UFODrive Expands to London

The company plans to expand to further locations in the coming months. Photo courtesy of UFODrive.  UFODrive, which specializes in Tesla rentals, has expanded its operations to several locations in London. The all-electric, 24/7 car rental service will initially be available at Q-Park Park Lane/Marble Arch, Westfield London, and Q-Park Oxford Street. The company plans to expand… Continue reading UFODrive Expands to London

Routes Launches Affiliate Program

Photo via Depositphotos. Routes Car Rental is launching its affiliation program for qualified independent operators around the world. “While Routes Car Rental continues to grow its brand through the addition of corporate locations in North America we have decided to speed up that expansion and extend our presence beyond North America by launching our Affiliate Program,” Bob… Continue reading Routes Launches Affiliate Program

Danish Carsharing Company Expands to Belgium

GreenMobility uses the Zoe Renault for its operations in Dublin and Oslo. Photo via GreenMobility. Danish electric carsharing company GreenMobility is expanding its service to the Belgian city of Antwerp, Electrive reports. The company is looking for local partners to help run a fleet of up to 350 electric vehicles. The company hasn’t said specifically… Continue reading Danish Carsharing Company Expands to Belgium

Carly Signs Auto Group To Subscription Service

Carly’s offering will enable dealers to generate a new revenue stream while providing its customers with a flexible and affordable car solution.  Photo via Carly. Carly has joined forces with one of Victoria’s leading automotive groups, The Booran Motor Group, to offer potential car buyers vehicles for subscription via an online option that will be added… Continue reading Carly Signs Auto Group To Subscription Service

Ubeeqo Records 70% Increase in New Users

Evidence of Ubeeqo’s long-term presence in major European cities and of the relevance of its round-trip model, the number of the brand’s active customers increased by 53% overall at the end of the year. Photo via Max Pexels.  Europcar’s Ubeeqo enjoyed an exceptional level of activity in December. In Paris, the Europcar Mobility Group subsidiary recorded… Continue reading Ubeeqo Records 70% Increase in New Users

BCA Group to Install ProovStation Inspection Portals Across Europe

The roll-out, which is planned to cover 13 countries, will commence in February.  Photo courtesy of BCA. At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, ProovStation and BCA Group, Europe’s leading vehicle remarketing company, confirmed a commercial agreement to implement ProovStation inspection portals in BCA auctions and logistics compounds across Europe. The roll-out,… Continue reading BCA Group to Install ProovStation Inspection Portals Across Europe

ommunauto Looks to Bring Carsharing Back to Calgary

The city of Calgary hasn’t had an operating carsharing service since car2go left last fall. Photo via Communauto. Carsharing service Communauto hopes to expand to Calgary after discussing parking rules with the city, according to a report by the CBC.  Communauto is negotiating with the city about its parking time limits in certain neighborhoods, says the… Continue reading ommunauto Looks to Bring Carsharing Back to Calgary

Xpeng Motors Partners with Car Rental Platform

Xpeng Motors, an electric vehicle company, has partnered with Xiaoju Car Service, a car rental and maintenance service platform backed by Didi Chuxing. This partnership will form a smart mobility ecosystem, including online car rental, long-term car rental, charging, and auto maintenance services.  The Xpeng-Xiaoju Chinese Lunar New Year car rental service launched in Hangzhou… Continue reading Xpeng Motors Partners with Car Rental Platform

Tesla Theater: New Frontier in Car Infotainment

The Tesla Theater will be available on all Tesla models around the world.  Photo via Pisqels. Tesla’s infotainment system is getting an upgrade this year, with YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, and Bilibili, a Chinese youth-focused entertainment platform, being added to the Tesla Theater, ZDNet reports. “The inside of an automobile is going to become increasingly more of… Continue reading Tesla Theater: New Frontier in Car Infotainment

Zero-Emission Ride-Sharing Service to Launch in Sacramento

The nearly $1-million hub will feature a 12-car parking lot and an electric car fast charger and six level 2 chargers for electric vehicles. Photo by Eric Gandarilla.  Nonprofit Green Tech Education & Employment is planning to develop a mobility hub to provide zero-emissions vehicles to Sacramento’s Del Paso Heights neighborhood, according to a report… Continue reading Zero-Emission Ride-Sharing Service to Launch in Sacramento