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Derby County’s mascot, Rammie, visited a Volkswagen van centre on Ashbourne Road to accept an early Christmas present which will help support his growing number of public appearances.
Imperial Commercials Van Centre has given Rammie its first brand new Caddy van to replace his older model, as part of its two-year sponsorship with Derby County Football Club.
The brightly coloured van enables the Derby County star to attend a host of school, charity and local events throughout the year in addition to birthdays and weddings. The spacious new Caddy provides enough room to transport his inflatable goal and equipment.
Derby County CEO and president, Tom Glick, said: “This is the first time we have received such a sponsorship and the partnership with Imperial Commercials Volkswagen Van Centre has proved to be indispensable for Rammie.
“We were delighted with our previous Caddy but the new model certainly looks stylish and its new features make it even more enjoyable for Rammie to drive.
“We feel very privileged and proud to be one of the first new Caddy drivers on Derby roads.”
Matthew Lawrenson, regional director of Imperial Commercials said: “The new Volkswagen Caddy has had an exterior facelift and due its energy efficient BlueMotion technology it will signify reduced running costs.
“We are delighted to strengthen our support with Derby County and look forward to seeing the stylish new Rammie on the road.”
For further information please contact Sue Foster on 01902 714957 or email sue@connect-group.com.
Alan Day Volkswagen is giving practical support to one of Great Britain’s top Olympic hopefuls as he trains for 2012.
Silver medal-winning gymnast, Daniel Keating, has been given a new Volkswagen Polo by the retailer to help him on his journey to success as he travels to training and competition events.
Daniel joins a growing list of Alan Day Ambassadors – high profile sporting personalities and organisations such as Darren Gough, Saracens and Les Ferdinand – who help the Volkswagen dealership in their annual programme of community and fundraising activities, and the Volkswagen retailer is currently considering local events for Daniel to take part in.
Paul Tanner, Managing Director, from Alan Day Volkswagen, said: “Renowned for its dynamic performance, stylish looks and superior fuel efficiency, we believed the new Polo was the ideal vehicle to support Daniel in his preparation for major competitions.
“We have been impressed by Daniel’s undoubted talent and dedication and we are honoured to sponsor him by providing a car with qualities that reflects his skills – flexibility, strength, balance and control.
“What’s more, as the new Polo has just been selected and European Car of the Year 2010, we thought it entirely appropriate that a budding Olympic gold medallist should drive the car currently on the top step of the motoring podium.”
Daniel Keating won the World Championships All Around silver medal at the O2 Arena in October 2009, to add to the silver he took at the Senior European championship in Italy earlier in the year, along with a bronze on the pommel horse. At the Beijing Olympics in 2008, Daniel competed in the All Around final and finished ninth on the pommel horse.
Alan Day, which has sites in Southgate, Hampstead, and the City of London, is a family-owned business that has been delivering the highest levels of customer service to its customers since 1972.
New Polo, the fifth generation of the supermini, is the most technically advanced version in its 34 year history, but it remains true to the brand's core values of safety, reliability, quality and value for money.
Despite the increase in size, the Polo is lighter than the model it replaces leading to improved fuel economy and emissions.
The new Polo is available to order from Alan Day now with prices starting at £10,035.
The Car of the Year is an international award, judged by a panel of senior motoring journalists across Europe. The panel aims to give an expert, independent view of the most outstanding new car to go on sale in the past 12 months.
For more information contact Sue Foster on 01902 714957 or email sue@connect-group.com
A South Wales car retailer has extended its support of the Liberty Stadium, home of Swansea City Football and the Ospreys RFU, by becoming the Premier Club’s Partner in an ongoing relationship.
Sinclair Group, the Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes, Smart and Skoda retailer, launched its partnership on Saturday (7th November) at the local derby between The Swans and Cardiff City, where Swansea emerged with a 3-2 win.
Wales’ largest Motor Group has been involved with the Premier Club since it’s inception in 2005, however, this recent collaboration is stronger than ever before helping to further support all levels and abilities that play and train within the stadium
Speaking of the new Premier Club sponsorship Paulo Sousa, Swansea City Football Manager said: “The Premier Club is really pleased to have Sinclair Group on board and looks forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with them.
“Support from local businesses is vital for the future sustainability of the stadium and in continuing to develop talent from the ‘minis’ through to senior levels.”
Clive Williams, Sinclair's group operations manager added: “We are delighted to be working with the Premier Club at the Liberty Stadium. It delivers a fantastic service to the local community, providing a positive team ethic for all levels and ages in the area.
“Everyone within our Group is looking forward to developing our relationship with the Premier Club and it’s members, which currently stands at almost 500 local businesses’.”
The Sinclair Group is a family owned company which was established in 1945 and has become one of the largest and most successful motor groups across the UK. The Group supplies new and approved used Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, Smart and Commercial Vehicles in addition to its car hire, servicing, body shop and independent contract hire facilities.
Picture Caption: The launch of the Sinclair sponsorship. Left to right; Clive Williams, Sinclair Volkswagen Operations Manager, Paulo Sousa, Swansea City FC Coach/Manager, Catherine Beer, Premier Club Manager, Paul Thorburn, ex Welsh Rugby captain and Andrew Edwards, Group Sales Manager, Sinclair Mercedes-Benz.
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Derby County’s mascot, Rammie, visited a Volkswagen van centre on Ashbourne Road to accept an early Christmas present which will help support his growing number of public appearances.
