MAN FORCE LAUNCHED THEIR 45 SEATER BUS ON THE INDIAN MARKET
Published at 09.02.2012 in International developments, Coaches
MAN Force Trucks unveiled its first offering in the Indian bus segment, the MAN Airobus, a 45 seaters airconditioned intercity coach at the Auto Expo 2012 . The AIROBUS is powered by the 220hp BSIII MAN D08 engine up front, and is fitted with a 6 speed ZF synchromesh gearbox; Meritor axles and a MAN-designed air suspension on both front and rear axles.
OPTARE SOLO OFFERED BY ASHOK LEYLAND ON THE INDIAN MARKET
Published at 08.02.2012 in International developments, Public transport
British bus manufacturer Optare, subsidiary of Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, recently showcased in Delhi its Ashok Leyland branded Solo – the first low floor midibus to be offered in the Indian market.The vehicle on show has an interior developed to suit Indian operating conditions. It also features a 110 kW ‘H’ Series engine (BS4) of proven pedigree from Ashok Leyland, ensuring a high degree of fuel efficiency.
ISTANBUL PLACES MAJOR ORDER FOR 221 MERCEDES-BENZ CITY BUSES
Published at 07.02.2012 in International developments, Public transport
A new major order for 221 Mercedes-Benz Conecto articulated buses has been placed by the Istanbul public transportation provider IETT to update its fleet of city buses in the metropolis on the Bosporus. With its fleet of around 3,000 city buses, IETT is dedicated to providing reliable and environ-mentally friendly passenger transport in the metropolis, Istanbul. IETT, which was established in 1871, operates light rail systems, subways, regular-service buses, and utilizes the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) mobility concept.
OTOKAR KENT 290 LF BUSES ON BUDAPEST ROADS
Published at 04.02.2012 in Company news, International developments
Four units of Otokar Kent 290LF buses of Otokar, Turkey's bus market leader, have been delivered to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. At first instance they were used by the Hungarian government to transfer members of European Union committees between the Ferihegy Airport and Budapest city center, during the first six months of the year when Hungary was holding the EU chair.
CHINESE BUS SALES INCREASED OVER 7% IN 2011
Published at 03.02.2012 in International developments, Market development
During 2011 a total number of 211,400 buses have been sold in China, according to media reports. That is 7.68 percent higher than the amount sold in 2010. 23,100 buses were sold in November alone. According to Yu Zhenqing, deputy secretary general of China Highway and Transportation Society's bus division, sales of buses should further increase in the future.
