Volvo makes no mention of the UAW strikes but smaller sibling Mack Trucks delivers more units in Q2 as the industry recovers from year-ago pandemic shutdowns.
Last of major trucking companies to pick an autonomous technology partner, Volvo Group chooses Aurora after three years of quiet collaboration.
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Weathering the COVID pandemic drove Volvo Group sales lower in 2020, but market share was stable and new orders are pouring in.
Glum Volvo Group financial report follows layoffs of 4,100 white-collar workers in second quarter. Uncertainty means the pain may continue for some time.
Honda and Isuzu said Wednesday they will work together to apply Honda R&D expertise in fuel cells to Isuzu trucks in Japan.
Look for Volvo Trucks and Isuzu to start working together on electric and autonomous trucks next year.
