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ELEKTROMOTIVE WELCOMES ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION(21/10/2011)
"Pay As You Go" EV charging schemes will be key to consumer buy-in Elektromotive, the Brighton-based electric vehicle (EV) recharging point manufacturer, has welcomed the announcement that a privately funded EV network is to be rolled out across the UK over the next 12 months. Chargemaster’s introduction of the POLAR recharging network plans to bring over 4,000 charging points to British towns and cities throughout 2012, and Elektromotive b... [more]
Young men have more expensive car crashes(28/06/2011)
New research from Elephant.co.uk has revealed that while many men like to think they are the superior gender when it comes to driving, men actually have bigger crashes that cost more money than women. Looking at more than 200,000 claims, Elephant.co.uk found accidents involving men aged under 25 cost on average 15% more than those involving women of the same age. In total, the cost of accidents involving male drivers of all ages is 6% higher t... [more]
e-motive trials scrappage scheme for motor bikes and scooters(11/02/2011)
Virtually identical in appearance to their petrol powered equivalents, an e-motive scooter offers running costs of just 1 penny per mile. Requiring little more than an electric charge every 70 miles from a domestic electrical supply, it needs no fuel, oil or spark plugs, and apart from tyres, is virtually maintenance free. Anyone with a motor cycle or scooter with a current MOT – any age or condition - can part exchange it and receive a £500 ... [more]
Top tips for used car buyers and sellers(23/11/2010)
Both buyers and sellers both need to be on the look out for scams that could leave them seriously out of pocket. With rising numbers of used car buyers being duped by ads for vehicles that don’t exist, and sellers targeted by fraudulent buyers who have no intention of paying for a vehicle, Exchange and Mart reminds people to be on their guard and take some simple precautions. “At Exchange and Mart we want to create a safe online environment fo... [more]
Euro Car Parts wins contract to supply RAC Patrols with parts and consumables(26/08/2010)
With over 2,000 Patrol vans, RAC needs a fast supply of all types of parts for any vehicle, so that urgent repairs can be carried out at the roadside. RAC Motoring Services has appointed Euro Car Parts as the supplier of replacement parts and batteries to its Patrols nationwide. This contract was formerly held by Unipart Automotive and is worth up to £10m a year. Mark Johnson, parts, tools and equipment manager at RAC, commented: “Euro Car... [more]
Europcar develops free weDeliver service to solve problem of dormant urban motors(15/07/2010)
Parked cars clogging up residential roads in the UK’s cities is a long-familiar sight, but the cost of dormant urban motors (DUMs) is revealed to be £65bn a year, according to a recent Europcar research. According to the research by Europcar, car ownership for the time-poor city dwellers costs them £3.50 for every mile they cover - excluding fuel. On average a city car owner only spends 4 hours, 40 minutes at the wheel each week - meaning that... [more]
Europcar to offer the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011(05/03/2010)
Europcar has pre-ordered 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery in Europe’s largest cities from the 3rd quarter of 2011. Through a roll-out targeting its rental outlets in Europe’s largest cities, Europcar is set to offer its customers the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011 in the European short-term rental market. With electric vehicles, which produce zero emissions during use, Renault is preparing a breakthrough solution that prov... [more]
EuropcarClub brings a fresh approach to car sharing(01/12/2009)
Europcar has launched EuropcarClub to offer the membership benefits of a car club with the flexibility of daily hire, following a successful roll out in France in 2008. Car clubs are still relatively new to the UK but for durations of more than a few hours, a choice of vehicles and UK wide coverage, they can’t compete with daily vehicle hire. EuropcarClub is a subscription based service, with two tiers – Easy and Premium. Ideal for those wh... [more]
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