The Mercedes-Benz Atego has emerged victorious at the International Truck of the Year Awards, held in Hannover at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show.
The annual award is given to the vehicle which, in the eyes of the judges, makes the biggest innovative contribution to road haulage in terms of economy, emissions, safety, driveability and comfort.
In the case of the Atego, jury members were impressed by the list of standard equipment and by the inclusion of a hybrid truck in the range.
On receiving the prize, Hubertus Troska, head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, said: "We are pleased that, with this high honour, the Truck of the Year jury has confirmed our efforts in two significant points.
"Firstly, that we devote … the attention [the vehicle] deserves [to] performance. Secondly, that it was right to continue our investments and developments in technologies of the future, like hybrid drives, even in economic crisis situations. That has now paid off."
