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.
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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.
Coach News
Dedicated coach parking sought in Caernarfon
Calls have been made for a dedicated site for coaches in Caernarfon, North Wales after complaints from operators that coaches struggle to find room to park at the Old Shell site car park near Victoria […]
Coach News
Translink announces surge in Goldline passengers
Translink has announced a 6% increase in Goldline coach passenger numbers over the past 12 months. The Northern Ireland state-owned company’s flagship coach service has experienced a massive 45% increase in passenger journeys in the […]
Coach News
Plaxton unleashes the Panther Cub
Plaxton’s latest addition to the Panther family, the 10.8m Panther Cub, is now available for customer viewing. The bodybuilder says the new vehicle has already attracted significant interest from customers across the UK and even […]
