Volvo Trucks offers factory-fit Geotab telematics package
Volvo Trucks has partnered with Geotab and has launched a factory‑fit, cloud‑based telematics package for 2015‑onwards Volvo engines that has provided fleet management, ELD compliance, diagnostics and analytics via integrated hardware and a user dashboard.
Volvo Trucks partners with Geotab on integrated ELD
Volvo Trucks has partnered with Geotab and has deployed an integrated ELD for Volvo-powered trucks (model year 2015 onwards), has used cloud-based telematics to capture HOS, RODS and DVIR data, and has provided FMCSA-compliant reporting via MyGeotab.
Great Dane reduces Freedom combo flatbed weight
Great Dane has reduced the Freedom combo flatbed's weight by about 200 pounds through structural redesigns and specification changes, and testing has demonstrated maintained strength and durability.
GMV awarded $43m Los Angeles transit contract
GMV has been awarded a $43m contract to continue providing technology and fleet management services for Los Angeles DASH and Commuter Express through 2030, and has been contracted to deploy onboard systems and solar-powered bus-stop information signs.
Buick GL8 Encasa electric MPV launched in China
SAIC‑GM has launched the Buick GL8 Encasa electric MPV in China, has priced it at 489,900 yuan, and has fitted it with dual motors producing 646 hp, a 96 kWh battery and a CLTC range of 601 km.
Farizon V7E electric commercial van launched in Australia
Farizon has launched the V7E electric van in Australia, offering up to 330 kilometres range, over 1,300 kg payload and 6.95 m³ cargo volume; pricing and full specifications have been scheduled for announcement in April ahead of May deliveries.
Wabash demonstrates DuraPlate and digital trailer solutions
Wabash has showcased its DuraPlate dry‑van platform and connected cargo‑assurance, tracking and parts-ordering tools at TMC 2026, presenting an integrated ecosystem intended to extend asset life, reduce downtime and improve fleet visibility.
Lucid unveils three models on lower-cost Midsize platform
Lucid has announced three models on a new Midsize platform, including two SUVs named Cosmos and Earth, and has outlined the Atlas drive unit and has targeted sub-US$50,000 pricing and efficiency measures while reaffirming its strategic tie-up with Uber.
Gross Vehicle Weight: Definitions and Fleet Impact
The article has defined gross vehicle weight and has outlined its regulatory, operational and financial implications for fleet managers, including payload calculation, telematics monitoring and the impact of electric-vehicle batteries on available capacity.
BFS adds MAN TGX heavy-haul vehicle to fleet
BFS has added a new MAN TGX heavy-haul tractor to its European fleet, expanding its specialist transport offering across a 100-site network and enhancing capacity for high-weight, complex logistics through modernised vehicle technology and support infrastructure.
HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) Fleet Management Guide
The guide has defined HGVs as vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and has outlined licensing, tachograph, telematics, maintenance and electrification considerations for fleet managers to inform cost, compliance and operational decisions.
Optimising DEF Management for Fleet Performance
Industry guidance has emphasised adoption of ISO 22241‑compliant DEF, telematics monitoring and strategic procurement to reduce downtime, regulatory risk and total cost of ownership amid Euro 7 rollout and temperature‑sensitive storage constraints.
Xos to add V2G across commercial EV line-up
Xos has announced production for April 2026 of V2G-capable school buses and has committed to adding bidirectional charging across its commercial EV range, enabling depot-level energy management, reduced peak demand charges and participation in utility demand-response programmes.
ZF PowerLine 8-speed on Freightliner M2 106 Plus
ZF has introduced PowerLine 8-speed automatic on Daimler Truck North America's Freightliner M2 106 Plus, has exhibited it at Work Truck Week and has signalled US production in South Carolina with a $200m investment and capacity toward 200,000 transmissions.
Strategies to Reduce Fleet TCO and Carbon Emissions
Firms have been advised to reduce fleet TCO by optimising existing vehicles, deploying telematics for route and driver efficiency, and adopting phased electrification, which has been presented as lowering fuel, maintenance and regulatory costs.
