The glut of modern driverassistance systems on new cars has quickly gotten confusing. Volvo trucks north america explore the volvo vnl 760. Add the volvo active driver assist with lane change support, lane departure warning, a security immobilizer system and a rolltek driver seat with air bag and you give your drivers the safest. Volvo active driver assist includes bendix wingman fusion, a comprehensive, camera and radarbased collision mitigation system that is fully integrated with volvos driver information display. In fact, its been the bestselling car in the united states for 15 years in a row, and the allnew 2018 toyota camry looks well positioned to keep that streak alive. Our aim is to be our customers best business partner by making them even more competitive and help them attract the best drivers in an increasingly tough market. Volvo active driver assist includes bendix wingman fusion, a comprehensive, camera and radarbased collision mitigation system that is fully integrated with volvo s driver information display. A key aim of the new design is to give the driver a more productive, safe and comfortable life on the road. Cars with advanced safety systems consumer reports.
The new truck model comes standard with the volvo d11 engine, the volvo ishift transmission and volvo active driver assist vada 2. The list of advanced driver assistance systems is forever growing and technology is improving. The s60 is a luxury small sedan from volvo that offers many top features and excellent style. Volvo trucks new vnr 660 offers lighter weight, shorter. Volvo trucks rolls out new global truck lineup trucking info. Advanced driver assistance systems take control in the car. Car carrier semi truck features vah volvo trucks us. Truck manufacturer daimler trucks north america recently demonstrated automated driverassist technology thats set to debut in its 2020 freightliner cascadia class 8. Volvo highlights tech improvements for driver comfort, truck safety. Volvo trucks to introduce next iteration of volvo active driver assist. Volvo trucks introduces active driver assist collision. Volvo active driver assist is a comprehensive collision mitigation system that combines both radar and camera capabilities to provide emergency braking and help drivers maintain a safe following distance through alerts and. You can always count on the support of our volvo action service team of experienced uptime coordinators, skilled technicians and the extensive volvo trucks dealer network. We built the volvo fmx for the toughest working conditions on earth.
Add the volvo active driver assist with lane change support, lane departure warning, a security immobilizer system and a rolltek driver seat with air bag and you give your drivers the safest volvo truck ever built. New and improved volvo active driver assist platform. Volvos updates to the already new xc90 in 2017 will include its latest step towards autonomous driving pilot assist ii. Volvo active driver assist with right side blind spot detection. Volvo trucks expands safety leadership with volvo active. New volvo trucks for sale from top dealers and truckers. This will be standard equipment on the suv in selected markets and will. A list of cars, by manufacturer, whose vehicles have advanced safety systems such as rearview cameras and lane departure warnings to help drivers avoid accidents. My time with volvos pilot assist ii made me think that the technology still has a way to go before drivers can completely kick back and let the car drive and totally trust the technology. After confirming the f150 can fit, the truck automatically steers into the space, while the driver operates the accelerator and brake pedals.
Driverassist systems automatically look out for hazards on the road and can help save your life. Just a phone call connects you to a member of our uptime experts. Fords new driverassist system isnt autopilot, but its a step in the right direction. Volvo trucks has launched the new volvo fh featuring a reimagined cab, innovative safety features and a driver focused working environment. Automatic emergency braking will now come standard. Volvo trucks to introduce next iteration of volvo active driver assist in vnr vnl and vnx models. In longhaul trucks, the cab is often the drivers second home. Volvo trucks north america has introduced volvo active driver assist, a comprehensive collision mitigation system that combines both radar and camera capabilities to provide emergency braking and help drivers maintain a safe following distance through alerts and interventions.
Volvo active driver assist features a heads up alert that produces a red light that is reflected on the windshield when a strong forward collision possibility is detected. Volvo active driver assist is forward collision avoidance technology that helps drivers adapt and respond to changing traffic situations to help reduce the risk of collision. The following is a look at our current used volvo inventory. Braking assist will be appliedat speeds greater than 15 mphwhen the system recognizes the stationary object as a vehicle, independent of whether cruise control is engaged. Volvo active driver assist is in constant operation while the vehicle is in motion, providing stationary object detection with stationary vehicle braking, which sends audible and visual warnings if a metallic object is detected in front of the truck.
With copious driverassistance options and a userfriendly infotainment system, the ford f150 is still one of the best trucks and on our editors choice list. Parallel parking assist is the norm for these systems. Mack teamed up with singersongwriter steve moakler to create a true american road song dedicated to the hardworking drivers of the highway, born ready. The various truck models in volvo trucks range are available with many different cab models and can be optimized for a wide range of applications. At volvo trucks, its critical for us to understand our customers businesses and deliver solutions that increase their operational. The sensors measure the gap between two vehicles to determine if there is enough room for the f150. Volvo trucks highlights the latest technology developments of improved driver. Fred andersky demonstrates the bendix volvo active driver assist feature in a stationary vehiclebraking scenario. Volvo vnl42t610 trucks for sale 18 listings truckpaper. The first and most audacious rollout of a semiautomated driver assist package has been the most scrutinized, especially since the crash in florida of a driver killed using autopilot when the car. Classexclusive active park assist active park assist uses two ultrasonic sensors and electric powerassisted steering to help drivers parallel park. Volvo trucks launches new generation of heavyduty trucks. New volvo truck range focused on drivers equipment. Volvo active driver assist is forward collision avoidance technology that helps drivers adapt and respond to changing traffic situations to help reduce the risk of.
