ROAD SAFETY
Truck maker applies ultra-safe transport solutions for customers
Volvo Trucks has introduced an optional suite of electronic safety aids to some of its trucks in SA
Whether you are thinking cars or trucks, one of the names that comes to mind when discussing safety is Volvo. Now Volvo Trucks has introduced a number of welcome new safety features to its latest models. "Volvo Trucks prides itself with regard to safety and this has always been one of our core values," says Torbjörn Christensson, president of Volvo Group Southern Africa. Commitment Emphasising its continued commitment to safety, the company has made an investment of R6.5m into its Durban manufacturing plant which will allow the facility to install and calibrate selected safety features. "We believe that all original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in our industry have a responsibility to provide the safest transport solutions to their customers as this has a trickle-down effect to all road users," adds Christensson. The features that form part of the Volvo Active Safety Package, which has recently become available to the local market, will be available as optional extras, with a numbe...
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