Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus delivers 54 buses to the Brazilian Ministry of Social Development The TRATON brand won the tender for delivery of 500 micro-buses to the Brazilian Ministry of Social Development earlier this year. The first 54 units of the lot were delivered on November 6. The micro-buses are configured to serve the rural regions of Brazil. "Developing and providing vehicles that allow people access to their rights and a more dignified life is rewarding”, comments Roberto Cortes, president and CEO of VW Caminhões e Ônibus.

Record Scania gas bus delivery In its largest gas bus delivery ever, Scania will supply 481 gas buses – the cleanest and most silent buses on the market – for the renewal of Bogotá’s TransMilenio Bus Rapid Transit system. “We are very pleased with the outcome because this translates into significantly less pollution in Bogotá,” says Juan Carlos Ocampo, Scania Colombia’s Managing Director. “The reduced emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxide and noise will contribute to a higher quality of life for Bogotá’s residents.”

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus introduces a partial second production shift in Brazil Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus will introduce a partial second production shift at its plant in Resende, Brazil, by next December, hiring around 350 new workers. The announcement was made by Roberto Cortes, the brand CEO during the visit of Andreas Renschler, CEO of TRATON AG and member of the Management Board of Volkswagen AG. The recovery of the Brazilian market along 2018 and the good prospects for the coming year support the decision, according to the Brazilian executive.

Volkswagen subsidiary TRATON refines portfolio Volkswagen AG acquires MAN Energy Solutions SE and all shares in Renk AG from MAN SE.

TRATON joins the Logistics Hall of Fame TRATON AG joined the Logistics Hall of Fame supporter circle to further foster the documentation of logistical milestones and to contribute to the networking and further development of transport and logistics. “We are united by the focus on excellence”, TRATON CEO Andreas Renschler says.

TRATON launches career event at IAA 2018: “The right people for our mission” TRATON AG, formerly known as Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG, launches talent event at this year’s IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover. For the first time, the Group and its strong brands MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus and RIO will be presented together in the same hall.