EUROPCAR PRESS RELEASES 2019

FLEET NEWS

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WHAT WILL SANTA DO IF RUDOLPH AND FRIENDS RUN OUT OF STEAM? || 16th December 2019 || Europcar Vans is ready to provide the man in the red suit with an alternative.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK ADDS 750 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTERS TO ITS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FLEET || 30th September 2019 || Business partners with Oracle Asbestos Solution to provide nationwide service.

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BUSINESS

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP ACQUIRES FOX RENT A CAR, TO ACCELERATE ITS GROWTH MOMENTUM BY A DIRECT PRESENCE IN THE US, BIGGEST WORLDWIDE RENTAL MARKET || 7th November 2019 

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MOBILITY WHITE PAPER REVEALS POTENTIAL DUTY OF CARE CRISIS FACING BUSINESSES AS 'CASH FOR CARS' SCHEMES MEAN MORE FIRMS ARE RELYING ON GREY FLEET || 16th September 2019 || Figures suggest a growing duty of care crisis if UK firms don’t take steps to regain control of the safety and efficiency of their fleets, by utilizing the latest staff mobility solutions.

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WITH ULEZ ON THE HORIZONEUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK RESEARCH SHOWS BUSINESSES ARE SLEEPWALKING INTO A POTENTIAL NIGHTMARE || 27th March 2019 || New research reveals that a quarter of businesses could be facing an additional bill of £4,500 per year – per van.

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WLTP CONFUSION SEES CORPORATES TURN TO RENTAL FOR VAN SUPPLY || 21st March 2019 || Supply delays at the end of 2018 as a result of WLTP conversion led to increased demand from businesses for flexible transport options.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP CONTINUES TO EXPAND GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH THE ACQUISITION OF ITS FINNISH AND NORWEGIAN FRANCHISEES || 25th February 2019 || Europcar's

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SPECIAL OFFERS AND SALES

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HIRE A CAR FOR LESS THAN THE PRICE OF A CUP OF COFFEE || 2nd October 2019 || Europcar's £1 One Way helps travelers get to the airport - and many city locations - for a bargain price.

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EUROPCAR HELPS FAMILIES PLAN THEIR HALF-TERM GETAWAY || 12th February 2019 || Affordable car hire offers access to Shakespearean adventures and woodland playgrounds around the UK.

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ARRIVE IN STYLE THIS VALENTINE'S DAY WITH UP TO 40% OFF LUXURY CAR HIRE || 7th February 2019 || From coupés to convertibles, romantics can impress their loved ones with the help of Europcar Selection.

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CAR AND VAN BRANCHES NEWS

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK SEES SIGNIFICANT GROWTH FOR NORTH EAST VAN BUSINESS || 2nd December 2019 || Flexible van hire options prove to be a hit for firms operating across the region.

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MAJOR NEW VAN RENTAL SITE OPENS IN SHEFFIELD || 25th November 2019 || Europcar Mobility Group UK powers Northern infrastucture with flexible and sustainable mobility solutions.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK SEES 30% GROWTH IN VAN RENTAL FROM GLASGOW VANS SUPERSITE || 2nd September 2019 || The uplift in construction activity in Scotland has been reflected in the increased demand for the new Glasgow Vans Supersite.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK UNVEILS MAJOR REFURBISHMENT AT HEATHROW AIRPORT || 10th April 2019 || Seamless transport solutions to help busy travellers with onward journeys.

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MAJOR VAN RENTAL SITE OPENS IN BIRMIGHAM NEWTOWN || 14th MARCH 2019 || Europcar Mobility Group UK gives Midlands’ businesses access to sustainable transport solutions under one roof.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK UNVEILS NEW CAR RENTAL BRANCH AT LONDON KINGS CROSS || 13th February 2019 || Central London location offers travellers access to compliant vehicles ahead of new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) implementation.

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EUROPCAR EXTENDS VAN PRESENCE IN SCOTLAND || 23rd January 2019 || Glasgow station the second of its kind North of the border.

