21 cars vie to be best in Fleet Car Awards

The Audi A6 Avant is one of 21 cars nominated in five categories

Audi is leading the way in the inaugural Motorcheck.ie Fleet Car Awards, with five of its cars nominated in the 21-car shortlist.

The finalists were whittled down from a longlist of 94 cars aimed at the business user.

An expert judging panel is tasked with judging the shortlisted cars on styling, quality, engine and driving performance; equipment levels, running costs, residual values and Benefit in Kind.

The judging panel is made up of members of the Company/Corporate Car industry from Managing Directors of Leasing Companies, Financial Advisors, Accountants, Advanced Driver Trainers, Fleet Safety Specialists, Technicians and ‘User-Chooser’ drivers.

2012 motorcheck.ie Fleet Car Awards

THE SHORTLIST

C-SEGMENT

Audi A3 – BMW 1 Series – Ford Focus – Skoda Octavia – Volkswagen Golf

D-SEGMENT

Ford Mondeo – Opel Insignia – Skoda Superb – Toyota Avensis – Volkswagen Passat

D-SEGMENT – Premium

Audi A4 – BMW 3 Series – Mercedes-Benz C-Class

ESTATE

Audi A4 Avant – Audi A6 Avant – BMW 5 Series Touring – Hyundai i40 Tourer – Skoda Superb Combi

EXECUTIVE

Audi A6 – BMW 5 Series – Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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