LISLE, Ill., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Truck has announced that the soon-to-be-launched LT™ Series
on-highway Class 8 tractor will come standard with an advanced
driver assistance safety system that includes a powerful
combination of collision mitigation and full stability
technologies. This standard technology offering on the new LT
Series signifies assured driver safety, ultimately reducing
collision repair costs and resulting in uptime efficiencies for
heavy-duty fleets.
"Uptime is our commitment to build the best trucks on the road
that drivers want to drive," said Bill
Kozek, president, Trucks and Parts, Navistar. "As part of
our DriverFirst philosophy, driver safety is paramount when
operating a truck and we're proud to lead the way by integrating a
standard solution on the new LT Series, which demonstrates our
commitment to drivers, their safety, and their livelihood."
The standard solution featured on the new
International® LT Series, Bendix®
Wingman® Advanced™, gives drivers following distance and
stationary object alerts and brings together adaptive cruise
control with collision mitigation braking technology and the
full-stability technology – Bendix ESP® – providing
fleets with a system that can help drivers avoid collisions,
roll-overs, and loss-of-control situations. In addition, the system
can provide data, to help keep fleet owners and operators in the
know about what's happening out on the road. Wingman Advanced, with
millions of on-road miles, radar-based collision mitigation
technology has been helping fleets mitigate rear-end collisions
since 2011.
"We continue to integrate industry-leading safety technologies
on our vehicles and we're pleased to be the first OEM to make this
level of driver assistance system standard on our newest on-highway
tractor," Kozek added. "The LT Series demonstrates our commitment
to enhance driver satisfaction, comfort and safety."
For more information on the LT Series unveiling, or to locate a
dealer, visit internationaltrucks.com.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation
(NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates
produce International® brand commercial and military
trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus™ brand
school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and
diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at
www.Navistar.com.
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