BMW takes top title from Which?

Byline: Steve Hughes

BMW has been named best car manufacturer in the Which? Awards 2009, which are voted for by the consumer champion's one million members.

Chief executive of Which? Peter Vicary-Smith said: "BMW drivers seem to love their cars, with 87% in our survey describing themselves as very satisfied with the ownership experience.

"The company's vehicles always excel in our road tests, while BMW's innovative EfficientDynamics measures mean some of the best cars to drive have also become incredibly fuel efficient." BMW UK managing director Tim Abbott said: "We are delighted to have won such a prestigious award, particularly as it is our customers who have rated us so highly.

"We take great pains to ensure that the quality of service we offer both directly and through our dealers matches the excellence of our cars." The company has the most efficient cars in the premium segment, courtesy of EfficientDynamics technologies and the BMW 118d was named World Green Car of the Year 2008.

However, this week What Car? consumer motoring magazine awarded its top green title to the Volvo S40 DRIVe..

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CRUISING AHEAD Broadcaster Natasha Kaplinski with BMW UK managing director Tim Abbott and chief executive of Which? Peter Vicary-Smith at the Which? Awards. Left, a model from the BMW 1 series.