Day 2, Chrysler announces the change of corporate name to Volkswagen Caminhões.
march
On the 10th, the new generation of VW trucks 11.130 and 13.130 arrives at the dealerships in the country, after launch events in Brasília (DF) and Salvador (BA).
september
The first VW trucks are exported to Germany, Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay.
1982
february
Launch of the second generation of ethanol engines.
july
Integration of Volkswagen do Brasil with Volkswagen Caminhões, changing its name to Volkswagen do Brasil - Divisão caminhões.
august
Launch of the country\'s first methane gas/biogas trucks, the VW 140.
september
Launch of the 6 ton VW trucks.
1984
january
First export to the US with cooperation of Paccar (marketed with the Kenworth and Peterbilt brands )
1985
july
Volkswagen presents the VW 11.130 truck in China - Beginning of the export program.
september
VW Trucks launches the truck 22.160 6x4 (ethanol)
1986
november
The operational union between Volkswagen and Ford in Brazil and Argentina, announced in June, gives rise to Autolatina.
1987
january
Brand launches the Volkswagen 7.90S CO/CE.
1990
july
Transfer of the VW truck plant to the Ipiranga industrial complex.
1991
april
Launch of the Volkswagen 35.300.
1993
april
Launch of the chassis for Volksbus 16.180 CO bus. The product reaches second place in the market in the same year.
1994
march
Celebrated the mark of 100 thousand trucks produced.
december
End of the Autolatina joint venture .
1995
june
Start of exports of the L80 truck to Germany.
june
Official announcement of the choice of Resende for the construction of the factory.
1996
november
Opening of the factory in Resende on the first day of the month.
1997
september
Commemoration of the 5.000 vehicle made in Resende.
1998
june
Launch of VW trucks for the Argentine market. Export in CKD regime of minibuses to Colombia.
1999
december
Vice-leadership of the Brazilian market for trucks and buses consolidated.
2000
january
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) of Germany, based in Hannover, assumes responsibility for the now VWCO business unit.
february
Launch of the 2000 Series of trucks.
2001
april
For the first time, VWCO has become a leader in the Brazilian truck market.
may
The first Volksbus bus chassis with rear engine and mixed suspension is launched: the VW 17.240 OT.
2002
july
The VW 18.310 Titan Tractor sales phenomenon arrives on the market, which by December 2005 will reach the mark of 10,000 units sold.
2003
july
Volkswagen has its biggest participation in the International Hinterlands Rally, with three trucks registered.
october
The creation of the VW truck and bus operations in Mexico was announced, with the construction of an assembly line in the city of Puebla.
november
In a pioneering research in Brazil, VW tests buses powered by biodiesel in conjunction with the Rio de Janeiro State Government and UFRJ, in the Rio Biodiesel project.
2004
january
VW announces unprecedented leadership in the 7 to 45-ton truck segment in 2003. The brand\'s exports in 2003 reached 2,713 trucks and buses, a result 93% higher than in 2002.
march
Launch of the new Volksbus line, announcement of 14 new branches and celebration of the best quarter in the brand\'s export history.
april
ChameVolks completes 10 years. Truck with Brazilian parts wins for the first time in the European Super Truck.
june
Exports between January and June grow more than 100% in relation to the same period in 2003.
september
On the 21st at the IAA in Hannover, Germany, VWCO announces a trip to South Africa.
2005
january
For the second year in a row, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus led Brazilian sales of trucks over 7 tons total gross vehicle weight. Production (34,400) and export (5,724) reached historical records. VW reaches the production of 300 thousand vehicles in 24 years of history.
february
Hiring of more than 245 employees for the companies of the Modular Consortium. Beginning of the works to increase the constructed area of the Resende plant to 110 thousand square meters, an increase of 22%.
july
On the 26th in Atibaia (SP), launch of the new line of trucks and buses with 5 to 8 tons of total gross weight. The new Delivery and Volksbus families increase the number of options for consumers.
september
On the 19th in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), presentation of the new line of vehicles on the eve of celebrating 25 years of operations in Brazil: Constellation, Delivery, Worker, and Volksbus lines.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus starts operations in South Africa.
