Europcar News
Peligry takes up chief financial officer role at Europcar
Europcar Group has announced the appointment of Luc Peligry as chief financial officer, in addition to his role as a member of the executive committee. Peligry has a strong background in finance and management in different business environments, including health, food, chemical, and consulting.
EU Commission approves Europcar Goldcar acquisition
Europcar Group has announced it has received approval from the EU Commission to acquire Goldcar, Europe’s largest low-cost car rental company.
Langlois appointed group human resources director at Europcar
Europcar Group has announced the appointment of Denis Langlois to the role of group human resources director. Langlois will be responsible for supporting the group’s development, particularly in the recent context of integrating new brands and acquisitions such as Buchbinder.
Europcar expands into nine new markets with new franchise deals
Europcar Group has revealed the opening of new franchises in nine countries for its two major brands, Europcar and InterRent, in order to accelerate its international development.
Europcar sees revenues increase in third quarter
Europcar has seen reported revenue of €794 million, up 13.5 per cent at constant exchange rates, for the third quarter of financial 2017.
WTM 2017: Europcar adds Range Rover Velar to Selection fleet
Europcar UK is giving UK motorists more driving choice as it adds the Range Rover Velar to its Selection vehicle fleet. Marking the addition of this premium motoring experience from Range Rover for leisure and business travellers, Europcar will be featuring the Velar in the Activation Zone at World Travel Market.
Rohit Nayyar, project manager, Europcar Rwanda
Picking up the trophy for Africa’s Leading Car Rental Company, Rohit Nayyar, project manager at Europcar Rwanda, tells Breaking Travel News about the experience during the glittering Gala Ceremony.
de Thé appointed public affairs director at Europcar
Europcar Group has announced the appointment of Jehan de Thé to the role of public affairs director for the group. In his new role, 52-years-old de Thé will seek to develop the group’s public affairs strategy with the main objective to promote the group’s expertise in the new mobility markets and to be the link with the public institutions.
Omar Garcia, director, Europcar México
Omar Garcia, director, Europcar México speaks to Breaking Travel News after picking up a prestigious World Travel Awards trophy at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Europcar records strong increase in revenue for first half of 2017
Revenue at car rental company Europcar rose to €1,028 million during the first half of financial 2017, up 10.1 per cent at constant exchange rates with organic growth of 4.6 per cent. Adjusted corporate EBITDA at the company stood at €56 million, up 2.7 per cent at constant exchange rates.
Europcar to acquire Goldcar in €550m deal
Europcar Group has signed an agreement with Investindustrial to acquire Goldcar, Europe’s largest low-cost car rental company.
Europcar takes €10m minority stake in SnappCar
Europcar Group has taken a 20 per cent minority investment in SnappCar, a peer-to-peer car sharing scale-up.