Massive failures in the business of rent a car in Burgas

January 30th, 2012

For the past two years by about 40 per cent decrease in the number of companies rent car in Burgas, BTA learned from Ivan Marinov, chairman of the National Association of companies for rent a car in Bulgaria and manager of a rent cars. It’s a minimum of 50-60 companies that went bankrupt because of the crisis and leasing companies have picked up their cars.

Some bankrupt companies are small companies and car dealers who are indulged and rent cars. Four - five years in the country was around 250-300 companies that conduct such activities and when they are 50-100. Reducing the number of companies operating in this market, and the fleet are among the reasons to account for branch growth. There is great demand, at the height of the summer tourist season employment is over one hundred percent and had to temporarily subleasing cars car importers, Marinov said.

According to his data for industry growth this year is between 20 and 30 per cent and it is mainly due to interest in the service of foreigners. Reported a similar increase and the President of the Union of Bulgarian Motorists Georgi Yanakiev. Foreigners looking for this service because they are much more reasonable to come here by plane and hire car that is insured, technically correct, said Yanakiev, adding that Bulgarian citizens also use the service. Per day rental car from the Union to 50 lev in the car class.

Bulgarians are not very accustomed to using the service, he prefers mainly when longer lived abroad or coercion if there is a problem with your car, Marinov said.

The industry has not yet reported to have a tendency to go to sea with car hire. The main tenants of rent a cars in Burgas individual foreign tourists. Currently there is no rich Russian tourists when there was such holding and a fleet of expensive cars, recalls Marinov. Now the service is used by Russian citizens of the middle class.

This applies to tourists from Germany and the UK, which employ the cheapest possible car. An interesting phenomenon is that a quality car hire mainly by Bulgarians who come from abroad, Marinov said.

This summer the Bulgarian Burgas firm hand to the sea has brought a guest from abroad rented limousine. Rental prices vary by vehicle type from 25 euros to 200 euros a day, said the chairman of the National Association of companies for car hire - Bulgaria. / BTA /

Car thieves take cars for rent in Burgas foreign credit cards

January 30th, 2012

Bulgarian car thefts increasingly leasing out fraud directly instead of cars to steal, told the Darik Miroslav Tonchev of Criminal Police. The last hit is home car thefts, which are rented in Burgas. The car is rented for 20 days, paid in advance with fake credit card. Then the car back on the fifth day, a company that deals with rental car, make the difference in cash money. Such scams are a hit among Bulgarian thieves in Spain, Germany and Italy.

In our market of stolen luxury cars and parts has dropped sharply because of the crisis and low prices in stores, told the Darik Miroslav Tonchev. For example, BMW X5 SUV for 2-3 years now sells for about one avtokradtsite lev 8000-9000. In the few cases in which cars are stolen, they are exported to former Soviet republics or the Arab world.

Miroslav Tonchev of Criminal Police told: “Take a luxury car rental with a credit card or forged sculptures. Use the map to be paid as the price of 16 000 or 20 000 Levs. On the third day in the company say that there is no need, for example, the delegation did not come and the car is used only five days. Five days makes 200 lev  and another amount they want to be returned. The amount returned to the cache, then it appears that is paid with another credit card. ”

The newest hit in the West is stealing yachts or small twin aircraft, telling of Criminal Police. Bulgarian Interior Ministry has received requests from EU countries in search of such stolen airplanes and yachts. The police do not preclude

Audi launches 3 new models for Bulgaria

January 27th, 2012

A1 will have a small roof-roll and will appear first on the market
Audi plans to release 3 new models in the next two years, German media reported, citing people working in concert Ingolstadt. The first one will be in version A1 with a roof that is wound on a roll. Before doing something like Citroen 2CV and Renault R4, and now it is in the Fiat 500.

