Mazda6 awarded Best Estate Car in Fleet World Honours 2010

• Fleet World Honours names Mazda6 2.2D Estate ‘Best Estate Car 2010’
• Mazda6 combines lifestyle and versatility with driver appeal
• Upgraded Mazda6 in showrooms now boasting CO₂ emissions below 150g/km

An award-winning combination of driver appeal, lifestyle, versatility and workhorse practicality has enabled the Mazda6 2.2 litre diesel Estate to be named ‘Best Estate Car’ in the 2010 Fleet World Honours. The awards were announced in the usual tradition, at the Royal Automobile Club, London this week (Tuesday, 18 May).

The award completes a stunning quartet of titles for the Mazda6 Estate, which earlier this year won ‘Best Estate Car’ awards from both Fleet News and What Car? magazines and was named ‘Towcar of the Year 2010’ by The Caravan Club.

The Fleet World Honours are presented annually to those motor manufacturers, service companies and individuals who have, in the opinion of the judges, achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.

Chairman of Judges, Steve Moody said: “Mazda continues to build on its solid reputation in the fleet market as a manufacturer of stylish and attractive cars. But it also features all the clever touches we have come to expect from Mazda, converting from a five-seater into a load-lugger in a matter of seconds.”

The exact specification for the model that received this honours award was the Mazda6 2.2-litre Diesel Estate TS² 163ps manual and is priced at £20,559 on-the-road. Its strong residual values, keen pricing and competitive CO₂ emissions saw the Mazda6 Estate beat off stiff competition including the Skoda Superb Estate, Toyota Avensis Estate and Honda Accord Estate to be named ‘Best Estate Car’ at the 2010 Fleet World Honours Car Awards.

Peter Alibon, Fleet and Remarketing Director for Mazda UK commented “Mazda has yet again successfully combined a sporty appeal with a very practical model creating that competitive edge in the D-segment. This further recognition from the fleet industry represents the superb reputation that the Mazda6 range has developed over the past eight years since the original launch.

“We have firm hopes that this will continue as the Upgraded Mazda6 launched this spring represents great value for fleet operators with strong residual values, keen pricing, driver appeal and impressive CO2 emissions.”

Commenting on the high standard of entries in this year’s awards, Fleet World Managing Editor, Ross Durkin said: “The fleet industry is emerging from a period of economic uncertainty but, fortunately, is now robust again.”

The upgraded 19-model Mazda6 range has recently entered showrooms with a choice of two body styles (hatchback and estate), six engines (three petrol and three diesel) and four equipment levels: S, TS, TS², and Sport. The Mazda6 Estate 2.0 TS is priced from just £19,295 on-the-road. The estate diesel model emissions reduced to below 150g/km to help offset April 2010 5g/km increases in company car tax thresholds and rises in VED rates on cars with emissions of 151g/km and above.

To find out more about the Mazda6 range call in to either of our Barnet or Chingford showrooms or call us on 0845 871 5253 forBarnet or 0845 871 7101 for Chingford.

For more information on the Fleet World Honours 2010 visit: www.fleetworld.net

The Gorgeous RCZ Sports Coupé Wins Fleet World 'Design Of The Year'

The Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupé has been voted 'Design of the Year' in the 2010 Fleet World honours held today at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, to celebrate the top performers of the fleet industry; adding to the impressive list of accolades for the stylish and dynamic French brand:

RCZ Sports Coupé - Fleet World 'Design of the Year'

RCZ Sports Coupé - Diesel Car magazine 'Sports Car of the Year’

5008 - Diesel Car magazine 'MPV' and 'Car of the Year'

5008 - What Car? ‘MPV of the Year 2010’

3008 - What Car? ‘Car of the Year 2010’

3008 - What Car? ‘Best Crossover 2010’

3008 - Diesel Car magazine 'Best Crossover'

The judging panel for this year's awards, sponsored by Auto Windscreens, included Natalie Wallis, John Kendall and Ross Durkin from the Fleet World Editorial team, and was chaired by Steve Moody, Editor of Fleet World - one of the UK's leading fleet industry publications.

Steve Moody, Editor - Fleet World said: "Peugeot's gorgeous new RCZ signals a new, exciting and stylish era for the firm. The double-bubble roofline, aluminium roof arches and feline look at the front end suggest a new confidence at the French marque.”

Commenting on the high standard of entries Fleet World Managing Editor - Ross Durkin said: "The fleet industry is emerging from a period of economic uncertainty, but fortunately, is now robust again. As well as the impressive list of new cars and vans that have recently come to market, we have also seen tremendous innovation and investment from the fleet services sector."

To find out more call us at either of our branches, Chingford 0845 871 5107 or Hatfield 0845 871 5104, e-mail us or visit either of our showrooms.

Kick off World Cup Fever with Waters Kia

With the FIFA World Cup tournament a matter of weeks away, Waters Kia will be taking advantage of Kia Motor’s sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup by kicking off the football fever in Chingford and St Albans. Waters Kia will be holding two exciting events in which one lucky person will win a brand new Kia Soul; to be in with a chance of winning, locals are encouraged to simply visit the dealer and enter the prize draw at Waters.

Over the 29th and 30th of May, Waters Kia will be holding an ‘Away’ event at Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne and the following weekend will see a ‘Home’ event at the dealership on Lea Valley Road and Lyon Way. Brett Kavanagh, Marketing Manager at Waters Kia explains: “The World Cup is such a massive event that really brings the nation together, so we are very excited that Kia Motors is one of the sponsors. Our events look set to be a lot of fun and so we recommend that Chingford and St Albans residents stop by – not least because they could end up winning a brand new car!”

To celebrate the World Cup at its events on 29th and 30th May and 4th and 5th June, Waters Kiawill be holding a Beat the Goalie competition. Chingford and St Albans locals will be encouraged to try to put one past Rob or David who fancy themselves as the next David James.

Home of the seven year warranty, Waters Kia can be contacted on 0845 871 7014 for Chingford or 0845 871 5085 for St Albans. For your chance to enter the competition to win a brand new Kia Soul, head over to Waters Kia and fill out the form. Competition closes on 11th July.