New Actros L, change of presidency at Renault Trucks, truck tyres

Mercedes-Benz Trucks optimises the Actros L for efficiency and comfort

(Source: Mercedes-Benz)

Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils a renewed version of its Actros L ProCabin, focused on aerodynamic performance and driver comfort. The cab, redesigned with an 80 mm longer front section and adjustments to improve airflow, allows for up to 3 % fuel savings. The manufacturer combines this optimisation with the third-generation OM 471 engine, designed to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. The efficiency gains, estimated at 4 %, are accompanied by a reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO). The Top Torque programme, providing extra power in demanding situations, complements these technical developments.

Antoine Duclaux appointed President of Renault Trucks

(Source: Renault Trucks)

Renault Trucks announces the appointment of Antoine Duclaux as President of the manufacturer, replacing Bruno Blin, effective November 1, 2025. With an international career within the Holcim Group, where he held various strategic and operational roles, Duclaux joined Volvo in 2020 as Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management. His appointment comes amid the consolidation of Renault Trucks’ sustainable growth strategy, aiming to strengthen the manufacturer’s position in the European and international markets.

Goodyear renews its KMAX GEN-3 truck tyre range

(Source: Goodyear)

Tyre manufacturer Goodyear introduces the new generation of its KMAX GEN-3 range, comprising three models dedicated respectively to the steering (KMAX S), drive (KMAX D), and trailer (KMAX T) axles. Tested over more than 170 000 km under real conditions, these tyres show significant progress in durability and energy efficiency, enabling fuel savings of up to €1,236 per truck per year. Made with over 40 % sustainable materials, including silica derived from rice husk ash, the KMAX GEN-3 tyres are suitable for all powertrains – diesel, hybrid, or electric.