2011 Fleet News Awards

Following a strong showing at the Business Car Awards in January, BMW has been similarly rewarded by the 2011 Fleet News Awards. As well as being voted manufacturer of the year, it also secured four individual vehicle accolades.

There’s no doubt that the combination of badge appeal, driving dynamics and strong residuals make the honours deserved, but surely such ever increasing popularity amongst fleet users risks eroding the exclusivity of the brand?

However, BMW didn’t get everything its own way. The new Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max scooped the company car and people carrier prizes, the former being voted for by Fleet News readers.

Meanwhile, Volkswagen Group secured wins for its Polo, Golf and Superb, while the Kia Sportage was declared the best crossover.

2011 Fleet News Awards winners

Voted for by Fleet News readers

New company car of the year: Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max
Fleet manufacturer of the year: BMW
Fleet News Hall of Fame: Phil Redman

Ford C-Max (2011) Front Side
New company car of the year and best people carrier: Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max

Voted for by Fleet News jurors

Manufacturer Awards

Best small car: Volkswagen Polo
Best lower-medium car: Volkswagen Golf
Best upper-medium car: Skoda Superb
Best people carrier: Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max
Best estate car: BMW 5 Series Touring
Best SUV: BMW X3
Best premium car: BMW 3 Series
Best boardroom car: BMW 5 Series
Best crossover: Kia Sportage
Most improved fleet manufacturer of the year: Renault
Green fleet manufacturer of the year: Peugeot

BMW 5 Series Saloon (2011) Front Side
Best boardroom car: BMW 5 Series

Supplier Awards

Environment: The Miles Consultancy
Customer service: Leaseplan
New product / service: Arval
Safety award: Peak Performance
Short-term rental company of the year: Hertz
Leasing company of the year: Arval
Fleet supplier of the year: The AA
Fleet manager of the year: Val South, Xerox

Fleet Awards

Fleet initiative of the year: Balfour Beatty
Fleet of the year (under 250 vehicles): The Independent Group
Fleet of the year (251-500 vehicles): Iron Mountain
Fleet of the year (501-1,000 vehicles): Kelly Communications
Fleet of the year (>1,000 vehicles): Johnson & Johnson

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