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Fiat Doblo Cargo wins Fleet Van of the Year award

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Author: | Updated: 04 Jul 2014 17:33

Fiat’s Doblo Cargo has claimed the prestigious ‘Fleet Van of the Year’ award from the 2014 Motor Transport Awards.

The winner of the prize was announced at a gala ceremony held in London’s Grosvenor House, on Park Lane.

Fiat Doblo van

Apparently referred to as the transport industry ‘Oscars’, the awards are designed to honour the achievements in the industry and recognise innovation, outstanding service, efficiency and quality. They are judged by an independent panel of experts drawn from the industry.

Honours are handed out in a broad range of categories including Apprenticeship of the Year, Best Use of Technology, Customer Care, Livery of the Year, Fleet Truck of the Year and Haulier of the Year.

Launched in 2010, the Fiat Doblò Cargo has proved a big hit with small businesses and local authorities, needing a compact yet versatile van.

In winning its latest accolade, the Fiat Doblo Cargo was praised for its low running costs, unique looks, ride and comfort levels, well-appointed cabin and its class-leading towing capabilities; up to 1,500kg with the range-topping 2-litre MultiJet engine.

Also named International Van of the Year winner in 2011, the Doblò Cargo is available in a broad range of body styles and engines.

Justin Stanton, Operations Director at Motor Transport, said: "The Fiat Doblo Cargo has an obvious appeal to fleet operators: its towing capabilities are highly regarded, it has an assured ride and high comfort levels and it also sports a stylish and modern interior. The most striking element of the cab is just how much space there is - the cabin feels huge for such a small van. It has proved a big hit in the UK since its launch but recently it has also found its way into a wider range of fleets as more businesses come to appreciate not only its attributes but the manner in which the Fiat Professional brand is developing."

Commenting on the win, Sebastiano Fedrigo, Director, Fiat Professional UK noted: "We were honoured just to be nominated for this prestigious award but to win our category outright is hugely gratifying for the Fiat Professional brand. We feel this award highlights the growing recognition within the industry not only of the quality of Fiat Professional's products but also the commitment of the brand to provide the best possible service to all of its fleet clients, large and small. We're very grateful for this award and to the Motor Transport Award judges for recognising and rewarding our hard work."

The Fiat Doblo range is priced from just £13,055.

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