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Citroen Commercial Vehicles score twice at Van Fleet World Honours
16 May 2012 15:30
The Citroen Nemo has won the Best Light Van Award in the 2012 Van Fleet World Honours. The... -
Citroen secures "Road Test Editors Award' at Fleet World Honours
16 May 2012 15:23
Citroen’s DS line - comprising of DS3, DS4 and DS5 - has won the Road Test Editor... -
Nick Connor appointed as Volvo UK managing director
16 May 2012 15:17
Volvo Car Corporation, Gothenburg, Sweden has confirmed the appointment of Nick Connor as ... -
Double trouble: Mercedes-Benz claim 'Best Luxury Car and Safety Award' at Fleet World Honours
16 May 2012 15:09
Mercedes-Benz UK is today celebrating yet another double win for both car and van at the F... -
Renault Kangoo Z.E shows strong environmental presence at Fleet World Honours
16 May 2012 15:03
Renault has added to its collection of honours after picking up the manufacturer’s E...
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Mazda SYACTIVE technology receives award ahead of CX-5 launch
17 May 2012 16:56
Mazda’s breakthrough SKYACTIV technology, which is debuting in the all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV, has won its second UK motor industry award.
Delivering major fuel savings and emission reductions for fleet and retail customers, SKYACTIV technology won a top award from industry publication Fleet World in the week that the Mazda CX-5 goes on UK sale.
The Editor’s Award in the 2012 Fleet World Honours was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London yesterday (Wednesday, May 16).
The benefits of SKYACTIV technology are seen in a range of new fuel-sipping, emission-busting engines powering the Mazda CX-5, but extend to also include improved aerodynamics, vehicle weight reduction, chassis developments and new manual and automatic transmissions. ... read full article >
Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services voted 'Most Improved Manufacturer'
17 May 2012 13:29
Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services has won the award for Most Improved Manufacturer in the 2012 Fleet World honours.
Steve Moody, Fleet World Editor and chair of the judging panel, said: 'In the last 18 months Toyota has come back – with a bang. Its fleet department has made massive strides, ensuring it can offer fleets better terms and service, communicating better in a number of ways, including its excellent new online customer portals. And with new products, the Japanese giant is a major force in fleet again. No wonder sales have rocketed as a result.'
Ewan Shepherd, general manager Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services said: 'We have experienced a cracking start to 2012 and this award confirms that the hard work and dedication of the team is reaping rewards. ... read full article >
Vauxhall: Ellesmere Port to build next generation Astra
17 May 2012 13:04
Vauxhall today confirmed that production of its next-generation Astra compact car will be built at the company’s manufacturing plant at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire. Ellesmere Port will be the lead plant of only two in Europe building the new model.
The decision follows the conclusion of a ground-breaking new labour agreement which was approved by the Vauxhall workforce yesterday. The agreement comes into force in 2013 and runs through the life of the next-generation Astra, into the early 2020s.
As part of the agreement, the plant will implement a number of creative operating solutions to improve flexibility and reduce fixed costs and hence significantly improve its competitiveness.... read full article >