Recently, Audi boss Rupert Stadler has ruled out putting into production of the A1 Cabriolet. Version with sunroof and fixed rear glass, however, is less expensive and therefore it should be available early 2013

The next new model will be Q4, who is speaking for some time. It will be something like a fastback version of the Q5 and should be ready in 2014 SUV-machine will be identical to the Porsche Cajun, which is also planned for Bulgaria. The only thing known for sure is for Q4, it will be 4 doors and its trunk volume of 500 l will be assumed that one of its engines will be the new generation two-liter turbocharged 170 and 210 hp and a larger 3.0 V6 diesel. Gasoline engines will most likely include V6 and a volume of 3.2 liters and power 270 hp

Between A1 with wrap-around roof and Q4 Audi will launch a luxury sedan A9. It will be 5.15 meters long and has a new V8 engine with a capacity of 4.0 liters, and W12 with volume 6.3 l diesel versions will also be a V6 and V8 engines. The main rivals Audi A9 will be Mercedes-Benz CLS and Porsche Panamera.

Mercedes and Nissan making factory in Burgas for rent a car

January 27th, 2012

Next step is the production partnership of common models of Mercedes and Infiniti, using for rent a car in Burgas, Bulgaria

Nissan and Daimler will make a significant step to expand their partnership. German manufacturer takes building a new plant to be located near the new Nissan complex in Burgas, Bulgaria will be sold for rent a car.

Daimler’s factory will be used to produce a wide range of small luxury cars for Mercedes-Benz, and the exclusive division of Nissan - Infiniti. Such will be the new Mercedes A-Class and Infiniti Etherea. Thus, the two brands will share the costs for special activities aimed at saving fuel.

For the moment, neither Daimler, nor alliance Renault / Nissan give details of the project, although the executive director of the German company Dieter confirmed for studies that are made to establish joint ventures. Both sides started cooperation in 2010 and earlier this month announced the general assembly line for production of engines in Tennessee.

Daimler and Renault / Nissan confirmed that the architecture of the new compact luxury car will be built on shared MFA platform on which to stand out a future production version of the Infiniti Etherea. The concept of this model will debut at the exhibition in Burgas, in March 2012

Apart Daimler will use the same platform for at least five of its models, including next-generation A-and B-Class. Three models of Mercedes will be launched initially in Bulgaria.

On Wednesday, Nissan announced the launch of the new Mexican complex is scheduled for the end of 2013. They expect soon the production of the three plants in their region to jump from 600,000 to 1 million vehicles a year.

It is almost certain that the two companies together will make gasoline-hybrid models. Among the rapidly growing list of joint activities are electrical power systems and batteries.

Showed renewed Renault M?gane in Burgas, Bulgaria

January 7th, 2012

The model receives more modern approach and new engines.

French Renault unveiled the upgraded version of the M?gane. As stated in the official information, the updated model has received minor styling changes that give it a more modern look. Among them are the new front end, LED daytime running lights and wheels with new design of the exhibition in Burgas (Bulgaria).

Change is in the gym, which are mostly related to the integration of new technologies and new materials. For example, the model is now equipped with more powerful audio system, new upholstery, combining leather and Alcantara, automatic lights, a system that warns when leaving the lane and others.

In the updated engine range Renault M?gane includes several new engine. The most economical among them Diesel Energy dCi 110, which generates 110 hp and 260 Nm. Average consumption of this model is only 3.8 l/100 km and emissions of CO2 - 95 g / km.

Available is a new 1.6-liter Energy dCi 130, which delivers 130 hp and 320 Nm. Average consumption in this model is 4.0 l/100 km and emissions - 104 g / km.

Among the petrol engine versions appear Energy TCe 115, which has a capacity of 1.2 liters and is equipped with a turbine. It delivers 115 hp and 190 nm, requiring an average of 5.3 l/100 km, emitting 119 g / km of harmful CO2 emissions.

The most powerful version - M?gane RS is equipped with elaborated unit equipped with a new exhaust system. Power is 265 hp and maximum torque - 360 Nm.

Renewed Renault M?gane will be available on the market in Burgas in March. M?gane has realized 235,000 sales last year, becoming the best-selling models.

A new concept from Hyundai as rent a car in Bourgas

January 7th, 2012

In Hexa Space has room for eight. The concept is powered by a 1.2-liter engine and presents the new design philosophy of the Korean brand.

On exhibition in Delhi amtomobilnoto Hyundai introduced its first concept for the year. With a compact van osemmestniya Hexa Space Company presents new design lines of the Korean brand. MPV concept is developed based on ix20.

