BMW Group UK has been presented with two prestigious awards, just days apart, both recognising the company’s commitment to an exceptional fleet and corporate customer experience.
Fleet News today named BMW Group UK ‘Fleet Manufacturer of the Year’, and BMW 5 Series ‘Best Executive Car’, with contract hire and leasing companies also voting BMW the ‘Best Fleet Manufacturer’ in the 2019 ExpertEye awards.
Fleet News Awards 2019
The Fleet News ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award is voted for exclusively by fleet manager readers of the magazine, whose job titles are checked against the Fleet News database, and who are sent an access code allowing them to vote only once.
Stephen Briers, Editor-in-Chief, Fleet News said: “An ever-expanding model range has given BMW Group a car to compete in almost every segment. It continues to offer improved performance and reduced emissions across its ranges, with no adverse effect on driveability. Attractive BIK and running costs keep the brand at the top of fleet choice lists.”
Judges praised the BMW 5 Series, describing it as ‘by far the best driver’s car in this category.’ Winning the ‘Best Executive Car’ award, BMW 5 Series secured its victory thanks to competitive running costs and low CO2 emissions.
ExpertEye Awards 2019
The ExpertEye award goes to the vehicle manufacturer that provides the best all round proposition to the fleet sector, and it is the fourth time BMW has won the coveted ExpertEye accolade. ExpertEye is a leader in fleet and automotive research and benchmarking, and its bi-annual survey is seen as a key industry indicator by both the manufacturer and contract hire industry.
“Topping the category for best manufacturer once is an achievement, but for BMW to win it four times is phenomenal,” said ExpertEye’s chairman and founder, Rick Yarrow. “It’s not just about the quality of their vehicles - the award reflects their entire proposition to the fleet sector which is incredibly strong.