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Green Motion’s latest customer survey has revealed significantly improved customer satisfaction scores at the end of 2019 following the introduction of a range of initiatives to improve customer service levels at the car hire company.

​Just a few weeks ahead of Christmas, car rental company Green Motion UK has confirmed that they are carbon neutral going into 2020.

Green Motion has affirmed its commitment to the development of reducing carbon emissions caused by vehicle sport by sponsoring a team of young engineers in the 2019 Shell Eco-marathon for the third consecutive year.

​After its first month in place, the ULEZ in London is already proving to be a worthwhile addition in the fight against toxic vehicle emissions. Initial figures show that every day in April, an average of 9,400 fewer high polluting cars and vans entered central London than in March!

​Liverpool is a wonderful city filled with a rich mix of attractions and sites to keep you busy. But what should you do once you’ve visited the Beatles attractions, explored the Royal Albert Dock, watched a gig at the Cavern Club, made your way around the museums and embraced the historic sports stadiums?

So, why is it that the majority are turning their backs on electric vehicles? We take a look at some common customer concerns about using an electric car and give knowledgeable insight into each.

Green Motion UK Managing Director's statement relating to the recent Channel 4 broadcast

​Glasgow is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities and in 2019 has recently been voted the world’s friendliest, too. Lucky for you, you’ve found yourself in the city for the weekend!

​Birmingham is a vibrant city found right in the heart of England. With a world-renowned shopping centre, picturesque canals, fascinating museums and galleries, and bustling nightlife, the city itself is a popular destination, both from the UK and abroad. Whether you are looking for an exciting day out, or something more relaxing, here are our favourite sites around Birmingham that are worth a visit.

​Green Motion is pleased to announce that we have reached our fundraising target of £10,000 for Friends of Middleton, a charity very close to our hearts.

At Green Motion, we understand that each of you has different car hire requirements. Whatever your reason for wanting a car hire for a month or longer, Green Motion can help.

Whilst there’s plenty to keep you occupied within London, it’s still nice to get out of the capital and explore some of the great treasures outside of London’s hub. Plus, this way you get full use out of your car hire. For your next trip to the capital, here are some day trips for you to consider in your car hire:

Green Motion is proud to be the UK’s only 100% franchised car and van rental company. The good news for you is that through 2019 we are looking for our next set of franchisees as we accelerate our expansion across the country. Interested? Read on.

Bristol’s popularity is growing and it’s no surprise that you’re looking at visiting the city. Surrounded by the South West hills, Bristol is a city that has its own identity that merges the historic sites with modern street art. For a short city break, here is a 48-hour guide to Bristol:

2018 saw more than 60,000 plug-in cars registered in the UK (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), a new high and over 13,000 more than the previous record! So, is 2019 the year that will see significant growth for electric vehicles? At Green Motion, we think so.

Northeast England is a vibrant hub of attractions and sites. If you’re making the journey up to Newcastle, it’s worth working your way through some of the city’s surrounding sites, seeing as you’ll already be up there!

Green Motion is a Modern International Franchise Car Rental business, looking for new franchisees to join our ever-growing Eco family. The renowned car rental magazine, Fleetworld has published yet another article about the successes of Green Motion, this time advertising our presence at the upcoming British and International Franchise Exhibition on 1-2 February in Central London.

A BBC Inside Out programme shown on Monday 28th January featured a report on Green Motion's UK network. This programme contains a number of inaccuracies, false claims and misleading information. Although the Green Motion International CEO Richard Lowden participated in an interview with the production team, the BBC did not provide details of the cases raised in their report prior to broadcast. Now that it has been broadcast, we have set out our responses to the main issues raised below.

​I think we can agree that all of us want to save money and do our bit to help the environment. Whether you're on a family holiday, a business trip or need a rental car to run some errands, there are some ways you can make your journey more economical. Here are some of the best tips for saving the pounds and using less fuel:

There’s something special about getting outdoors with the camera and taking some snaps. With the latest technology, you’re even able to perfectly capture those picturesque moments with your phone! In this post, we take a look at the five best locations for photography in England:

It’s that time of year when we all make some resolutions for the year ahead, aiming to rectify some of our bad habits. If you are one of those who want to make the switch to an electric vehicle or simply want to minimise the amount of carbon emissions you use on travel, Green Motion can help.