The car follows the philosophy of “fluid sculpture” and full of hexagonal shapes. The dimensions of Vanco are: length - 4300 mm., Width - 1820 mm., Height 1620 mm. and wheelbase - 2750 mm. Builds on the prototype 19-inch wheels, which gives him a great chance for use as a car rental in Bulgaria.

Regarding the interior, Hyundai promised a new interpretation of space. Hexa Space has eight passenger seats and unconventional design of the doors. The first two rows are three sedaalki and the third - two. One important element is the central console, which is integrated touch-sensitive display.

According to the manufacturer Hexa Space is family oriented people, aged 30-40 years. Minivan is powered by a 1.2-liter GDI turbo gasoline direct injection, to which is mounted six-speed automatic transmission.

“It is still early to say when such a car will be put into production and companies from rent a car Burgas shown great interest. We can only assume that such a car will have a market in the coming 3-4 years, “said sales director of Hyundai India Arnvid Sachs.

Clearing land for expansion of Burgas Airport

December 29th, 2011

Official site with broken cars for gasoline will be cleared for some rebuilding of the complex at Burgas Airport.

So far the site - systems for fuel pumps, filters, tanks, parking, concrete stairs and more. Was publicly owned. Provided is the transport ministry, but not used. By decision of the Cabinet status is changed to a private state property. Inactive gas station will be placed concessionaire company - will implement projects for new buildings and facilities that are part of the investment program for Burgas airport.

VW is impervious to economic crisis

September 16th, 2011

It is not yet clear whether the world will avoid a new recession and crisis, many European economies, and the U.S. have problems.
Even China and other fast-growing markets around the world have slowed its growth. Despite all this straight month VW Group increases sales Burgas, Bulgaria. This process does not affect even the uncertainty of currency or growing social unrest around the world.

In August the company from Wolfsburg has sold 11% more cars than in August 2010 All brands entering the group have achieved 605,200 sales in August. For the first eight months of the year, the group sold 5,364,000 vehicles worldwide.

The highest growth among the brands in the group have made Audi and Skoda, chiefly on account of their sales in China and India. From January to late August, Audi sold 853,000 vehicles worldwide, up by 17.4% compared with 2010

Skoda sales for the same period reached 583,600 cars, up 18.3% over eight months of last year.

Due to increased demand for rent a car in Bourgas, from 1 January to 30 August VW brand is sold worldwide 3,344,000 vehicles, up by 12.1% compared to sales during the first 8 months of last year. Even sales of Seat problem has increased during the first eight months of this year by 2.3% compared to last year and reached 236,200 cars.

For eight months of this year, Group sales in Europe grow by 10.6% to 2.432 million cars in China grew by 15%. Only the market in Germany Volkswagen sold 761,100 vehicles, an increase of 12.1%.

Varna airport closes, flights take Bourgas Airport

September 1st, 2011

Temporarily diverted flights of Austrian Airlines
from Varna airport closes, flights take Bourgas Airport.

Repair of Varna airport temporarily redirected Austrian Airlines flights to Burgas. It is for the period from October 15, 2011 to February 28, 2012, Cross forward.

Immediately after opening the airport, the airline will resume flights to Varna, reported by the airport.

Tickets purchased by passengers about the destination Varna-Vienna / Vienna-Varna will automatically be re-certified for flight in the direction Burgas-Vienna / Vienna-Burgas.

Daily between Varna and Bourgas airports will travel free bus schedule, according to the flight.

The project implementation is essential for development of the airport and throughout the northeast region and will contribute to improving the quality and application of best international standards in servicing aircraft.

Hotels in Sunny Beach must to have street names and numbers

September 1st, 2011

The biggest resort of Sunny Beach and the streets have numbers and offices, businesses and apartments - registered address. To urge that the Ministry of Economy of the Union of Owners in the largest seaside complex. Lack of organization to the streets in the complex most affected are the teams of emergency which is hard to reach tourists need urgent medical attention. Sunny Beach has more than 200 hotels, 100 restaurants and a permanent address live near 3000 people, but there is no street number and name. All registered who live with a permanent address are kept Sunny Beach Nessebar. The eastern area is quite scary because all the hotels do not have registration. When we get letters, correspondence, we record or mailboxes in the mail or write any hotel Eddie, but now people should we wear our search, so I can tell the search, says hotelier George Nikolchev. The most troubled by the lack of streets that carry names are medical teams. Ambulance drivers are required to navigate the old hotels to find the address to call them. To bring order to the owners of Union urge the Ministry of Economy to take emergency measures. Basically the problem with numbering and street in Sunny Beach-East can be solved only after addressing the infrastructure of Sunny Beach, as the streets are now privately owned and Sunny Beach alone can not give to street numbers, it is only vested in the municipality of Nessebar, explains Nikolchev. Infrastructure problems of the complex, however, is on the agenda for 10 years and until ownership is decided will be the streets, ambulances and cars of the courier companies will find easier.