Payback of electric neighbourhood vehicles for HOAs
Analyses have shown low-speed electric neighbourhood vehicles have delivered faster payback for homeowners' associations, with nearly half having lower five-year ownership costs and several models having recouped premiums within seven years.
BYD files to export EVs to Canada under 6.1% tariff
Canada has established an import quota permitting Chinese-made electric vehicles to enter at the MFN tariff rate of 6.1%, and BYD has registered Shenzhen and Xi’an-made models for potential export; permits have been announced as first-come, first-served.
Kögel launches e-optimised Light Plus trailer
Kögel has launched an e-optimised Light Plus trailer for electric tractor units, shortening wheelbase to reduce drive-axle load by up to 2 tonnes and increasing potential payload by up to 4 tonnes while aligning with EU Directive 96/53/EC.
Commercial Vehicle Camera Systems and Fleet ROI
Companies have adopted commercial vehicle camera systems to reduce total cost of ownership, accelerate insurance claims, and improve driver safety through AI-driven analytics and telematics integration.
HVNL Amendment Bill 2025: Changes for Heavy Fleets
The HVNL Amendment Bill 2025 has consolidated NHVAS schemes into two accreditations, has introduced evidentiary audit provisions, has expanded 'unfit to drive' obligations to all heavy-vehicle drivers over 4.5 tonnes, and has centralised Codes of Practice under the NHVR.
Vector and Hubject improve VDV 261 preconditioning
Vector has expanded its vCharM system and, with Hubject, has automated certificate management and added an IPv6-to-IPv4 proxy to simplify VDV 261 preconditioning deployment for electric bus fleets.
United Chargers launches Grizzl-E Connect Commercial
United Chargers has launched Grizzl-E Connect Commercial, a software platform that has enabled payment, access control, power management and usage monitoring for Grizzl-E chargers, and has introduced a limited-time licence promotion and integration with a rewards programme.
Zonar gains CARB approval for OEM-based CTC compliance
Zonar has become the first telematics provider certified by the California Air Resources Board to support Clean Truck Check compliance via OEM-installed integrations, allowing fleets with factory-installed devices to submit emissions data without additional hardware.
CVSA Roadcheck 2026: ELDs and Cargo Securement Focus
Enforcement teams have scheduled the 72-hour CVSA Roadcheck and organisers have identified ELD compliance and cargo securement as priority inspection areas; non-compliance has resulted in fines, out-of-service orders and operational disruption.
Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation targets for 2030
The European Commission has proposed a Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation that has set binding electrification targets for large-company car fleets, with critics noting the 2030 zero-emission sub-target is below scenarios in the Commission’s impact assessment and calling for higher ambition.
ZF secures Indian multi-year order for AxTrax 2 LF
ZF has secured a multi-year order from an Indian OEM for several thousand AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axles, and has scheduled first deliveries for 2026, and has earmarked units for domestic sales and global exports.
ZF secures multi-year AxTrax 2 LF order for India
ZF's Commercial Vehicle Solutions division has secured a multi-year order from a leading Indian OEM for several thousand AxTrax 2 LF electric axles, has scheduled first deliveries for 2026 and has reported c.20% improved energy efficiency and lower TCO.
Volvo unveils new generation articulated haulers
Volvo has introduced a new generation of articulated haulers, updating seven models and adding a 45-ton class, and has enhanced payload capacity, service intervals, cab visibility, safety features and integrated digital tools for fleet and payload management.
Xos prices 2026 Class 6 electric chassis at $99,000
Xos has launched its 2026 Class 6 strip chassis at a $99,000 starting price, has offered 120–200 miles of range, LFP batteries with 4,000+ charge cycles, over‑the‑air updates and a minimum three‑year warranty for return‑to‑base fleets.
Tachograph Obligation for LCVs from 2026
EU regulations have extended digital tachograph obligations to cross‑border light commercial vehicles over 2.5 t, effective 1 July 2026, requiring Gen2V2 equipment. Operators have been required to plan retrofits, obtain driver and company cards, and implement data‑management and training.
U.S. Energy adds Volt Vault Lite propane DC charger
U.S. Energy has added a trailer-based DC fast charger, Volt Vault Lite, offering two 60 kW ports and multi‑fuel operation for sites without grid access; lead time has been given as four months.
