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PlusAI-T2 Japan autonomous partnership.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 16, 2026

PlusAI, T2 Partner to Bring Level 4 Autonomous Trucks to Japan

PlusAI is seeking to relieve Japan’s acute truck driver shortage by accelerating the adoption of autonomous trucks in the country.

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Isuzu truck with Gatik autonomous control system.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 22, 2024

Gatik Secures Middle Mile Autonomous Funding

Autonomous truck developer Gatik has secured a strategic investment from Nippon Express Holdings. The company will use the funds to expand its North American middle-mile logistics portfolio.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 18, 2019

Volvo Selling UD Trucks Business to Isuzu

Another consolidation among global truck makers is in the works: Sweden’s Volvo Group is selling its Japan-based UD Trucks business to Isuzu Motors.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2019

UD Trucks Conducts Japan’s First Autonomous Truck Test on Public Roads

A UD truck equipped with a Level 4 autonomous control system has made Japan’s first-ever trip over public roads, delivering sugar beets to a refining mill on the northern island of Hokkaido.

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NewsMarch 26, 2019

Daimler Opens Fuso Trucks Product and Design Center in Japan

At least some of the work done at the new Fuso product and design center in Japan will be focused on developing electric trucks.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2018

Fuso Begins Truck Platooning Tests in Japan

Daimler's Fuso subsidiary has begun platooning test operations outside of Tokyo as part of the Japanese government's plans to boost technology investment and deployment in the near future.

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NewsDecember 3, 2013

Photo Gallery Offers Glimpse into Bi-Annual Tokyo Motor Show

The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, which ran from Nov. 20 to Dec. 1, showcased international manufacturers’ latest technology in trucks, buses, cars, motorbikes and accessories. Get a feel for the show with this photo gallery from HDT International Editor Sven-Erik Lindstrand.

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Newsby Sven-Erik LindstrandDecember 2, 2013

Tokyo Motor Show: Commercial Vehicles Are Back to Basics

The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, which ran from Nov. 20 to Dec. 1, showcased international manufacturers’ latest technology in trucks, buses, cars, motorbikes and accessories. HDT International Editor Sven-Erik Lindstrand returned with this report.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 2, 2013

2013 Tokyo Motor Show

The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, which ran from Nov. 20 to Dec. 1, showcased international manufacturers’ latest technology in trucks, buses, cars, motorbikes and accessories. Get a feel for the show with this photo gallery from HDT International Editor Sven-Erik Lindstrand.

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