The stunt had a defined product job
Released in November 2013, the film showed Jean-Claude Van Damme performing a split between two reversing trucks. Volvo Trucks presented it as a demonstration of the precision and stability of Volvo Dynamic Steering.
That connection matters. Celebrity and craft attracted attention, but the movement of the trucks supplied the argument.
A campaign system created context
Epic Split formed part of Volvo Trucks’ Live Tests, a series built around features of a new truck range. Each execution could entertain a wide audience while contributing to a coherent launch story.
The approach widened reach without abandoning professional buyers. Engineers, fleet operators and general viewers could all understand the same visible proof at different levels.
Design B2B proof before media
Select one decision-relevant capability and define what would constitute a fair demonstration. Safety, permissions and wording must be built into the creative plan, not added after production.
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Volvo Trucks — Epic Split: https://news.cision.com/volvo-trucks/r/jean-claude-van-damme-and-volvo-trucks-perform-world-first-stunt%2Cc9498091
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