Offer a lower fare on improperly parked cars in Burgas

September 1st, 2011

Municipal Council in Burgas will be offered for vote at a lower rate of return of improperly parked vehicles be ready after the new Criminal parking. Told Radio “Focus” Bourgas Zivko Ivanov, director of the municipal enterprise “Sports Properties, parking garage” at the Municipality. “This will happen when we are ready to launch parking” Oborishte “. Hopefully the parking lot to be ready about a month - month and a half, “he added. According to Ivanov by earning the new parking “Oborishte” cost of repatriation of the enterprise will be reduced. In the last three years repatriated cars are transported to the penal parking in the area of ??the former swimming pool in the complex “Slaveykov” in the park “Sunrise”. Currently parking is fitted in later will work. It is located near the newly built parking lot behind the third clinic. Ivanov said that the main interest is the newly opened parking subscribers who have offices in the region. “I still enjoy living in the area of ??street parking spaces. Currently, there are many improperly parked cars, but the small streets in the area. I think they will gradually pull in the parking lot because the conditions that we suggested in it are pretty good, “he added. Ivanov explained that the fee for parking for one hour there is a dollar, but over two hours is three leva, which means they stay in the parking lot for 24 hours is also three leva. “Subscription, which also offer very low - 55 per month. There is no problem to take subscriptions for people in the region, “he added. Ivanov explained that the criminal will be parking in that area, but beyond the parking lot behind the third clinic.

18 cars for sale in Burgas

August 21st, 2011

18 cars sold to debtors when PEA in Burgas, showed consult the register of assets, announced for sale. All cars are in motion, and their prices vary from 700 to 15 000 EUR For sale are announced and other movable property - primarily equipment and furniture stores - freezers, refrigerators. But there are domestic items - such as fridge and washing machine “Indesit” of the debtor Aitos sold for 240 ? each.

Public sale to be reached when the debtor fails to pay its debt to the creditor. PEA is currently sold many properties, but buyers are only the most attractive. Similarly things with cars. Relatively new cars and bought the go quickly.

Among the most attractive vehicles for sale, so now is as “Nissan Primera” 1994-a year that has a starting price $ 900 For sale is 2600 BGN ‘Chevrolet Aveo’, produced in 2007 and navartyani only 20,000 km. “Volkswagen Transporter” with production year 1998, it launched a tender for the 1600 BGN

Minibus debtor does Chernomorets is up for sale for 700 leva

If things can not be sold in the first auction, their prices are down and they are placed on auction again. If they fail to sell at all, seek a different property which could be more attractive, explained the bailiffs.

Bourgas Airport received additional supplies of aviation fuel

August 21st, 2011

Bourgas Airport today received additional supplies of aviation fuel. That spokeswoman “Fraport Twin Star Airport Management” Ivelina Panayotova.

She added that in relation to anti-crisis program undertaken to resolve the situation with a shortage of aviation fuel all the airlines have complied with the recommendations tankirane fuel from airports outside of Bulgaria and minimum zaryadka at Bourgas Airport.

Consequently, in Burgas airport currently has smakar and minimum amounts of fuel, ready for zaryadka aircraft. How long will get fuel reserves depends on the quantities loaded aircraft. Varna is also currently have fuel for aircraft zaryadka said Panayotova.

To date, no violation of flight programs.

International terminal at Burgas Airport

August 21st, 2011

Delights from around the world are intertwined in a colorful bouquet of flavors on the terrace of the terminal “Departure” …

From this summer, passengers at Burgas Airport have a new favorite place - the terrace of the terminal “Departure,” which are interwoven flavors from around the world.

