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The French bus market remains strong

The RNTP public transport exhibition took place in Bordeaux, France in November. The weather was warm and the atmosphere very convivial.

Setra opens new doors

MCI unveils a European second door and the latest hospitality features available on the 2014 Setra TopClass S 417.

A plan is in motion

They‘ve made their move; the MCI and Daimler partnership forges ahead.

MCI finalizes Setra acquisition and Daimler partnership

MCI has completed its acquisition of Setra’s operations in the U.S. and Canada and the establishment of a strategic partnership with Daimler Buses.

Daimler, MCI sign letter of intent for strategic partnership

Daimler announced it had signed a Letter of Intent with Motor Coach Industries (MCI) to create a partnership that would result in MCI acquiring the Setra business in North America.

Daimler Buses Taps DeHart for VP position

Kevin DeHart has been named Vice President of new motorcoach sales for Daimler Buses’ Setra brand.

Setra hosts ‘Young Bus Operators’ forum

Setra Bus & Motorcoach recently hosted 40 young bus operators from nine countries for an informational forum in Prague in support of up-and-coming industry professionals.

Hybrid buses show strong in Hanover

Every two years the city of Hanover in northern Germany hosts the largest commercial vehicle exhibition in Europe. The exhibition area is vast with covered halls and large open-air displays with room for the more than 2,000 exhibitors and every kind of commercial vehicle. This year the show welcomed nearly 300,000 visitors from 110 countries.