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Hertz invests in eMobility firm UFODrive

Hertz has partnered with electric vehicle (EV) rental company and eMobility provider UFODrive, to develop new solutions to make renting EVs more straightforward.

16 Feb

Europcar renews partnership with Synetiq to use recycled parts

Europcar Mobility Group UK has renewed its partnership with salvage parts specialist Synetiq and will continue to use recycled parts to repair its vehicles.

Europcar 14 Jan

Clean air zones forcing employers to consider alternatives to the car

Almost two-thirds of employers (64%) plan to extend their use of public transport or shared mobility to counter the growing number of clean air zones (CAZs).

clean air zones 11 Jan

Limited availability of one-way rental vehicles an issue, says DMN Logistics

The lack of availability of new cars is resulting in limited availability of one-way rental vehicles and an increase in costs, claims DMN Logistics.

vehicle provision 6 Jan

VWFS reports car rentals up 144% versus 2020

New figures from Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s (VWFS) Rent-a-Car service show there has been a 144% increase in rental bookings this year.

vehicle provision 17 Dec

Onto expands fleet with new Renault and VW EVs

Onto is adding more than 1,000 Renault Zoes and expanding the range of VW electric vehicles (EVs) on its fleet.

electric and hybrid vehicles 28 Oct

Nexus Vehicle Rental reaches three millionth booking milestone

Nexus Vehicle Rental has reached its three millionth vehicle rental booking this month, following a record year of trading.

26 Oct

Clive Forsythe, Commercial Director, Europcar Mobility Group UK

Has the delivery and collection model for one and two-day rental in fleet had its day?

Clive Forsythe, commercial director at Europcar Mobility Group UK, questions whether a new way of thinking is required for short-term business rental needs.

26 Oct

Fleet market changes highlighted in Cox Automotive report

Short-term vehicle leasing and subscription products are likely to make a “significant impact” on the shape of the fleet market in the years to come.

22 Oct

70% of fleet operations influenced by sustainability agendas, says Europcar

Company sustainability agendas are influencing the way 70% of fleet decision-makers acquire and operate their fleet, Europcar Mobility Group has found.

Europcar 11 Oct

Reflex Vehicle Hire becomes family-owned after £16.5m share buyout

Commercial van rental company, Reflex Vehicle Hire, has become a family-owned business after a £16.5 million buy-out of minority shareholders.

21 Sep

Enterprise opens flagship rental and technology hub in Leeds

Enterprise has opened a new flagship vehicle rental site in Leeds, which will also serve as a technology hub for the business.

Enterprise Rent-a-car 12 Aug

Thrifty appoints Stuart Russell to head up FlexiFleet long-term rental

Stuart Russell has joined Thrifty Car & Van Rental as director of its FlexiFleet division to grow the long-term rental offering.

Thrifty 9 Aug

Thrifty to install EV charge points at all UK sites

Thrifty Car & Van Rental will install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at all is UK sites by 2023 to support the rollout of an electrified fleet.

electric and hybrid vehicles 9 Jul

McNicoll targets significant expansion after ARI Fleet deal

Rental firm McNicoll Vehicle Hire is targeting significant growth after signing a funding and fleet management contract with ARI Fleet.

rental 17 Jun

Fleets urged to ready operations for expanded ULEZ

Enterprise is urging truck and van fleets to plan now to avoid paying charges and potentially fines when London’s Ultra-Low-Emission Zone (ULEZ) expands.

ULEZ 4 May