Archive for May, 2011

The Audi A1 its sixth top accolade of 2011 when it topped the Small Hatchback category at the inaugural Honest John Awards in London on 19^th May 2011.

When reviewing the A1, Honest John commented that: “The quality and style that Audi has been able to bring to the small car market, along with great handling, means the Audi A1 is a cut above its competitors and makes this highly desirable yet cheap-to-run hatchback a great choice.”

The A1’s Small Hatchback award from Honest John joins the prestigious Car of the Year and Supermini of the Year awards from What Car? magazine, the Fleet World’s Best Small Car award, Best Small Hatchback from Parkers New Car Awards and Best Luxury Small Car from the CarBuyer Awards.

A recent order of several hundred Ford Transit vans, by the AA has meant that Ford now provides over 50% of the company’s breakdown and recovery vehicles.

The AA is more than doubling the 247 Ford Transits ordered in 2010 with The AA roadside rescue fleet gaining 450 new Transit vans.  A further 50 will support the AutoWindshields division, which already operates a 100 per cent Ford Transit fleet.

Sarah Dopson, AA fleet manager, said: “The order of 500 vans is in recognition of the quality and performance of the Ford Transit. The Transit meets all our requirements for affordable running costs and is the best vehicle for the job.  The 500 Transits currently on order could rise by the end of the year.”

Ford of Britain direct sales manager, Paul Henderson, said: “Ford and the AA have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship which is further strengthened by this new, large order of Ford Transits. We look forward to working with the AA to help maintain its status as the UK’s largest roadside assistance organisation.”