On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the 29th edition of the Automotive & Business Trophies. This annual event highlights the most remarkable vehicles, services and solutions in the automotive sector for businesses.
Organized by the magazine The Automobile & The Business, the ceremony brought together manufacturers, service providers and professionals in fleet management. The jury, composed of 18 fleet managers and members of the editorial staff, met in June to draw up a demanding and representative list of market developments.
🛠️ Services category: services that make life easier for fleet managers
Each year, the Automotive & Business Trophies reward service providers who stand out for their innovation, efficiency and added value in the field of fleet management. Four main categories were distinguished in 2024:
🔧 Service of the year
- Actua Formation — For his program Connect Driver
- Autogriff — For its solution Accident Management
- Acses — For his service Digital Care
(Autogriff is also cited a second time for the effectiveness of his Accident Management)
🌱 New mobilities & environment
- Wattsy — For its vehicle charging solution accessible to all
- Up and Charge — For its induction charging station
- Arval — For his Mobility PASS
🔧 Maintenance & after-sales
- Optimum Automotive — For the intermediate inspection of vehicles
- GomeCano — For its website of services
- Aboto — For its maintenance contract dedicated to used vehicles
🏢 Business networks of the year
- Cupra City Garage Paris
- Saga Mercedes-Benz in Cholet
- DeFrance Automobiles (Volvo network)
🚗 Business vehicles of the year 2024: evaluation on the road and on paper
In addition to services, the jury also rewarded the most efficient vehicles adapted to the needs of businesses. Close to 60 models were screened according to criteria such as design, engines, total cost of ownership (TCO), technological equipment, size and performance.
The finalist vehicles were then tested during a day of dynamic tests On the circuit ofActua Formation à Marcoussis, in order to assess concrete aspects such as comfort, handling, braking, roominess or The power.
🚘 VP of the Year Trophy — Sedans & other 100% electric bodies
- BMW i5
- BYD Seal
- Volkswagen ID.7
⛽ VP Trophy of the Year — Sedans & other thermal bodies
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Volkswagen Passat SW
- Skoda Superb
⚡ VP of the Year Trophy — 100% electric SUVs
- Renault Scenic E-Tech
- Peugeot e-3008
- Volvo EX30
🛣️ VP of the Year Trophy — Thermal SUVs
- Renault Rafale E-Tech Hybrid
- BMW X2
- Renault Espace E-Tech Hybrid
🚐 VUL Trophy of the Year — 100% electric
- Renault Trafic Van E-Tech
- Nissan Townstar EV L2
🔧 VUL Trophy of the Year — Thermals
- Ford Transit Custom
- Ford Transit Courier
💙 The 2024 jury's favorite: Renault
The Jury favorite, awarded by secret ballot, rewards a manufacturer who has distinguished himself both by the quality of its new models and The attention paid to professionals. For this 2024 edition, it is Renault which was acclaimed.
The French brand made an impression with a assertive design, a strategic upgrade, and services designed for fleet managers. The Renault Scenic E-Tech, already sacred Car of the year 2024 at the Geneva Motor Show by the COTY jury, symbolizes this ambitious renewal.
🙏 Thanks to all the actors of this 29th edition
The Automobile & The Business would like to warmly thank all the members of Jury 2024, as well as its partners Actua Formation and TotalEnergies, for their commitment throughout this event.
👥 Members of the jury :
- Yann Barriere (Heart of Essonne)
- Fatiha Bouamari (Rubix Group)
- Patrick Brouillard (DuPont de Nemours)
- Nathalie Cara (Manutan)
- Tristan Cherry Tree (Spie Building Solutions)
- Laurent Cimoradsky (Satelec Fayat)
- Yves Colladant (Suez)
- Jean-Luc Deconqui (Apogee)
- Jean-Louis Gravier (Atos)
- Vincent Oil (Engie)
- Marc Lamy (Antony Town Hall)
- Sandrine Lauraire (Essonne Department)
- Olivier LeBouteiller (Bois-Colombes)
- Pascal Pavard (EDF)
- Carlos Simoes (SNCF Réseau)
- Salah Taouri-Hamiche (Relais Colis)
- Emilie Thaï (Transdev)
- Nicolas Terrien (Sanofi)
- Leslie Auzèméry, Clotilde Gaillard and Anthony Mota (The Automobile & The Business)
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