2006
january
For the third consecutive year, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus led domestic wholesale sales and licensing records for trucks over 7 tons of total gross vehicle weight in 2005, securing first place in the segment. Record production in Resende, reaching 38,300 vehicles, as well as sales abroad, which also set a new historical record: 8,900 units.
june
The 26th at the Resende plant (RJ), launch of the Constellation line with an extended cabin option.
september
Exhibition of three Constellation vehicles at the IAA, the largest event of the sector in the world.
december
Constellation: Brazilian Formula Truck 2006 champion, in its debut year in the category.
2007
january
Launch of the new Volksbus family.
april
Start of the Rota Volksbus.
august
Launch of the Constellation heavy duty line.
september
The Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus Indústria e Comércio de Veículos Comerciais Ltda. company created.
december
Champion of Formula Truck brands and pilots.
2008
september
Launch of the Volksbus V-Tronic line.
october
Participation in the IAA. Brand wins \"Marketing Best\" award
december
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus is acquired by the German group MAN AG at a conference at the Hilton Hotel in São Paulo (SP) on the 15th.
2009
march
The 17th, MAN Latin America Indústria e Comércio de Veículos Comerciais Ltda. created.
july
MAN Latin America presents 17.320 and 24.320 trucks.
october
The 23rd at FENATRAN in São Paulo (SP), launch of the MAN brand at Fenatran.
2010
april
Automaker opens the third production shift, increasing its annual capacity to 72 thousand vehicles.
june
Record production history: 6,116 vehicles produced.
2011
february
MAN Magazine launched, the first corporate magazine in Brazil to feature an Ipad version.
march
First brand reseller is inaugurated in Santa Catarina.
may
MAN Latin America inaugurates facilities of its first Training Center.
may
Rio de Janeiro presents buses with CNG + Diesel flex technology.
august
Resende plant reaches half a million vehicles produced.
september
Conquest of Fórmula Truck South American title of brands and pilots.
october
Brand is the highlight at the most important showroom in Latin America, Fenatran, with the launch of the Volkswagen Euro 5 truck line.
october
Roberto Cortes, President of MAN Latin America, announces to President Dilma Rousseff the largest investment in its history to expand operations in Brazil: more than BRL 1 billion from 2012 to 2016.
2012
january
MAN Latin America joins the Commercial Vehicles Board of VW AG (KN), with the presence of Roberto Cortes.
january
Brand achieves the ninth year of leadership with historical records. Altogether, Volkswagen and MAN truck and bus licenses totaled 61,968 units - an 18% increase compared to 2010.
january
For the fifth consecutive year, the VW Constellation 24.250 is the best seller in Brazil.
february
Celebration of 100 thousand units of Volksbus produced.
april
On the 16th at the Santos (SP) airbase, MAN trucks “made in Brazil” are officially launched in Brazil.
april
The Resende plant achieves occupational health and safety certification, OHSAS 18.001.
june
Volksbus makes the official transport of delegations during RIO + 20, between June 13 and 22, in the city of Rio. Among the models, the Volksbus 17.280 with innovative CNG + Diesel flex technology.
july
MAN Latin America closes record deal for the Caminho da Escola (School Run) program: the supply of another four thousand Volkswagen buses for the Caminho da Escola, adding up to 12 thousand vehicles in five years of the program.
august
MAN is elected the 13th best company to work for in Brazil and the third in the State of Rio, in the ranking of the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW).
september
Automaker stands out with alternative technologies at IAA 2012: the best-selling truck on the Brazilian market, the VW Constellation 24,280, with a hybrid system; and bio-fuel buses suitable for the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system powered by vehicular natural gas (VNG) and diesel. Visitors also saw the most powerful model in the Volkswagen line, the VW Constellation 26.390.
september
Launch of the new line of vocational trucks. There are several products divided into three lines: Distributor, for beverage distribution; Constructor, for civil construction; Compactor, aimed at the garbage collection segment; in addition to specific models for logistics and values transportation.
october
Launch of the VW 17.230 OD V-Tronic, the first Euro 5 urban bus with automated transmission in the country, and the Volksbus 17.260 OD, the only chassis with a six-cylinder front engine on the market that doesn\'t require Arla 32.
november
Celebration of 100 thousand units exported.
