Xpression Events Solutions has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Actros L 1853 paired with a mobile laboratory trailer. The truck and trailer combination will be used by the sports science company ai.io to analyse teams and individuals to improve performance across a number of different metrics. The vehicle is liveried in the firm’s aiLabs division matte black branding.
MD at Xpression, Jonathan Hill, said: “This is a premium service and aiLabs’ customers are some of the biggest names in sport, so obviously when choosing a truck to haul their trailer, quality was of paramount importance. The Actros L fits the bill perfectly. It has all the presence and brand image we could wish for, backed up with renowned Mercedes-Benz reliability and performance.”
The ai.io owned trailer will be maintained and transported by Xpression and the truck will be cared for at Sparshatt Truck and Van through a Mercedes-Benz service contract.
Hill said: “This was our first Mercedes-Benz truck from Sparshatt and we’ve been very impressed with the service. Sales executive Nick Fuller made the whole process smooth and painless, and the workshop set-up looks very professional.”
The Actros has a flat-floored GigaSpace cab and MirrorCam cameras instead of side mirrors. It’s powered by a 12.8-litre 530hp engine and includes safety equipment such as active brake assist 5 with autonomous braking for pedestrian recognition, attention assist, traffic sign assist and proximity control assistance.
Hill added: “The truck itself is everything we hoped for. Before setting up Xpression, my fellow director Paul Mitchell and I both drove for top motorsport teams which used Mercedes-Benz tractors to haul their race transporters and hospitality trailers. We know the Actros is a great vehicle to drive and the roomy GigaSpace cab provides a real home from home.
“We’re immensely proud to help represent the aiLabs brand and this Mercedes-Benz Actros is the perfect reflection of the high standard of service we pledge to provide.”
