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Europcar returns to central Edinburgh in style
Europcar's new hub allows motorists to pick up and drop off rental vehicles in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter.

Fifth of car hirers find existing damage not marked on check-out sheet
Almost a fifth of car hirers found existing damage on a hire car at pick-up that was not marked on the rental company’s check-out sheet, according to a new survey.

Driving to your destination guarantees you a holiday this summer
Disastrous airline cancellations and disruption at airports across the country are putting hundreds of thousands of holidays at risk this summer. But according to the used car buying service, ChooseMyCar.com, all hope is not lost.

Car hire costs double compared to pre-pandemic prices
A 12 country study of car hire costs worldwide reveals that the average price to hire a compact family car (e.g. a VW Golf) for a week this summer has rocketed to £652 a week, compared to just £310 in 2019, an increase of £342 – a 110% increase.

Car hire prces soar this half term
A new study of car hire costs in Europe this May half term reveals that the average price to hire a car has rocketed to £344 a week, compared to just £199 in 2019, an increase of £145.

See the future before it happens at the Financial Times Future of the Car Summit 2022
The Financial Times Future of the Car summit is where visionary OEMs, industry shakers and challenger brands come together to scrutinize the technology, consumer and business model trends forever changing the way cars are made and sold. In its 8th year, one of the most highly anticipated global gatherings of automakers and their technology partners returns live (and digital) to The Brewery London.

Envoy enters hospitality market with Tesla launch
Envoy Technologies has announced its entry into the hospitality market with the launch of a Tesla Model Y at the Mondrian South Beach. This revolutionary service will allow hotel guests to enjoy freedom of movement without the hassle and expense of traditional car rental services.

Hertz announces Colleen Batcheler as New General Counsel
Hertz has announced that Colleen Batcheler will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective May 20. Batcheler will lead global governance for Hertz, which encompasses legal, compliance and government affairs.

Uber’s fully electric option expands to all of London
Passengers with Uber can now request an electric-vehicle (EV) from anywhere in Greater London as Uber Green expands from Zone 1 to the whole of the capital.

Hertz and Polestar partner to purchase 65,000 electric vehicles
Hertz and Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car maker, have announced a new partnership for the purchase of up to 65,000 electric vehicles (EVs) over five years. Availability is expected to begin in Spring 2022 in Europe and late 2022 in North America and Australia.

Sixt overcomes Covid-19 to see record results for 2021
Car rental giant Sixt is reporting what it is calling “the best result” in its history for financial 2021 – in sharp contrast to the rest of the market. A United States expansion drove profits.

Hertz confirms Ufodrive electric vehicle partnership
Hertz has confirmed an investment in Ufodrive, a self-service electric vehicle rental company and eMobility service provider in Europe.