A new study published in May by the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental Leasing Association) reveals that the car and van sector of the vehicle rental and leasing industry contributes around £14bn per year to the UK economy and supports over 183,000 jobs. The study was commissioned by the BVRLA from respected research organisation Oxford Economics, [...]
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Leisure drive tours of Shakespeare country – 23rd April National Shakespeare Day
Regarded as one of England’s greatest poets and playwrights, William Shakespeare, is remembered and celebrated on National Shakespeare Day held on April 23 each year. The 23rd April also significantly shares precedence with St George’s Day and United Nations’ World Book and Copyright Day which all link very well together. It has been a long [...]
Alternative ideas for romance this Valentine’s Day
Britain’s high streets are bedecked in all things heart-shaped this week ahead of Valentine′s Day. But beyond the usual chocolates, roses and mass-produced greetings cards, is there anything you can do to make the experience truly memorable? The 14th February is fast approaching and whether you have your plans set or not, we have a few [...]
Watch out for car rental scams over Xmas, warns BVRLA
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association is again advising customers to be extra vigilant over the Christmas period if they are offered cheap deals for car hire online or in the press. Over the past two years, festive season hirers have been scammed by bogus car rental companies, typically offering very low prices and [...]
Enterprise Rent-A-Car announces new franchise model
Enterprise Holdings, already one of the largest players in the global rental market for vehicles, has launched a franchise model that is set to extend its reach into new corners of Europe. Its flagship brand, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, has taken on its first franchisee, Guerin Car Rental Solutions of Portugal, and more are likely to follow. [...]
Third generation Porsche Cayman unveiled at the Los Angeles Motorshow
Porsche has chosen the Los Angeles Motorshow for the world premiere of its dashing new Porsche Cayman and Porsche Cayman S. Available for purchase from March 2013, and soon after for hire, the new car can best be described as a Cayman Plus: it is bigger, faster, lighter and more fuel efficient than its predecessor. [...]
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The Vehicle Rental and Leasing industry attracts new players as it contributes £14bn to the UK economy