KAMAZ AND MARCOPOLO SET UP JOINT VENTURE IN RUSSIA
Published at 27.10.2011 in International developments, Coaches
OJSC KAMAZ and Marcopolo S.A. have signed an agreement on a joint venture. The agreement was signed by General Director Sergey Kogogin on the part of the Russian company, CEO of Marcopolo S.A. José Rubens de la Rosa and Yuri Eduardo Caio on the part of the Brazilian company in Moscow, at the opening of the recent Comtrans exhibition.
VDL FUTURA IS "INTERNATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR 2012"
VDL Bus & Coach has been awarded the prestigious title ‘International Coach of the Year 2012’. During the ‘Coach Euro Test 2011’, held in Norway, the Futura was chosen as the winner from a field of strong competitors. The members of the jury based their decision primarily on the total concept of the participating coaches, with special focus on practical usability, fit and finish, and efficiency. The award will be handed over during the Busworld Kortrijk exhibition.
MITSUBISHI FUSO LAUNCHES ENHANCED AERO ACE MM BUS
Published at 01.09.2011 in Coaches, Vehicle news
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has launched a redesigned version of the Aero Ace MM bus. Designed for sightseeing and inter-city transportation, the Aero Ace MM, first launched in January 2008, is the short version of the Aero Ace bus which debuted in May 2007.
VOLVO BUS BENELUX EXTENDS PROGRAM WITH BARBI GALILEO
Published at 28.07.2011 in Company news, Coaches
Volvo Bus Benelux has decided to add a coach with a length of 10,20 meters to the program for this market. The new model will be based on a Volvo B7R chassis, which will be bodied by Barbi of Modena, Italy. The Volvo Barbi will formally be imported by Bluekens Truck & Bus, a Volvo dealer in the southern part of the Netherlands. The new addition to the program will be first shown in public during the coming Busworld exhibition.
MAN DELIVERS 46 BUSES TO MOSCOW'S PUBLIC TRANSPORT COMPANY
Published at 04.07.2011 in Public transport, Coaches
The Moscow public transport company Mostransavto ordered a total of 46 MAN Lion’s Regio C vehicles, which were delivered in mid-May. The 13.01-metre bus with its up to 59 seats provides a high level of comfort and maximum safety at an attractive price. The customer also likes the model's attractive design. The buses are powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine delivering 228 kW (310 hp) and their exhaust gas is cleaned with the aid of the MAN PM catalytic converter.