2013
january
MAN Latin America confirms its tenth year of sales leadership of trucks over 5 tonnes.
january
Six of the automaker\'s truck models are among the ten best-selling, especially with the VW Constellation 24.250 6x2 in the lead for the fifth year in a row.
march
Celebration of 600 thousand vehicles produced in Resende.
march
MAN Latin America debuts Dual Brand strategy for Fórmula Truck with VW and MAN trucks.
may
Inauguration of the Parque de Fornecedores (Suppliers Park), in Resende.
june
MAN Latin America and Comlub test the first hybrid truck in Rio de Janeiro\'s garbage collection.
july
Launch of the VW 18.280 OT low entry, the first Volksbus with full air suspension.
july
VolksTotal, MAN Latin America\'s fleet maintenance contract, completes 10 years.
august
MAN Latin America is the 15th best company to work in Brazil and the second best in the State of Rio de Janeiro, according to a survey conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW).
september
Launch of the new line of mechanical horses with the VW Constellation 19.20, 25.420 and 26.420 Tractor, equipped with a 420 horsepower engine and automated transmission as standard.
2014
january
Anfavea confirms MAN\'s eleventh year in leadership in trucks. Two models of Volkswagen trucks are among the ten bestsellers of 2013.
june
Exclusive 24-hour support, ChameVolks completes 20 years and one million consultations.
june
Roberto Cortes is elected Automaker Professional of the Year by the REI Award for the second time
july
MAN Truck & Bus México grows 40% in the bus market.
august
MAN Latin America is the 15th best company to work in Brazil and the second best in the State of Rio de Janeiro, according to a survey conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW).
september
In its seventh consecutive participation in the IAA, MAN Latin America presents transport solutions for emerging countries, in addition to products that reinforce the company\'s commitment to increasing its environmental compatibility each year, such as vehicles prepared to receive renewable fuels and assembled cabins from ecological pieces.
november
Launch of the Volksbus 9.160 OD low entry, the first minibus equipped with this configuration on the market.
2015
january
VWCO ended the year 2014 as the leader in the Brazilian truck market - a title that it\'s won for twelve consecutive years.
january
Caminhões Volkswagen lead the ranking of best sellers in 2014: VW Constellation 24.280 6x2 and VW Delivery 8,160.
january
VW Caminhões e Ônibus in Mexico celebrates best year in bus sales.
february
As of the 1st, MAN Latin America, now identified by the brand Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, becomes part of Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH.
april
MAN TGX 29.480 reaches the Brazilian market as the most powerful of the brand.
april
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus is the great highlight of the 2015 Lotus Award.
april
Delivery 10.160 Plus 6x2 has the highest traction capacity in the segment.
may
Chile expands its offer of Volkswagen trucks with the V-Tronic line and five-ton Delivery.
june
Volkswagen Delivery 5.150 is the general champion of the “Best Resale Value Award - Commercial Vehicles 2015”, an initiative of the Autoinforme Agency, in partnership with Editora Frota and Comunicação Integrada\'s Texto Final. The model also appears at the top of the “Semi-light Truck” category, together with the VW Constellation 17.190 - first place in the “Semi-heavy Truck” segment.
june
VWCO is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Brazil and in the State of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to being among the favorites for young people for entering the job market and being highlighted in the Época Negócios 360º yearbook.
october
VW Constellation celebrates the milestone of 180 thousand units sold.
october
In celebration of the 180,000 units sold by the Constellation family, the special series Constellation Prime arrives on the market VWCO also relaunches the Titan and innovates as the first automaker to offer operational leasing in Brazil.
october
VW Caminhões e Ônibus has the largest line of automated trucks in Brazil.
november
Start of exports of the Euro 5 line of Volkswagen trucks and buses to Argentina.
november
VW Constellation 19.360 4x2 debuts across the country.
december
Volkswagen truck and bus operation completes a decade in South Africa.
