Watch 3-year-old Joel Jovine and Volvo Trucks in the 'World's Largest Unboxing' - a New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title

The new Volvo VNL series introduces groundbreaking technology that meets the needs of today's long-haul customers and professional drivers through innovations in efficiency, productivity, safety and uptime. Available in several configurations, including a new 70-inch sleeper, the Volvo VNL series defines the shape of trucks to come.

In the video, viewers will first see Jovine's excitement at seeing the extremely large toy truck box, measuring 80'x14'x18', sitting on the street in a residential area, and then his great reaction when he unboxes the new Volvo VNL model. Jovine also gets to climb in the cab for a firsthand inspection, and then takes a ride with a professional driver.

"Setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title was truly remarkable, but what was most rewarding for me was seeing Joel become so excited seeing the new Volvo VNL 760 revealed when he opened the box," said Magnus Koeck, vice president of marketing and brand management for Volvo Trucks North America. "It's a great feeling to know both young and old have such affinity for Volvo Trucks and our values."

Over the past years, Volvo Trucks has gained global attention for their films spread through social media. In a series of spectacular live tests, the global truck company has displayed their class-leading products and features in breathtaking stunts.

Volvo Trucks filmed the unboxing May 12 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The unboxing record, which is determined by the size of the object being unboxed, was easily set with a Volvo VNL 760 tractor and trailer measuring 72 feet in length.

To set the record, the box had to completely encapsulate the Volvo VNL and then needed to be opened manually, using no tools. The Volvo VNL had to be removed from the box without destroying the box during the process. The box also had to be made of normal box materials – cardboard and cellophane – but internal reinforcement was permitted as long as it didn't take away from the experience of the unboxing.

Michael Empric, official adjudicator for GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, verified the record.

"Launching the new Volvo VNL series is an historic moment for Volvo Trucks North America, and we greatly enjoyed pursuing a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with Joel to help commemorate this moment," Koeck said.

Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks. Customer support is secured via a global network of 2,200 dealers and workshops in more than 125 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 15 countries across the globe. In 2016, 103,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, and drive systems for marine and industrial applications. The Group also provides solutions for financing and service. Volvo's work is based on the core values quality, safety and environmental care.

The Volvo Group, which employs about 95,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2016, the Volvo Group's sales amounted to about $33 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com or www.volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

For further information, please contact John Mies, Volvo Trucks, phone 336-543-9094, email [email protected]  

www.volvotrucks.us    www.volvotrucks.ca  

NOTE TO EDITORS:
High-resolution versions of these images and others are available at www.volvomediabank.com.

SOURCE Volvo Trucks North America

Related Links

http://www.volvotrucks.us