EUROPCAR UK has announced a massive increase in bookings via the internet. In 2002, the rental firm experienced a 74% increase in online sales, which equates to 30% of total bookings.

In 2001, that share was 17%. Ray Chapman, Europcar UK eCommerce manager, said: 'We have invested strong resources to ensure corporate customers can benefit from the accurate and real time information an internet-based solution can provide.'