2016
january
Brand continues to lead Brazilian truck sales for the 13th consecutive year.
january
VWCO grows 22% in buses in Mexico.
february
VW Titan is one of favorite models of truckers.
march
The first natural gas Volksbus arrives in Mexico.
march
Launch of the low entry Volksbus 8.160 OD.
april
“Turn the Key”: VW Caminhões e Ônibus launches a broad internal optimism campaign for the resumption of economic growth.
april
Consortium for MAN and VW vehicles exceeds the sale of 600 shares in the first quarter.
may
VWCO is the favorite brand of trucks, according to the Lotus Award.
june
Launch of Constellation 26.280 with automatic transmission dedicated to civil construction.
june
Presentation of the VW 5.150 CE for transportation of values.
june
The brand reaches the milestone of 4,000 vehicles produced in a factory in Mexico.
august
VW Caminhões e Ônibus exports first lot of complete RHD bus chassis.
september
BMB celebrates its 15 years on the market.
september
IAA 2016: the largest Brazilian presence is the VW Caminhões e Ônibus brand.
october
Constellation 30.330 arrives to the market with superior power and torque.
october
VWCO receives Top Education award.
december
BRL 1.5 billion: Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus will have the largest investment cycle in its history.
2017
january
VWCO has seen an increase of more than 100% in sales of consortium shares in 2016.
january
Exports advance 15% in 2016.
february
Volkswagen Caminhões launches Constellation in Panama,
march
Volkswagen trucks and buses with the MAN D08 engine exceed 100 thousand units.
march
Volkswagen bus and Caminho da Escola (School Run): partnership celebrates a decade.
march
VW Caminhões e Ônibus closes deals with more than 300 vehicles in Mexico.
april
Volkswagen truck and bus shipments advance 40% in the quarter.
april
Let\'s do business: VW and MAN customers will have the first completely online fair in Brazil.
may
VWCO inaugurates its new proving ground at the Resende plant.
may
BMB inaugurates customization center for VW Caminhões e Ônibus in Mexico.
may
Launch of the Economy line for spare parts.
june
The last Volkswagen 18.130 Titan Tractor truck was produced.
june
VW bus monitors: 550 thousand Volksbus consultations in almost 25 years.
june
Volksbus is the 5,000th vehicle produced in a factory in Mexico.
june
VW Delivery: Brazilian sales leader completes 100 thousand units produced.
june
VWCO wins “Best Resale Value - Commercial Vehicles” seal for the second time.
july
Volkswagen Delivery 8.160 is the leader of truck sales on the Brazilian market.
july
Launch of the VW 9.160 CE armored car chassis for a stronger load capacity.
august
VWCO grows sales in Mexico by 27% in the first semester.
august
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus launches historic series in honor of the emblematic VW 6.80, VW 11.130 and VW 13.130.
august
Brand is the automotive champion of the Época Negócios 2017 yearbook.
august
VWCO is Great Place to Work for the 6th time.
august
Launch of VW Constellation trucks in Chile.
august
Volksbus celebrates 140 thousand chassis produced at Transpúblico.
september
Volkswagen Caminhões and Ambev brewery close their biggest truck deal of the year: a lot of 417 new vehicles is composed by the models Delivery 13.160, Worker 17.190 and Worker 23.230
september
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus modernizes factory with an investment of BRL 190 million.
september
On the 12th at the new Customer Forum in Resende, VWCO launches a new worldwide platform for light trucks - Launch of the new Delivery family.
september
Inauguration of the neonatal ICU in Resende.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus and MAN brands will have a Customer Service Center in Resende.
october
VW Caminhões e Ônibus starts the pre-sale of a consortium of the new Delivery family.
october
VWCO is recognized for its prominence in exports with the Rio Export Award.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus expands its line of vehicles to school transportation.
october
From Brazil to the world: Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus presents the electric e-Delivery at Innovation Day, in Germany.
october
Operational leasing arrived to the new Delivery family.
october
VWCO registers its largest participation in the history of Fenatran and presents e-Delivery in Brazil
october
Start of sales of the VW Delivery 9.170 and 11.180 trucks at dealerships in the country.
