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Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Toyota, and others are collaborating to develop a hydrogen ecosystem for heavy-duty vehicles in Europe by 2030, including trucks and refuelling infrastructure. They aim to make hydrogen competitive with conventional options and will detail plans at IAA 2026.

Morgan Stanley downgraded Daimler Truck (DTGGe) to 'equal-weight,' citing a 50% rally and valuation near historical highs. The firm raised its price target to €50 and 2027 EPS estimate to €5.54. Analysts noted truck cycles typically peak around this stage, reducing risk-reward. Other truck manufacturers' ratings and targets were also adjusted.

Daimler Truck Holding AG repurchased 90,576 shares from August 24 to 28, 2026, at an average price of €46.43, totaling €4.2 million. This is part of their ongoing share buyback program, which has repurchased 6.26 million shares since March 16, 2026. The company disclosed this information in accordance with EU regulations.

Daimler Truck Holding AG repurchased 92,116 shares from August 17 to 21, 2026, at an average price of €45.25 per share, totaling €3.167 million. This is part of its ongoing buyback program, which has repurchased 6.17 million shares since March 16, 2026. The company disclosed the information as per EU regulations.

Cycle & Carriage Bintang (CCB) will sell its 49% stake in Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) to Daimler AG for RM66,003,000. The sale, to be completed by November 30, 2019, will result in CCB losing annual dividends of approximately RM11.2 million. CCB assured customers that the deal will not affect its 13 dealerships or operations.

Daimler Truck reduced its stake in Archion to 25%, matching Toyota Motor's stake, and raised $695 million. The sale was part of a secondary offering. Both companies had planned to hold 25% in Archion, a joint venture combining their Japanese truck units. Daimler Truck CFO Eva Scherer stated the sale increased Archion's free float and completed its transition to an independent listing.

Daimler Truck completed a secondary offering of ARCHION shares, reducing its stake to 25% and generating €600 million in proceeds. This aligns with the planned ownership structure post-integration of Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino. The move increases ARCHION's free float and broadens its shareholder base.

Toyota will take a stake in Cellcentric, the hydrogen fuel cell JV of Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, after regulatory approval, with each company holding 33.3%. Toyota will supply fuel cell technologies. The move targets heavy-duty hydrogen electric trucks, amid government infrastructure and deployment plans in China, Japan, and the EU, while Hyundai highlights 27 million km of Xcient operating data.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, plans an additional Rs 4,000 crore investment in Tamil Nadu to expand BharatBenz’s product portfolio. The commitment follows a non-binding MoU with the Tamil Nadu government and is intended for product development, manufacturing, R&D, infrastructure, and future technology readiness. Cumulative investment in India would exceed Rs 14,500 crore.

Tamil Nadu’s “Vettri Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2026” saw 97 firms sign MoUs totaling Rs 67,452 crore, expected to create about 1.20 lakh jobs, according to the state government. Deals included Hinduja Group and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. Named investments: Ultraviolette Automotive (Rs 779 cr), Titan (Rs 1,000 cr), Saint-Gobain (Rs 2,000 cr), Agnikul Cosmos (Rs 400 cr).