22/03/2010
Double Celebrations At Škoda
Škoda added an impressive two more trophies to its already bulging awards cabinet this month, as the manufacturer won twice at the Fleet News awards 2010.
The brand was named the Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer and the Superb model won the accolade of Best Upper-Medium car, at a glitzy awards ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Commenting, Martin Burke, Škoda’s head of fleet sales, who collected the awards on the evening, said: "Over the past few years, our team has worked hard to educate fleet managers on the benefits of choosing Škoda over another brand, and it is excellent to see that hard work really paying off.
"We have an excellent selection of products on the market, which perfectly fit the fleet offering, particularly the Octavia and Superb models, and since its launch in 2008, the Superb has really shone brightly as an exemplary luxury vehicle for both work and home. "I’m really proud of everyone in the factory, the brand and the retailer network who has contributed to this success."
The judges contending the Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer category, said: "[This was] a unanimous decision thanks to Škoda’s improved products, better support from the fleet department and the dealer network."
Regarding the Superb, they added: "High quality, more legroom and excellent cabin comfort make the Superb the best place to be when chalking up big miles."
(PR/GK)
The brand was named the Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer and the Superb model won the accolade of Best Upper-Medium car, at a glitzy awards ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Commenting, Martin Burke, Škoda’s head of fleet sales, who collected the awards on the evening, said: "Over the past few years, our team has worked hard to educate fleet managers on the benefits of choosing Škoda over another brand, and it is excellent to see that hard work really paying off.
"We have an excellent selection of products on the market, which perfectly fit the fleet offering, particularly the Octavia and Superb models, and since its launch in 2008, the Superb has really shone brightly as an exemplary luxury vehicle for both work and home. "I’m really proud of everyone in the factory, the brand and the retailer network who has contributed to this success."
The judges contending the Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer category, said: "[This was] a unanimous decision thanks to Škoda’s improved products, better support from the fleet department and the dealer network."
Regarding the Superb, they added: "High quality, more legroom and excellent cabin comfort make the Superb the best place to be when chalking up big miles."
(PR/GK)
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