The new e 220 d is a formidable vehicle, taking on a lot of safety technology and interior finish from the sclass. The e class was marked out thanks to its innovative technology and interior comfort. Mercedesbenz eclass named professional drivers car of the. There are many indicators, that ipace is a good car. Its client base is already the envy of many much larger london operators, even though the company isnt even londonbased. Mercedesbenz vclass is professional driver magazines. Mark bursa editor of professional driver magazine and editorial director of prodriver media ltd. Radio taxis combines a real focus on local service with a passion for innovation, paying specific attention to the needs of all its customers. The large saloon market is still very important to the private hire sector, said. Professional driver readers include large fleet directors and owner driver operators, from the chauffeur, private hire, taxi and limousine sectors.
Editor of professional driver magazine, mark bursa, who was also one of the judges, said. The new bmw 730ld registered one of the highest average scores for any car weve ever seen in the history of the professional driver. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mark s connections and jobs at similar companies. Hyundai ioniq electric is professional drivers green car of. Vauxhall insignia is professional driver magazines. Bmw connected music now available for three years five category wins in carbuyer and drivingelectric awards bmw 3 series crowned carwow car of the year following youtube poll triple bmw victory at professional driver magazines car of the year 2019 dual 3 series wins at business car magazine awards bmw retains the title of best performing car manufacturer in. Our gold qsi award winner is, once again, solway private hire of silloth in northern cumbria.
The professional driver qsi awards are designed to recognise quality, service and innovation, and to bring the industry together for a night of celebration. Radio taxis scoops private hire company of the year award. A group of private hire and chauffeur businesses has named the hyundai ioniq electric as the green car of the year in the 2017 professional driver car of the year awards. The private hire, taxi and chauffeur industry provides a personal, ondemand service using safe, wellmaintained and comfortable cars. Seat alhambra triumphs in professional driver magazines. The taxi industry is under pressure to introduce cleaner vehicles, and hyundai has all bases covered with hybrid, phev and electric versions of. Jaguar ipace named 2018 professional driver car of the year. Chirton grange is a company that punches well above its weight, largely thanks to the personality and cando attitude of its owner, kevin willis. Seat alhambra triumphs in professional driver magazine s car of the year award. View donata maccrossans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Last but definitely not least, zaha hadid completes our mark atoz series. Chauffeurs have been quick to notice the appeal of the gt model.
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The insignia triumphed over its rivals in the 2019 professional driver car of the year awards thanks to a combination of great driveability and cavernous interior space. The large saloon market is still very important to the private hire sector, said mark bursa, editor of professional driver. Seat alhambra triumphs in professional driver magazines car of the year award not unaccustomed to hauling in the odd award, seats rangetopping alhambra has added to its evergrowing trophy cabinet with its latest trophy as mpv of the year at professional driver magazines car of the year awards. The magazines awards are judged with the help of a 100strong panel of industry operators, experienced chauffeurs and carefullychosen editors, who rank more than. Donata maccrossan corporate communications lead transport. Driving the future hyundai ioniq electric is professional. Mercedesbenz vclass is professional driver magazines 2019. Oxfordbased royal cars has won the gold award in the community award category of the prestigious professional driver qsi awards. Our gold qsi award winner is, once again, solway private hire of silloth in. The mercedesbenz e220d amg is the number one car for the chauffeur and private hire industry, as judged by readers of professional driver magazine. Mercedesbenz eclass named professional drivers car of. Premiere chauffeur drive has a very specific niche it delivers a highend service to london customers, particularly fivestar. The new jaguar xj makes a statement that none of its rivals can match, said mark bursa, editor of professional driver magazine.
For the second year running, the company has won the gold award in the community award category of the professional driver qsi awards. Nov 25, 20 mercedesbenz scoops four awards from professional driver magazine. The eniro ticks all the boxes its affordable, it has enough range for a couple of days work between charges, and its roomy and comfortable. Its roomy and comfortable, and it is still the benchmark executive car for chauffeurs. National accolade for auto executive corporate travel at. Editor of professional driver magazine, mark bursa, said. The northeast of england always seems to throw up at least one excellent qsi candidate and this year the honour falls to silver award winner. Nov 23, 2018 the jaguar ipace won the 2018 professional driver car of the year award from the professional driver magazine after more than 100 judges. Vauxhall insignia professional driver private hire car of the. It offers exceptional versatility as anything from an events shuttle to an aircrew transporter to a mobile boardroom. Professional driver readers include large fleet directors and ownerdriver operators, from the chauffeur, private hire, taxi and limousine sectors. Herts executive won the bronze award in the chauffeur operator 1 vehicles category, and driver bogdan tepes also took bronze in the professional driver of the year category. Dg group has worked with its city council to help define and implement the local environmental policy.
Herts executive was founded more than 20 years ago by a businessman who frequently used chauffeur cars and knew he. Professional driver magazine is the only national publication for the uks chauffeur and private hire industry. Eclass named executive car of the year jardine motors. Mark bursa, editor, professional driver 0781 3320044. Dec 10, 2015 professional driver magazine editor mark bursa said. Only very good operators made it to the shortlist, so we can be sure our gold, silver and bronze winners are. Amandas authority and stage presence together with her innate charm and sense of humour, enable her to pull this off with aplomb. Professional driver circulates to all major uk fleet operators of private hire and chauffeur vehicles, as well as to smaller operators.
