RENAULT AWARD HAT-TRICK AT 2010 FLEET WORLD HONOURS
August 2nd, 2010 |Triple Renault award win at today’s 2010 Fleet World Honors:
- Van producer of the Year,
- Best latest Van (New Master)
- Safety
For the 2nd year in a row, Renault is enjoying multiple award wins at the 2010 Fleet World Honors, including the first for its New Renault Master Van, just days after launching in the UK . In addition to achieving the Safety award for the second year in a row , Europe’s number one light commercial vehicle brand got up two main awards in the year 2010 Van Fleet World Honors. The first, Van maker of the Year, a result of revamping its three van model ranges in recent months , while the 2nd , Best New Van for New Master, comes just nine days after the flagship model appeared in market . Summing up the reason behind the French marque’s overall Van maker of the Year win, John Kendall, Editor of Van Fleet World said, “Renault light CVs perform well in the United Kingdom , and in Europe the company is the single largest seller of light CVs. The New Master is a considerably advance over the old model and the addition of the Kangoo Maxi in recent months helps to make that model more competitive too. Then the latest redo for the Traffic, largely built in the United Kingdom , demonstrates what a sound design the model still is.” Less than ten days after its UK introduction , the New Master range repelled off a Edit this text of competitors to drive away with the top New Van honor . Kendall said , “The New Renault Master provides some really creative thinking about the driver environment, plus an outstanding new engine…it’s far more modernized than the previous with a broader range and exceeds the 3,500kg GVW limit for the first time for these models – necessary in the 17 -seat minibus sector.” Completing a hat-trick by taking the Safety Award, Chairman of Judges, Steve Moody, said, “Renault has always been a leader in crash safety, gaining more stars in the EuroNCAP tests than any other van producer , but it is its work beyond the laboratory that makes the firm stand out. It has scoured the world looking at accidents to learn more about real world incidents, and is developing safety systems that are way beyond what legislation demands , making it truly the leader in safety for occupants and pedestrians.” Speaking after the prestigious ceremony held in London today, weighed down by the French marque’s latest award haul, was Renault UK’s Darren Payne, Director, Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Operations, “Naturally, we’re delighted that our continued commitment to every aspect of safety has been recognised. The Van producer of the Year award is prove to our longstanding devotion to constantly improving the range. The icing on the cake is the Best New Van honor for New Master, only a few days after it went on market . After the considerable amount of development which went into its making , including the availability of rear-wheel drive models for the first time, we’re pleased the judges have acknowledged New Master’s features so early in its career.“ More information on Renault’s award-winning car and van ranges is available at Swiss Leasing at attractive Van leasing Deals.
Courtesy Motor Trade Recruitment
