Ford named Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
Ford won praise for its 'tremendous range' of models
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 14 May 2008
Ford has again been confirmed as the industry favourite by winning Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the 2008 Fleet World awards, repeating last year's success.
The Fleet World awards are presented annually to manufacturers achieving the highest possible level of excellence in their sector – with Manufacturer of the Year as the top title.
Fleet World editor Ken Rogers said: “Ford continues to lead the way, both in terms of quantity and quality. It is easy to see why Ford’s fleet sales have remained so high when you look at the tremendous range of cars they now offer.
"But take nothing away from the company’s impressive fleet support operations, from driver contact through the talkback programme, to after sales and field support. Ford has a fleet operation to be proud of.”
Ford's successes at the awards were welcomed by Kevin Griffin, director of fleet operations: “We aim to match closely the needs of our fleet customers and the wants of individual drivers. These awards demonstrate that we have succeeded with both the vehicles we offer and the service we provide.”
Ford has released the first pictures of the new Ford Focus RS hot hatch - the latest Ford model to carry the blistering RS performance moniker.
Since 1970, the RS (Rallye Sport) badge has identified Ford's highest-performing road cars.
New Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red special edition for £13k puts nation of tikka-tinged supermini lovers on red alert, as only 400 models hit Ford’s UK showrooms.
Whatgreencar? awards Green Car of the Year award to the Ford Focus ECOnetic from a shortlist of economical and environmentally-sound models from BMW, Toyota, Volkswagen, NICE and Fiat.
Ford’s claim to motor sport fame down the years highlighted at Goodwood Festival of Speed, as those gathered mark their Ford Model T and Ford Escort respects.
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