Last Chance for Fleet Managers! Cast Your Vote for the 2025 Fleet Vehicle of the Year Awards
Cast your vote for the car, SUV, and pickup truck that deserves to be recognized as the fleet industry’s top choice in 2025.
This annual award series honors the best cars of 2025, including cars, trucks, and SUVs. The voting is not only based on the look and feel of the car, but the way the vehicles meet management needs and maintain reliability.
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Voting for Automotive Fleet's 2025 Fleet Vehicles of the Year awards is now open! Ballots close on October 31. Voting is only open to managers of corporate and commercial fleets.
The 2025 Car, Truck, and SUV of the Year awards celebrate excellence in the automotive industry. 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.
Fleet Vehicle of the Year — Voting Criteria
When voting, please consider how each vehicle performs in the following areas that matter most to fleet operations:
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Depreciation, fuel/energy efficiency, maintenance, and overall operating costs.
Acquisition & Lifecycle: Availability, incentives, ease of ordering, and upfit readiness.
Reliability & Durability: Dependability in real-world fleet use, warranty, and service support.
Safety: Crash ratings, advanced driver-assistance systems, and technologies that reduce accidents.
Driver Experience: Comfort, ergonomics, visibility, and suitability for daily fleet duty.
Technology & Connectivity: Telematics, driver-assist features, and integration with fleet systems.
Sustainability: Emissions, EV/hybrid options, range, and compliance with fleet ESG goals.
These awards are voted on by fleet managers, for fleet managers, recognizing the vehicles that best meet the needs of commercial and corporate fleets.
2024 Award Winners:
Fleet SUV of the Year: Ford Escape
Voting is now open to professional fleet managers and will close on October 31.
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