If you are a Londoner, you will be well aware of Ofo; a cycle hire firm that at one point had 6000 bikes dotted around the capital city. But today,…
HSS Hire to Sell Subsidiary for £60M
Popular tool and plant hire firm, HSS Hire, has this week been given the all-clear to sell one of their subsidiary businesses. According to sources, Leicestershire-based Nationwide Platforms, a subsidiary…
Audi on Demand: German Carmakers Roll out Rental Scheme
Audis are notoriously beautiful, being the epitome of fine German craftsmanship. While be a stunning vehicle make, Audis are for many; unobtainable, usually sporting a high price tag. Until now…
Google Play Returns to Movie Rental
Over the years, so many big and small brands have ventured into the world of rental. Being such a profitable, lucrative model, it is understandable why tech giant, Google, is…
Sixt Invest in Berlin Startup; Chargery
One of the world’s largest car rental corporations, Sixt, has this week announced details of their latest investment, now owning shares in Berlin-based startup, Chargery. As one of the most…
Uber to Revisit Autonomous Car Testing
Uber, one of the greatest technology firms of our time, has this week announced details of their latest project; one that will revisit the subject of self-driving vehicle testing. Approval…
Speedy Hire Acquire Scottish Training Provider
Speedy Hire, one of the biggest tool and equipment hire brands in the UK, has this week announced details of their newest venture, deciding to make another addition to their…
Hertz to Test Facial Recognition Technology
The admin involved in hiring a car is infamously tireless. From needing to remember to carry ID to providing proof of address, the whole process is just a tad archaic. Wanting…
Sixt Denies Hertz Takeover Rumours
2018 has been a noteworthy year for the car rental industry. From big scandals to new, innovative startups entering the forever-in-development space, it is safe to say that there is…
New Car Rental Scheme Could Combat Terrorism
Over the past five years, the vehicle rental industry has come under fire for their vetting processes, with a number of rented cars and vans being used in terrorist attacks….