Category:FOCUS on Bus and Coach

A first class idea
November 1, 2011

A first class idea

Every now and then, something new and different comes along that makes everyone sit up and take notice. Irizar had that “something” at the...

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The Jamaica Urban Transit Company has placed an order for 230 VDL Mistrals.
November 1, 2011

VDL conquers Jamaica

GAVIN MYERS and FRANK BEETON report on important bus news from overseas.

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LP 713: Indian stunner?
November 1, 2011

LP 713: Indian stunner?

Tata aims to capture a significant proportion of the commuter bus market with its LP 713 Marcopolo bus. But does it make the grade?...

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After three years in South Africa, Egyptian bus manufacturer MCV has opened a body factory in Cape Town. Pictured is the S140R 70-seater coach.
November 1, 2011

Big, beautiful buses

Various bus chassis and body manufacturers exhibited at the Johannesburg International Motor Show’s growing Bus and Truck Show. Here are a few highlights.

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MAN, that’s a long bus!
November 1, 2011

MAN, that’s a long bus!

MAN introduced some interesting concepts under its Lion’s Explorer bus range at the Johannesburg International Motor Show (JIMS). For example, how does a 27...

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Ever decreasing circles
November 1, 2011

Ever decreasing circles

SHAUN CONNORS, our intrepid Brit, makes a trip to London for a drive in a transport icon, but one that is now threatened with...

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SABOA – checking out changes
November 1, 2011

SABOA – checking out changes

SABOA recently held a conference on changes in the bus and coach environment. JACO DE KLERK reports.

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VDL Bus & Coach was chosen from a field of strong competitors as the International Coach of the Year for 2012 during the Coach Euro Test 2011 held in Norway.
October 1, 2011

VDL Futura wins title

VDL Bus & Coach has been awarded the prestigious title of International Coach of the Year 2012 during the Coach Euro Test 2011 held...

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First full-size electric bus
October 1, 2011

First full-size electric bus

BYD, the innovative Chinese company in which super-investor Warren Buffet holds a 10% stake, will unveil its eBUS-12 full-sized single-deck electric bus at Busworld...

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The Wrightbus design for London’s new double-decker has no fewer than three doorways. The rear loading platform can be sealed off for off-peak one-man operation.
October 1, 2011

Double-decker comeback

FRANK BEETON reports on important bus news from overseas.

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