Coach News
UK Coach Rally and Awards separate for 2014
The organisers of this year’s combined UK Coach Rally and Awards event have announced the two events will separate and return to previous formats for 2014.
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Rygor Commercials acquires EvoBus Southall
Rygor Commercials has made its first move into the bus and coach market by acquiring the southern aftersales centre of EvoBus Daimler UK at Southall, Middlesex.
Financial
First raises £640m through rights issue
CEO also waives bonus for second year running as firm attempts to tackle £2bn debt burden FirstGroup has revealed it has raised almost £640m following a discounted share placing of 723 million shares.
International
Giti Tire restructures German operations
GERMANY Giti Tire has restructured its German truck and bus tyre sales operation and made several key appointments as it looks to strengthen the strong countrywide position of GT Radial.
International
Israeli operators order 173 MAN vehicles
ISRAEL Israeli bus companies Metropoline and Egged have ordered a total of 173 MAN chassis for domestic passenger transport from MAN importer AET Automotive Equipment and Trucks L.P.
International
Volvo to launch noiseless electric buses in Gothenburg
Electric fleet part of larger project to attract commuters to using public transport SWEDEN Volvo is set to launch a fleet of silent, electric buses in Gothenburg, as part of the city’s aim to become […]
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Cummins gains Euro 6 certification for ISBe
The engines have been certified following a three year development programme Cummins’ latest ISB engines have been certified to meet Euro 6 standards, ready for January 2014. These engines have met all the stringent levels […]
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Natural gas engine close to certification
Certification of Cummins Euro 6 ISL G natural gas engine is expected in October. The 8.9-litre engine is available from 250 to 320bhp for alternative fuel bus applications, with a peak torque of 1356Nm.
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TfGM aims for carbon neutrality
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has committed to becoming carbon neutral; the first UK transport authority to do so.
Bus News
New HQ for D&G and entry into DRT work
Staffordshire-based independent bus operator D&G Group has moved its headquarters into a renovated former pub.
