DAF Trucks has announced a new Euro6 Paccar MX-11 engine generation for buses and coaches. The new engine is compact and designed to offer optimum fuel efficiency, low weight and noise levels combined with excellent performance and maximum durability. The new power unit has a displacement volume of 10.8-litres and is scheduled to go into […]
Somerset based wheelchair restraint specialist, Unwin Safety Systems, has formed a joint venture with Autoadapt AB, which has purchased a 50% equity stake in CN Unwin Ltd. The Swedish company’s product portfolio, which includes the Braun lift range, is seen as being complementary to Unwin’s flooring systems, wheelchair restraints and seat fixtures. The partnership was […]
FirstGroup has split its South West and Wales region into four separate business units. The move is part of First’s strategy to ensure its businesses are responsive to the needs of customers and other local stakeholders. Each of the new units is to be headed by an MD who will report directly to the Chief […]
West Coast Motors has acquired Bowman’s Tours, the Mull based bus and coach tour operator. The deal is expected to ensure continuity for staff at Bowman’s and ongoing development of Mull, Iona and Staffa as key Scottish tourist destinations. The company will officially change ownership on 24 June 2013. MD of West Coast Motors, Colin […]
PR Coaches from Southall, West London, has taken delivery of a 13.9m tri-axle Scania Irizar PB touring coach. It features 59 seats, an entertainment package, a centre sunken toilet, hot drinks facilities, a fridge and an air conditioning system. It is powered by a 470bhp engine coupled with a 12-speed automatic Opticruise transmission. The vehicle […]
G-Line Holidays of Lytham St Annes has received a 12.9m Volvo B9R with Plaxton Panther bodywork. The coach has an air conditioning system, 53 seats and a centre sunken washroom. It will be used on the operator’s UK and continental holiday tours, as well as for private hires. G-Line proprietor, Ernie Bradshaw, said, ‘We have […]
Derbyshire based Macpherson Coaches has added a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo to its fleet. Powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM457hLA Euro5 engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission, the coach has 49 seats, Luxline upholstery and a Professional Line 3 entertainment package. Company Director, Neil Macpherson, said, ‘This is our first full size, fully automatic, Mercedes-Benz coach after […]
Newcastleton based Telford’s Coaches has added a 12.9m Bova Futura 2 to its fleet. Powered by a DAF PR 360bhp engine matched to a ZF fully automatic gearbox, the coach has 57 seats, a centre sunken toilet, a CCTV system, a coolbox, a hot water boiler, an entertainment package and a forward facing camera. Moseley […]