Press Releases 2017 | Europcar UK

EUROPCAR PRESS RELEASES 2017

FLEET NEWS
PAY-BY-THE HOUR MOBILITY SERVICE LAUNCHED IN HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS \|\| 23rd January 2017 Groundbreaking pay-by-the-hour service – accessing hybrid and electric vehicles – makes it easier for visitors to get around Highlands & Islands ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK ENHANCES COMMERCIAL FLEET WITH FORD TRANSIT CONNECT \|\| 25th April 2017 ~ ~ ~ GROWING CONSTRUCTION SECTOR NEEDS FAST ACCESS TO VEHICLES \|\| 30th May 2017 Europcar UK tackles vehicles needs of the sector with specialist fleet ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK EXTENDS VAN FLEET WITH ADDITION OF MERCEDES VITO \|\| 15th June 2017 ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK ADDS ALL-NEW VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER TO COMMERCIAL FLEET \|\| 13th September 2017 ~ ~ ~ RANGE ROVER VELAR CRUISES ONTO THE EUROPCAR UK SELECTION FLEET \|\| 7th November 2017 Offering drivers a first class motoring experience in a model that will turn heads
SPECIAL OFFERS AND SALES
BOOK NOW FOR THE BEST DEALS ON HALF-TERM BREAKS \|\| 7th February 2017 Europcar UK offers families affordable car hire with a price match guarantee ~ ~ ~ IMPRESS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH UP TO 50% OFF DREAM CARS \|\| 8th February 2017 From cool coupes to chic convertibles romantics can impress their loved ones this Valentines ~ ~ ~ UP TO 50% OFF CLASSY CARS FOR THE ULTIMATE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT \|\| 9th March 2017 A ride in a Mercedes, Porsche or Jaguar can make Mum feel like the star of the show ~ ~ ~ FANTASTIC CAR HIRE DISCOUNTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES STAFF \|\| 18th May 2017 Helping Emergency services staff make the most of their downtime with up to 20% off leisure car hire from Europcar UK ~ ~ ~ FANTASTIC CAR HIRE DISCOUNTS FOR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES STAFF \|\| 18th May 2017 Helping Emergency services staff make the most of their downtime with up to 20% off leisure car hire from Europcar UK ~ ~ ~ FANTASTIC CAR HIRE DISCOUNTS FOR HEALTH SERVICES STAFF \|\| 18th May 2017 Helping Emergency services staff make the most of their downtime with up to 20% off leisure car hire from Europcar UK ~ ~ ~ F ANTASTIC CAR HIRE DISCOUNTS FOR POLICE SERVICES STAFF \|\| 18th May 2017 Helping Emergency services staff make the most of their downtime with up to 20% off leisure car hire from Europcar UK ~ ~ ~ STAYCATION IN STYLE WITH 25% OFF CAR HIRE THIS SUMMER AS MORE BRITS THAN EVER ARE OPTING TO STAY IN THE UK \|\| 26th May 2017 ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR HELPS LIONS FANS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND \|\| 22nd May 2017 15% off car hire for the duration of the tour ~ ~ ~ MAKE DAD'S DAY WITH A SUMMER DRIVE WITH THE TOP DOWN \|\| 6th June 2017 ‘Selection’ from Europcar UK provides that extra special gift for Dad on Father’s Day – and there’s currently up to 30% off for an even better deal ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR EXTENDS SUMMER SALE \|\| 14th June 2017 Up to 25% off car hire for UK trips – book before midnight on 19th June ~ ~ ~ AVOID PUBLIC TRANSPORT DISRUPTION OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON BY HIRING A CAR \|\| 21st November 2017 Europcar UK provides a cost-effective alternative for travellers facing cancelled routes and replacement bus services
CAR AND VAN BRANCHES NEWS
EUROPCAR UK INTEGRATES VEHICLE HIRE WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS AT NEW MILTON KEYNES BRANCH \|\| 24th February 2017 Mark Lancaster MP for Milton Keynes North and Iain Stewart, MP for Milton Keynes South support Europcar UK's launch at Milton Keynes Central Station with low cost electric vehicle hire for the local community ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK OPENS FAREHAM VAN HUB AS IT INVESTS IN ITS COMMERCIAL FLEET NETWORK \|\| May 2017 Wide mix of vehicles across van supersites network to support businesses across the UK ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK SUPPORTS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE WITH OPENING OF TRAFFORD PARK VAN HUB \|\| 5th October 2017
