EasyCar: Renault Clio? Oui, merci

The deal is a departure for Stelios Haji-Iannou's car rental business. It signals the end of exclusive supply agreements such as its arrangement with Mercedes. Instead, in a change that will extend to all the other EasyGroup companies, EasyCar will use competitive tendering for all its processes. It's welcome news for Renault, and potentially for EasyCar customers.

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easyRentacar: strong growth through DaimlerChrysler alliance

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Energy efficiency becomes a valuable proposition for the UK's local councils

With the 2020 EU emission targets looming, public and private sectors face mounting pressure to be more energy efficient. While large corporations have generally appeared more proactive, many SMEs and councils have struggled to see the economic sense of energy efficiency. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council however has demonstrated the economic and political value of practical green initiatives.

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Europcar's new owner shifts up a gear

The acquisition of Europcar has cost the French private equity firm Eurazeo more than many had predicted, and with good reason. Following a few years of damaging declines, the outlook is now bright for the global car rental market, and Europcar's strategy of expansion into North America and China is one many private equity firms would bet their money on. Jugoslav Stojanov reports...

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Europe's fuel card players eye eastward expansion

The fuel card market in Poland possesses the greatest untapped potential for business growth in Europe. Poland is currently the third-least penetrated European market, with commercial fuel card sales accounting for only a tenth of total filling station volumes. A focus on customer service and a strong advertising campaign are key to unlocking Poland's potential.

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European automotive industry fighting to mitigate the domino effect of the global market slowdown

In view of soaring fuel prices, tighter bank funding and worsening economic prospects, car sales have taken a beating. Although the automotive market is expected to continue to suffer in the short term, some niche areas will be less affected. Indeed, the fleet leasing sector and areas of aftermarket sales have even shown signs of growth.

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European car leasing: stellar growth in the east

Eastern European company car markets present the strongest new business potential for operational leasing firms in Europe to boost fleet volumes in the short-term. The operational leasing share of the company car fleet across the leading five markets of Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Croatia, will increase from 7% in 2003 to over 13% in 2008.

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European car rental: car fleet to grow

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European car rental: growth rates will vary

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European car rental: lease periods to get longer

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