Autonews Issue 2, 2017 Autonews digital magazine Edition 2 Q2- covers•• | Page 14

14 – AUTONEWS - AA CLUB OF KENYA MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL CEO INTERVIEW IVECO makes tracks back into Kenya IVECO SPA’s re-entry into Kenya in partnership with Trans Africa Motors Group shines a bright light on a positive 2018. Autonews travelled to Italy and spoke to Dr Fabio De Serafini 1. What unique safety features does the IVECO Trakker come with? Trakker is fully equipped with all passive and active safety required to meet strick European regulations. The most importnt form of safety is prevent accidents. Trakker offers a state of the art braking system with EBL (Electronic Brake force Limitation) and ABS (antilock braking system) as standard to prevent the wheels from locking during braking improving steering control and vehicle stability. 2. What is the future of prime movers trucks globally? Will autonomous driving technology aid in reduction of driver fatigue and overall road accidents? The future of prime movers will continue to be important especially in East Africa with the constant improvement of the economy. The fact that railway systems will improve will not represent a threat. Remember Europe and America demonstrated there is room for both forms of transportation. New driving technologies certainly improve the driving experience and improve safety. 3. What steps have you taken to ‘tropicalise’ the Eurocargo/ Trakker/Daily to suit the unique African condi