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10/23/2009 Increased deliveries for Volvo Buses
Volvo Buses reports an increase in deliveries during the third quarter. 2,351 buses were delivered, which was an increase of 11% compared with the same quarter in the preceding year. The operating income was however negative.
10/21/2009 New powerful and fuel-efficient 13-liter engine
Volvo Buses is now launching a 13-liter engine for the Volvo 9700 and Volvo 9900 models. The new engine is stronger but also more fuel-efficient than its predecessor.
10/15/2009 Volvo to sell 100 bi-articulated buses to Sao Paulo
Volvo Buses has received an order for 100 bi-articulated Volvo B9SALF buses to Sao Paulo in Brazil and an order for a further 84 articulated buses for the BRT system in Bogota, Colombia. Volvo will thus strengthen its position as the leading supplier of buses for these smart transport systems.
10/7/2009 Volvo to launch bus-adapted alcolock system
The new alcolock system from Volvo Buses is specifically adapted for the bus industry’s requirement for rapid driver changes on route. The vehicle can be started without a breath test, but the brakes will remain locked if the driver is not sober.
10/7/2009 Volvo Bus put the pedal to the floor for Teenage Cancer Trust
Volvo Bus are throwing their weight – and hopefully shedding a few pounds in the process - behind the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) Warwickshire Appeal, which is seeking to raise £100,000 towards a new state of the art teenage cancer unit in the region.
10/7/2009 Metroline Travel order underlines global reach
Volvo Bus has used this week’s Coach & Bus Live Show (Wednesday 7th October) to announce a significant order for London bus operator Metroline Travel.
10/7/2009 Capital idea becomes a reality as First London takes 31 new Volvo Double Deck buses
Volvo Bus today (Wednesday 7th October) formally hands over the first of 31 Double Deck buses to First London at the Coach & Bus Live show. The new vehicles are a result of a successful partnership between First London, Volvo and Wrightbus to turn an idea for an optimised Double Deck for London operations into a reality.
10/7/2009 Free Winter Check-Up Programme underlines commitment to Volvo operators
Volvo Bus will also be using this week’s Coach & Bus Live show (Stand A3, Hall 18 NEC Birmingham 7th-8th October) to highlight, amongst other things, its free Winter Check-Up Programme, which is now available to all owners of Volvo coaches.
10/6/2009 New Volvo B9R means success for Slane Coaches
Slane Coach & Taxis Ltd of Northern Ireland have just taken delivery of their first new Volvo coach – a B9R with Sunsundegui bodywork.
10/5/2009 Planned relocation for part of Loughborough-based Volvo Bus and Coach Centre operation
Volvo Bus has today (Monday 5th October) advised staff of proposed operational changes at its Volvo Bus and Coach Centre, located at Loughborough (VBCC Loughborough).

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