Volvo Power For Olympian

• Volvo Bus is planning to offer its 9.6-litre engine in the Olympian double-deck bus chassis, probably when production moves to Irvine at the end of the year. Until now the......

Two Welsh Bus Depots Close

• The receiver of National Welsh has closed two of the company's three remaining depots — it has been trying to sell since it was called in last month (CM 9-15 Jan). The 200......

Talks Continue On Maidstone Sale

• The receiver has moved into Maidstone Boro'line. Talks with up to 30 potential purchasers have fallen through during the past six months (CM16-22 Jan). KPMG Peat Marwick is......

Midimat Offered In Dart Midi

• Dennis is offering an alternative Voith transmision for its Dart midi chassis which is claimed to increase fuel economy and reduce brake wear. The German-built automatic......

Clubstar Goes 4x4

• The first 4x4 version of the 14-month-old German-built Clubstar has gone into service with Dusseldorf-based Maple Leaf Tours. But manufacturer Ernst Auwarter is unlikely to......