R Series, new Scania truck range has been awarded the Truck of the Year 2010, the most prestigious award of the European trucking industry. The jury's statement highlights the aerodynamic design of the new R-series, its profitability and exclusive Scania Driver Support system that helps drivers to adopt more efficient driving habits.
"The commitment to continuous improvement is part of Scania's strategy that affects our product development work. The fact that the R Series has been recognized with the award of International Truck of the Year confirms the success of our goal of any innovation Scania launched by serving to help increase productivity, reduce operating costs and enhance driver comfort, "says Leif Östling, President and CEO of Scania.
"The jury's statement coincides with the positive feedback we are receiving from customers. The time to introduce the new R-series has been very successful, "concludes Leif Östling.
jury chairman, Gianenrico Griffini, said: "The current crisis is a major challenge for the entire automotive industry, especially for commercial vehicle manufacturers in Europe. In this situation, Scania is launching a truck technology, which sets new standards in terms fuel economy, maneuverability and overall efficiency. "
The trophy International Truck of the Year 2010 will be delivered to Scania next December. The award is given to the truck model that has made the greatest contribution to increasing the efficiency of road transport in the last twelve months. The declaration of the jury, composed of leading commercial vehicle journalists from 22 European countries, including the following: "Built by taking as its starting point the success of the previous series, chosen Truck of the Year in 2005, the new R-series impressed significantly to the jury of the International Truck of the Year by its constant improvement. "
"Especially, the new series has a more aerodynamic profile of the car, which not only reduces fuel consumption but also improves airflow through the engine compartment, thus contributing to the engine cooling, a factor will be particularly important for the new generation of low emission diesel engines 'Euro-6', forthcoming. Opticruise system of automatic gearshift Scania, modified and released in the new R-series also received a good score for its strategy changes, faster, smoother and smarter. "
"In addition, members Itoya jury also praised the new Scania Driver Support Swedish manufacturer (developed in Serie A) which was considered by most of them as an innovative learning tool capable of providing a continuous assessment and proactive action from the driver on the road, through a simple but effective scoring system 'stars' that encourages the driver to overcome. Last but not least, include the new and very attractive interior of the Series R Itoya impressed the jury with their innovative and attractive dashboard, and a high level of comfort and ergonomics
Source: Scania.es
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