Trailers

Two Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks deployed at London Farnborough Airport

Stuttgart -- Aug 08, 2008 -- Two Mercedes-Benz Econic semi-trailer trucks with a tanker body have just entered service at London Farnborough Airport. The trucks are based on the 18-tonne Econic 1824LL chassis but were fitted with a Jost fifth wheel coupling and converted into 4x2 semi-trailer trucks for transporting hazardous goods at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Molsheim, which specialises in constructing special-purpose vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz Econic in semi-trailer tanker version

For better grip and active safety – The Volkswagen Golf Estate 4Motion

Wolfsburg, 25 March 2008 - Volkswagen is now offering its Volkswagen Golf Estate with permanent all-wheel drive. The 4Motion system is coupled to an economical yet high-torque turbodiesel generating 77 kW. This gives the Volkswagen Golf Estate TDI 4Motion, which is available with immediate effect, the best possible grip even on an uninterrupted blanket of snow. As a general rule, permanent all-wheel drive improves cornering forces even on a dry carriageway, thus making a positive contribution to active safety and driving pleasure.

DEARBORN, Mich., March 18, 2008 – Ford will bolster the 2009 Ford Explorer by including Trailer Sway Control. Trailer Sway Control joins an already impressive list of standard safety features, including industry-exclusive AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control).

Highlights:
* 2009 Ford Explorer adds standard Trailer Sway Control to its class-leading suite of safety technologies
* Trailer Sway Control works with Advance Trac® with RSC® to add an extra layer of security for Explorer customers who tow with their vehicles
* NHTSA and IIHS have estimated that electronic stability control systems have the potential to significantly reduce the chances of crashes from occurring.

Offers Improved Trailer Intelligence

TROY, Mich., Dec. 11, 2007 -- Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems today introduced its new Roll Stability Support trailer system, RSSplus™, designed specifically for the North American trailer industry to offer more advanced features and added value.

RSSplus will be available in late first quarter 2008 through trailer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and as an aftermarket retrofit through trailer OEM dealers.