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VTNA to Begin Taking VNL Electric Orders by End of 2026

VTNA expects to begin taking orders for the VNL Electric tractor by the end of 2026, the truck maker’s top executive told 2026 ACT Expo attendees.

May 5, 2026
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Volvo Introduces Electric PTO for VNR Electric

Volvo Trucks North America introduced mechanical electric power takeoff for the VNR Electric tractor during ACT Expo 2026.

May 5, 2026
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VTNA, Mack Q1 Sales Fall on 25%-30% Plant Output Cutbacks

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks sales in the first quarter of 2026 fell a combined 34% year over year, parent company Volvo Group said April 24.

April 27, 2026
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Third-Generation Leader Guides Volvo Truck, Plant Evolution

General Manager Marcus Minkkinen says collaboration, teamwork and problem solving are integral to the company's success.

April 9, 2026
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Volvo Trucks Sees Mild Pre-Buy Lifting Class 8 Orders

North American Class 8 truck purchases this year and next will rise compared with 2025 but are unlikely to meet the promise of February's orders, VTNA says.

April 1, 2026
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Volvo Sets July Start for Monterrey Heavy-Duty Truck Plant

Until now, Volvo did not have a manufacturing plant in Mexico. VTNA and Mack Trucks’ peers have had plants in Mexico for years.

April 1, 2026
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Toyota Set to Join Daimler, Volvo in Cellcentric Hydrogen JV

The companies announced that they have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding outlining Toyota’s intention to become Cellcentric's third shareholder.

March 31, 2026
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VTNA Pushes Ahead With Wireless Tractor-Trailer Connector

VTNA is teaming up with Tectran Manufacturing and Analog Devices to develop a connector that supports wireless data transfer between tractors and trailers.

March 16, 2026
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New Volvo VNR Rolls Off New River Valley Production Line

Volvo Trucks North America recently began serial production of the latest iteration of its VNR tractor at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va. 

February 23, 2026
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Poland’s HayWay to Make US Entry With 80 VNL Sleepers

Parent company HayWay Group employs 900 staff in Europe and operates in 11 European countries, CEO Artur Lewandowski said in an interview with Transport Topics.

January 30, 2026

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