october
Brand is four-time champion in the Top Education award.
november
Volkswagen Caminhões presents the automated Delivery 11.180 V-Tronic at the SAE Brasil Congress.
november
VW Caminhões presents VW Constellation 32.360 V-Tronic to serve the civil construction and mining segments.
november
Volksbus 9.160 ODS conquers the market with comfort and versatility.
december
VWCO receives Apas Acontece Award 2017.
december
VW Caminhões e Ônibus debuts on the global VW Truck & Bus group website.
december
VW Constellation 17,280 is the best-selling truck of 2017 in Argentina.
2018
january
VW Delivery and Constellation trucks are the best-selling trucks on the Brazilian market.
january
VW Caminhões breaks sales record in Mexico and ends 2017 with 22% growth.
january
International progress: VWCO expands exports by 31%
january
VWCO expands international markets with sales to Nicaragua.
january
VWCO surpasses the mark of 900 thousand vehicles produced.
february
VW Delivery 6.160 truck debuts at dealerships across the country.
february
VW Constellation family debuts with Robust package in Brazil.
march
VW Caminhões launches new Delivery in Chile and celebrates the milestone of 20 thousand units exported.
april
Volksbus exports more than double in 2018.
april
Volkswagen bus celebrates 25 years on the streets and roads of Brazil.
april
VW Delivery 6.160: Uruguay is the first country in South America to receive the novelty.
may
VW wins bid to deliver 3,400 buses to Caminho da Escola (School Run).
may
VW Delivery Express: the truck that every driver can drive arrives at dealerships.
may
Volkswagen Caminhões presents Constellation 24,260 Compactor and expands the waste collection line.
june
Volkswagen presents the Constellation 31.390 8x4 logging truck.
june
REI Award: Roberto Cortes is Automaker Professional of the Year.
july
VW Caminhões launches Constellation family in Bolivia.
july
Constellation 25,360 debuts in Argentina.
july
Volksbus family presents 2019 version at LatBus.
july
Volkswagen celebrates historic record for bus exports.
july
Ambev Brewery will have 1/3 of its partner fleet composed of electric trucks by 2023.
august
Volkswagen maintains leadership in the minibus segment in Mexico.
august
Delivery 6,160 lands in Argentina and Chile.
august
Transforming Transportation: Volkswagen Truck & Bus is now the TRATON Group.
august
VW Delivery Express takes second place in sales in the segment in August.
september
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus exceeds the milestone of 100,000 customized vehicles.
september
Latin America: Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus launches Rio, the TRATON Group company for digital logistics solutions.
september
Ambev Brewery and VW Caminhões e Ônibus announce a global commitment for the creation of an electric business model.
september
VW Caminhões e Ônibus is the highlight in exports with the Rio Export Award.
september
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus surprises with worldwide prominence and cutting-edge technology at the IAA 2018.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announces remanufactured brand Volks Greenline.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus and Eletra formalize partnership to develop electrical solutions.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus opens second partial shift at the Resende plant and hires 350 employees.
november
Volkswagen wins bid to deliver 500 buses to the Ministério do Desenvolvimento Social (MDS).
november
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus celebrates 20 years in Argentina with the best-selling model in the country.
november
Complete family: Delivery 13.180 is already debuting on the market with orders for more than 100 vehicles.
november
Ambev Brewery and Volkswagen complete the pilot test phase of the first electric truck to transport beverages.
november
New Volkswagen Delivery family is new to the Peruvian market.
november
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus completes three months as part of the TRATON Group.
december
New Delivery family debuts in Colombia with record sales.
december
Another milestone: TRATON becomes an SE.
