Global pandemic sector recovery briefing
As we enter a recovery phase around the world, we aim to bring you the latest news and intelligence on the speed, nature and shape of the automotive sector's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commercial vehicles
Michelin unveils EV bus tyre range
Michelin is marketing its first range of X Incity EV Z electric bus tyres, which can also be adapted for use on traditional urban and suburban vehicles.
Stellantis boosts UK vans as sales surge
Stellantis announced to its employees and union today the restarting of the third, night production shift in its Luton plant in June 2021 in order to satisfy increased demand for the Vauxhall and Opel Vivaro, Citroën Jumpy/Dispatch and Peugeot Expert light commercial vehicles.
Ford advances EV van plans with US first
The first European customer trials of the new E-Transit – the EV version of the world’s best-selling cargo van – will soon be under way, the automaker announced as its US unit launched a new information website ahead of opening order books this summer.
Daimler and Volvo detail new joint venture Cellcentric
Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group have outlined their plans for the new fuel-cell joint venture Cellcentric, as part of an industry first commitment to accelerate the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells for long-haul trucks and beyond.
Cellcentric names new chief
Matthias Jurytko, currently plant manager and production chief at Daimler's Mercedes-Benz plant in Woerth, will move to Cellcentric, the new fuel cell joint venture with the Volvo Group, from 1…
UK CV and engine manufacturing up in March
UK CV manufacturing was up 16.9% in March to 6,166 vehicles, one year on from the pandemic shuttering factories. March output remained down significantly on pre-pandemic levels, -32.2% on a…
Daimler Truck reorganises for independence
In preparation for its spin-off from Daimler AG and its independent listing on the Frankfurt stock exchange planned for late 2021, Daimler Truck AG is announcing the composition of its…
Plus and Cummins to develop gas-powered driverless HCVs
Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a specialist in self-driving truck technology, has announced a new initiative with engine manufacturer Cummins to develop the industry's first driver-in, supervised autonomous trucks powered by natural gas.…
Continental wins first order for CV computers
Continental has won an order to supply the commercial vehicle sector with telematics units that include high-performance computers for the first time. Continental will use its telematics experience to complete the order…
Ford to build EV LCV in Romania
Ford Europe confirmed on Tuesday a development president Stuart Rowley hinted at a couple of months ago - the Romanian plant in Craiova will build an EV. Production won't start until…
