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Europcar Enhances Prestige Collection with BMW Vehicles

BMW 3 and 5 Series vehicles will be available for customers to rent from Europcar’s Prestige Collection fleet beginning in February.

by Staff
January 29, 2013
1 min to read


Europcar added BMW vehicles to its Prestige Collection fleet, according to a company announcement on Jan. 25.

BMW 3 and 5 Series vehicles will be available to rent starting in February.

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The 3 Series features BMW EfficientDynamics technology, BMW media and interior comfort packages. The 5 Series in Sport contains the same features as the 3 series, but with eight-speed automatic transmission.

“Our new partnership with BMW ensures Europcar customers continue to gain access to some of the most desirable cars on the road today,” said Europcar UK Group Managing Director Ken McCall. “And available from our national network of locations, the Prestige by Europcar fleet takes the stress out of travel and adds that touch of luxury.”


Related news: Europcar Enhances Brand with Updated Features, Website

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