Auto Rental News

Combined sales of the three primary fleet sectors were up 16.5% last month compared to October 2023.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10230972/rental-government-fleets-drive-spur-oct-sales

The award comes as the company continues to gain traction as a key player in the U.S. car rental market.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10230751/jd-power-recognizes-advantage-car-rental-ez-rent-a-car-for-customer-satisfaction

Most traditional patterns of LOR are returning to those last seen in 2021, albeit with overall results higher.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10230606/length-of-rental-decline-moderates-slightly-in-q3-2024

The global company marks strong growth across its business lines, expansions, and mobility pursuits.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10230471/enterprise-mobility-recaps-fy-2024-performance

The International Car Rental Show is accepting proposals for its content as it opens the Call for Papers period.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10230344/seeking-agenda-ideas-for-icrs-2025

A partnership with Safety Rent a Car will provide seamless service across Doha.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229943/finalrentals-adds-qatar-location-to-middle-east-area-network

The company’s user-friendly interface allows consumers to compare prices, check availability, and book van and truck rentals, saving time and effort.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229809/flexter-extends-reach-throughout-the-u-k-and-u-s

The first-time ranking based on feedback from leisure and business travelers across seven key areas.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229736/sixt-ranks-third-overall-in-j-d-power-rental-car-satisfaction-study

Electric vehicle sales also mark another record in Q3, thanks to higher incentives and more choices.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229742/ev-transaction-prices-ease-down-in-september

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo branch openings across the region bring business and leisure travelers more mobility choices.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229667/enterprise-mobility-opens-thailand-location

The marketplace exclusively lists thousands of front-line-ready vehicles from fleet providers affiliated with J.D. Power, as well as inventory from dealerships, leasing, and car rental companies.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229653/j-d-power-auction-launch-marketplace-for-auto-dealers

Overly complicated vehicles can strain customer experience and lower trust in a car rental brand, according to a mass survey.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229627/rental-car-customer-loyalty-hinges-on-trust-j-d-power-finds

The annual American Car Rental Association conference in Washington, D.C., provided industry leaders and operators a deep primer on the legislative and regulatory outlook.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229558/5-major-issues-for-rental-car-industry

Executive Q&A: Emerging from the pandemic, the Los Angeles-based provider known for luxury rentals has adopted new strategies to yield record revenue growth.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229435/midway-car-rental-boldly-embraces-fleet-market-shifts

September numbers point to either declines or tepid growth across the commercial, rental, and government fleet sectors.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229250/total-fleet-sales-falling-further-behind-2023-levels

The network spans locations close to regional logistics hubs and along heavily traveled trucking routes.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229242/truck-rental-provider-ev-energy-firm-unveil-chargers-across-socal

The German-based global auto rental company is expanding or adding rental car outlets at two locations in New Jersey and two in the nearby New York City area.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10229192/sixt-lights-up-times-square-with-new-location-ad-campaign

The high-end, high-touch rental car service in Los Angeles has grown significantly post-pandemic, with more than 4,000 vehicles in its fleet.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10228994/luxury-and-performance-define-midway-car-rental

The Saudi Arabia market, where the car rental industry is experiencing sizable growth, is projected to reach $1.13 billion.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10228986/finalrentals-opens-saudi-arabia-rental-car-operation

Bobit has transitioned to a family-owned business under the leadership of Colin Sutherland, effective immediately. Learn more!

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10228855/bobit-under-new-ownership-colin-sutherland-takes-the-helm

The new platform enables real-time access to essential data such as location, fuel level, tire pressure, and odometer readings of participating Toyota vehicles.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10228750/zubie-toyota-form-partnership-to-boost-data-access-for-managing-rental-fleets

The co-branded flagships will be deployed coast to coast, including in metro areas in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York, and Texas.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10228270/evgo-gm-open-400-fast-charging-stalls-nationwide

The flexibility and convenience of the car subscription model is driving interest, according to a new survey.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10228138/one-in-three-europeans-consider-car-subscription-instead-of-ownership

The new executive brings ample car rental leadership experience from his various roles at Hertz.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10228136/green-motion-and-u-save-hire-new-chief-business-officer

The global rental car provider adds a rental car outlet in the tourist-heavy island of Grenada.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10227964/finalrentals-expands-caribbean-reach

