Volkswagen Group Fleet Offer Gains Blue Light Approval

MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – October 25, 2010: Emergency services fleets, from law enforcement agencies to coastguards across the UK, could be running Audis, SEATs, Škodas and Volkswagen passenger car and commercial vehicles following the signing of a Group-wide four-year supply deal with a major government purchasing body.

The Volkswagen Group’s agreement with the National Policing Improvement Authority’s (NPIA) vehicle purchasing framework means all five brands can supply vehicles to every police service and fire and ambulance authority in the UK – as well as other emergency services and the NHS.

It is the first time the Volkswagen Group has worked so closely on a joint fleet project. The Group’s model line-up offers a clear advantage, encompassing small, large and high performance vehicles, as well as a range of vans. All have impressive whole-life costs and as a Group, offer an unrivalled aftersales support network.

Volkswagen Group Managing Director, Robin Woolcock commented: ‘We’re delighted to be working with the NPIA on this key initiative. We’re confident our proposition gives the emergency services a strong model line-up as well as excellent support – which is just as important in day-to-day operation.’