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Addison Lee goes for Sharan

London-based ground transportation business, which operates almost 5,000 vehicles in the UK capital and carries more than 10 million passengers across the city each year, has opted to upgrade its fleet with 1,200 Volkswagen Sharans
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Addison Lee goes for Sharan

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30 January 2019

VOLKSWAGEN has established record-breaking deal with major private hire operator Addison Lee Group.

The London-based ground transportation business, which operates almost 5,000 vehicles in the UK capital and carries more than 10 million passengers across the city each year, has opted to upgrade its fleet with 1,200 Volkswagen Sharans – the single biggest purchase in the UK to date of VW’s seven-seater.

Addison Lee Group has begun taking delivery of the new VWs next, with all 1,200 cars being Sharan SE 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 150 PS DSG models. Each will feature electric sliding rear doors to boost practicality and safety for passengers.

The agreement means one in five Addison Lee Group cars in the capital will be VWs and head of Fleet, Michael O’Shea, said: “We are very pleased to be working with such a prominent name as Addison Lee Group. Now, even more people will be able to experience the high quality, luxurious comfort and advanced technology of our large seven-seat MPV.”

Lisa Burger, Addison Lee Group’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “This multi-million pound investment in new Volkswagen Sharan vehicles will make our entire fleet compliant with TfL’s low emission standards and start the process of moving towards a zero-emissions capable fleet.”

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Chris Wright

Chris Wright

Chris Wright has been covering the automotive industry nationally and internationally for 30 years. Following spells with consumer titles he became News Editor of Automotive Management (AM), Editor of Automotive International, International Editor for Detroit-based Automotive News, and Editor of Dealer Update. He has also co-authored several FT Management Reports and contributes regularly to Justauto.com

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