2019
january
TRATON Group celebrates three years of achievements.
january
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus factory has a new partner in Resende, the German company Kroschu.
january
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus recorded record growth of 20% in Mexico.
january
The best-selling truck in 2018 in Argentina is Volkswagen.
february
VWCO is a brand with more trucks among sales leaders in the Anfavea segments.
february
Five of the ten best-selling medium trucks in 2018 are VWCO.
february
TRATON maintains its growth trajectory in 2018.
february
With Constellation, VWCO dominates among the semi-heavy again.
march
Volkswagen launches Constellation 30.280 and expands the semi-heavy range.
march
Roberto Cortes is the new president of AHK Rio de Janeiro.
march
VWCO trucks lead four market segments in February.
march
VW Delivery 6.160 truck lands in Mexico.
march
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus recorded a 31% increase in the sale of parts and accessories.
april
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus unifies its Sales, Marketing and Post-Sales board.
april
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus inaugurates second assembly line in Mexico for MAN buses.
april
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus wins in six Lotus Award categories.
april
New Delivery family exceeds 15 thousand units produced and advances 60% in sales.
april
VW Caminhões e Ônibus takes the Delivery family to the ABAD 2019 Convention.
april
VWCO and MAN Customer Relations Center completes 25 years.
april
Volkswagen reaches 3,400 sales of buses to Caminho da Escola (School Run).
april
Volkswagen presents sugarcane supertruck to potentialize productivity in the field: The Constellation 31.280 8x4 debuts to potentialize productivity in the crops.
may
Success in the first quarter of 2019: TRATON SE starts the year with a 22% increase in profits.
may
Volkswagen expands the line of semi-heavy trucks with the VW Constellation 24.260 and 17.260 trucks.
may
VW Constellation 32.360 6x4: passport stamped in more countries in Latin America.
june
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus plant reduces 70% of CO2 emissions in its production.
june
Volkswagen Constellation celebrates 230 thousand units produced with sales up 64% in the year.
june
VWCO invests in equine therapy in Rio de Janeiro.
june
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus raises the AEA Award trophy for environmental responsibility.
june
Volkswagen Delivery 4.160: new model arrives in Mexico.
july
Rei Award: VWCO wins trophies in two award categories.
july
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus: more than 135 thousand vehicles customized by BMB.
july
Volkswagen trucks lead three of the five segments of the national market in the first semester.
july
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus is the winner of the Top of Mind Rural 2019.
july
Volkswagen presents a new 9.160CE chassis for the Grupo Protege\'s armored car with greater load capacity.
july
TRATON exceeds € 1 billion in operating profit in the first half of the year.
august
New Volkswagen bus lands in Mexico.
august
Partnership with Volkswagen helps Santa Casa de Resende (RJ) to expand services.
august
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus is the best automaker to work for in the State of Rio de Janeiro.
august
Volkswagen innovates with a 15-meter bus and a third directional axis.
august
VWCO: one of the 11 best companies to work for in Brazil.
august
Volkswagen celebrates a year of partnership with Ambev Brewery for the feasibility of electrical distribution.
august
Robust and New Delivery Line succeed champion models in more than 30 countries.
september
Volkswagen Delivery family evolves with automated transmission.
september
New Delivery family debuts in Central America.
september
New Delivery family debuts in Central America.
september
Volkswagen celebrates delivery of bus number 20,000 to the Caminho da Escola (School Run) program.
october
VWCO takes another step towards producing electric trucks in Brazil: e-Consortium.
october
VW Caminhões e Ônibus launches a unique 4x4 delivery truck in Brazil.
october
Volkscare offers connectivity and specialized consulting in the name of profitability.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus participates in Fenatran 2019, performs more than 1,200 test drives and stands out with the VW e-Delivery 11-ton truck.
october
VWCO formalizes partners for the production of the first Brazilian electric trucks.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus celebrates 15 years in Mexico during Expo Transporte.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus is the automotive champion of Época Negócios 360° in 2019.
october
Volkswagen buses are seven times champion in the Top Education award.
november
VWCO celebrates 23 years of factory as a pioneer in electric mobility in Brazil.
november
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus stands out in innovation, diversity and exports.
december
VW Caminhões e Ônibus announces investment in electric mobility and performs the largest test of zero emission prototypes in Brazil.
december
VW wins new bid to deliver 3,600 buses to Caminho da Escola (School Run).
december
Volkswagen pre-launches the super bus 22.280 ODS.
