The "Bohdan" corporation manufactured 231 buses at its Cherkasy site in July of this year, exceeding last year's figures by 33.56% (173 units were produced in July 2005). According to the corporation's press service, thus, since the beginning of the year "Bohdan" has manufactured 1,430 new buses — 58.89% more than in January-July 2005 (900 units). The "Bohdan" corporation was established in February 2005 with the aim of implementing investment projects aimed at creating capacities in Ukraine for the production of motor vehicles of various types. It includes 20 companies, among which are OJSC "Lutsk Automobile Plant", OJSC "Cherkasy Bus", "Hyundai Motors Ukraine" and others. Based on the results of last year's operations, the corporation took first place among bus and truck manufacturers in Ukraine.