Most people only think of the volvo name in trucking for volvo conventional day cab trucks and volvo conventional sleeper trucks, the truth is that they also make the volvo vhd84b dump truck, the volvo vhd roll off t ruck, volvo vah series auto haulers, and. Because when youre truly committed to safety, only a volvo will do. Then designed a range of optional features to keep you safe whether youre working in a gravel pit or driving on the open road. Volvo action service volvo action service offers 247 assistance anywhere in canada and the united states. Volvo improves braking, detection with updated driver assist system. Volvo adds regional sleeper cab to its truck offerings. Lane departure warning with and without data capture. Pilot assist from volvo and nissans propilot assist are far less capable, and that forces drivers to stay involved with steering, or risk leaving the lane on all but the straightest roads. Volvo active driver assist helps drivers maintain a safe following distance. Volvo active driver assist combines camera and radar sensors to detect. Lane departure warning uses the windshieldmounted camera to track road markings. Volvo trucks expands safety leadership with volvo active driver assist. We are really proud of this big forwardlooking investment. A comprehensive collision mitigation system, vada 2.
See the latest technology advancements including our fuelefficient xceed package, d turbo compounding engine, volvo ishift, volvo active driver assist and much more. The 2019 volvo s60 is all new, and its both stylish and packed full of tech. Volvo for sale volvo trucks commercial truck trader. Read more and see images of the allnew s60 sedan at car and driver. And it can be accessed by an app that gives access to fleet, fuel and driver information on a. The mercedes driver assistance package is a safety package that is optional or standard on many of mercedes vehicles.
Dynafleet hardware can either be installed at the factory, or retrofitted by a volvo trucks dealer. Volvo to introduce next iteration of volvo active driver assist in vnr. Volvo trucks to introduce next iteration of volvo active. Mack introduces mack over the air parameter plus package. Fords new driverassist system isnt autopilot, but its.
The top cars with driver assistance technology also include the countrys topselling car, the toyota camry. Volvo trucks north america will roll out later this year an updated version of its volvo active driver assist platform vada 2. This software program tailors your ishift transmission to give you maximum support in the challenges you face every day. Today, some cars come standard with a long list of active safety features, while other vehicles offer multiple safety technologies as options or in.
Dtna unveils new driverassist technology in freightliner. If the truck beings to drift, the optional feature uses audio and. Automated driving systems ranking consumer reports. Depending on the model the system usually includes distronic plus, blind spot assist or active blind spot assist, lane keeping assist or active lane keeping assist, presafe, and collision prevention assist plus. Volvo to rollout volvo active driver assist platform 2. Of course, selfdriving features are pretty cool, too. Technology is stateoftheart, and all come at a cost. Volvos active driver assist, integrated with bendix wingman fusion collision warning and mitigation platform, is standard on all vnls and is a feature i was able to test when a fourwheeler in. We provide a complete package of services that protects your trucks and keeps you rolling. Level 1 cars offer at least one system that helps the driver brake, steer, or accelerate, but if there are multiple systems, they are not capable of communicating with each other. Agebrand said vada is a comprehensive collision mitigation system launched by volvo trucks north america in 2017 that uses camera and. Volvo active driver assist is now standard equipment on the new volvo vnr and vnl series, improving safety not only for truck drivers, but all motorists. Volvo active driver assist now standard volvo trucks usa.
We have used luxury volvo cars and used luxury volvo suvs for less. Vada is a comprehensive collision mitigation system launched by volvo trucks north america in 2017 which uses camera and radar sensors to. Volvo trucks launches the new volvo fh next generation. Safety or driverassistance features are no substitute for the drivers responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. We take camera and radar technology and combine them together, working in unison to give the driver the best information available. Volvo said its new trucks are focused on the driver. The second generation of volvo active driver assist vada will come standard on new vnr and vnl trucks and be available as an option for vnx models in the third quarter of 2019. Mack anthems cab design and driver environment are built around the way work gets done on the road, keeping drivers comfortable, safe and focused all day long. Innovative safety and driverassistance technologies that are available on most gmc vehicles can help increase your awareness of potential hazards to help you and your passengers stay safe while on the road. We are also taking it to the next level with a simpler torque package that delivers the right torque at the right time. Volvo trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity. Together theyll make sure to keep you on the road at all times. Volvo made its city safety feature, which automatically applies the brakes to avoid a rearend collision in stopandgo urban traffic, a major part of promoting its new xc60 crossover, and the. Designed to work with the driver, delivering outstanding performance and.