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2023 Fleet Vehicle of the Year Awards Announced

The 2023 Car, Truck, SUV, and Van of the Year awards celebrate excellence in the automotive industry. Find out who won today!

November 13, 2023
2023 Fleet Vehicle of the Year Awards Announced

The 2023 Fleet Vehicle of the Year Awards have been announced, with Chevrolet taking home Car and Truck of the Year and Ford taking home honors for its SUV.

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The 2023 Fleet Car of the Year, Fleet Truck of the Year, and Fleet SUV of the Year awards have been announced!

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The 2023 Car, Truck, SUV, and Van of the Year awards celebrate excellence in the automotive industry. Professional fleet managers voted to determine the winners.

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This year’s winners are:

Automotive Fleet congratulates all of our winners this year. These awards don't just recognize vehicles for their aesthetics; they spotlight the efficiency, reliability, and innovation that fleet managers like you rely on to keep operations running smoothly.

Meet Kimberly Fisher: 2023 Fleet Manager of the Year

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