On November 10, 2023, the "2024 Chinese Truck of the Year Evaluation" results, organized by Commercial Vehicle Magazine, were disclosed. The prestigious "Truck of the Year in China" title for 2024 was bestowed upon the Mercedes-Benz Actros C. Dr. Holger Scherr, President and CEO of BFDA and Head of Mercedes-Benz Business Unit, accepted the accolade and certification for the 2024 Truck of the Year in China on behalf of the company.
The CTOY Evaluation was established by Commercial Vehicle Magazine in 2015. Drawing from the triumph of the European "International Truck of the Year" assessment and tailored to China's road and logistics conditions, this technology-driven evaluation event aims to designate the top model as the "Chinese Truck of the Year." In 2023, the evaluation expanded by introducing the "Truck of the Year in China (TOYC)" award, recognizing international brand trucks exclusively developed and manufactured in the Chinese market.
In China for China
The victorious Mercedes-Benz Actros C-series tractor upholds the principle of "In China for China." It embodies the latest iteration of the Mercedes-Benz Truck Actros platform, customized extensively for Chinese logistics scenarios to offer a leading-edge, fuel-efficient, intelligent, secure, and effortlessly enhanced driving experience. Targeting high-end tractor customers, it serves as a cost-effective gateway to top-notch heavy truck technology and quality.
Impressive pioneering technologies
As the inaugural Mercedes-Benz Trucks model manufactured in China, the Actros C features an advanced Cummins engine and ZF AMT transmission, both pioneering technologies in the Chinese market. The vehicle undergoes extensive calibration by Mercedes-Benz Trucks' global R&D team. Its launch has garnered widespread favor among customers owing to its remarkably low fuel consumption, user-friendly driving experience, and comprehensive safety enhancements. The product's exceptional performance has earned unanimous praise from expert and user judges alike.
During the rigorous road test, the Actros C, fitted with ACC (adaptive cruise control) and PPC (predictive powertrain control) systems, made a lasting impression on experts and user judges alike. Compared to similar functions in other vehicles, the Mercedes-Benz Actros C boasts simpler handling and more precise vehicle recognition through its ACC, bolstering the driver's confidence during operation. Pairing this with the PPC, the vehicle can anticipate road conditions up to 2 kilometers ahead using advanced electronic maps, allowing for efficient coasting and predictive gear shifts. This intelligent system minimizes wasteful use of throttle and brakes, optimizing fuel efficiency.
Moving forward with the Mercedes-Benz Actros C
Ms. Yu Jing stated: "The Mercedes-Benz Actros C heavy trucks, which achieved localization within the year, inherit the excellent genes of the Mercedes-Benz Actros platform products. It features top-of-the-line and succinct cab design and interior design, along with a configurable safety assistance driving system that takes the lead in the industry. The power chain calibrated by Mercedes-Benz technology effectively ensures driving comfort, reliability, and operational efficiency. Moreover, the Actros C meets the growing demand of domestic users for high-end heavy trucks due to its excellent fuel efficiency."
At the award ceremony, Dr. Holger Scherr said: "We are thrilled that the Mercedes-Benz Actros C has won the Truck of the Year in China award. This achievement extends the glory of European ‘peers ‘winning the International Truck of the Year award five times, proving that we are steadily moving forward based on a deepening local business footprint, close to the Chinese market and quickly responding to demand. We will continue to integrate global state-of-the- art technology and make extremely high local value contributions to create differences for our customers. Through the provision of high-quality products and services from Mercedes-Benz in China, we are committed to helping customers succeed."
The "2024 Truck of the Year in China" award bestowed upon the Mercedes-Benz Actros C serves as a comprehensive acknowledgement of Mercedes-Benz's business growth and product excellence in China. It mirrors the commercial vehicle industry's progression towards professionalism and advanced technology in China. This award not only provides a platform for international brand trucks to display their capabilities in the Chinese market but also injects new momentum into the development of China's commercial vehicle industry.