Kia PV5 electric van approved for sale in Australia
Kia has received approval to sell the PV5 electric van in Australia and has introduced three- and four-door variants. The model has been specified with a 71.2 kWh CATL battery, about 415 km WLTP range and a 120 kW motor.
Chevin to Exhibit FleetWave Dashboard at CV Show
Chevin Fleet Solutions has announced participation at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 (21–23 April, NEC Birmingham), has scheduled a FleetWave Dashboard launch on 22 April and has outlined fleet-management, integration and workshop tools to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
EU proposes revision to car CO2 standards
The European Commission has proposed revisions to EU car CO2 rules, replacing the 2035 zero‑emission mandate with a 90% target and introducing averaging, credits and fuel allowances, which have increased projected emissions and reduced expected BEV market shares.
Volkswagen cuts ID. Buzz prices in Australia
Volkswagen has reduced RRPs for the ID. Buzz range in Australia to match existing driveaway offers, and has extended those offers for the Pro 5‑ and 7‑seaters and Cargo van until 30 April 2026 to support fleet and retail uptake.
Budget 2026: Infrastructure and clean-mobility focus
Budget 2026 has allocated ₹12.2 lakh crore to infrastructure and has announced Rare Earth Mineral Corridors and battery-manufacturing incentives, measures that have been presented as supporting domestic EV supply chains, sustaining demand for commercial vehicles and strengthening manufacturing capacity.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics launches DriveWell Fleet
CMT has launched DriveWell Fleet, a platform integrating connected-vehicle feeds and plug-and-play hardware to standardise telematics across fleets, aiming to improve underwriting, pricing accuracy and onboarding efficiency for insurers.
ZF Aftermarket launches ZF Scan diagnostic tool
ZF Aftermarket launched ZF Scan in North America at HDAW 2026, consolidating legacy diagnostic applications into one platform to support OE-level diagnostics, ECU flashing, security compliance and vehicle uptime.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics launches DriveWell Fleet
CMT launched DriveWell Fleet, a telematics platform combining BYOD and IoT devices to provide comprehensive driving data, integrate with major TSPs, and support commercial auto underwriting and fleet safety.
Wuling Starlight 560 SUV launched across three powertrains
SGMW launched the Wuling Starlight 560 SUV in ICE, PHEV and BEV variants, priced 62,800–98,800 yuan. Configurations, powertrain specifications and EV ranges up to 500 km are offered.
2026 Trends in Light Commercial Fleet Management
Analysis outlines six operational and technology trends—telematics, predictive maintenance, safety analytics, fuel optimisation, electrification and asset tracking—that will influence light commercial fleet efficiency and resilience in 2026.
Ashok Leyland opens EV manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh
Ashok Leyland opened an EV plant in Lucknow on 9 January 2026 with initial capacity up to 5,000 vehicles and expected to create 1,000 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs.
Tata Motors CV unit acquires 26% stake in Chennai EV firm
Tata Motors’ CV subsidiary acquired a 26% stake in Traveltime E-Mobility Chennai for about ₹351,350, aligning the group with Chennai electric-bus operations; closing expected by 31 January 2026.
Buick Electra E7: plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled
SAIC‑GM's Buick Electra E7, due this year, is a five‑seat plug‑in hybrid SUV offering over 1,600 km combined range, 210+ km electric range, advanced driver assist and Snapdragon 8775P.
International S13 Powertrain meets EPA 2027 standards
International’s 2027 S13 integrated powertrain complies with EPA 2027 emissions requirements, retains over 90% hardware continuity and adds targeted updates including variable valve timing and a standardised 24V electrical architecture.
Geely Galaxy V900 MPV enters pre-sale with extended range
Geely launched pre-sales for the Galaxy V900 MPV, priced 319,800 to 389,800 yuan, offering range-extended hybrid powertrains, up to 1,220km combined range, multi-seat layouts and advanced driver-assist systems.
Sibros launches SDV App Marketplace at CES 2026
Sibros introduced an SDV App Marketplace offering over 50 turnkey applications to accelerate deployment of connected-vehicle services, integrated with OTA, data logging, edge computing and security to reduce development time.
