News from the sector of transportation and its main brands MAN, IVECO, Scania, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo

E.ON AND MAN CREATE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC TRUCKS

E.ON AND MAN CREATE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC TRUCKS - E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus are creating an infrastructure of 400 charging stations for electric lorries in Europe, promoting sustainable logistics.

MAN DEVELOPS SAFESTOP ASSIST

MAN DEVELOPS SAFESTOP ASSIST - MAN Truck & Bus has developed MAN SafeStop Assist, an intelligent system that automatically stops buses in medical emergencies, preventing serious accidents and improving safety.

DACIA SPRING 2024 PRESENTED

DACIA SPRING 2024 PRESENTED - The affordable electric Dacia Spring, launched in 2021, has been leading private sales since 2022. The new model includes a 65 hp engine and a new design.

MERCEDES-BENZ Q2 SALES OF CARS AND VANS REACH 600.100 VEHICLES

MERCEDES-BENZ Q2 SALES OF CARS AND VANS REACH 600.100 VEHICLES - Mercedes-Benz's Q2 sales totalled 600,100 units, boosted by good results in China and the US. Sales of electric vehicles grew, but faced market challenges.

NEW GENERATION LCV OPEL WITH ADAS AS STANDARD

NEW GENERATION LCV OPEL WITH ADAS AS STANDARD - Opel's new LCV's (Combo, Vivaro and Movano Electric) have several Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, such as Dynamic Surround Vision, making manoeuvring easier and increasing driver safety.

STELLANTIS EXTENDS A HYBRID POWERTRAIN EDCT TO MORE MODELS

STELLANTIS EXTENDS A HYBRID POWERTRAIN EDCT TO MORE MODELS - Stellantis is launching 30 hybrid models in 2024, with a further six expected by 2026, with a 41 % increase in sales and a focus on eDCT hybrid technology.

NEW COMBO ELECTRIC AVAILABLE TO ORDER

NEW COMBO ELECTRIC AVAILABLE TO ORDER - Opel has the new Combo Electric available to order, starting at 38,600 euro (in Germany), with a range of up to 345 kilometres and 18 electronic assistants.

AT THE GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 2024, MERCEDES-BENZ CLASSIC CELEBRATES 130...

AT THE GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 2024, MERCEDES-BENZ CLASSIC CELEBRATES 130 YEARS - Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 130 years of motorsport at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with a display of iconic cars and activities for visitors.

MERCEDES-BENZ OPENS ECAMPUS

MERCEDES-BENZ OPENS ECAMPUS - Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated the eCampus in Stuttgart, focused on battery technology, aimed at chemical innovations and reducing costs by 30%, with development and production activities.

NEW OPEL FRONTERA NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER IN GERMANY

NEW OPEL FRONTERA NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER IN GERMANY - Opel opens orders for the new Frontera, an SUV available in electric and hybrid versions, with competitive prices, advanced technology and space for up to 7 passengers.

TRIO OF “PLATINUM 2024” SAFETY AWARDS FOR FORD PRO VANS

TRIO OF “PLATINUM 2024” SAFETY AWARDS FOR FORD PRO VANS - Ford Pro's Transit Connect has won Euro NCAP's "Platinum 2024" Safety Award for outstanding safety in the latest stringent Euro NCAP standards.

RHENUS GROUP ACQUIRES A 15% STAKE OF C CHEZ VOUS AND BECOMING A SHAREHOLDER...

RHENUS GROUP ACQUIRES A 15% STAKE OF C CHEZ VOUS AND BECOMING A SHAREHOLDER ALONGSIDE GEOPOST - Rhenus acquired 15% of C Chez Vous, entering the French home delivery market, strengthening its presence in Europe and expanding to 15 countries.

NEW PEUGEOT BOXER WITH AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

NEW PEUGEOT BOXER WITH AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - Peugeot enhances its light commercial vehicle range by introducing an 8-speed automatic gearbox on the Boxer, offering improved driving comfort, safety, and electric powertrain options.

FORD TRUCKS CREATES MULTI-CYLINDER H2-ECOTORQ ENGINE

FORD TRUCKS CREATES MULTI-CYLINDER H2-ECOTORQ ENGINE - Ford Trucks has advanced sustainable transport technology with the success of the H2-Ecotorq multi-cylinder engine, boosting its efforts towards zero emissions by 2040.

CROSSWAY WINS RED DOT AWARD: PRODUCT DESIGN 2024

CROSSWAY WINS RED DOT AWARD: PRODUCT DESIGN 2024 - The Crossway won the 2024 Red Dot Award in Product Design for its new front end and dashboard, excelling in functionality, aesthetics and safety.

SCANIA TOURING WITH GAS POWERTRAIN

SCANIA TOURING WITH GAS POWERTRAIN - Scania launches a new variant of the LBG/LNG biomethane Scania Touring, offering sustainability and economy for long-distance transport with an efficient gas engine.

SCANIA DELIVERS ELECTRIC TRUCK TO KLOG, ITS FIRST IN PORTUGAL

SCANIA DELIVERS ELECTRIC TRUCK TO KLOG, ITS FIRST IN PORTUGAL - Scania has delivered to KLOG the first electric vehicle to transport goods from IKEA in Paços de Ferreira to the Port of Leixões, with plans for similar expansion in France and Poland.

MERCEDES-BENZ UPDATES OVER-THE-AIR

MERCEDES-BENZ UPDATES OVER-THE-AIR - Mercedes-Benz has introduced the Automatic Lane Change function in Europe, available for 15 models, as standard or as an update.