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS... FOR JUST £1 || 9th December 2019 || Europcar brings comfort and joy with £1 One Way rental over the festive break.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK ENHANCES VEHICLE DELIVERY AND COLLECTIO EXPERIENCE FOR CORPORATE CUSTOMERS || 12th November 2019 || Improvements in operational processes gie customers greater control.

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HOW TO GET A COMPETITIVELY PRICED NEW '69' PLATE WITHOUT SIGNING A LONG-TERM FINANCE DEAL || 27th August 2019 || Europcar Long Term Flex offers a ‘no strings attached’ answer to car usership – no upfront deposit and no exit penalties.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK STEPS UP FOCUS ON LOW EMISSIONS || 20th March 2019 || Hyundai IONIQ added to Europcar Model Choice fleet to give motorists more opportunities to ‘go green’.

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NEW 'CAR USE' SERVICE HELPS MOTORISTS DRIVE A '19' PLATE CAR WITHOUT SIGNING UP TO LENGTHY FINANCE AGREEMENT || 11th March 2019 || Nearly half of motorists would like to drive a new car every year1 and over a third love a ‘new car smell’.

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GABY ROSLIN HELPS EUROPCAR 'DO THE MATHS' FOR LAUNCH OF NEW CAR USAGE || 18th February 2019 || Savvy shopper and self-confessed car enthusiast, Gaby Roslin, is the face of a digital marketing campaign set to break this month, launching the brand new innovative car use service in the UK, Long Term Flex from Europcar, a brand of Europcar Mobility Group.

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ONLY 53% OF DRIVERS UNDERSTOOD THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THEIR LAST CAR FINANCE DEAL || 14th February 2019 || Research commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group UK reveals that many motorists don’t understand what a car finance deal does and doesn’t include.

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PARTNERSHIPS

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EASYJET EXTENDS ITS 16 YEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP, AS A PREFERRED PARTNER || 4th December 2019 

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PUBLIC SECTOR MOBILITY SET TO BE TACKLED BY EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK || 24th September 2019 || Appointment on Crown Commercial Service framework means a range of solutions can address public sector cost and efficiency challenges.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK SCORES PARTNERSHIP WITH FULHAM FC || 15th August 2019 || The new partnership will see Europcar become the Official Car and Van Rental Partner for Fulham Football Club for the next two seasons.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK ENHANCES VAN SMR SERVICES WITH PARTNERSHIP WITH BT FLEET SOLUTIONS || 31st July 2019 || The partnership gives Europcar Vans access to BT Fleet Solutions’ extensive UK network of garages and mobile technicians for its ever-expanding and increasingly specialised fleet, maximising the availability of Europcar vehicles and ensuring a seamless level of service for Europcar Van customers.

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK SUPPORTS TFL SCRAPPAGE SCHEME AHEAD OF INTRODUCTION OF ULEZ || 11th March 2019 || Europcar is offering discounts on mid-week daily van rental for businesses who take up the scrappage scheme but do not want to buy new vehicles or sign up to lengthy lease agreements.

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FIVE A DAY THE EUROPCAR WAY || 30th January 2019 || Europcar partners with Fruidel – The Office Fruit Company to deliver its fleet of commercial vehicles.

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THE RAC AGREES PARTNERSHIP WITH EUROPCAR || 22nd January 2019 || RAC members set to benefit from discounts for the UK and worldwide car hire.

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APPOINTMENTS

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK CREATES NEW ROLE OF UK VAN & TRUCK DIRECTOR || September 2019

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK APPOINTS NEW UK SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR || 4th April 2019

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INTERESTING FACTS

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EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP UK STAFF MAKE IT CHILD'S PLAY FOR KIDSOUT CHRISTMAS 'GIVING TREE' CAMPAIGN || 4th December 2019 || Hundreds of toys and gmes donated to campaign to ensure disadvantaged children have gifts to open on Christmas Day.

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65% OF ADULTS STILL HAVE THEIR FAVOURITE CHILDHOOD TOY! || 7th August 2019 || UK research commissioned by Europcar to celebrate the release of Toy Story 4 finds more than half of British adults still have their favourite childhood toy.

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PLANE, CAR OR... SPACESHIP! || 19th July 2019 || As summer holidays arrive, new research from Europcar reveals the preferred travel options for British kids.

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