Auto Europe offers handicap accessible vehicles
The selection of services include single lever push pull controls for people who cannot use standard floor pedals, infrared auxiliary controls where with this device all the auxiliary controls such as indicators, wipers, horn, etc. can be controlled by the same hand that turns the steering wheel with all the controls mounted for use by the thumb. For drivers who only have the use of their left leg, vehicles are available with an accelerator fitted on the left hand side of the brake pedal. Wheelchair accessible vans are also available.
These services are available in a large selection of models from a Nissan Micra to a 16-passenger minivan with choices of gas, diesel and electric engines. Standard, automatic and tiptronic transmissions are also available.
City.Mobi
Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London.
City.Mobi offers the most comprehensive mobile travel guides available, with over 800 cities in 200 countries listed. Each is developed by the City.Mobi team to combine into a single global travel directory.
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However, each city retains its own mobile identity via a dedicated domain. Already on offer are Brussels.Mobi, Paris.Mobi, Sanfrancisco.Mobi and Sydney.Mobi.
London.Mobi is the latest in this illustrious line up, offering click to call functionality – which means no scribbling down telephone numbers.
Most entries are also linked to websites where users can quickly access more detailed information if needed.
Other key features include information on accommodation, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, and transport.
City.Mobi guides include user reviews and traveller utilities such as a translation guide, currency converter, news and local weather guide.