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Indonesia’s main bus bodybuilders to exhibit at Busworld Southeast Asia 2026
The fourth edition of Busworld Southeast Asia is scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran. According to the Busworld press release, the exhibition is positioned in one of Asia’s largest bus markets, with Indonesia described as ranking among the ten larg...
Next Mobility Exhibition 2026: BYD, Iveco Bus, Irizar, Solaris, MAN and Yutong among exhibitors
Aveuro, BYD, Indcar, Irizar e-mobility, Iveco Bus, King Long, MAN, Menarini, Solaris, Yutong and Karsan are among the bus and coach manufacturers set to attend Next Mobility Exhibition, scheduled in Milan from 13 to 16 May. The event will take place alongside Transpotec Logitec, bringing together pa...
New certified Ultrafabrics collections target durability and compliance in passenger transport interiors
From city streets to long-haul routes, Ultrafabrics has long been a trusted partner to the global transport industry, delivering high-performance upholstery fabrics for passenger transport, automotive, aviation and beyond. Known for combining refined aesthetics with uncompromising performance, Ultra...
Higer posts +14k units sold in 2025 as it expands European cooperation and prepares new e-bus launch
In 2025, Higer sold a total of 14,246 complete vehicles. According to data from Chinabuses.org, Higer topped the Chinese bus sales charts in both January and February 2026, with total sales of 3,417 vehicles. It is worth noting that to date, Higer has sold a total of 55,714 new energy buses worldwid...
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