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Thrifty operator launches own vehicle rental brand Switch

The operator of Thrifty Car and Van Rental in the UK, the Scot Group, is launching its own vehicle rental business, Switch, to operate alongside the brand.

Thrifty 5 Jun

Leasys UK launches short-term rental service

Vehicle leasing company Leasys has partnered with a mobility solutions provider to offer a new short-term rental service to its customers.

Leasys UK 23 Apr

Lex Autolease strikes vehicle rental deal with Nexus

Lex Autolease will use Nexus Vehicle Rental’s rental management platform Iris to streamline its short-term rental provision.

Fleet procurement 15 Feb

Europcar launches new long-term van rental product

Europcar has launched a new solution for one or two-year van rental, with the price capped for a third year if required.

Fleet procurement 12 Feb

Sixt strikes mega fleet deal with Stellantis

The vehicle rental company has struck a multi-billion-pound deal with Stellantis to buy up to 250,000 vehicles.

Stellantis 17 Jan

Diverse Enterprise product portfolio reflects changing fleet needs

The vehicle rental market has changed significantly over the past few years, with fleets looking for much more than just a car, van or truck on short-term hire.

Business profiles - supplier 8 Dec

Enterprise rebrands to reflect diverse portfolio

Enterprise is connecting its full portfolio of services under a new corporate brand Enterprise Mobility.

Enterprise Rent-a-car 27 Oct

Avis Budget Group buys Scottish vehicle hire company

Avis Budget Group has bought McNicoll Vehicle Hire for an undisclosed sum.

rental 25 Sep

New Europcar web tool offers incident support and breakdown assistance

Europcar Mobility Group UK has introduced a new web-based customer assistance tool.

Europcar 15 Sep

Thrifty FlexiConnect app simplifies management of pool fleets

Thrifty Car & Van Rental has launched FlexiConnect, a new service designed to bring a greater level of visibility and reliability to UK pool fleets.

rental 8 Sep

Car rental: Cost understanding is critical to e-mobility makeover

Dominic Tribe, partner and automotive sector specialist at management consultancy Vendigital, examines how the car rental market is having to adapt.

rental 21 Aug

Thrifty Car and Van Rental buys Capital Car and Van Hire

Scot Group, trading as Thrifty Car and Van Rental, has acquired Allan White Motors, trading as Capital Car and Van Hire, for an undisclosed sum.

Thrifty 15 Aug

Sixt achieves best-ever second quarter with revenues of almost €1bn

Sixt generated revenue of €925.1 million (£797m) in the second quarter of 2023 – the highest second quarter revenue in the company’s history.

Sixt 8 Aug

Fleet News Choosing the Right Supplier guide helps fleets to hone supply chain skills

The modern fleet decision-maker has an expanding range of responsibilities, as advances in technology and an ever-widening range of products and services add complexity.

suppliers 14 Jul

Paul McCorkell, director of business rental UK & Ireland at Enterprise

How mobility can help attract and retain talent

Paul McCorkell from Enterprise examines the benefits of designing better travel policies with broader mobility options.

Mobility strategy 14 Jul

Nissan launches subscription service for electric cars

Nissan is offering customers the ability to subscribe to a EV from three to 24 months, with the flexibility to switch model during the contract period.

Nissan 3 Jul