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Sixt adds new electric vehicles to UK offering
The mobility provider has added the Volvo Recharge to its range, which comprises of a new line of pure-electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
Smart Rent a Car becomes latest Sixt international partner
The partnership leverages Sixt’s extensive expertise in mobility for more than 100 years and Smart Rent a Car’s experience in the local car rental market.
Marriott Bonvoy partners with Uber in United States
Available across the United States, members who link their Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts in the Uber app will automatically start earning points on all qualifying transactions.
Japan Airlines partners with Uber
The Uber icon will be displayed on the JAL app, allowing passengers to request services from the arrival airport for a ride or to request food delivery services at their destination
Hertz Global unveils plans to relaunch this summer
Knighthead Capital Management and Certares Opportunities have committed to invest up to $4.2 billion to purchase up to 100 per cent of the common stock of the fallen car rental giant.
AXA Partners extends CarTrawler partnership
The end-to-end technology platform expands airline and travel partners’ offering to their customers, including car rental, private airport transfer and ride-hailing services.
Sixt seeks to expand van rental internationally with new appointment
The car rental company said it was responding to the increasing importance of the product sector and seeking to tap into new potential as part of its international growth strategy.
Avis Budget Group makes two European appointments
Avis Budget Group has announced the appointment of Martin Gruber as its vice president, commercial and Laurent Sculier as managing director, central and western Europe.
Heathrow unveils plans for new vehicle charges
Heathrow is exploring a proposal to implement a forecourt access charge for vehicles in late 2021 to prevent a car-led airport recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sixt expands into New Zealand with Giltrap deal
Giltrap is a leading automotive company in the destination with over 50 years in the market, providing an infrastructure that includes distribution, retail and vehicle financing.