{"id":153,"date":"2023-10-07T11:40:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T10:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/?p=153"},"modified":"2023-10-10T13:11:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T12:11:24","slug":"bmw-secures-second-consecutive-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/2023\/10\/07\/bmw-secures-second-consecutive-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year-title\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW secures second consecutive Fleet Manufacturer of the year title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">BMW had an outstanding showing at the 2023 Business Car Awards, securing five prestigious awards one of them being fleet manufacturer of the year. Their remarkable achievements included winning Fleet Manufacturer of the Year for the second consecutive year. Martyn Collins, Editor of Business Car Magazine, praised BMW&#8217;s diverse model lineup, particularly their emphasis on electric vehicles and the support provided to company car drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the Fleet Manufacturer of the Year award, BMW&#8217;s X1, 3 Series, i4, and 5 Series each triumphed in their respective categories. The latest BMW X1, introduced in 2022, was recognized as the Best Premium Medium SUV, thanks to its practicality, performance, and impressive electric and plug-in hybrid options. Judges also noted its generous interior space and well-equipped features, solidifying its position as a top choice in the premium medium SUV market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bmw_i4_m50_2021_3_4k_hd_cars-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-155\" style=\"width:642px;height:361px\" width=\"642\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bmw_i4_m50_2021_3_4k_hd_cars-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bmw_i4_m50_2021_3_4k_hd_cars-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bmw_i4_m50_2021_3_4k_hd_cars-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bmw_i4_m50_2021_3_4k_hd_cars-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bmw_i4_m50_2021_3_4k_hd_cars-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business Car Manufacturer Awards 2023&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Electric Car (Under \u00a340,000): MG4 (Highly Commended: Kia Niro)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Electric Car (Over \u00a340,000): BMW i4 (Highly Commended: Polestar 2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Small Car: Toyota Yaris (Highly Commended: Skoda Fabia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Family Car: Vauxhall Astra (Highly Commended: Toyota Corolla)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Executive Car: BMW 5 Series<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Value Car: Dacia Jogger&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Premium Car: BMW 3 Series<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Compact SUV: Ford Puma (Highly Commended: Toyota Yaris Cross)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Medium SUV: Kia Sportage (Highly Commended: Toyota RAV4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Premium Medium SUV: BMW X1 (Highly Commended: Lexus NX)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best Premium Large SUV: Genesis GV70 (Highly Commended: BMW X5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driver&#8217;s Choice: Range Rover Sport (Highly Commended: BMW M3 Touring)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Improved Manufacturer: JLR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One to Watch: Ford Explorer<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fleet_news_awards_2019_logo_w268.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width:201px;height:151px\" width=\"201\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fleet_news_awards_2019_logo_w268.webp 392w, https:\/\/centreforjournalismprojects.co.uk\/kentstandard\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fleet_news_awards_2019_logo_w268-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BMW had an outstanding showing at the 2023 Business Car Awards, securing five prestigious awards one of them being fleet manufacturer of the year. 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