Fleet News Awards 2017 - Page 3

Mercedes-Benz Cars UK head of fleet Rob East (left) collects the award from LeasePlan managing director Matt Dyer

Fleet News Awards 2017: New Company Car of the Year - Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The E-Class’s technology makes it one of the safest and greenest cars in its class. Refined drivetrains, comfortable seats and an enhanced chassis combine for a smooth ride with pinpoint

13 Apr

Giles Bolton, head of finance at award sponsors Grosvenor Leasing, presents the award to Joanne Vickers, national sales manager – fleet and leasing, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Fleet News Awards 2017: Best Rental Company of the Year - Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has integrated its car club services with it daily rental branches so fleet customers can be advised when an hourly rental might be preferable to a daily one. It has also broadened its commercial vehicle range and developed a new accident management system in response to customer feedback.

13 Apr

Škoda head of fleet Henry Williams (left) is presented with the award by Elliot Scott, fleet director, Thrifty Car & Van Rental

Fleet News Awards 2017: Best Upper Medium Car - Škoda Superb

Pound-for-pound one of the best cars on the road today. Unbelievable running costs, strong residuals, the most space in class, attractive looks, good build quality and very reliable, the Superb is the stand-out car in this category.

13 Apr

Dale Eynon, head of Defra group fleet services (left), collects the award from Neil Broad, general manager, Toyota & Lexus Fleet

Fleet News Awards 2017: Fleet of the Year – 1,001-plus vehicles - Environment Agency

Environment Agency owns the blueprint for running a highly complex fleet efficiently and effectively. It is constantly innovating with a robust system for analysing the impact of new initiatives and is never afraid to trial new ideas.

13 Apr

Toyota & Lexus Fleet general manager Neil Broad (left) presents the award to BT Fleet managing director Henry Brace

Fleet News Awards 2017: Fleet Supplier of the Year - BT Fleet

BT Fleet has broadened its offering by utilising the skills and services of its sister companies and forming new strategic partnerships with leasing, rental and SMR providers. It has made significant investment in technology and training, and expanded its apprenticeship scheme.

11 Apr

Jaguar Land Rover fleet and business general manager Jon Wackett (left) presents the trophy to Zenith chief executive officer Tim Buchan

Fleet News Awards 2017: Leasing Company of the Year - more than 20,000 vehicles - Zenith

Zenith’s approach to innovation sees it work with fleets of all sizes to develop products and services. Its new customer service platform, Accelerate, has boosted query resolution and helped Zenith identify areas for improvement. It is trialling weekend and evening working to meet the needs of different drivers.

11 Apr

James Taylor, fleet sales director, Vauxhall (left), collects the award from Elliot Scott, fleet director, Thrifty Car & Van Rental

Fleet News Awards 2017: Best Lower Medium Car - Vauxhall Astra

The Astra has a wide range of engines that balance performance with good real-world economy. It is a great all-rounder for fleets, with good looks, strong driver appeal and the latest technology combining with robust residual values and low running costs in a job-need dominated category.

11 Apr

Paul Brown, head of group fleet, Enserve Group (left), picks up the award from Neil Broad, general manager, Toyota & Lexus Fleet

Fleet News Awards 2017: Fleet of the Year – 251-1000 vehicles - EnServe Group

Paul Brown shows a solid understanding of the fleet and has introduced a number of new initiatives, which are robustly measured to display clear results. An extremely well-run operation.

11 Apr

Jo Hammonds, group fleet manager for Mears Group (left), collects the award from Fiat Chrysler Automotive fleet and remarketing director Francis Bleasdale

Fleet News Awards 2017 - Fleet Manager of the Year: Jo Hammonds, Mears Group

Despite a near 10-fold increase in fleet size since Jo Hammonds joined Mears, he has been able to handle new integrations while implementing a multitude of initiatives.

10 Apr

Activa Contracts managing director Ian Hill (left) is handed the award by Jaguar Land Rover fleet and business general manager Jon Wackett

Fleet News Awards 2017 - Leasing company of the year - up to 20,000 vehicles: Activa Contracts

Activa Contracts has expanded its digital offering with a number of in-house-developed apps for capturing mileage and vehicle condition, along with wholelife cost modelling and fuel policy tools.

10 Apr

Martin Gurney, PSA Group director – fleet and used vehicles (left), is presented with the award by Elliot Scott, fleet director, Thrifty Car & Van Rental

Fleet News Awards 2017 - Best Small Car: Citroën C3

Citroën has reinvented the C3 with fresh and adventurous styling inside and out, giving real drive appeal. With the latest technology including the option of a built-in dash-cam, the C3 is a versatile and accessible small car with plenty of room and low running costs.

10 Apr

L&Q fleet manager Maurice Elford (left) collects the award from Neil Broad, general manager, Toyota & Lexus Fleet

Fleet News Awards 2017- Fleet of the Year - up to 250 vehicles: London & Quadrant Housing Trust

L&Q has undertaken a thorough review of employee needs and how they translate into the fleet policy. It has designed solutions that meet their requirements and has the buy-in at a senior level. Diversity, inclusion and engagement are the key themes at L&Q.

10 Apr