IAA 2018: the RoadStars meeting

IAA 2018

Family ties.

RoadStars Trophy finalists and dedicated RoadStars users come to the IAA for commercial vehicles in Hanover.


They're happy, they're many and they all have a lot to tell – the members of the RoadStars family meeting up at the IAA for commercial vehicles. 60 members of the family were invited – among them are some seriously dedicated RoadStars users and all of the RoadStars Trophy finalists from Turkey, Romania, Sweden's Polar Circle and Spain. Also there are the winners of the photo competition for the 2018 Football World Cup.


Everyone together: the participants of the meeting at the IAA 2018.
Everyone together: the participants of the meeting at the IAA 2018.
Friends for life.
Friends for life.

Magical location: the RoadStars truck.

Initially, they all meet up outside at the RoadStars truck. For many, this is an almost magical location, as it's where they became acquainted with RoadStars for the first time, registering there with their driver's card. After this, they make a tour of halls 14 and 15 where Mercedes-Benz has its brand presence. In focus: the new Actros and the Actros Edition 1. But the RoadStars family also enjoys the additional programme on offer, including the stage show and a visit to the Driver's Inn.


Refreshments in the Driver's Inn: Enno, Chris, Dominic, Martin and Ron.
Refreshments in the Driver's Inn: Enno, Chris, Dominic, Martin and Ron.
A fascination for trucks – the RoadStars family at the Actros Edition 1 special model.
A fascination for trucks – the RoadStars family at the Actros Edition 1 special model.
Technology that make the driver's life easier: Ron from the Netherlands takes a close look at the MirrorCam system.
Technology that make the driver's life easier: Ron from the Netherlands takes a close look at the MirrorCam system.
Intensive experience of the new cockpit: Chris from Belgium in the cross-sectional model of the cab.
Intensive experience of the new cockpit: Chris from Belgium in the cross-sectional model of the cab.

Friends for life.

Chris, 2018 finalist from Belgium: "This meeting here plus all the special events that we were able to enjoy with other participants are all thanks to RoadStars. And we've all become friends for life. Isn't that great?"



Photos: Sebastian Vollmert
Video: Martin Schneider-Lau

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