Once again, BMW has enjoyed an impressive night at the Fleet News Awards 2023. Winning for a fifth year running, the customer-nominated Fleet Manufacturer of the Year - Car, showcasing the continued development of our corporate strategy and class leading products. Judges commented that retaining this award is “clear evidence that BMW never takes fleet for granted and is always looking for ways to improve its service and support for both companies and their drivers.” The BMW i4 and BMW X1/iX1 took the top spots in their respective categories, whilst the BMW 5 Series was also highly commended as Best Executive Car.

BMW UK: FLEET MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR - CAR

The team is ecstatic to retain its position as Fleet Manufacturer of the Year for an unprecedented 5^th consecutive year. We know this is a tough fought competition and don’t take our win for granted. Worldwide, BMW Group sold 2,399,636 units of which 215,755 were fully-electric vehicles in 2022, with the brand maintaining the lead in the global premium segment.

“2023 will be an exciting year for BMW Group UK as we continue to ramp up our electromobility line-up with the launch of further models” said Steve Roberts, General Manager, Corporate Sales at BMW Group UK. “We look forward to continuing our push to provide the best possible customer service for fleet customers as we roll out our Corporate Certified programme during the year”

BMW i4: BEST PREMIUM CAR.

We are thrilled to win the Best Premium Car category with the all-electric BMW i4. Engineered for the everyday, the i4 effortlessly delivers a smooth driving experience with a unique electric sound, by composer Hans Zimmer.

Sophisticated suspension and innovative BMW eDrive technology combine to deliver the performance you would expect from BMW with impressive range. The iconic BMW Kidney Grille is reimagined with innovation, hosting sensors and cameras that intelligently collect information for driving assistance features. The cabin welcomes with a host of digital features, designed to make every journey more connected. The silhouette of the BMW i4 brings classic Coupé proportions creating an elegant profile for the perfect business partner.

BMW X1 / iX1: BEST MID-SIZE SUV.

The team is particularly excited that the new BMW X1/iX1 has won the Best Mid-size SUV accolade. In its third generation, our popular compact SUV features a fresh, muscular look, generously sculpted lines and characteristic double kidney grille that together deliver an assured road presence.

The upgraded interior is more spacious than ever before and drivers can enjoy the latest connected technology of our larger cars, with a sweeping BMW Curved touchscreen display. There’s a high level of electrification across the range with two Plug-in Hybrid models and for the first time, the recently launched BMW iX1 offers a rewarding all-electric drive, with the pace and range to rival others in this premium compact sector.