BigLorryBlog has just returned from Hannover with news of the International Truck of the Year 2009 award. Scooping the accolade for the third time was the Mercedes-Benz Actros.
It fought off strong challenges from the Iveco Eurocargo, the Volvo FH and the EGR-engined Scania R Series. The Actros was chosen by a 20-strong panel of commercial vehicle judges, who were particularly impressed with the truck's safety and comfort features.
And while you're on BigLorryBlog, why not have a crack at its vintage German truck competition? Go on, there might even be a bratwurst in it for you...
It fought off strong challenges from the Iveco Eurocargo, the Volvo FH and the EGR-engined Scania R Series. The Actros was chosen by a 20-strong panel of commercial vehicle judges, who were particularly impressed with the truck's safety and comfort features.
And while you're on BigLorryBlog, why not have a crack at its vintage German truck competition? Go on, there might even be a bratwurst in it for you...