MAN Truck & Bus
International manufacturer of commercial vehicles
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| August 2021 | Traton completed a squeeze-out of all remaining MAN SE shareholders and formally merged MAN SE into Traton SE, effectively ending MAN SE's independent existence and transferring its subsidiaries directly under Traton's ownership. |
| September 2020 | MAN SE announced a significant workforce reduction of over 9,500 job positions at its MAN Truck & Bus division, driven by economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The restructuring aimed to generate €1.8 billion in cost savings by 2023. |
| September 1 2020 | Volkswagen introduced the Meteor, a modified version of the first generation MAN TGX, as its flagship truck model in Brazil. The truck features minimal exterior changes, including a new full-width grille with a Volkswagen logo replacing the original MAN lion grille. |
| February 2020 | Traton announced its intention to merge MAN SE into its corporate structure, which would result in MAN Truck & Bus, Scania AB, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus becoming wholly owned direct subsidiaries of Traton. |
| February 10 2020 | MAN unveiled the second generation TG-range at an event in Bilbao, Spain. The new range maintained the four previous models but featured all-new styling, introduced a fully-digital instrument cluster, and improved aerodynamics and driver ergonomics. |
| 2019 | A minor facelift was implemented with a refreshed interior and gauge cluster. TGS and TGX models received an additional 10 HP and 100 N m increase on all engine selections, becoming Euro 6d compliant. |
| 2019 | The bribery trial of the MAN manager began in Munich after previous postponements. |
| 2019 | Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) underwent a strategic restructure, focusing exclusively on military-specific and militarised commercial trucks, shifting away from its previous broader range of security and armed forces vehicle offerings. |
| 2019 | The KAT 1 tactical truck range was phased out and replaced by the SX models, continuing the company's product evolution. |
| 2019 | The legacy LX and FX tactical truck ranges were replaced by the new HX models, indicating a comprehensive product line modernization. |
| July 2019 | Rheinmetall announced plans to buy back MAN Truck & Bus's shares in the RMMV joint venture, specifically 100% of shares in the tactical vehicle segment. |
| March 2019 | MAN SE announced that Traton had acquired 94.36% of its shares, signifying a major ownership change for the German mechanical engineering company. |
| January 2019 | MAN's Power Engineering division, including MAN Energy Solutions and MAN's 76% stake in RENK AG, was sold to the Volkswagen Group, transforming MAN SE into a holding company for commercial vehicle units under Traton SE. |
| 2016 | A facelift was introduced featuring a refreshed lower bumper and a new black-backed Lion logo on the grill. TGS and TGX models received a 20 HP and 100 N m power increase, becoming Euro 6c compliant. Some models began sharing gearboxes with Scania. |
| 2016 | Initial trial for the bribery case was initially set but delayed. |
| January 1 2016 | RMMV began operating as part of Rheinmetall Vehicle Systems. |
| 2012 | All new TG-range models were revealed with a chrome Lion grill and updated styling. Models became Euro 6 compliant, and the D2868 V8 engine was discontinued and replaced with the 15.2 L D3876 I6 engine. |
| June 6 2012 | Volkswagen AG increased its share of voting rights in MAN SE to 75.03%, setting the stage for a domination agreement. |
| April 2012 | Volkswagen increased its interest in MAN SE to a 73.0% voting stake and 71.08% of the share capital. |
| 2011 | A former MAN SE manager was formally charged with bribery of Turkmen state officials. |
| December 31 2011 | Production facilities in Kassel, Germany (Rheinmetall) and Vienna, Austria (MAN) were integrated into the joint venture structure. |
| November 2011 | Volkswagen's takeover of MAN SE was completed after receiving regulatory approval. |
| July 2011 | Volkswagen AG acquired a 55.9% voting stake and 53.7% of the share capital in MAN SE, with plans to merge MAN and Scania AB to create Europe's largest truck maker. |
| 2010 | RMMV made its first public appearance at IDEB 2010 in Bratislava. |
| October 2010 | RMMV agreed to cooperate with driveline specialist Timoney Technology, with the Wisent vehicle being the first example of this partnership. |
| May 1 2010 | Development and sales activities of both companies were transferred to Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV). |
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