Volkswagen has won four key awards at the 2008 Fleet World Honours, which were presented at a ceremony earlier today. The mainstay of the Volkswagen range, the Golf, was named Best Fleet Car for the second year running, while the manufacturer also claimed the gong for Best Diesel Range. In the Commercial Vehicle awards, Volkswagen’s Caddy won the accolade for Best Small Van, while the Crafter was crowned Best Large Van.
The Fleet World Honours are presented annually to those motor manufacturers who have, in the opinion of the judges, achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector. The judging panel is chaired by industry professional, George Emmerson, who has managed fleets at IBM, NHBC and Black Horse Agencies. Members of the panel include Ken Rogers, John Kendall, and Ross Durkin from Fleet World’s editorial team, and fleet manager Jackie Pomfrett. Residual value, maintenance cost and reliability data is also provided by ALD Automotive, Masterlease and ING Car Lease.
Commenting on the Golf, Emmerson said: ‘The panel considered the Golf as the “perfect fleet car” and it is difficult to argue with this conclusion. It continues to carry the banner for reliability and together with a superb build quality and competitive operating costs it is not difficult to see why it is once again voted Best Fleet Car.’
Fleet World editor, Ken Rogers, summed up the appeal of the diesel range adding: ‘Volkswagen’s diesel range – from Polo to Touareg – encompasses every segment of the fleet market. The BlueMotion range appeals particularly. Quality is beyond reproach and the range is particularly suited to company drivers seeking to “downsize” without risking that perceived loss of status in the company car park.’
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