WILL RENAULT SELL ITS VOLVO STAKE TO THE WALLENBERGS?
Published at 15.04.2009 in Company news, International developments
Rumours surrounding the French car manufacturer Renault and its stake in AB Volvo, whose largest single shareholder she is with a 21.8% stake, suggest that Renault might sell this stake to the Wallenberg family and their investment vehicle Investor AB, till last year owners of a large stake in Scania. This suggestion was published recently by the Swedish business magazine Veckans Affarer.
BUSWORLD ASIA 2009, OR THE INNOVATIVE SPIRIT OF THE CHINESE ATTITUDE
Published at 14.04.2009 in Busworld, International developments
The 9th exhibition of Busworld Asia was held in Shanghai New International Expo Center from April 8-11, 2009. The four-day event continued to demonstrate the latest advances in technology and products within the Chinese bus and coach industry, attracting attention from all over the world.
260 MERCEDES-BENZ CITARO BUSES FOR DUBAI
Published at 25.03.2009 in International developments, Public transport
Daimler Buses has been awarded a major contract to deliver 260 Mercedes-Benz Citaro city buses to the emirate of Dubai. Production of the ordered buses is to commence in the first quarter of 2009. In addition to the delivery of the buses, the contract includes a multi-year service and maintenance agreement.
INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES LAUNCH GLOBAL FUEL ECONOMY PLAN
Published at 24.03.2009 in International developments
A roadmap towards greater global fuel economy that would halve greenhouse gas emissions from cars must be embarked upon immediately, and integrated into financial support for the car industry, according to a joint international agency report.
AMPHICOACH READY TO GO
Published at 23.03.2009 in International developments, Coaches
The AmphiCoach GTS-1 is an amphibious passenger coach designed by Scotsman George Smith and built in Malta. The final prototype has been recently tested at Marsaxlokk Bay, Malta.
