Operators back on the field with soccer tournament work
The MLS is Back Tournament isn’t just good for the world of soccer. The pro soccer tournament that began this week in Orlando, Florida, is…
ABC Companies launch CLEANS to combat COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the motorcoach industry in mid-March and forced thousands of coaches off the road, sending operators into quarantine along with the…
ABC and Van Hool promise to “Make it happen”
NASVHILLE—Coach interior amenities, parts, service and technology were the highlights of Motorcoach EXPO for Van Hool and its North American distributor, ABC Companies.
Contributing to…
European entertainer operator bringing double-deckers to U.S.
Beat the Street, an Austrian entertainer coach operator, has established a base in Tennessee to offer tour service with double-decked Van Hool motorcoaches. The operator…
Bus ingredients: Craftsmanship, technology and a really big building
Recently Van Hool invited me to visit their plants in Belgium and North Macedonia. I’ve long wanted to do an article on bus building, both…
ABC techs visit Belgium for Van Hool electric vehicle training
A team of ABC Companies technicians visited the Van Hool factory in Belgium for training in preparation for the arrival of the Van Hool CX45E…
Carrier consolidations affecting motorcoach sales, but ABC/Van Hool sees continued steady growth
“There have been quite a few challenges as our industry is going through some shifting and consolidations, but we continue to see steady growth,” said…
Detroit Diesel exiting motorcoach market
Detroit Diesel Corporation has announced that it will discontinue production of its DD13 engine for motorcoach applications in December 2021. It will continue to supply…
Continental accepts first Van Hool
Continental Charters of Houston took delivery of its first Van Hool motorcoach, a CX45 delivered in June by ABC Companies. The 18-year-old, family-owned carrier provides…
