Volvo Bus veteran of almost 30 years, Ian Downie, has been appointed as MD – Sales and Customcare for Wrightbus. Ian is now responsible for all sales, marketing and aftersales activities in Europe for the Ballymena based manufacturer. His career began as an apprentice with Leyland Bus, following which he joined Volvo where he gained […]
Head of Iveco’s global bus business, Pierre Lahutte, has left his role to become Brand President and Head of EMEA Sales and Marketing for Iveco. He will also become a member of the Group Executive Council (GEC), which is the highest executive decision making body within CNH Industrial (Iveco’s parent company) outside of its Board […]
Optare has announced its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31 March 2014. Order intake grew by 30% in 2013/14 compared to the previous financial year, reaching a total number of 372 units. The financial results for the year show a net loss of £4.1m compared to a loss of £7.4m (post exceptional items) […]
The evening was an opportunity to highlight the work that had been done and this was skilfully presented in a video called The Visit, which showcased some of the individuals and organisations who had benefited from People 1st training programmes. In addition, it was a fitting occasion for the former CEO, Brian Wisdom, who has […]
In its preliminary results for the year ending 30 April 2014, Stagecoach achieved further revenue and profit growth. Revenue was up 4.5% at £2,930.0m (2013: £2,804.8m). Total operating profit (before intangible asset expenses and exceptional items) rose 1.2% to £223.3m (2013 restated: £220.7m). Earnings per share before intangible asset expenses and exceptional items were 5.7% […]
These difficulties may now be coming to an end, or at least easing. The introduction by Stoneridge of the SE5000 Exakt Duo and the latest SE5000 Exakt Duo2 digital tachograph means that it is now much simpler for the driver and the operator to stay legal, even if the vehicle is away from base for […]
‘On the Yorkshire Buses’, a documentary series looking at East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS), starts on 7 July on Channel 5. The eight part series looks at the staff in what has been described as Britain’s biggest family run bus company. It was described by the channel as ‘…a warm portrait of our 21st Century […]
According to local press reports, Turkish investment company, ES Mali Yatirim, recently chosen to acquire commercial vehicle manufacturer BMC, has asked the country’s competition authority for permission to allow investment from the Qatar Armed Forces Industry Committee in order to resume production.