VDL and Van Hool MOVE TOGETHER as new Futura to be revealed

VDL is to officially integrate VDL Bus & Coach and VDL Van Hool under the new umbrella brand of VDL Bus Group at the Busworld event.

Under the MOVE.TOGETHER flag, VDL is to present the new VDL Futura 3 to the general public for the first time. The new coach features a completely new interior concept with passenger comfort and ergonomics; an optimised driver environment with improved sightlines, intuitive controls and digital support; an updated exterior design that enhances aerodynamics and brand identity; advanced safety and assistance systems in line with the latest European General Safety Regulation (GSR) and a modular powertrain architecture prepared for future powertrains.

The formation of VDL Bus Group is to operate with two complementary brands: VDL and Van Hool. Both brands will be represented at Busworld, focusing on the synergy between innovation and customer focus. Production at VDL Bus Group is organised geographically by vehicle type and make. The VDL Citea for public transport is built at the factory in Roeselare, Belgium. The VDL Futura coaches are produced in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, where VDL has decades of experience in high-quality coachbuilding. Macedonia is the place of production of the Van Hool coaches, where VDL Bus Group is committed to efficiency, craftsmanship and economies of scale.