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…
Van Hool officially announces new Tennessee bus plant
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – Belgian motorcoach maker Van Hool officially announced its plans to build its first American bus manufacturing plant in Tennessee, employing at least…
Van Hool lands major hydrogen-bus contract in German cities
KONINGSHOOIKT (Lier), Belgium – Belgian coach builder Van Hool has landed a significant contract with RVK Köln and WSW Wuppertal in Germany to supply 40…
ABC unveils upgraded Van Hools, discusses its manufacturing plans
SAN ANTONIO – ABC Company officials unveiled upgraded Van Hool CX 45 and 35 motorcoaches during Expo 2018 and discussed plans for a new Van…
ABC planning electric buses, Van Hool U.S. assembly plant
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — An unexpected slump in the first quarter left ABC Companies with “a good year but not a great year” in 2017,…
ABC and Van Hool celebrating 30 years of partnership
FARIBAULT, Minn. – ABC Companies and Van Hool are celebrating their 30th anniversary as business partners.