Bus and Coach

Vans and buses are set to benefit from a new joint £1 billion government-industry fund designed to aid the development of next generation engines and new technologies. The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) will see government and industry invest £500 million…

A number of local authorities will share a further £2 million under the Local Sustainable Transport Fund. The Department for Transport has chosen to grant funding to nine transport schemes across the country in an aim to encourage investment in…

News from Optare: Nottingham City Council has ordered another £3.6 million eco-friendly buses from Optare. The deal sees the East Midlands city add another 17 electric buses to its fleet, making it one of the largest for public transport in…

News from Scania: Fourway Coaches of Leeds has taken delivery of a Scania K 360 IB4x2 with Irizar i6 bodywork. The 360 horsepower vehicle is equipped with Scania’s fully automated two-pedal Opticruise gear selection system. The coach has been specified to…

A new organisation aims to improve the performance of small and medium businesses within the transport engineering supply chain. Enscite, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and the Regional Growth Fund, has been launched to help automotive manufacturing businesses…

News from Optare: As a leader in electric and hybrid bus technology, Optare is delighted to announce that Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has ordered 16 more buses, including hybrids and its first electric models, which will bring its total…

The European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association (ACEA) has welcomed the  adoption of the European Parliament’s regulation on reducing noise emissions from commercial vehicles and cars over the next 12 years. The new legislation will see emission targets phased in by 1…

Intelligent transport systems, connected vehicles and slime all have a part to play in shaping the traffic network and making sure it runs as efficiently as possible. Bizzarely, mould recommends moving the M6 motorway to the east coast, for instance,…

The DVLA is preparing the way for the end of the paper tax disc on 1 October this year. Digital records mean the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed and this brings some other changes in…

Britain’s membership and involvement in the EU is critical to the success of the country’s automotive industry, a new independent report commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has found. The KPMG study – The UK Automotive Industry…