The car rental giant has been sending official notices to almost 300,000 customers since Sept. 5.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10227922/avis-discloses-massive-customer-data-breach

ARA Summer Roundtable: A veteran auto dealer, sales, and car rental remarketing executive detailed a personal trip through his hard-won and award-winning achievements.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10227806/learning-how-to-maneuver-along-a-career-path

Monthly and year-to-date vehicles sales at auctions reflect strong commercial sales growth this year.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10227737/auction-sales-volume-grows-in-august

Uber customers throughout the U.S., Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia will soon be able to rent from Turo's selection of vehicles through the Uber platform.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10227761/uber-turo-partner-to-arrange-car-rental-access

Rental fleet sales plunged 40% year over year last month, but are still up so far in 2024.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10227732/fleet-sales-start-overall-ytd-decline-in-august

The global mobility company used its operational leasing model to build the domestic electric vehicle fleet of a major power provider.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10227495/europcar-boosts-the-ev-fleets-of-energy-companies-in-the-dominican-republic

The global car rental franchise company launches its service at the airport of Poland's fourth largest city.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10227280/u-save-opens-new-car-rental-outlet-in-poland

The auto rental company expands its board from nine to 11 members in a continuing shift since 2023 to new executives and leaders.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10227255/hertz-adds-two-board-directors

ICRS 2024: Bookings, rates, sales, upselling, technology, and smart fleet management all can widen the revenue stream when done right.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10226652/how-to-increase-revenue-for-smaller-car-rental-companies

Yearly sales figures for rental in 2024 will be at least 40% lower than those for 2019.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10226731/rental-fleet-sales-still-well-below-pre-covid-norms

The digital-centric brand will cater to rental car customers coming into the capital city of Sarajevo.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10226644/finalrentals-opens-rental-car-service-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina

ICRS 2024: Developing a big picture plan and strategy while tracking key metrics and managing small expenses can free up the profit pipeline.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10226568/how-to-make-more-money-in-car-rental

The Croatian-based global rental car provider adds locations at the Tampa and Houston international airports.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10226252/carwiz-grows-service-in-florida-texas

Go Rentals fulfills an untapped need for elite-level rental car services for discerning business and leisure travelers who use private jets.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10226250/go-renals-adds-fbo-chain-that-puts-it-at-250-u-s-locations

The deal enhances rental fleet management by expanding the Reynolds footprint in the retail automotive sector while using its technology and expertise to benefit TSD clients.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225932/reynolds-acquires-tsd-mobility-solutions

New automated absolute sale enables dealers to capture peak buyer demand in real time.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225896/openlane-offers-faster-vehicle-wholesaling-tech-tool

As Q2 2024 started, the average backlog of work in shops nationwide declined significantly.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225842/damaged-rental-cars-see-faster-repairs-but-stay-off-fleet-longer-than-in-2019

The company cites the success of a mutual commitment to customer service and revenue growth for continuing with its franchisee.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225764/carwiz-renews-its-five-year-poland-franchise

Sales of rental car fleets plummeted last month, sending the year-to-date total to a break-even point.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225758/2024-fleet-sales-flatlined-in-july

On a recent weekday in July, the rental car operation less than one mile from the Los Angeles International Airport was handling a steady stream of visiting customers.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225703/a-typical-business-day-at-largest-nextcar-priceless-franchise

Clients who rely on MMR can now benefit from even more precise vehicle values that account for high-value options like heated seats, adaptive cruise control, and more.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225407/cox-automotive-adds-vehicle-options-adjustments-to-mmr

The global car rental company is establishing service in the small scenic nation for a growing number of leisure and business travelers.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225395/carwiz-capitalizes-on-armenian-tourist-boom

A new white paper presents a thorough overview of how car sharing is diversifying in the U.S., Canadian, and Mexican rental car markets.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225284/carsharing-platforms-grow-across-north-america

A stable global economy has driven growth which, along with pent-up demand, has reassured company leaders to get their people back on the road for business meetings.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10225227/global-business-travel-industry-spending-ready-to-hit-record-1-48-trillion-in-20

The car rental outlet serves the Houston Hobby airport that is focused mostly on domestic flights.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10224990/sixt-open-branch-at-houstons-smaller-airport

