UK’s new bus and coach market soars to 16-year high
Cementing its position as the largest overall market in Europe for bus, coach and minibus registrations, the UK saw the biggest number of new vehicles joining the roads since 2008,…
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Imperial appointed by BYD as primary parts distributor for the UK
Having celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024, leading PSV parts distributor, Imperial Engineering, has been officially appointed as the primary distributor for all BYD electric bus parts throughout the UK…
Evolution of the bus maintenance garage
Whilst much attention has been placed on the transition of the UK’s PSV fleets from diesel to hybrid and electric powertrains, bus garages and workshops have also evolved considerably to…
Happy Christmas from Imperial Engineering
Our Christmas holiday closure will start from 1pm on Monday 23rd December. Customers are advised to ensure that any urgent orders are are placed in good time. A very happy…
The benefits of remanufactured components in the bus and coach sector
Today, remanufacturing is a major industry and central to the ‘Circular Economy’ where products can be given a new lease of life, equal in quality to the original brand new…
Maintaining under chassis systems during the winter season
As the winter season gets underway, PSV engineers and technicians will be prepared for the maintenance challenges of cold, wet weather. This year has seen significant rainfall, with record-breaking rain…
Industry welcomes launch of Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel
The Labour government has announced the creation of a UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel, which will bring together vehicle manufacturers, industry stakeholders and local authority leaders to explore ways of…
Imperial gets on board with Catch the Bus Month
Back in 1829, the first ever bus journey travelled from Paddington to Bank in London. Today, more than five billion bus journeys are made every year in the UK, at…
Imperial recognises engineering skills at industry awards
Imperial Engineering was a proud sponsor of the IRTE Skills Challenge 2024 for the bus and coach sector, which is celebrating its 13th year. Held over three days at S&B Automotive…
Shift to zero-emission buses puts spotlight on e-compressor care
The PSV sector is leading the way in the UK’s Net Zero journey as Europe’s largest zero emission (ZEV) bus market by volume, with almost half of the units entering…