The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Land Rover Discovery 5 lifts Scottish Car of the Year title
Land Rover’s new Discovery was crowned Scottish Car of the Year last night.
In a surprise announcement made while receiving the award, Land Rover pledged a new Discovery to the Perth-based Scottish Charity Air Ambulance charity.
The all-new SUV triumphed in its segment to be named best-in-class by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) and then fought off tough competition from other category winners to take the top title.
It’s the third time a Land Rover has emerged victorious at the respected industry awards; the previous Discovery 4 model wowed judges following its debut in 2009 and the Range Rover Evoque enjoyed success in 2011.
Presenting the accolade at Edinburgh’s Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, Stephen Park, president of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, said: “Once again, the judging process was a difficult one due to the high standard of new models which have been launched in the last 12 months. However, from the moment ASMW members first drove the fifth generation Discovery they were in no doubt that it’s one exceptional vehicle.”
Jeremy Hicks, managing director, Jaguar Land Rover UK, said: “We are delighted to be accepting this award. I am also delighted to announce that in recognition of this award and the support of the Scottish people over the years, Land Rover will be providing the ASMW’s chosen charity, Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), with a Discovery for six months to see them through the winter.
“We are honoured to be supporting such a fundamental and worthy cause.”
The Scottish Car of the Year (SCOTY) awards also delivered particularly impressive results for Ford, Mazda, Suzuki and Skoda.
Visit www.thecourier.co.uk for a full rundown of category winners at last night’s prestigious event.