Our previous 1,000-Point Test (CM 18 June) was won by
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the smallest of margins just three points separating the four trucks. This time, 34.5 points separate the field, with honours taken by Scania by a convincing 8.5 points from the runners-up. The R-Series has always done well in the areas of driver appeal, and this year was no exception. However, the changes to the Latest generation have also filled in some of the weaker areas to create a more rounded product.
Given that the R-Series is the newest contender in a group wherx the next newest is the two-andhalf-year-old MAN, and that it has been warmly received by att who have driven it, anything less than a win would have been a failure.
The fact it won by the largest margin for some time may cause a few champagne corks to pop at Scania's Christmas party.