Fleet News Awards 2023 finalists revealed

Fleet News is pleased to announce the finalists for the fleet industry's most prestigious and sought-after awards.

Following five days of deliberation and discussion, the five judging panels (cars, vans, trucks, suppliers, fleets) reached their conclusions under the watchful eyes of awards chairman Christopher Macgowan and auditor Brian Cooper, director - people advisory services, Ernst & Young LLP.

The judges sifted through a wealth of outstanding entries, including a record number in the fleet categories; however, not everyone has made it through to the shortlist.

Feedback will be made available to those companies requesting it after the winners and highly commended are revealed at the awards dinner on March 15 at Grosvenor House Hotel.

Congratulations to all the people and companies that have made it through the various intense stages of the awards process onto the shortlist. It is worthy recognition of your excellent work over the past 12 months.

More than 1,000 guests have already secured their seat, so don't delay, book your place now and enjoy a wonderful evening full of entertainment and celebration.

 

Fleet News Awards 2023 finalists by category

SUPPLIER CATEGORIES

Leasing Company of the year: up to 20,000 vehicles (sponsored by Aston Barclay)

• Grosvenor Leasing
• JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions
• Marshall Leasing
• Ogilvie Fleet
• SG Fleet UK
• Sogo Mobility

Leasing Company of the year: more than 20,000 vehicles (sponsored by Jaama)

• Alphabet (GB)
• Arval UK
• LeasePlan UK
• Novuna Vehicle Solutions
• Tusker 
• Zenith Vehicles

Rental Company of the Year (sponsored by Grosvenor Group)

• Enterprise
• Europcar Mobility Group UK
• Northgate
• Reflex Vehicle Hire
• Sixt UK
• Thrifty Car and Van Rental

Outstanding Product of the Year (sponsored by System Edström)

• Dropless for its Hydroloop mobile water recycling system
• EV ChargeSafe for its charge point rating system
• Northgate for its Drive to Zero fleet electrification programme
• Paua for its public charging app
• Reflex Vehicle Hire for its AI Flexicam system
• Runyourfleet for its fleet management platform
• VisionTrack for its AI-powered Notification, Analysis and Risk Assessment tool

Fleet Dealer of the Year (sponsored by Targa Telematics)

• Arbury Motor Group
• Johnsons Fleet Services
• Motus Commercials
• Pentagon Corporate Fleet
• TrustFord

EV Chargepoint Operator of the Year (sponsorship available)

• ChargePlace Scotland/Swarco
• EO Charging
• Gridserve
• Mer Fleet Services
• Osprey Charging Network

 

FLEET CATEGORIES

Excellence in Fleet Safety and Compliance (sponsorship available)

• Altrad Services
• Essex Bulk Services
• M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions
• Mitie
• Speedy Asset Services
• Univar Solutions UK

Environmental Fleet of the Year (sponsored by SOGO Mobility)

• Anglian Water
• Mitie
• Ovo Energy
• Police Scotland
• Speedy Asset Services
• Thomas Hardie Commercials

Most Improved Fleet (sponsorship available)

• Adler & Allan
• Connells Group
• Miele Company
• Speedy Asset Services
• Univar Solutions UK

Wellbeing and Inclusivity in Fleet (sponsorship available)

• Anglian Water
• Connells Group
• Mitie
• Speedy Asset Services
• Telent Technology Services

Fleet of the Year: up to 250 vehicles (sponsored by Herd Group)

• Direct Line Group
• Miele Company
• Thomas Hardie Commercials
• Univar Solutions UK

Fleet of the Year: 251-1,000 vehicles (sponsored by Northgate)

• Altrad Services
• National House-Building Council
• Oxford City Council
• Platform Housing Group
• Stannah Management Services
• Yodel

Fleet of the Year: more than 1,000 vehicles (sponsored by KINTO)

• Connells Group
• Environment Agency
• Marston Holdings
• Mitie
• Ovo Energy
• Police Scotland
• Speedy Asset Services

 

MANUFACTURER CATEGORIES

VANS (sponsored by Rivus)

Best Small Van

• Citroën Berlingo
• Ford Transit Connect
• Peugeot Partner
• Toyota Proace City
• Vauxhall Combo
• Volkswagen Caddy

