Zipcar News
Zipcar expands car sharing to San Jose
Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced the company’s expansion into the city of San Jose, CA. The new Zipcar program will provide San Jose residents, visitors and businesses with increased access to affordable, convenient transportation options that reduce congestion and emissions.
Zipcar to feature latest advanced technology vehicles from Honda
Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that Honda has become a Zipcar preferred vehicle manufacturer with a focus on hybrid and electric vehicles. The agreement will give Zipcar members access to Honda’s most technologically advanced, lowest emission vehicles, making an already transformational service even more sustainable.
Ford Canada and Zipcar bring future of transportation to Canadian Universities
Ford of Canada and Zipcar, Inc. – the world’s leading car-sharing network – are teaming up to help make transportation more affordable, fun and sustainable for students at 11 university campuses across Canada.
Zipcar Charges up car sharing in Chicago
Zipcar Charges Up Car Sharing in Chicago with Electric Vehicle Pilot Program.
Zipcar announces slate of Directors
Zipcar Announces Slate of Directors including addition of American Express Vice Chairman Ed Gilligan.
Zipcar unveils inaugural future Metropolis Index
Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car-sharing network, announced its first-ever Zipcar Future Metropolis Index, which measures, ranks and celebrates top U.S. cities according to five dimensions: sustainability, innovation, vibrancy, efficiency and livability. Based on its strong performance across all dimensions, the City of San Francisco topped the list for 2012. Zipcar Chairman and CEO Scott Griffith personally delivered the award to Mayor Ed Lee yesterday.
Zipcar leads $13.7M investment Round in Wheelz Peer-to-Peer
Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, and Wheelz, Inc., the first peer-to-peer (P2P) car sharing company targeting college campus communities, announced today that Zipcar is the lead investor in a $13.7 million Series A round of funding for Wheelz.
Zipcar announces expansion into the City of West Hollywood
Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, today joined the City of West Hollywood to announce Zipcar’s expansion into West Hollywood. The new Zipcar program will provide West Hollywood residents, businesses and visitors with increased access to affordable, convenient transportation options that are proven to reduce congestion and emissions.
Zipcar expands Nation’s largest Campus Car Sharing Program
Zipcar extends lead with Ford alliance, social media, technology applications and student grant programs.
Zipcar completes investment in Barcelona-Based Avancar
Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced the completion of its option to purchase a majority ownership interest in Barcelona-based Catalunya Carsharing S.A., known as Avancar. With this transaction completed, Zipcar is now the majority shareholder for the company with a controlling stake of more than 60 percent. This deal builds on Zipcar’s initial equity investment in Avancar which was announced in December 2009.
David Pillinger named Zipcar Director of Finance for the European Union
Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced the appointment of David Pillinger as its new EU director of finance. In this new role, Pillinger will be responsible for the financial management of Zipcar’s current and future European operations.
Zipcar to offer short-term van rental in San Francisco
Zipcar has announced a pilot in San Francisco that includes full size cargo vans through a new offering called Zipvan. The vans will allow consumers to transport items too bulky for cars or pickup trucks, and give small businesses a new and more affordable option for transporting goods.