In the photo: Martin Hall (CEO Drivalia Car Rental), Francisco Joaquín Marcos Bañuls (President Drivalia Car Rental), Giacomo Carelli (CEO FCA Bank and Chairman of Leasys Spa), Antonio Elia (CEO FCA Capital España), Raul Garcia (Country Manager).
– Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is further developing its successful mobility strategy for Europe in partnership with Agricole Consumer Finance and Leasys. – FCA subsidiaries Leasys and e-Mobility take another decisive step towards an ecosystem of products and services for modern mobility. – Drivalia is one of the most dynamic companies in the Spanish car rental and mobility market. – Leasys, currently present in eight countries, continues to expand its activities in this sector. – Aim to have a total fleet of 2021 rental vehicles at 400.000 locations across Europe by 1.200.
Leasys, a subsidiary of FCA Bank, is taking over 100 percent of the Spanish car rental company Drivalia. Both companies have now concluded a corresponding agreement. Leasys has thus reached another important milestone on its way to becoming a Europe-wide provider of all-round mobility solutions.
Drivalia is one of the most dynamic companies in Spain in the short-term vehicle rental and mobility sector. The company is committed to high quality and enjoys a very good reputation in terms of customer satisfaction. Innovative products include "Drivalia Ultimate", which increases transparency for the customer and eliminates hidden additional costs. A mobility system developed by Drivalia allows companies, self-employed people and private customers to conveniently manage all aspects related to short-term rentals, including online reservations and payments.
With the acquisition and upcoming restructuring of Drivalia, FCA Bank is further expanding the activities of its subsidiary Leasys. Leasys is the market leader in this sector in Italy and one of the largest mobility and rental providers in Europe. By acquiring Drivalia, Leasys is further expanding its presence as an all-round provider of mobility solutions on the Spanish market. Leasys' goal is to consolidate its position as one of the ten largest providers of long-term rentals in Spain and to expand its range of innovative products.
"The signing of this agreement once again strengthens our role in Spain and Europe as a leading company in the field of 360-degree mobility," says Giacomo Carelli, CEO of FCA Bank SpA and President of Leasys SpA. "Drivalia Car Rental is excellently positioned in short-term rentals and, through Leasys, will enable us to play an even more important role as a global player in the field of new mobility solutions. This is particularly true in the field of hybrid and electric vehicles, where we can further expand the offer and offer our customers additional innovative services thanks to the modern range of vehicles from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles."
"The acquisition by Leasys, a subsidiary of FCA Bank, represents a great opportunity for Drivalia members. It gives our teams new opportunities to continue the work they have done since the company was founded, whether in terms of innovation, services or developments in the IT sector," comments Francisco Marcos, President and Founder of the car rental company Drivalia.
Leasys Spain, a company of the FCA Bank Group, has been operating in Spain since 2017 and benefits from twenty years of experience in long-term rentals gained by its predecessor company FCA Dealer Services Spain. The market launch of Leasys Spain was marked by the introduction of BE FREE, a fully digitalized innovative solution for long-term vehicle rentals. With BE FREE, private customers benefit from a complete offer at competitive prices, with no deposits and, above all, no penalties for early termination. Under the leadership of Country Manager Raúl García, Leasys Spain grew by a further 10 percent last year.
Leasys, a subsidiary of FCA Bank, is currently active in eight European countries. At the beginning of 2021, the offer will be expanded to include four more countries. The company focuses on long-term rental and integrated mobility. Leasys also offers short- and medium-term car rentals in Italy, France and now also in Spain through its own subsidiaries and in the rest of Europe through the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles dealer network. Leasys plans to open new subsidiaries in this segment in two more countries in 2021. By the end of 2021, the total number of vehicles in the fleet is also expected to increase from the current level of around 350.000 to 400.000. In addition, the opening of around 800 new Leasys bases is planned, expanding the presence to a total of around 1.200 "Leasys Mobility Stores". Leasys' bases offer a comprehensive range of mobility services and an extensive network of charging stations for electric vehicles to support the commercialisation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' new vehicle models.
Through its subsidiaries Leasys and e-Mobility, FCA is strongly committed to smart and sustainable mobility solutions that offer immediate benefits to customers. To achieve this goal, FCA has developed a comprehensive ecosystem that brings together partners, products and services across industries. This gives customers the opportunity to experience individual vehicle use and mobility in general in a completely new way.
About FCA
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is a global automobile manufacturer that produces vehicles of major brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep®, Lancia, Ram and Maserati. FCA also distributes spare parts and services for the Mopar brand®, is also active in the areas of industrial automation and component manufacturing with the brands Comau and Teksid. FCA has around 200.000 employees worldwide. More information is available on the Internet at www.fcagroup.com.
About Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance
The Crédit Agricole Group is the market leader in universal banking in France and one of the largest banks in Europe. As the leading partner of the French economy in the field of finance and a major player in Europe, the Crédit Agricole Group supports its customers' projects in France and around the world. This includes all retail banking and related transactions: insurance, asset management, leasing and factoring, consumer credit, corporate banking and investment banking. The Crédit Agricole Group is a responsible and high-performance bank that serves 51 million customers, 1,2 million shareholders and 6,9 million partners. In retail banking, 11.600 branches serve 32 million customers. Corporate banking and investment banking extend across much of Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East. More information on the Internet at www.ca-consumerfinance.de.
About FCA Bank
As part of the FCA Bank Group, FCA Bank Germany has been operating successfully on the German market since 1929 as the second oldest car bank. It is one of the well-known providers of financial services in the automotive sector nationwide. Under the umbrella of FCA Bank Deutschland GmbH, we combine the financial and insurance services for the brands Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep®, Abarth and Ferrari. The branches Maserati Bank, Jaguar Bank and Land Rover Bank are managed organizationally by FCA Bank and marketed and supported in a manufacturer- and customer-oriented manner. With Erwin Hymer Group Finance, FCA Bank also combines all financial services for Europe's leading caravan and motorhome manufacturers under one roof. Since spring 2018, FCA Bank has been cooperating exclusively with Morgan Motor Company and Aston Martin. More information about cycling in the Leipzig Region as well as more interesting routes: www.fcabank.de.
About Leasys
Leasys offers mobility solutions that are cheaper and more efficient than before. From contract rental to peer-to-peer car sharing, from electric mobility to used car sales, Leasys is pioneering a new idea of mobility: fluid, integrated and global. More information about cycling in the Leipzig Region as well as more interesting routes: https://www.leasys.com/de/deutsch.
