THE Vauxhall Astra, Ford Transit Connect and Ford Transit were announced as winners at last night’s ACFO Fleet Car and Vans of the Year Awards.

While the Astra won for the second year in succession and the Ford Transit Connect for the fourth year in a row, it is the 12th win in succession for the Transit.

Julie Jenner, chairman of the fleet operators’ organisation, said: ‘By voting for a lower-medium sector model as ACFO Car of the Year for the third year in succession, fleet operators are sending a clear message to the government that companies are looking to operate the most environmentally-friendly vehicles available.’