The IAA Commercial Vehicle Show 2008 Mercedes Benz Special

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Mercedes Benz tracks at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show 2008 with vehicles for a long haul transport, construction and distribution the Actros, the Axor and the Atego. [Video Playing: 00:00:11-00:00:14] The highlight is the new truck of the year 2009 the Actros. The Actros has received this award for the third time. The flagship of the Mercedes Benz trucks includes a host of new innovations both inside and out. [Video Playing: 00:00:27-00:00:31] Here's product manager Alexander Hosp. Here we see the new flagship of the Mercedes Benz trucks division, the new Actros. Further developed in 37 ways, especially in light of its economy, design and comfort. Of special note with this vehicle, the buzzing on headlines as well as the fact the street version of this vehicle will be getting the second generation Mercedes powership. Mercedes is setting new benchmarks as the new Actros is the first heavy truck in the world to come standard with an automatic transmission. The Mercedes PowerShift 2 is fun to drive and helps the driver operate his vehicle in an economical and safe manner. Another main reason for the success of the new Actros is safety systems like Active Brake Assist and Telligent Lane Assistant. Something else the Actros has going for its great fuel economy thanks to BlueTec diesel technology. Also inside the driver's cab, the new Actros cuts a good figure. Several product innovations improve the working and living environment of the driver. Among others, the new bottom bed with a slided frame and high point elasticity and an adjustable head rest and the new sun blinds on both sides of the cab and as well as the foldable table on the passenger's side. The new Actros celebrated its world premiere as a construction vehicle at the IAA with more than a dozen innovations, even robuster and wore uncompromising component protection. [Video Playing: 00:01:59-00:02:03] Here you see the new construction Actros, truly a world premiere. This has been advanced in terms of component protection, its robust quality, its design and variability. What's special? Let's start at the side, in the driver's cab. The new optimized hand wheel gives the driver a safe step behind the vehicle and a look inside the trailer, but also a safe step back inside the cab. Still not enough, on non all-wheel drive vehicles, the new 12 speed automatic gear box Mercedes PowerShift off road celebrates its premiere. Other highlights of the new construction Actros, most noticeable the formula meter thick protected plate for the radiator and engine. A robust improved pivoting step, the new protective grill for the headlights and the scratch resistant, well protected exterior mirrors to mention just a few of the improvements to shield the truck's components from damage. The new construction Actros even more economical, more comfortable and more variable. Whether as a construction or long haul truck the success story of the new Actros goes on.