After the news of VDL agreeing to take over Van Hool production, the Belgian manufacturer’s UK arm has delivered its first T Series. The Van Hool T16 Astron had no sooner been delivered to to D J Thomas of Neath, near Port Talbot, than it went to the UK Coach Rally and won Coach of […]
VDL’s binding offer for the coach business of Van Hool – in particular the North Macedonia factory which has continued to produce vehicles – has been accepted by the Belgian receiver. VDL Groep/Van Hool has confirmed that the aim is for a rapid restart of coach production and the UK dealership based at Wellingborough has […]
FlixBus is launching a new Manchester to York and Bradford coach service today (11 April). The new service will be provided by FlixBus partner Belle Vue, which recently increased its FlixBus fleet with brand-new Yutong vehicles. The operator began running the network’s first route to and from Manchester Airport into Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham in March, […]
Organisers of the Euro Bus Expo are expecting a strong return for the industry trade show this year. The event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 12-14 November 2024. Vehicle exhibitors confirmed for the show to date include Alexander Dennis, Ayats, BASE Coach Sales, BYD, Coachtraders/UNVI, EVM, GM Coachwork, Harris Bus & Coach UC, […]
Scania is now selling used Scanias online. The new selling platform is part of the Scania Go used vehicle programme. Despite the addition of the online sales platform, customers will still be able to buy used Scanias in the traditional way. The website will feature used vehicle specifications, pictures and the ability to get an […]
Stockton-on-Tees-based M&D Travel has added an Irizar Integral i6s Efficient coach to its fleet. At 12.9m long, the new coach is equipped with 53 passenger seats. Each seat is equipped with a seat back table and USB connectivity. Other passenger amenities include a drinks machine and a washroom located in the central stairwell. The coach […]
Alexander Dennis has delivered a new Plaxton Leopard to Jones Login of Carmarthenshire. The family business bought the new coach for a new school contract. The 12.2m long Plaxton Leopard for Jones Login is built on the Volvo B8R chassis and has a ZF EcoLife automatic gearbox. It seats 70 passengers in a 3+2 arrangement. […]
Scores of Van Hool coaches ordered by British buyers are now stuck in limbo at Van Hool in Belgium and North Macedonia, following the crash of the company. It is believed that as many as 70 T series vehicles were ordered after Euro Bus Expo in 2022, and some are still in build at Koningshooikt […]