-
Electric Equipment Is Saving Job Sites BIG MONEY
For some time now, construction fleet managers have been debating whether or not having an electric fleet gives you real world savings that are worth the higher up-front costs of the equipment.
Canadian Groupe Bellemare has partnered with the Institut du véhicule innovant (IVI) on a three-year program called Plug-In Fleet Heavy Equipment. The purpose of this program is to test and document the equipment’s performance on a functioning job site.
-
Renault Strengthens Argentina as Regional LCV Hub
Renault started series production of the new Niagara pickup Oct. 6, 2026, at its Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba, Argentina. The model was developed specifically for Latin American markets and will be manufactured exclusively in Argentina, strengthening the plant’s role as a regional production and export hub.
The Niagara is the 35th model produced at Santa Isabel and follows a multi-year transformation of the facility toward light commercial vehicles. The pickup is expected to be exported broadly across Latin America, increasing the plant’s exposure to regional demand rather than relying primarily on the domestic Argentine market.
Source: Renault Argentina
-
VWCO Expands Alternative-Powertrain Portfolio
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus has expanded its alternative-powertrain portfolio with the launch of the new e-Delivery 12 and e-Delivery 17 electric trucks and the start of sales of the Constellation Biometano. The new e-Delivery models extend VWCO’s electric offering into higher-GVW urban distribution applications, while the biomethane-powered Constellation targets applications where battery-electric solutions remain more difficult to implement.
The strategy broadens VWCO's decarbonization portfolio…
-
Brazilian Truck Production Outlook Cut
Anfavea has revised its 2026 Brazilian truck production forecast downward to 115,600 units, from 118,200 previously, a 6.8% decline compared with 2025. Truck exports were revised more sharply, from 25,300 to 22,500 units, representing a 16.6% annual contraction.
From January through September, Brazilian truck production reached 92,300 units, down 6.4% year-over-year, while exports fell 21.3% to approximately 17,000 units. Domestic registrations have been more resilient, leading Anfavea to slightly…
-
Stellantis Exports Ram Rampage from Brazil to Europe
Stellantis has begun exporting the Brazil-made Ram Rampage to Europe, marking the first Ram vehicle developed and manufactured outside North America to reach the continent.
-
Ford To Build Hybrid Ranger with Flex-Fuel Engine
Ford has confirmed that the Ranger PHEV will be launched in Brazil in 2027 with a market-specific configuration: a 2.3-liter turbo flex-fuel engine combined with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery.
The model, already available in Europe with an 11.8 kWh battery and a 75 kW electric motor, delivers combined torque around 70 kgfm and maintains the 3,499-kg towing capacity of conventional versions. For Brazil, the flex adaptation is expected to raise system output above the 278 hp declared…
-
Stellantis Produces Dakota Pickup in Argentina
Stellantis has started production of the Ram Dakota pickup at its plant in Córdoba, Argentina, with market launch in Brazil expected for 2026. The model shares its platform with the Fiat Titano, which in turn is derived from the Changan Kaicene F70 architecture, also marketed as the Peugeot Landtrek.
The Dakota will use the 2.2-liter Multijet turbodiesel engine produced in Argentina and will be positioned between the Rampage and the Ram 1500 in the regional lineup. The new pickup reinforces Stellantis’…
-
VW Completes Plant Updates for Mid-compact Pickup
Volkswagen has completed the adaptation of its São José dos Pinhais (PR) plant to produce a new mid-compact pickup, positioned to compete directly with Fiat Toro. The factory, which also builds the T-Cross, resumed operations in October after modernization works and now has capacity for about 125 vehicles per day. The company confirmed that supplier sourcing and integration are already defined, and pre-series units are expected in early 2026, with full production ramp-up to follow.
Source: Automotive…
-
India’s EV Pickup Market Could Set India’s EV Future
India’s electric vehicle market is growing steadily at 24-25% annually, but from a surprisingly small base — EVs represent just 2.5% of all vehicles sold in 2024. However, one segment could change that trajectory dramatically: electric pickup trucks. These are not the big pickup trucks that US readers are familiar with, but rather this is based on India’s own vehicle categorization, which we would define as light small trucks.
Light commercial pickup trucks dominate India’s commercial vehicle market,…
-
Evaluating Mahindra’s Acquisition of SML Isuzu

Aditya Kondejkar Mahindra & Mahindra’s acquisition of a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu for ₹555 crore marks a calculated push to expand its presence in the intermediate and light commercial vehicle (ICV and LCV) segments. With minimal exposure in the bus segment and a modest 3% market share in >3.5T CVs, this move is structured to unlock operational synergies, enhance platform capabilities, and fill existing product portfolio gaps.
Source: Mahindra.com Read The Article
Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M agreement to acquire a controlling stake in SML Isuzu comes at a pivotal point in the Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry, where demand is gradually recovering post-COVID and the LCV and ICV segments are projected to lead growth. The $64,824,000 USD (₹555 crore) investment—targeted via the purchase from Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu Motors Ltd—positions M&M to double its CV market share from 3% to 6% immediately, with stated ambitions of reaching 10–12% by FY31 and 20% by FY36.
OE Link™ Offers
Model Level
Detail
Discover how our OE Link™ database can help you expand your markets.
TPI
PSR Truck Production Index
Free quarterly global commercial vehicle production report.
Alternative Power Report
The latest EV and power source news including batteries and fuel cells with analysis by PSR experts.
OE Link™ Offers
Model Detail by
Segment
OE Link™ database delivers OEM products in 13 industry segments, including Agricultural, Construction, Industrial, and Commercial Vehicles.
PowerTALK News
Stay informed each month with insights from Power Systems Research’s analysts working around the world as they identify and comment on important news items in the company’s monthly newsletter.
Subscribe View Archive
DataPoint Reports
- September: North America 2026 Scooter Production
- August: North America 2026 PWC Production
- North America 2026 Hydroseeders Production
- North America 2026 ATV Production
OE Link™ Offers
Global
Coverage
OE Link™ database provides OEM products, both On-Road and Off-Road, in 12 regions.
Show Reports
- CONEXPO – Summary Report
- CONEXPO 2026 Shows Hybrid Power Gear
- South America Paving Expo 2025 Sets Records
Current Reports
Download complimentary reports that show the type of information available from Power Systems Research.
PowerTALK News
Stay informed each month with insights from Power Systems Research analysts working around the world as they identify and comment on important news items in the company’s monthly newsletter.
Subscribe