

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has launched a new Reman Core Consolidation Center at its Neu-Ulm plant, bringing the coordination of remanufacturing logistics for truck and bus parts in-house. The expanded facility centralises the inspection and distribution of used components for … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Unveils NextGenH2 Fuel Cell Truck for Long-Haul Transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has presented the NextGenH2 Truck, a next-generation fuel cell truck designed for demanding long-haul transport and based on liquid hydrogen technology. Combining proven fuel cell components with series technologies from the eActros 600, the new model … Read the full press release

Second Phase of Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck Testing Begins as Fleet Operators Trial Fuel-Cell Technology in Daily Operations

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has begun the second phase of customer testing for its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, partnering with Hornbach, Reber Logistik, Teva Germany, Rhenus, and DHL Supply Chain to operate fuel-cell trucks on real logistics routes for about a … Read the full press release

ARCHION Sets Governance Framework and Names Key Leaders from Daimler Truck and Toyota

(IN BRIEF) ARCHION Group, a strategic collaboration between Daimler Truck, Toyota, Hino Motors, and Mitsubishi Fuso, has announced its leadership structure ahead of its April 2026 operational launch. The new governance model features a nine-member board with four independent directors … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck partners with Arquus to unveil next-generation tactical vehicle for European defense forces

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and Arquus have unveiled the Zetros by Arquus, a new military truck that merges Daimler Truck’s 6×6 Mercedes-Benz Zetros chassis with Arquus’ expertise in military adaptation and integration. Presented at the Forum Entreprises Défense 2025 in … Read the full press release

BER Airport strengthens sustainability strategy with FUSO eCanter electric truck in daily waste operations

(IN BRIEF) Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB), operator of BER Airport, has successfully integrated a FUSO eCanter 7.5-ton electric light truck into its daily waste management operations, proving its efficiency and reliability over 18 months of continuous service. With a … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases eActros 600 and full electric portfolio at NUFAM with strong focus on zero-emission transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners from Baden-Württemberg are presenting an extensive line-up at NUFAM 2025, with a strong emphasis on battery-electric mobility and specialized body solutions. On display are the eActros 600, eEconic, and FUSO eCanter, alongside established models such … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck proves readiness in first customer trials with over 225,000 km driven on hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has concluded the first year of customer trials for the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, with five prototypes covering more than 225,000 kilometers across Germany in operations with Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS Inovyn, and Wiedmann & Winz. … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck introduces Mercedes-Benz Arocs and Actros heavy-duty models tailored for Japan with debut at Japan Mobility Show 2025

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck AG, in collaboration with Y-Engineering, has launched its Mercedes-Benz Arocs and Actros heavy-duty transporter series in Japan, addressing the growing demand for trucks capable of handling exceptionally heavy loads. The highlight of the launch, the Mercedes-Benz … Read the full press release

Sixty years after the first LP 608, Mercedes‑Benz Wörth celebrates 4.4 million trucks and a new era with eActros and eEconic production

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes‑Benz is marking 60 years since the first full truck—a green LP 608—left its Wörth plant in July 1965. The site started in October 1963 with about 100 employees making cabs for other plants, but by 1965 became … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck to Supply CKD Kits for New Mercedes-Benz Assembly Plant in Senegal

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck, the Republic of Senegal, and Global Truck Systems have signed a letter of intent to create a Mercedes-Benz truck assembly plant in Senegal, with production slated to commence in 2026. Daimler Truck will supply CKD kits … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Launches Refurbished CB400 High-Voltage Battery for eActros 300/400 and eEconic, Cutting CO₂ Emissions by One-Third

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is rolling out the CB400 high-voltage reworked battery as a sustainable, cost-effective spare-parts solution for first-generation eActros 300/400 trucks and the eEconic. Processed at the Mannheim Kompetenzzentrum für emissionsfreie Mobilität, used batteries are disassembled, cleaned, and … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Provider Orders Mid-Three-Digit Fleet of Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6×6 Trucks

(IN BRIEF) BwFuhrparkService GmbH has awarded Daimler Truck a contract for a mid-three-digit number of Mercedes-Benz Arocs 6×6 logistics trucks, set for delivery by May 2026. These Euro VI vehicles, featuring a ten-ton payload, 0.9 m water fording, and all-wheel … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Partners with Spedition W&P to Boost Electric Freight Transport with New eActros 600 Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Spedition W&P, a transport company in Bavaria, has expanded its fleet with 20 new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks, marking a significant move toward sustainable freight transport. This expansion is supported by W&P’s newly opened charging park, equipped … Read the full press release

Neste Champions Renewable Fuels in Tour d’Europe to Accelerate Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leader in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, is proud to contribute to the Tour d’Europe initiative—a three-month road trip across 23 countries that demonstrates the decarbonization potential of renewable fuels. With stops planned at Neste … Read the full press release