Monday, March 27, 2023

Donegal delight: DCV’s Sprinter breaks cover

A new player in the luxury minicoach market is Donegal Commercial Vehicles. We put its first Sprinter to the test The high-end minicoach market is...

Electric coach on the road: Yutong’s TCe12

The UK’s first zero-emission coach is Yutong’s TCe12. We put it to the test in the urban jungle and on the motorway One of the...

Van Hool EX16M is a solid mid-range challenger

After a stuttering start, Van Hool’s EX range is set to mount a serious challenge in the middle of the market, says importer Arriva...

Tourismo tempts new buyers with 13m two-axle

More options came to the right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz Tourismo line-up in its latest form, including a 13m, two-axle variant. We test drive one of...

Yutong GT12: A European coach in every way

A recent addition to the UK coach market is the Yutong GT12. It promises value and a high standard specification, with much European content....

VDL option adds new dimension to Beulas Cygnus

Spanish coachbuilder Beulas has gained a solid reputation for bespoke products that are set off by one of the best paint finishes in the...

Much more than a ‘box ticker’

Pelican bus & Coach reckons the Yutong TC12 is the best value 12m at its price point. We put it to the test There is...

Panther’s versatility ticks a box for one customer

At 12.2m, the Volvo B8R with Plaxton Panther body is a coach that can do lots of jobs. That is among several reasons that...

Midicoach sector gains a premium VDL option

VDL’s Futura FHD2 range has gained an addition: The 10.6m FHD2-106, which is placed as a premium model with potential for customisation. We drive...

Compromise not needed for electric

Optare’s MetroDecker has now been with us, in Euro 6 diesel form, for nearly four years. When launched at Covent Garden, London, in May...
Portsmouth planned first bus depot site

First Bus to build ‘super depot’ in Portsmouth

First Bus has purchased land in Portsmouth with a view to building a new depot for all-electric buses. The site housed a Daily Mail Group...