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Europcar is warning travellers planning to drive in some of Germany’s cosmopolitan and buzzing cities that new ‘Green Zones’ have recently been introduced. These require all vehicles to display an ‘environmental badge’ and any vehicle without a badge will be subject to a fine of €40. Importantly this includes vehicles driven cross-border by foreign travellers.

A survey of over 300 businesses by leading vehicle rental company, Europcar, has revealed the impact traffic congestion is having on an already struggling UK economy. Over 70% of businesses said that congestion is impacting the effectiveness of their staff travelling for work and 80% said they felt that congestion on the UK’s roads is getting worse.

From packing too much, to keeping the kids occupied and preventing the dreaded travel sickness, preparing for long journeys can be a stressful experience. As summer gets into fall swing, Alamo Rent A Car has surveyed customers for their secret to a stress free journey – the best start to a relaxing break.

International car hire brand easyCar.com has this month launched a host of new services, adding to its repertoire of online facilities and making holidaying even easier.

Alamo, one of the market leaders in the car rental industry, has become the latest company to appear on car hire comparison site Carrentals.co.uk, which now compares up to 50 providers.

With the pound recently falling at an all time low against the Euro, that short hop across the Channel isn’t quite the bargain holiday option it used to be. The US dollar continues to be good value for British holidaymakers and Alamo Rent A Car offers ideas on great fly drive trips to the US that won’t break the bank.

Business Travellers can arrive in style this season as the Mercedes GL is now available from Guy Salmon Prestige Rental. Business users can make that all important first impression with clients, or on arrival at a meeting, without breaking the bank.

Aer Arann, Ireland’s leading regional airline, has signed an exclusive three year contract with Hertz Europe. The new deal provides the airline’s customers with access to special offers and the best available rates from Hertz Rent a Car in France, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK, the airline’s destination markets. The contract represents Aer Arann’s commitment to grow its ancillary revenues by working together with the best value, quality ancillary service providers.

Forget the credit crunch or what to watch on TV; according to new research from easyCar.com one of the most common causes of arguments between British couples is what goes on behind the steering wheel.

Do you have a hire car horror story? For those of us who are planning to drive abroad this year, it’s worth spending a few minutes planning to avoid the most obvious pitfalls.

CarDelMar, the innovative online car rental broker, is offering UK tourists even more freedom to explore some of the world’s hottest countries by adding eight new destinations to its portfolio.

Holiday Autos has further cemented its position as the leading car hire company with the launch the most comprehensive insurance cover on the market.

Forget the credit crunch or what to watch on TV; one of the most common causes of arguments between British couples is what goes on behind the steering wheel.

Leading car rental provider, Europcar, has won a new contract with Advantage Travel Centres, the biggest central service provider to business and leisure travel agents. The contract further strengthens the relationship between the two companies which goes back more than 10 years.

Avis Rent a Car in Mayfair is offering its customers a SMART alternative to see the City! During May, customers can rent a Smart Fortwo online at avis.co.uk from just £120 a week.

Demonstrating its commitment to the business travel sector, Europcar, Europe’s leading vehicle rental organisation, has created a dedicated business travel team with Anita Jarratt leading the team as Business Travel Manager.

Price comparator Carrentals.co.uk has been voted Best Car Hire Website at the 2008 Travolution Awards, held at the Royal Garden Hotel, London, on 24 April. Over 250 entries were received from across the online travel industry for this year’s prestigious Travolution Awards, which recognise the best online travel businesses.

Business driving doesn’t have to sacrifice space and performance, especially with the addition of the Volvo XC90 to the Guy Salmon Prestige Rental fleet.

From 9am on Monday 21st April 2008 you can get 10 per cent off worldwide car hire with easyCar.com, the international car hire brand originally founded by serial entrepreneur Stelios. Customers need to put their foot on the gas though because this amazing offer is only available until Tuesday midnight 22nd April 2008.

Drivers fed up with criticisms of their driving technique, navigational skills or just in need of a break can now share the driving for free when they rent a car from Alamo Rent A Car.

In an exclusive agreement with Volkswagen, Europcar UK Group is the only UK car rental organisation to offer the Volkswagen Tiguan as part of its fleet in 2008. 100 Volkswagen Tiguan 2 litre TDI S models are now available for rent from Europcar’s Heathrow and Gatwick locations.

The UK’s leading vehicle rental company, Europcar, has strengthened its support of The Association of Children’s Hospices (ACH), with a commitment to donate 50% of the profit from all UK bookings made via children’s hospice websites.

When Julie Goodman went online just before Christmas to book an easyJet flight from Gatwick to Palma de Mallorca for this summer, she got a little more than she bargained for! Julie is the incredibly lucky winner of a brand new, super stylish Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Convertible courtesy of easyJet and its car rental partner, Europcar.

Avis is warning corporate and fleet operators that they are likely to see a rise in car rental costs across the industry during 2008 and into 2009. A combination of rising car costs from manufacturers, a stronger Euro, a slowing down in the economy and falling used car prices is likely to force all rental suppliers to pass on their increased costs to customers.

The largest car rental location in Europe has been opened by Europcar UK Group, the UK’s leading vehicle rental provider, with an investment of over £1m. In close proximity to Heathrow Terminal 5, the new, 3.4 acre site on the Perimeter Road opened on 1st April 2008 and is not only the largest in Europe but the most innovative.

The largest car rental location in Europe has been opened by Europcar UK Group, the UK’s leading vehicle rental provider, with an investment of over £1m.

With school holidays on the horizon and the promise of warmer weather, a break in Europe is now better value than ever thanks to Alamo Rent A Car’s free upgrade offer.

With school holidays on the horizon and the promise of warmer weather, a break in Europe is now better value than ever thanks to Alamo Rent A Car’s free upgrade offer.

Price transparency and the ability to book a specific make and model of car are the most important factors for customers when renting a vehicle according to an in-depth survey by Avis.