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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Volvo Trucks is expanding its Remote Diagnostics platform to monitor its proprietary I-Shift automated manual transmission.

Volvo Group’s North American truck deliveries jumped 32% in February from the same month a year earlier, the company said.

Volvo Trucks introduced a rugged version of its I-Shift automated manual transmission for severe-duty applications.

Volvo Trucks said it is accepting entrants for its annual safety awards, which recognize fleets for their safe-driving records and safety programs.

Volvo Group’s North American truck deliveries increased 14% in January from the same month a year earlier, the company reported.

Truck manufacturers Daimler AG and Volvo Group both reported higher truck orders and sales for the fourth quarter, and both predicted a stronger North American market for 2015.

Volvo Trucks introduced the Volvo VAH 630, a premium sleeper version for longhaul auto-hauling operations.

Volvo AB said Jan. 5 it completed its 45% acquisition of Chinese automotive manufacturer Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles Co. for about $885 million.

Volvo Group’s North American heavy-duty truck deliveries rose 21% in November from the same month last year, the company reported.

Volvo Group’s North American heavy-duty truck deliveries rose 21% in October from the same month last year, the company said Nov. 19.