2020
january
Volkswagen Caminhões has a high of 40% in sales and the models dominate the ranking of the best sellers in Brazil.
january
Delivery Express sales grow 167% in 2019.
january
Volkswagen bus sales exceed market high and advance 61.2%.
january
Volkswagen is the most awarded truck brand in the Lotus 2020.
february
VW Caminhões e Ônibus announces BRL 8 million investment in the Vinhedo Parts Distribution Center.
february
Line 2020 of VW Caminhões is already in dealerships across the country.
february
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announces new commercial director for Mexico operation.
february
Mauricio Rodrigues is the new CFO of Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus.
february
Up 40%: Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus advances in custom-made vehicles.
february
VW Delivery trucks conquer the market with more than 20 thousand units sold.
february
New Delivery family arrives in Guatemala.
february
2000 series of Volkswagen trucks: 20 years ago, the first success in Resende (RJ).
march
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus promotes diversity management.
march
VW Caminhões e Ônibus more than doubles training on economical driving to clients in Brazil and export markets.
march
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus expands Mexican customer service network.
march
In the midst of the pandemic, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus maintains emergency post-sales and supports essential cargo and passenger transportation.
march
TRATON generated good results in 2019 amid increasingly challenging market conditions.
march
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus launches platform for online assistance monitoring.
march
On the front line: a Volkswagen team supports drivers across the country at the Relationship Center and VW Caminhões e Ônibus dealerships work on call in service and health.
april
VW Caminhões e Ônibus joins forces with Ecopistas to distribute packed lunches to truck drivers.
april
V-Tronic Family: Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus maintain launches to serve the market.
april
Volkswagen presents synergy for the complete electric transport portfolio.
april
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus will donate face protectors produced at its factory.
april
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus launches training application for the dealership network.
may
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus partners with the TruckHelp application and opens another online customer service channel.
may
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus partners with the TruckHelp application and opens another online customer service channel.
may
VW Caminhões e Ônibus supports Solví in the donation of basic food baskets.
may
Volkswagen increases its portfolio of trucks for urban cleaning.
may
Delivery Express: the truck that every driver can drive completes two years on the market.
june
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus is modernized with a new logo.
june
Volkswagen expands export destinations with the launch of the Delivery truck in Aruba.
june
Heineken Mexico becomes the largest Volkswagen truck fleet owner in the country.
june
VW Caminhões e Ônibus offers an unprecedented maintenance plan with a fixed price for models of the Delivery line.
june
Volkscare: VW Caminhões e Ônibus accelerates in the Post-Sales 4.0 era.
july
VWCO celebrates 25 years of citizenship in Rio de Janeiro.
july
VW Caminhões e Ônibus inaugurates 4.0 technical analysis area.
july
Reorganization of the TRATON Board of Directors - Matthias Gründler takes over the presidency in place of Andreas Renschler.
july
Suspensys is the new partner of the Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus Modular Consortium.
july
VW Caminhões e Ônibus and CPFL close partnership for R&D on electric mobility.
august
Grupo Vamos and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus close the biggest deal of the year in the Brazilian commercial vehicle industry.
august
VW Caminhões e Ônibus starts the assembly of the first e-Delivery electric trucks in a laboratory factory and the VW e-Delivery electric truck exceeds 30 thousand kilometers in tests in partnership with Ambev.
august
Volkswagen trucks stand out in the beverage market.
september
Launch of the new Volkswagen heavy duty trucks and the new Meteor family.
september
Services 4.0 boost productivity of the new family of the heavy-duty Volkswagen.
september
Brazilian heart: the new generation of the national MAN D26 engine debuts in the largest truck in VW Caminhões e Ônibus history.
september
Heavy-duty revolution: new 4.0 production lines had an investment of BRL 500 million.
september
Volkswagen Constellation celebrates 15 years as the best-selling truck family in the country.
september
TRATON SE details its future strategy at the Annual General Assembly.
september
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus launches new ALMAX MAIS 2.0 loyalty platform.
october
VW Caminhões e Ônibus expands portfolio in Argentina.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus was again elected the best automaker to work for in the State of Rio de Janeiro.
