Europcar News
Europcar scores with Leicester City Football Club
Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is giving Leicester-based businesses and residents even easier access to its services with the opening of a dedicated location at King Power Stadium, home of Leicester City FC. Giving the local community convenient access to car and van hire, the new Europcar branch is located next door to the City Fanstore, with friendly staff on hand to provide assistance with everything to do with hiring a car or van.
Europcar reports fourth successive increase in total revenue
Continuing its successful Fast Lane transformation plan, Europcar has announced a significant increase in total revenue for the fourth quarter in a row. Total revenue amounted to €413.7 million for the first quarter of 2015, compared to €374.2 million in quarter one last year, representing an increase of 10.6 per cent. Excluding favourable exchange rate effects (mainly GBP appreciating against Euro), the revenue growth reached 7.4 per cent, including French franchisee integration effect for 1.2 per cent.
Europcar addresses Chapter 8 compliance with dedicated Van fleet
In response to new guidelines in Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual, which sets out recommendations for high visibility markings on vehicles that stop for work on public highways, Europcar has created a dedicated fleet of Chapter 8 compliant commercial vehicles.
Europcar builds rapport with UK sports fans
Europcar – considered the World’s Leading Green Transport Solutions Company by World Travel Awards - is giving Leicester-based businesses and residents even easier access to its services with the opening of a dedicated location at King Power Stadium, home of Leicester City FC. Giving the local community convenient access to car and van hire, the new Europcar branch is located next door to the City Fanstore, with friendly staff on hand to provide assistance with everything to do with hiring a car or van.
Europcar predicts mobile future for business travellers
Europcar continues to focus on the needs of business travellers and its corporate customers, with the launch of its whitepaper, ‘Future Mobility’. As technology continues to develop, more employees expect to be able to work on the move, putting pressure on organisations to embrace connectivity.
Europcar expands electric car options in London with Nissan LEAF launch
Leading vehicle rental provider Europcar UK, is committed to moving its fleet to five per cent electric vehicles by 2020 in line with the mayor of London’s Electric Vehicle Delivery Plan. Demonstrating this commitment, Europcar is today launching a new fleet of Nissan LEAF electric vehicles which will be used for delivery and collection of hire cars in the capital.
Europcar brings ToMyCar app to rental market
Car hire just got faster and easier with the launch of ToMyCar, the new service from Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe. With ToMyCar, Europcar customers can book, unlock and drive their hire car using their smartphone. No need to visit the counter and no more keys, ensuring travellers are on the road in four simple steps.
Europcar launches business traveller-tailored services in UK
Europcar is helping corporate air travellers with its market-leading UK airport network and dedicated business travel services. Dedicated fast-track business desks operate at an unrivalled 34 UK airport locations, including 24-hours-a-day opening at Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick and Luton airports. Plus Europcar’s Heathrow ‘Fasttrack’ service, launched in 2014, is focusing on the needs of business travellers using the UK’s busiest airport.
Europcar brings agent-exclusive Keddy brand to market
Europcar, the vehicle rental leader in Europe and a major player in the mobility market, has extended its product portfolio with the launch of Keddy by Europcar. The new brand will exclusively be available through tour operators, online travel agencies and brokers. This new product was developed specifically for price-sensitive leisure customers who want to fully benefit from Europcar expertise and quality of service.
Europcar expands Sunday opening across UK
Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is demonstrating its commitment to meeting the needs of travellers as 11 more branches offer Sunday opening. Europcar is leading the way in providing a seven-day service to business and leisure customers at key locations across the UK.
Europcar expands facilities at Belfast International Airport
Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has opened a new branch at Belfast International Airport, bringing travellers a dedicated rental suite within the arrivals area. The new branch provides business and leisure customers with convenient, stress-free access to car hire, ensuring they can continue their journey in the vehicle of their choice.
Europcar ramps up InterRent global expansion
InterRent has revealed a planned acceleration of its international expansion, with a goal of having operations in 40 countries by the end of 2015. Europcar’s low-cost brand is already successfully operating in over 27 countries just two years after its creation. InterRent, designed in 2013 as the low-cost complementary offer to the Europcar core brand, has now been successfully launched in over 27 countries on four continents, with 119 stations in main airports and train stations, and an average fleet of 4,800 vehicles in 2014.