Best Medium Van

• Ford Transit Custom
• Mercedes-Benz Vito
• Peugeot Expert
• Renault Trafic
• Toyota Proace
• Volkswagen Transporter

Best Large Van

• Ford Transit
• Iveco Daily
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
• Volkswagen Crafter

Best All-terrain Workhorse

• Ford Ranger
• Isuzu D-Max
• Land Rover Defender Hard Top
• Toyota Hilux

TRUCKS (sponsored by Rivus)

Best Rigid Truck: up to 12 tonnes

• DAF LF
• Fuso Canter
• Iveco Eurocargo
• Mercedes-Benz Atego
• Volvo FL

Best Rigid Truck: more than 12 tonnes

• DAF LF
• DAF XD
• Iveco Eurocargo
• Scania P Series
• Volvo FL
• Volvo FM

Best Tractor Unit

• DAF XF
• DAF XG+
• Scania P Series
• Scania S Series
• Volvo FH
• Volvo FM

CARS (sponsored by Ogilvie Fleet)

Best Lower Medium Car

• Cupra Born
• Kia Niro
• MG4
• Peugeot 308
• Vauxhall Astra

Best Compact SUV

• Ford Puma
• Peugeot 2008
• Toyota Yaris Cross
• Vauxhall Mokka

Best Mid-size SUV

• Audi Q4 e-tron
• BMW X1/iX1
• Cupra Formentor
• Hyundai Tucson
• Kia Sportage
• ŠKODA Enyaq
• Volvo XC40

Best Premium Car

• BMW 3 Series
• BMW i4
• Genesis GV60
• Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Lexus NX
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• Polestar 2

Best Executive Car

• Audi Q8 e-tron
• BMW 5 Series
• Genesis GV70
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class
• Mercedes-Benz EQE

Drivers' Choice

• BMW i4
• Cupra Born
• Mercedes-Benz EQS
• Porsche Taycan
• Range Rover Sport

ALTERNATIVE FUELS (sponsored by Zenith)

Best Zero Emission Small Van

• Citroën e-Berlingo
• Peugeot e-Partner
• Toyota Proace City Electric
• Vauxhall Combo-e
• Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo

Best Zero Emission Medium Van

• DFSK EC35
• Maxus eDeliver 3
• Peugeot e-Expert
• Toyota Proace Electric
• Vauxhall Vivaro-e

Best Zero Emission Large Van

• Fiat eDecuato
• Ford E-Transit
• Maxus eDeliver 9
• Renault Master E-Tech

Best Low Emission Truck

• Iveco S Way CNG/LNG
• Scania G Series CNG/LNG
• Scania P Series CNG/LNG
• Volvo FH LNG

Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year (sponsorship available)

• Cupra UK
• Genesis Motor UK
• MG Motor UK
• Nissan Motor (GB)
• Polestar UK
• Volvo Car UK

 

HEADLINE CATEGORIES

Fleet Supplier of the Year (sponsorship available)

• AssetWorks
• Chevin Fleet Solutions
• Jaama
• Kwik Fit (GB)
• Lightfoot
• Novuna Vehicle Solutions
• SG Fleet UK
• Sopp+Sopp
• The AA
• Zenith Vehicles

Fleet Manufacturer of the Year: Car (sponsorship available)

• BMW (UK)
• Hyundai Motor UK
• Kia UK
• MG Motor UK
• Škoda UK
• Volkswagen
• Volvo Car UK

Fleet Manufacturer of the Year: Van (sponsorship available)

• Ford Pro
• Mercedes-Benz Vans
• Nissan
• Vauxhall
• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Fleet Manufacturer of the Year: Truck (sponsorship available)

• DAF
• Isuzu Truck UK
• Mercedes-Benz Trucks
• Scania
• Volvo Trucks

Fleet/Transport Manager of the Year (sponsored by Reflex Vehicle Hire)

• Matthew Hammond, Altrad Services
• Peter Jardine, Connells Group
• Lee Jackson, Marston Holdings
• S-J Mitchell, Ovo Energy
• Matthew Neale, Platform Housing Group
• Aaron Powell, Speedy Asset Services

Fleet News Hall of Fame (sponsored by the AA)

Winner chosen by group editor Stephen Briers

 

Fleet News Awards 2023 sponsors