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Avis Eco Collection launched

Avis, a leading global car-hire company, will further demonstrate its eco-credentials with the launch of the new, low emission, Avis Eco Collection this December. The Avis Eco Collection will be available from 21 locations across the UK. Avis will guarantee you receive a fuel efficient, sub-120 CO2 emissions, diesel model every time you rent a [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, December 15, 2009
Filed under: Avis, Fleet news

Avis Europe recognised through a series of awards

Avis Europe is celebrating its success after being internationally recognised in a series of prestigious awards including ‘Europe’s Leading Business Car Rental Company’ at the World Travel Awards and ‘Car Hire Company of the Year’ at the British Travel Awards.
The company, which has car rental outlets across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, was [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, November 23, 2009
Filed under: Avis, Fleet news

Ford Supply Avis For BAE Systems Fleet

Ford has supplied more than 1,600 vehicles, within just a two week time slot to Avis to ensure a new contract with BAE systems started on time. The delivery of more than 1,600 Ford Focus models to the rental fleet as well as a number of Ford Fiesta and Ford Mondeo vehicles is part of [...]

Author: Amanda White, June 9, 2009
Filed under: Avis, Fleet news, Ford

‘Be There Sooner’ With Avis And British Airways New Global Deal

Avis and British Airways are making your journey as efficient and smooth as possible and making history in the process with the launch this month of a new exclusive five-year global partnership deal.  Avis car rental will now be extended to all British Airways customers worldwide under their ‘Be There Sooner ‘campaign and this partnership [...]

Author: Amanda White, April 21, 2009
Filed under: Avis, Fleet Voice, General interest

Renault Expands National Test Drive Programme

With the launch of the Megane, French maker Renault has decided to expand its succesful National Test Drive Programme.
The idea is to entice both potential retail and fleet customers into its new five-door model.
At the click of a mouse, test drives can be booked for 24-hour periods during the week or for a whole weekend, [...]

Author: Simon McBride, January 26, 2009
Filed under: Avis, Fleet management, Fleet news, Renault

Avis shows support for new safety campaign

Car rental giant, Avis Rent A Car have decided to show their support for the Department for Transport’s new THINK! Campaign this November, highlighting the importance of wearing a seat belt by issuing some of their own safety advice.
Not wearing a seatbelt is still the cause of a high number of deaths and serious injuries. [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, November 4, 2008
Filed under: Avis, Department for Transport, Fleet news, General interest

Avis survey reveals 53% of UK motorists struggle to identify road signs

Avis Rent A Car has just published the results of its latest survey, which makes for worrying reading. The car rental company surveyed UK motorists to see whether they could correctly identify both UK and foreign road signs and 53% answered incorrectly.
“It is well known that foreign roads signs can cause UK motorists headaches, but [...]

Author: Lee Sibbald, October 20, 2008
Filed under: Avis

Most motorist considering downsizing, says Avis

The average family could save up £7,000 a year
Avis recently conducted a survey, on the www.wetryharder.co.uk blog, to see if motorists would consider downsizing their vehicles. 58 per cent of those questioned claimed they would definitely downsize or seriously consider it and, as the financial crisis continues to mount, downsizing is becoming a more viable and [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, October 8, 2008
Filed under: Avis, Fleet news, General interest

Exciting new additions to the Avis prestige car rental fleet

Ferrari F430 Spider voted most desirable supercar by bloggers on Avis webiste, www.wetryharder.co.uk .
Avis Prestige Car Rental has some new motoring thoroughbreds in its stable of luxury car marques for hire.  Joining an already impressive array of supercars from Avis are the Ferrari F430 Spider, Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini Gallardo and the new Jaguar XF.
Inspired by [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, October 6, 2008
Filed under: Avis, BMW, Ferrari, Fleet news, General interest, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche

Avis reminds motorists of new French law

One of the largest rental groups, Avis is issuing advice to motorists who intend to drive in France.
As of the 1st October 2008, all drivers must carry a reflective vest or a warning triangle in their vehicles for use in the event of a breakdown.
Any driver caught without this equipment in their vehicle is liable [...]

Author: Faye Sunderland, October 2, 2008
Filed under: Avis, General interest

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