Bus and Coach

It has often been said that there is no better way to take the pulse of any given industry than to attend a busy trade show. If this is the case, then the commercial vehicle sector looks to be in…

The Transport Committee has warned that joined-up planning is needed for both passenger and freight transport to ensure future prosperity for Britain. In its latest two reports the committee has scrutinised the proposed planning network framework for nationally significant road…

The bus and coach markets are showing signs of positivity, while commercial vehicle registrations suffered a small dip in April. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed promising signs for the bus and coach sector as…

London’s Mayor Boris Johnson has revealed a New Routemaster bus in a special silver livery. The new bus will be put into service as part of Transport for London’s celebration of the Year of the Bus. In common with all…

News from Volvo: Richard Taylor Travel, based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, has taken delivery of a new Volvo B11R Jonckheere bodied coach as the latest addition to its 16 strong fleet. This is the first time the coach operator has selected…

Michelin has launched its first nationwide breakdown service with ATS Euromaster at the CV Show. The new 24/7 service is available to all truck, bus and coach operators that use approved Michelin Certified Centres. The ONCall breakdown service will draw…

On the opening day of the UK Commercial Vehicle Show, automotive trade body ACEA has announced that European commercial vehicle registrations rose 9.8% in the first quarter of 2014 exceeding 443,000 vehicles registered. The market grew 11.1% in March to…

At MAN’s eve of CV Show press briefing on Monday, Des Evans, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus UK, was in typical buoyant mood announcing a telematics package for its ‘TopUsed’ customers. His message included a new insurance deal and…

Stoneridge has chosen the 2014 CV Show to release its latest tachograph technology that focuses in on the needs of drivers and operators. The new SE5000 Exakt Duo 2 has been designed with commercial vehicle fleets in mind and enables…

A new product that can contain engine bay fires and prevent expensive total loss of vehicles has been launched into the bus and coach market. With more than 100 engine bay fires each year, Clark Wright reckons it could save…