TEMSA ADDS GÖPPEL WORKSHOPS TO ITS GERMAN NETWORK
Published at 22.10.2008 in Aftermarket, International developments
Temsa has expanded its service offering in Germany by adding the Göppel bus workshops in the south of Germany to its network. For Temsa this is an important strategic step to strengthen its after sales and service offering in Germany.
SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION OIL SIGNIFICANTLY EXTENDS DRAIN INTERVALS
Published at 21.10.2008 in Aftermarket, Technology
For city buses a drain interval of 6000 hours should be possible with synthetic oil, Allison says. For operators looking to improve transmission reliability whilst extending drain intervals switching from mineral to synthetic oil would be the way. British operator Plymouth City Bus, with a fleet of over 170 buses, took this step, increasing drain intervals by over three times.
GOODYEAR AWARDED LONG-TERM TIRE CONTRACT WITH NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT
Published at 08.10.2008 in Aftermarket, Components
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been awarded a seven-year contract to supply tires and business solutions to New York City Transit, one of the largest transit bus fleets in the world.
DAIMLER INTO REMANUFACTURING
Published at 17.09.2008 in Aftermarket, International developments
According to reports in the German press Daimler has signed an agreement with Bosch with regard to the joint remanufacturing of diesel fuel systems for trucks and buses. First result of this joint venture is the establishment of North American Fuel Systems Remanufacturing LLC.
KNORR-BREMSE LAUNCHES ACTIVE SERVICE CONCEPT
Published at 16.09.2008 in Aftermarket
Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems launched at the Automechanika trade fair its Active Service concept focussing on an improved service across the entire aftermarket value-added chain for among others bus braking systems.