Guests at the airport have the opportunity to enjoy the taste of the most popular products in typical Bulgarian traditional bakaliyka, which opened on the terrace of the terminal “Departure.” Here tourists can now find your favorite Bulgarian wine and spirits, tasty cheese and spicy sausages and sudzhutsi, wide selection of Bulgarian honey, jam and other roses.

Sudzhutsite and cheese and a bottle of premium cognac, are a favorite of guests from Russia. Germans are fans of traditional cosmetics from Bulgarian rose. British hand, prefer sweet and savory delights jams made from Bulgarian rose.

In addition to Bulgarian taste, guests of the sunniest airport have the opportunity to try a warm, freshly baked Italian pizza prepared by a special Italian meal recipes on the world’s leading masters, aromatic Belgian waffles prepared with genuine products from Belgium, American fast Breakfast, Italian coffee and many others.

Gustatory challenge for passengers is topped with store brand products for all tastes, entertainment for children and unforgettable view of the shady terrace overlooking the sunny platform in Burgas airport.
Bourgas Airport is situated in a picturesque bay on the southern coast of Bulgaria, 10 km northeast of Bourgas, which is in second place as an industrial community in Bulgaria.

Slopes are stable and long enough to accept any used in civil aviation and military aircraft. Based at the airport has licenses for the following activities: ground administration and supervision of flight, passenger service on domestic and international shipping lines, handling baggage, cargo and maintenance of mail, service, fuel and oil, flight operations and crew administration , ground transportation, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing of the platform, supply of provisions; weather interventions. Bourgas Airport is a 24 hour working capacity (annual average visibility below 1,000 meters - three days).

Comes the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid in the car dealers in Bourgas

August 13th, 2011

Anticipated production version of the hybrid Prius plug-in will be shown in exhibitions in Bourgas in early 2012.
Now the Japanese company makes the last test of the car, which will be on sale in Bulgaria in the spring of next year. The car has a compact lithium-ion batteries capable of charging the standard grid.

Increased efficiency is the vehicle and the distance you can travel with only one charge of electricity to about 21 km at 100 km / hour.

Can be fully charged battery of the new Prius for about 90 minutes of network voltage of 220 volts. According to Toyota, a new European methodology Prius will monitor fuel consumption of 2.2 liters per 100 km. Emissions will not exceed 49 grams per kilometer.

So the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid will become one of the most efficient hybrid versions of the market in Bulgaria.

The new car Tesla Model S will be on sale in Bоurgas, Bulgaria in the second half of 2012.

August 13th, 2011

According to the company already has received requests from 4,600 buyers of electric pre-paid deposit. Model S was shot by the magazine Autocar during the tests.

So far, no electric company has registered profits for eight years in which there is. Only in the second quarter loss of U.S. business are about 59 million dollars.

The great success of a roadster Tesla, allow to obtain capital injections from the company Toyota, Panasonic and Daimler, and preliminary achakvaniya are firm in 2013 to sell 20,000 units of the Model S in the main auto dealers car  in Bourgas.

The car will cost around 50,000 euros in Europe, are expected to compete with cars from the class of the BMW 5-series.Izpalnena entirely of aluminum and comes with three different versions of the batteries, which will offer travel along one charge respectively 160, 230 and 300 miles.

The company confirmed the development and SUV model based on the Model S, it will be called Model X. Concept of this model will see before the end of this year. The market will be the end of 2013, from Tesla plans to sell 15,000 units per year.