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
WATFORD MP VISITS NEW EUROPCAR UK SUPPORT CENTRE \|\| 27th February 2017 Richard Harrington MP learns about Europcar UK’s plans to extend sustainable mobility solutions in Watford and across the UK ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR-GO ULTRA LOW ELECTRIC VEHICLE ROADSHOW LAUNCHES IN MANCHESTER – THE SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY VISION INTO THE FUTURE \|\| 12th October 2017
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
EUROPCAR UK CHALLENGES 'CAR OWNERSHIP' WITH LONG TERM FIXED RATE SOLUTION \|\| 29th March 2017 ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK EXPANDS MODEL GUARANTEED SERVICE \|\| 3rd April 2017 Audi A1, Nissan X-Trail and other models added to airport fleets ~ ~ ~ LONG TERM RENTAL OFFERS A GREAT WAY TO GET INTO A NEW CAR WITHOUT SIGNING UP TO A PCP \|\| 31st May 2017 As UK regulator investigates car finance market, Europcar UK offers motorists a flexible alternative ~ ~ ~ DIESEL STILL PREFERRED BY CAR HIRE CUSTOMERS \|\| 17th May 2017 Europcar UK analysis of customers of ‘Model Guaranteed’ service sees diesel the preferred choice – and appetite for electric slowly building ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK TAKES THE STRESS OUT OF TRAVELLING TO THE AIRPORT THIS BANK HOLIDAY WITH CAR HIRE FOR JUST £1 \|\| 23rd May 2017 ~ ~ ~ HOLIDAYMAKERS CAN GET AWAY THIS SUMMER WITH CAR HIRE FOR JUST £1 ONE WAY WITH EUROPCAR UK \|\|18th August 2017
PARTNERSHIPS
EUROPCAR UK PUTS A FAN IN A VAN FOR UNIQUE CHANCE TO INTERVIEW ARSENAL PLAYERS \|\| 30th March 2017 Arsenal super fan from Coventry interviews star players in the back of a Europcar van for Soccer AM ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK 'GIFTS' ARSENAL IN THE COMMUNITY COACHING SESSIONS WITH ARSENAL LEGEND \|\| 17th May 2017 Ray Parlour joins four community groups for football coaching sessions ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK APPOINTED TO UNIVERSITY PURCHASING CONSORTIUM FRAMEWORK \|\| 8th June 2017 Appointment to supply Vehicle Hire and Car Club services underlines commitment to Higher Education sector with integrated mobility solutions ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR VANS HELP WITH NATIONAL SMART METER INSTALLATION \|\| 23rd October 2017 New contract with Actavo supports major smart meter project
AWARDS
EUROPCAR UK AWARDED PLATINUM LEVEL INVESTORS IN PEOPLE ACCREDITATION \|\| 22nd May 2017 One of only 15 UK businesses recognised for an outstanding level of care for its people and customers ~ ~ ~ EUROPCAR UK WINS RENTAL PROVIDER OF THE YEAR \|\| 21st June 2017 Alphabet Supplier Awards recognise ongoing focus on flexibility and quality
INTERESTING FACTS
EUROPCAR UK HELPS EMPLOYERS TACKLE THE £750M QUESTION \|\| 31st May 2017 New Grey Fleet Calculator provides easy way to select best mobility solution for each journey ~ ~ ~ MILLENNIALS ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS TRAVEL \|\| June 2017 41% of millennials travel three to four hours per week and want WiFi wherever they go ~ ~ ~ FAST FOOD IS A FIRM FAVOURITE FOR UK MOTORISTS \|\| 10th August 2017 Europcar UK reveals almost 90% of drivers pick a service station based on their favourite fast food outlet ~ ~ ~ ARE WE THERE YET? \|\| 21st August 2017 Europcar UK keeps the kids entertained this summer ~ ~ ~ DO DRIVERS KNOW THEIR ROAD SIGNS? \|\| 23rd August 2017 As Brits prepare for the Bank Holiday weekend, Europcar UK research reveals that almost half do not know the meaning of some of the most common road signs ~ ~ ~ WHERE WOULD YOU GO TO BEAT THE POST-SUMMER BLUES? \|\| 23rd October 2017 Kynance Cove, Cornwall voted number one UK getaway in Europcar UK survey