Truck makers are slammed for lack of 'basic security'
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m by Miles Brignall
Truck manufacturers have been blasted for fairing to incorporate even basic security features into new models—with the exception of Mercedes-Benz. Last week the British Vehicle Rental Leasing Association named Mercedes as the manufacturer doing most to improve vehicle Security in both the light and heavy commercial vehicle sectors. But as he announced Mercedes won the award for the second year r BVRLA president Freddie Ald( slammed other truck manufacturers failing to offer the judges a credible alt native. "Given that security in the HGV tor continues to be such a problem, 'efforts of the other manufacturers] ar disgrace, given the cost of truck theft the country," he said.
Mercedes won the HGV award for Atego and Actros ranges, which feati electronic immobilisers as standard al( with improved door locks.
In the light CV sector, the Mercec Sprinter ousted the Ford Transit as I most secure van: once again for advent in engine immobilisers.
However, the next-generation Trar that Ford unveiled last month may give I Sprinter a run for its money at next yea BVRLA awards.
• The MLA annual award judges inch senior police officers from stolen vehi squads, the AA and the head of the Mal Industry Research Association Thatcham.