Motor Coach Industries

In 1994, MCI stocks were purchased by Mexican DINA S.A.,[2][3] who had a long history of bus building and developed their HTQ proprietary technology[4][5][6] (valued in a total of 70 million dollars)[7] that culminated with the creation of the Viaggio Confort Bus Line. Over the course of the next years MCI reproduced its Viaggio 1000 DOT for sale to the U.S and Canada. In late 1999/2000 the G4100, G4500 and F3500 models were released to the U.S. and Canadian markets. Production of the G4500 later moved to Winnipeg, after the G4100 had been discontinued. Poor reliability of the G4500 resulted in very low sales after Greyhound Lines filed a lawsuit against MCI over the various issues involving the bus. Greyhound took delivery of very few Winnipeg-built G4500s; these were later retired and sold. Related to a major contract cancellation[8] by Western Star,[9] DINA S.A. sold a great portion of its previously acquired MCI shares to Joseph Littlejohn & Levy.[10]

In 1994 TMC, including production rights for the RTS, was sold to NovaBus. In 1997 MCI purchased the rights from the bankrupt Flxible to produce the Flxible Metro and all related parts for same. After a period of product demand, increased competition and lay-offs in the early 2000s, production at MCI plants in Winnipeg and Pembina increased in 2006, and 130 employees were added.

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, MCI consolidated its operations, the Winnipeg site was expanded and modernized as well as DINA S.A. purchased North American Symix[11] and opened an assembly plant[7] in Buenos Aires Argentina[12] and the DIMEX[13] and DINAIR companies.[14] A new coach finishing and paint facility and customer delivery centre were constructed on the site. At the same time, a seven-year contract was attained with the IAMAW union local. This agreement contained cost improvements and production operations flexibility to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the manufacturing and assembly operations.

The buses, especially the older MC-8 and workhorse MC-9 models of the 1980s became the standard for interstate travel for many bus companies. Those particular buses featured metal frames and roof supports, metal panels on the sides and were extremely durable and reliable. Many of the buses, having survived millions of miles of commercial use, have been given a second career serving churches or other organizations, while the MCI/TMC coaches are very popular "conversion shells", used for motorhomes.

Currently, the "J" and "D" models are the leading coaches in the North American intercity coach market.

Motor Coach Industries Inc. announced on September 15, 2008, the company had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a restructuring the company said would "help shed hundreds of millions of dollars of debt".[15]

On April 17, 2009, Motor Coach Industries Inc. emerged from its voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization. MCII and its subsidiaries became wholly owned by KPS Capital Partners, LP. KPS Capital Partners, LP is the Manager of the KPS Special Situations Funds, a family of private equity limited partnerships with over $2.6 billion of committed capital focused on constructive investing in restructurings, turnarounds, and other special situations.[16][17]

Motor Coach Industries announced on April 25, 2012 that it had reached a deal with German vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG to distribute its Setra brand of motorcoaches for the North American market. The agreement came as Daimler reconfigured its commercial bus operations in North America, also selling off its Orion brand of transit buses to New Flyer Industries.

Under the agreement, Setra would build its S407 and S417 motorcoaches in Germany and ship them to North America, where MCI would sell and service the coaches using its existing dealer network. In exchange, Daimler would purchase a 10% share in Motor Coach Industries.

The relationship between competitors was less than ideal. Daimler complained that MCI focused on its own motorcoaches, and did not allow for sufficient attention to the Setra brand.[18]

The deal came to an end on January 4, 2018, with Daimler signing a new distribution rights agreement with REV Group, a US-based specialty vehicle manufacturer. Sales of new motorcoaches transferred immediately, followed by the service agreement in mid-2018.[19]

On November 10, 2015, it was announced that Canadian bus manufacturer New Flyer Industries has an agreement to acquire Motor Coach Industries, Inc. for CAD $604 million or US $459 million, and the deal closed in December 2015.[20]

Motor Coach Industries currently produces three different product lines. All current models are 102 inches (2.59 m) wide, exclusive of mirrors.

Model	Photo	Height	Length	Notes
D40 series D4005 D4000CL D4000CT D4000CTH D4000ISTV	D4000CT	11 ft 5 in (3.48 m)	40 ft 6 in (12.34 m)	Restyled with frameless windows and G series headlights and renamed D4000CT and D4500CT respectively. Models with the original square headlights and framed windows were renamed D4000CL and D4500CL. CT version also available with hybrid electric or CNG powertrain. Rubber front bumper and framed windows are optional on CT version. Rubber front bumper is standard on ISTV units.
D45 series D4505 D4500CL D4500CT D4500CTH D45 CRT LE	D4500CT	11 ft 5 in (3.48 m)	45 ft 5 in (13.84 m)
J35 series J3500		11.73 ft (3.58 m)	35.58 ft (10.84 m)
J45 series J4500 J4500e		11.73 ft (3.58 m)	45.58 ft (13.89 m)	Introduced in 2001. One top-mounted center stop light.

These models bore the MC-number designation.

Model	Height	Length	Width	Photo	Introduced	Discontinued
	Notes
MC-1 / MCX-1	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1958	1961
	MCX-1 prototype built as Western Canada Greyhound Lines number W1000 in August 1959.
MC-2 / MCX-2	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1960	1961
	MCX-2 prototype built as Pontiac Bus Lines number 6029 in April 1960.
MC-3 / MCX-3	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1961	1963
	MCX-3 prototype built as Thiessen Transportation Ltd. number 24 in December 1961.
MC-4	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1962	1964
MC-5 / MCC-5 / MCX-5	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1963	1965
	MCX-5 prototype built as Central Greyhound Lines 2400 in December 1962. First buses built at MCI's Pembina, ND plant. Canadian-built units designated MCC-5.
MC-5A / MCC-5A	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1964	1970
	Early-production Canadian units (to 1965) designated MCC-5A.
MC-5B	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1971	1977
	Virtually indistinguishable from an MC-5A except for the clearance and marker lights, which are shared with MC-8s.
MC-5C	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1977	1980
	Front end shared with MC-8s with its own unique roofline. Stainless Steel siding updated to match fluting of MC-8s. All exterior lighting shared with MC-8s. Switched from hinged to pantograph-style baggage bay doors. All bumpers and rub rails shared with MC-8s. Only 5-Series available with an automatic transmission option.
MC-6 / MCX-6[22]	12 ft (3.66 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	102 in (2.59 m)		1969	1970
	Two prototype MC-6Xs produced in 1967, number 4599 built with GM Detroit Diesel 12V71, number 4598 with Mercedes Benz 8. Only 12 ft (3.66 m)-high buses produced by MCI. Wider-than-normal coaches (102"), not approved to operate in all 50 states. Built only for Greyhound. Originally powered by GM 12V71 engines. American units later repowered with GM 8V71 engines.
MC-7	10.83 ft (3.30 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1968	1973
	Also known as the Challenger First 40-foot buses built by MCI. First model built with optional automatic transmission during its last year of production.
MC-8	10.83 ft (3.30 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1973	1978
	Also known as the Crusader. 1978 models have straight narrow side window pillars
MC-9	11 ft (3.35 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1978	1991
	Also known as the Crusader II 1979 models are distinguished with a "cut" on the top front corners of the upper body panel Later MC9s also known as MC9S (Special).
MC-12	11 ft (3.35 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1991	1998
	Built only for Greyhound. Similar to the MC-9, but with rectangular headlights and taillights. Also has a different roof cap, upper body panels and the enlarged A-series air-conditioning condenser.