october
VW buses are champions of the Top Education Award for the eighth consecutive time.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus is the most innovative brand in its segment in Brazil.
october
100 electric trucks in 2021: Ambev and VW Caminhões close partnership for delivery of the first e-Delivery.
october
VWCO maintains a heated chassis production line and delivers 444 Volksbus to Caminho da Escola (School Run) in October.
october
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus reaches the milestone of one million vehicles produced.
october
VW Caminhões e Seguros Volkswagen establish partnership with Porto Seguro and offer new insurance plans for trucks.
november
VW Caminhões e Ônibus Modular Consortium: 25 years of partnership.
november
VW Caminhões e Ônibus has a new Chief Executive in Mexico.
november
The only light truck with all-wheel drive in the country, Volkswagen Delivery 11.180 4x4 arrives on the market.
november
VW Constellation trucks arrive on the market with a new automated transmission.
december
VWCO is awarded for its policy of pluralism and inclusion by the AB Diversity Award.
december
VWCO expands export markets with the debut of the Delivery and Constellation trucks in Honduras.
december
VW Caminhões e Ônibus announces a new investment cycle of BRL 2 billion, hires another 550 employees and seeks synergies with Navistar, after its acquisition by TRATON.
december
VWCO has the champion team of the Copa Truck 2020 (Truck Cup 2020).
december
15 meter Volksbus initiates tests in the streets of Curitiba (PR).
december
VWCO reaches milestone of 5,000 vehicles exported to Colombia.
2021
january
New Year, digital manual: Volkswagen trucks and buses innovate with online information.
january
Transpipeline receives the first VW Meteor to operate in sustainable energy operation.
january
VWCO grows in market share with trucks and models dominating the ranking of favorites in Brazil.
january
Volkswagen buses expand their presence in the Brazilian market in 2020.
january
VWCO expands parts and accessories portfolio and diversifies purchasing tools to circumvent the effects of the pandemic.
january
VW Delivery trucks operate in the distribution of vaccines against Covid-19 in São Paulo.
january
Innovation, leadership and inclusion: VWCO wins important awards.
january
VWCO conducts the first safety training cycle for electric trucks in Brazil.
january
The new Delivery Express + arrives on the market.
february
VWCO leads group for the development of the automotive industry in South Rio de Janeiro state.
february
Vocational vehicles dominate special orders at Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus.
february
VW Caminhões e Ônibus starts celebrations of its 40th year.
february
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus wins in six Lotus Award 2021 categories.
february
VWCO is the best truck assembler to work for in the country, according to the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW).
february
VWCO advances in nationalization and announces an investment of BRL 8 million in the Vinhedo Parts Distribution Center.
february
VWCO advances diversity strategy with first pluralism and inclusion week.
march
Volkswagen Delivery trucks are presented in El Salvador
march
40 years ago, on March 10, the first Volkswagen trucks arrived: the VW 11.130 and the VW 13.130.
april
VWCO confirms the start of series production of the e-Delivery in the first half of 2021.
april
VW Delivery trucks reach 150,000 units produced.
april
Volkswagen reaches the historic milestone of 100 trucks sold in Uruguay in a single month.
april
VWCO celebrates 15 years of Constellation sales and will award a truck.
may
VW Trucks exceeds one thousand units sold of Meteor.
may
VW Trucks and Buses and VWFS Brazil announce the creation of the first assembler\'s digital bank for truck drivers in Brazil.
june
VWCO announces installation of Baterias Moura in its factory for production of the e-Delivery electric truck.
june
Delivery Express: the truck every driver can drive completes three years of success with a novelty in the market.
june
A historical day: VW Trucks and Buses starts the production of the e-Delivery on June 15.
june
VW Trucks and Buses conquers its highest satisfaction level in GPTW research.
june
Volkswagen Trucks and Buses delivers Ambev\'s first e-Delivery.
july
VW Trucks and Buses starts officially the e-Delivery sales on July 13.
july
New Horizons: VWCO\'s initiative for qualifying people with disabilities completes ten years.
august
VW Trucks and Buses Corporate Communication directorate created.
