When, a few years back, Mercedes-Benz announced the end of the Vario manufacturers of midicoaches were thrown into a bit of a turmoil as to how to replace it. Most coachbuilders opted for various versions of the Mercedes-Benz Atego front-engined light truck chassis. This was the route chosen by manufacturers like Ferqui (Connaught); Indcar (Moseley […]
When, a few years back, Mercedes-Benz announced the end of the Vario manufacturers of midicoaches were thrown into a bit of a turmoil as to how to replace it. Most coachbuilders opted for various versions of the Mercedes-Benz Atego front-engined light truck chassis. This was the route chosen by manufacturers like Ferqui (Connaught); Indcar (Moseley […]
Fifteen years ago few people outside China had heard of the Yutong brand and hardly anyone in the UK recognised its potential. Today, the company is among the biggest manufacturers of buses and coaches in the world producing a total of 67,268 units of all sizes in 2017, taking a 30% share of the Chinese […]
Five years is not a long time in this industry. However, it has proved enough time for Birmingham-based Bouden Coach Travel to grow its operations expansively; increasing its fleet size from a single minibus to what it is now, at 12 vehicles in total. Readers may have noticed the operator has appeared in the Fleet […]
Around 20 operators attended the Higer ‘soft launch’ event, with two vehicles sold on the day. Held at its extensive facility in Dublin, it gave operators a first look at the new Euro 6 Super 9. The 35-seat vehicle is powered by a Cummins ISB6.7E5 300bhp engine coupled to an Allison T325R automatic gearbox with […]
Caetano has unveiled its all-new Levante III – the coach synonymous with National Express – in an exclusive press preview. B&CB readers will get their chance to see it in the metal at Coach and Bus UK 2017 on 4 and 5 October, but here’s a sneak peek to whet your tastebuds. Take it from us, […]
