MOBILITY as a service (MaaS) is something many business are looking towards to give them more transport options. It’s a growing business in the UK and Fleetondemand’s Mobilleo MaaS platform has taken year’s Business Motoring Mobility Services Award. It is a hugely scalable platform and service, is free to download and allows customers to find, book and pay for their [...]
Honda’s Virtual Account Manager Programme has completely revolutionised the way it does fleet sales and is transforming the way SMEs do fleet procurement. It aims to help answer fleets' queries quickly and shape future policies through digital platforms. Since setting up the virtual account management programme in 2016, Honda has seen a 28% increase in customers and a 26% rise [...]
Again, the 5 Series produces a winner and the model remains a popular choice for company car users. The new 530e PHEV is equipped with a 181hp 2-litre Turbo petrol engine and a 112bhp electric motor. The 9.2kWh lithium-ion battery will realistically allow a 22-mile range. The Auto eDrive driving mode allows the car to select the best mix of power [...]
Nearly 60 years since the Mini was first launched, but the modern version, under the stewardship of BMW, has managed to hang on to its iconic appeal. It’s now in its third generation since the German company took over the reins and the Mini is now not so mini, but it is still winning awards. It now features some of [...]
Joint first place for the two South Korean brands, and the reason the judges couldn’t tear them apart is due to the fact that under the skin they are largely the same. Both models are pitched against rivals such as the Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf and while the Japanese companies have had a decent head start, the Koreans are [...]
The second generation of the 5008 ditched the MPV style in favour of an SUV look, and why not with the rise in popularity of the bodystyle? It actually shares a lot of its running gear and interior specification with the smaller 3008 but its larger body allows for two more seats in the boot. Unlike some rivals where seven [...]
There’s lots to choose from in this category but what made the Citroen stand out in the eyes of the judges is practicality as well as plenty of scope for personalisation to add to its already distinctive looks. The C3 Aircross replaces the C3 Picasso small MPV and manages to have as much space. There is a range of colour options, contrast [...]
Historically noted for larger vehicles, the XC40 is Volvo’s first leap into the highly competitive compact SUV arena. What the Volvo does well is span the divide between the perceived volume and premium sectors, cutting the mustard equally against rivals from Ford, Volkswagen and Peugeot as well as those from Mercedes, BMW and Lexus. The designers have taken the trouble [...]
What can you say when it comes to best company car? The BMW 3 series is the one everyone wants and it’s a premium model that falls within many budgets. The 3-series has been going for 40-odd years now and it’s been creeping up in size – the latest model has gone over the 4.7-metre mark which is longer than [...]
In a world increasingly dominated by SUVs the BMW 5 Series shows there’s still a lot of love for a traditional saloon in the executive car market. The 520d is the most popular version of the 5 Series The 520d is the most popular version of the 5 Series among the company car drivers thanks to its low CO2 emissions [...]
THE Ceed is Kia’s answer to the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. A family sized five-door hatchback and the latest model launched last year has upped its game with new levels of refinement, specification and equipment levels. What captured the attention of the judges was the larger 395-litre boot as well as greater shoulder room for rear passengers along with [...]
When you mention estate cars, the Volvo brand normally jumps to the fore and it did with our judges who selected the V60 Momentum D3 as their winner. While other ‘premiums’ focus on driver appeal and performance, the Volvo is build for comfort rather than speed. The V60 Momentum was picked out for its practicality, boasting the biggest cargo area [...]
We are not the first awards to put the Jaguar I-Pace in pole position as the number one electric car. Maybe it’s the best electric car in the world right now. A mixture of performance and efficiency, that’s what caught the judges’ attention With an increasing number of EVs taking to the road what caught the judges’ attention? A mixture [...]
Dealing with vehicle management used to be complicated, mountains of paperwork, unexpected charges, time-consuming admin, and countless legal responsibilities. ODO is an easy to use vehicle management software with a mobile interface and telematics inside. It runs in the Oracle cloud, meaning businesses can manage their fleet and their drivers on the go, using any kind of device. With ODO [...]
Cost-effective and efficient remarketing – CD Auction Group manages the entire de-fleet process at a cost-effective price. It provides a complete vehicle logistics service, an onsite bodyshop for fast and efficient repairs to vehicles before sale and valeting facilities to ensure vehicles are presented for sale in the best possible condition. First-rate pool fleet management - Provides 24/7 cost-effective secure [...]
A key challenge for SMEs is how to keep people and goods on the road –without making long term commitments to new vehicles due to the potential impact of political decisions such as higher VED charges and increases to benefit in kind (BIK) taxes expected for early 2019. Company cars are a key benefit for firms but they are also [...]
Free2Move is PSA’s in-house leasing business and is the result of the merger between the Citroen and Peugeot contract hire products at the beginning of 2017. It sets itself apart as being a “connected leasing” product which is what caught the judges’ attention. All new PSA cars are now available with a connected ‘box’ as standard or as an option. [...]
