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UD Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, said Monday it has introduced a new heavy-duty truck brand called Quester, developed specifically for emerging growth markets.

Volvo Trucks’ second-quarter North American orders rose by 39% from a year ago, led by a strong performance by Mack Trucks, the company said Wednesday.

Volvo AB’s North American truck deliveries declined 10% in May from a year ago, the company said Monday.

Volvo Trucks officials said Thursday the company will begin selling Class 8, over-the-road trucks powered by dimethyl ether beginning in 2015.

Volvo AB said Friday its North American truck deliveries fell 10% in April from a year ago.

Volvo AB’s first-quarter earnings plunged as truck sales fell, but the company reported its first boost in truck orders in six quarters, it said Thursday.

Volvo AB said its North American truck deliveries fell 46% in February from a year ago.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Volvo Trucks unveiled a new heavy-haul tractor here Thursday, the VNX. Powered by the company’s D16 engine, the VNX will transport extraordinary loads ranging from 110,000 to 200,000 pounds.

Volvo Trucks said it has expanded its remote diagnostics tool as a standard feature on its entire North American product line. It said separately it has entered into agreements with technology firms Telogis and Trimble Navigation to develop future fleet management services.