Alex Grant
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Accident Management – FMG
“FMG has added a whole new level of customer interactivity to its already impressive Ingenium system, with the excellent Self Serve capability, allowing fleets even greater … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Cost Reduction – TMC
“Being able to integrate to telematics providers, automating otherwise time consuming processes and a huge investment in data provision has meant TMC can offer even greater … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Fuel Saving & Management – Ashwoods Lightfoot and Allianz
“This is a case of two businesses coming together and solving an issue using technology and forward thinking, which then had other impressive consequences. Allianz used … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Rental – Hertz
“This award recognises the winner’s development of an end-to-end vehicle management system that brings greater clarity to the damage capture process, ensuring that a visual and … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Driver Management – TomTom
“Not only does TomTom’s PRO 20 20 system offer all the usual remote systems for drivers, it also offer predictive driving advice for the first time … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Risk Management – Chevin
“A major overhaul and upgrade of its already excellent FleetWave system means that Chevin now offers one of the most complete risk management packages available in … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Remarketing – Manheim
“Upstream Remarketing, cleverly offering vehicles as soon as they are defleeted through its online channels, allows fleets to sell cars and vans quicker than ever, saving … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in SMR – ARI
“Marrying telemetry and geofencing, Vehicle-Downtime-View allows businesses to understand where all their vehicles are, even if they are hundreds of miles away, speeding up servicing, avoiding … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Customer Service – Tusker
“The launch of its Academy to improve knowledge, a complete restructure of the way it interacts with customers to offer teams with expertise in all necessary … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Contract Hire & Leasing – Alphabet
“Alphabet’s Flexible Mobility solution, featuring EV car sharing and renting, has proved that you can turn nice-to-have concepts into genuinely useful everyday realities. Customers have saved … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Manufacturer – BMW
“BMW has an intimate understanding of fleet needs that’s unmatched in the market. So not only do drivers get a broad range of desirable, low-CO2, high-tech … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Most Improved Manufacturer – FCA
“With the ability to cross-sell between its different brands, FCA Group has a unique and compelling offer for fleets. Newcomers such as the Fiat Tipo, Alfa … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: One to Watch: Volvo Car UK
“With the sublime new S90, V90 and XC90, and a line-up of new compact models now close to market, the future is looking promising for Volvo. … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best New Car – Mercedes-Benz E-Class
“The best new car this year was a relatively easy one for the judges to agree on. It is the definitive car in its sector, a … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best ULEV – Renault ZOE
“Renault has always had a very complete EV offering with the ZOE, and the high-capacity battery option broadens its appeal. Drivers who need long range can … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Premium SUV – Jaguar F-Pace
“The long-awaited F-Pace offers an impressive all-round package, somehow managing to be both an engaging driver’s car and a genuinely practical SUV. Plentiful use of aluminium … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Crossover – Peugeot 3008
“Standing out in the crowded and competitive crossover segment is never easy, but the 3008 is a class act. Upmarket materials and Peugeot’s intuitive i-Cockpit, which … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Premium Crossover – BMW X1
“The smallest member of BMW’s SUV line-up makes impressive use of its compact footprint. Its cabin offers MPV-like flexibility and space, and there’s a strong line-up … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best MPV – Renault Scenic
“Renault has rediscovered its love for compact MPVs with the new Scenic. Beneath concept car styling, with vivid colours and large, aerodynamic wheels across the range, … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Luxury Car – BMW 7 Series
“With its carbon fibre core, laser headlights, gesture-controlled dashboard, partially autonomous driving functions and extensive connectivity, the 7 Series is a technological tour de force in … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Executive Car – Mercedes-Benz E-Class
“Mercedes-Benz has reset the benchmarks for the executive segment with the new E-Class. It’s a technological showcase, featuring new-generation diesel engines and the latest connectivity and … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Premium Upper Medium Car – Audi A4
“The new A4 is a revolution in its segment. It’s better than ever to drive, with more space for passengers and an interior good enough to … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Upper Medium Car – Skoda Superb
“With its upmarket styling, cavernous interior space and incredible value for money, the Superb punches well above its weight in this segment. Factor in some great … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Premium Lower Medium Car – Audi A3
“Audi created this segment with the original A3, but it hasn’t rested on its laurels. Refreshed last year, the A3 now features the latest connectivity and … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Lower Medium Car – Renault Megane
“Beneath head-turning design, the Megane feels a class above most rivals. It’s quiet, comfortable and effortlessly efficient, with clearly laid-out displays showing all the information drivers … Read More »
Fleet World Honours Best Supermini 2017: Vauxhall Corsa
“The ubiquitous Corsa is a staple part of the UK fleet sector, popular enough to outsell entire model ranges single-handedly. Driving the latest version, that’s no … Read More »
Fleet World Honours Best City Car 2017: Hyundai i10
“City cars are a tough product to get right, and the i10 delivers effortlessly. A subtle refresh last year bolstered an already strong offer with the … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz E-Class scoops two awards at 2017 Fleet World Honours
The E-Class has won the ‘Best New Car’ and ‘Best Executive Car’ titles at this year’s prestigious Fleet World Honours.Recognised as one of the most technologically advanced … Read More »
Insignia Heritage: From Victor to Grand Sport
With a new Insignia only weeks away, Alex Grant looks back at the Vauxhall’s 60-year history of large family cars.
Vauxhall previews new Insignia Sports Tourer
Vauxhall will unveil its second-generation Insignia Sports Tourer at the Geneva Motor Show, which gets a longer and more capacious load area than its predecessor.