Heavy cars and trucks away from the Bourgas centre

August 13th, 2011

provides general development plan of Bourgas. Heavy traffic can be derived from Burgas, provides for new general development plan of the city. This comfort population, transit does not go through neighborhoods and city center, at the same time will be stimulating the development of the industrial sector. The creation and shaping of industrial zones in the most appropriate places for this, combined with comfortable and easily-accessible transportation network that will allow direct access to industrial sectors. Until such a strategic vision was lacking, and therefore was stuck in Burgas conflicts of erratic and inappropriate adjacent industries, tearing and fragmented other populated areas of the seaside town and tore his active trading of the administrative contact and a natural outlet to the sea.
Options for routes bypass roads were still under discussion. In the preliminary draft and the final as the main option proposed route passes through the lake, “Vaya” which serves as a route for rapid removal of the transit traffic of cars towards the “north-south.” This option was considered to be have the most serious environmental impact, but implementation of such measures by the competent authority, the impact can be controlled.
As a result of public consultation and the willingness of citizens of the District “E. Ezerovo “in the preliminary draft was intended route of the third class road currently in the residential neighborhood to move to a new road link passing along the railway line by the lake” Vaya “, which includes the route to the third class road III at -9008 km. 9 +950 (after railroad crossing).
The final project, due to requirements of API, this route is proposed as an alternative route for the bypass, the same being refined under the regulatory requirements for such a class time. In places the intersection of main and secondary roads and trails of the National Road Network of streets having direct access to adjacent urban areas are provided for building junctions on two levels for rapid transport access. To ensure the conductivity of the track at km 10 +600 of the third class road III-9008, provides for the construction of junction type “trumpet” to connect the bypass with a third class road, and thus will be implemented transport connection with a separate industrial zone south of the square “Dolno Ezerovo”.
South of the square “D. Ezerovo “PMO provided with placement to an industrial area with further development and structuring of existing industrial sites and urban areas new to maximize land use. Going through this area on the main road creates optimal conditions for its rapid development, increases economic interest and raises price of land.

Varna Airport closed for more than four months for repairs

August 11th, 2011

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Varna airport closed for renovation this fall (October 15) to February 28, 2012. This time should be repaired runway at the airport, the investment is 40 million during the repair of the flight that companies do not cancel will be redirected to the airport in Burgas.

Passengers whose first or final destination Varna will be able to enjoy free bus to / from Bourgas.

The months of October to the end of February are among the poor passengers from Varna airport, where most customers have flights in the summer.

July and August the top months for the Bourgas Airport

August 11th, 2011

Growth in passengers and flights registered in 2010 airports in Varna and Burgas, managed by “Fraport Twin Star Airport Management,” the press office of the operator of both airports.
During the reporting period of the two airports handled a total of 3,121,551 passengers, and flights are served 28,414. In 2010, cargo is treated 5,731.12 metric tons. According to the analysis of operator data indicate movement of the aviation and tourism market after a difficult 2009.
The press office of “Fraport Twin Star Airport Management,” adding that the airport in Burgas was busiest in July and August, and cargo growth is 100 percent. With serviced 1,894,109 passengers in 2010 airport “Burgas” registered 11.12 percent growth over the previous year. 1.3% growth mark flights serving the southern airport.
At the airport in Burgas most passengers passed to and from Germany - 358,669 people. Next trip to and from Britain, Russia and Israel.
Airport “Varna” in the reporting period are served a total of 1,227,442 passengers with a minimum increase of 0.6 percent over the previous year. Flights serving during the year were 12,577.
The main markets are Germany Varna Airport, Bulgaria and Russia, followed by Britain, Israel, Poland and Austria.
For the first time during the summer months some Russian tourists at the airport, “Varna”, exceeded the number of travelers to and from Germany.
In 2010, approved the detailed plans of the two airports, allowing early large-scale long-term investment program “Fraport Twin Star Airport Management”, said since the company. At year-end launch operator and the procedure for selecting a contractor for construction of new airport terminals in both coastal airports scheduled to begin this year.

New facelift Hyundai Sonata in Burgas

July 20th, 2011

Hyundai introduced the first changes to the Sonata sedan for imports in Burgas (Bulgaria).
The car has passed the first facelift, but the changes are not large. We see a new grille with a slightly less chromium in their upper part, new LED tail lights, modified shell exterior mirrors and new design alloy wheels measuring 18 inches.

The interior also has a small change used is high quality material that appeared to have more LED light as standard equipment in general is enhanced with new systems.

In Bulgaria in 2012 of Sonata model will offer two engines. The first is the familiar two-liter four-cylinder output of 165 hp Vtoriayat is new, replaced with the current volume of 2.4 liters with a two-liter turbo-powerful, which will offer an output of 271 hp

Currently there is no message that this Hyundai undergone facelift version will be offered on international markets. But it is clear that the version of Sonata, designed for the market in Bulgaria and Europe that will undergo facelift over the next 12 months.