Mark bursa, who is the editor of professional driver magazine said. Our judges were unanimous that on time travel should win the gold award in the small private hire category. The new bmw 730ld registered one of the highest average scores for any car weve ever seen in the history of the professional driver car of the year awards. Mark bursa, editor of professional driver magazine, said, we were overwhelmed by the quality of the entries and it was a very tough job to pick our winners. Mercedesbenz scoops four awards from professional driver magazine. The bronze award goes to a company with meticulous presentation and delivery. You can understand why a car as innovative, and as.
The jaguar ipace won the 2018 professional driver car of the year award from the professional driver magazine after more than 100 judges. For the second year running, it is the best mediumsized chauffeur firm in the uk. The company has won the silver award in the chauffeur operator of the year 1 vehicles category of the 2016 professional driver qsi awards. Mark bursa editor professional driver magazine linkedin. The jaguar ipace is the 2018 professional driver car of. Mark was presented with the prize at the guilds annual dinner and awards evening at the rac. Smart city prestige is a company that has built its business on weddings and events but has now taken its high standards of driver training and meticulous approach into the corporate sector, where it is already picking up topquality clients. Professional driver is the only magazine dedicated to the private hire, taxi and executive chauffeuring sector. The jaguar ipace is the 2018 professional driver car of the. Bmw 7 series named professional driver car of the year. The company is a consistent performer and has won gold in the same category previously. From a standing start, the company has established a strong local reputation in tough economic conditions through a combination of hard.
Our assessors were impressed with driven worldwides strong focus on driver and customer loyalty and impressive new systems, including a structured career path for all drivers, said mark bursa, editor of professional driver magazine. Gold for dg group at 2019 professional driver qsi awards. The taxi industry is under pressure to introduce cleaner vehicles, and hyundai has all bases. Professional driver editor mark bursa was voted business writer of the year in the 20 guild of motoring writers awards on the strength of professional driver s editorial content. The judges voted for innovation, with the gt taking the category win. Bmw connected music now available for three years five category wins in carbuyer and drivingelectric awards bmw 3 series crowned carwow car of the year following youtube poll triple bmw victory at professional driver magazines car of the year 2019 dual 3 series wins at business car magazine awards bmw retains the title of best performing car manufacturer in fn50. Hyundai ioniq electric is professional drivers green car. Professional driver editor mark bursa was voted business writer of the year in the 20 guild of motoring writers awards on the strength of professional drivers editorial content.
The mercedesbenz vclass was the clear winner in the mpv of the year category and is a very deserving car of the year for 2019. Gold for royal cars at 2019 professional driver qsi awards. Mark was presented with the prize at the guilds annual dinner and awards evening at the rac club on londons pall mall. After being selected as one of seven finalists for european car of the year award and crowned as car of the year in germany and top gears ev of the year ipace have now became a car of the year by profesional driver magazine.
Factor in some impressively low running costs and some great manufacturer backup, and youve got an exceptional car. Published 12 times a year, our mix of news, features, reader pro les road tests and business advice makes professional driver an essential read for anybody in this sector from oneman operators to large private hire and chauffeur fleets. Its roomy and comfortable, and good enough for chauffeuring work, yet economical enough. Gold for ichauffeur at professional driver qsi awards. One of them is definitely awards, that is receiving. Mark bursa, editor of professional driver magazine and chairman of the judging panel had this to say. The jaguar ipace is the game changer that could allow private hire and chauffeur operators to go allelectric, said mark.
Jan 17, 2018 herts executive won the bronze award in the chauffeur operator 1 vehicles category, and driver bogdan tepes also took bronze in the professional driver of the year category. Chirton grange wins gold at national chauffeur awards. View mark bursas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Bronze for driven worldwide at 2019 professional driver.
The jaguar ipace is the game changer that could allow private hire and chauffeur operators to go allelectric, said mark bursa, editor of professional driver magazine. The husbandandwife team at location chauffeurs provide a very personal service with extremely high standards. Hyundai ioniq 2017 professional driver car of the year. Professional driver magazine editor mark bursa said. Prodriver editor mark bursa scoops business writer of the. It is published monthly and is available free of charge to any licensed operator in the uk. Vauxhall insignia professional driver private hire car of. Our controlled circulation readership means only named individuals within companies can receive copies of the magazine. The ipace generated unprecedented levels of enthusiasm at or twoday judging event in september, and we knew we had our likely winner even before wed added up the. Professional driver magazine has named the mercedesbenz e 220 d amgline as its professional driver car of the year. Professional driver editor mark bursa has won the coveted business writer of the year award at the prestigious 20 guild of motoring writers awards. Only very good operators made it to the shortlist, so we can be sure our gold, silver and bronze winners are among the very best operators in britain.
Oxfords royal cars looks after its local community in the form of support for hospitals, sports teams and local childrens charities. Jaguar ipace is the 2018 professional driver car of the. Mercedesbenz scoops four awards from professional driver. Dec 05, 2016 the company has won the silver award in the chauffeur operator of the year 1 vehicles category of the 2016 professional driver qsi awards. The ipace also won the green car of the year category in the awards. View mark bursa s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The bmw 7 series is crowned professional driver car of the. In a truly groundbreaking deal, it has installed a multivehicle electric car charging hub at its head office not just for its own fleet, but open to the public. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover marks connections and jobs at similar companies. The allelectric jaguar ipace has been judged to be car of the year for 2018 by readers of professional driver magazine.
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