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Honda UK has recorded a 26 per cent increase in fleet sales over the first three months of this year.
Corporate sales of the Honda Accord saloon have boosted figures after rising by a significant 68 per cent to 2,202 units.
Honda’s corporate customer base has also grown, with the new CR-V attracting new fleet business.
The SUV has achieved sales of 1,615 units so far this year, equivalent to a 10 per cent rise.
Hybrid sales
Honda said the Civic Hybrid had also sold well in March and April, with the Japanese carmaker selling a third more of the green cars than in 2006.“This year is a massive year for Honda hybrids,” said Bernard Bradley, head of sales operations for Honda UK.
“By the end of 2007, we’ll have sold five times as many Civic Hybrids as in 2006. The technology is really taking off – especially in the fleet sector, where businesses want to be seen to be green.”
Meanwhile, Sewells’ Fleet Operator Attitude Survey has ranked Honda as the number one manufacturer for the effectiveness of its fleet support programme.