ICRS 2024: The American Car Rental Association focuses on stopping regulations and legislation that can raise costs.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10224812/the-acra-approach-educate-advocate-make-more-profit

ICRS 2024: Challenges for fleet electrification remain but technology will ease and lower the EV adoption hurdles in coming years.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10224747/taking-a-practical-line-on-ev-potential

The new location is the latest one for the international auto rental company's growing affiliate program.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10224722/york-car-rental-opens-new-franchise-in-guatemala

Monthly YOY and year-to-date sales point to a commercial fleet sector moving more vehicles into remarketing channels during the last six-plus months.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10224664/overall-wholesale-auction-volumes-rise-through-june

The team of five leaders will be carrying out new strategies and corporate goals as the car rental giant emerges from a period of fleet and financial turmoil.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10224522/hertz-hires-roster-of-new-execs

The global rental car provider has been focusing on a string of openings at airports across the U.S.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10224324/sixt-opens-new-branch-at-milwaukee-airport

Commercial, rental, and government fleets saw monthly sales decline again as 2024 totals are hovering close to 2023 levels.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10224271/fleet-vehicle-sales-barely-keeping-up-with-last-year

The new stations in Larnaca and Paphos provide tourists and local residents with access to a rental fleet of modern and eco-friendly vehicles

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223754/cargini-opens-to-rental-car-outlets-in-cyprus

The arrangement adds a luxury layer to the international car rental company's North American mobility menu.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223740/sixt-partners-with-blacklane-for-chauffeured-services

This latest expansion reflects the company’s focus on sustainability while widening the availability of green travel to customers worldwide

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223663/green-motion-opens-new-franchise-in-dominican-republic

Travelers can now rent cars in five key domestic destinations, which marks one of the company's biggest deals.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223644/finalrentals-enters-rental-car-market-in-turkey

The American Car Rental Association cites two recent research papers that conclude data from connected vehicles benefits owners while strengthening cybersecurity.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223606/fleet-owners-need-better-vehicle-data-access-acra-contends

Olivier Baldassari is taking a measured approach to further establishing the global brand in the U.S. while ensuring a good operational fit with Fox Rent A Car.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223431/europcars-new-u-s-leader-prepares-for-u-s-growth

Malta, with its thriving tourism industry and robust economy, presents an ideal market for U-Save’s services.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223429/u-save-expands-european-footprint-with-new-franchise-in-malta

ICRS 2024: Rental companies can learn more about self-service technology and software from system providers and then try out the technology on some rental vehicles at their locations.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223109/tips-for-adding-self-service-rentals

ICRS 2024: To prevent fraudulent car rentals, companies can learn to look out for erratic behaviors during the booking process and at the counter as well as use telematics to identify red-flag dr...

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223106/how-to-decrease-high-risk-rentals

The roster of clients using its advanced software include big names in the auto rental industry.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10223087/damage-id-marks-a-decade-in-vehicle-inspection-tech

While some weakening in the market over the Memorial Day weekend is seasonally normal, May saw more market softening in the latter half of the month.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10222999/wholesale-used-vehicle-market-prices-fall-below-benchmark-level

More used commercial vehicles are being remarketed this year, especially from rental fleets, as fleets replace old vehicles with new ones.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10222954/auction-sales-so-far-keep-a-steady-pace-over-2023-levels

A new branch at the Tucson airport puts the global auto rental company in a city with a strong economy and industries.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10222925/sixt-usa-adds-new-arizona-rental-car-operation

Rental fleets are propping up the overall upward trend in fleet vehicles sold so far this year.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10222735/monthly-and-year-to-date-fleet-sales-rise-in-may

The auto rental giant is hiring a new CFO and COO who are replacing predecessors who have been in the roles for less than a year.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10222733/two-hertz-execs-leaving-amid-company-troubles

The legendary automotive expert helped develop the remarketing industry's leading resource on valuing and pricing used vehicles for the retail market.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10222700/bob-kelley-publisher-of-kelley-blue-book-1927-2024

The global auto rental company in recent years has expanded its service to several continents.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10222304/green-motion-adds-franchises-in-the-netherlands-ethiopia

The technology firms connect products to provide advanced pricing engines to increase the competitive tools available to rental car operators.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10222084/ratehighway-rexalto-partner-to-advance-car-rental-pricing

The rental car company scored a total of three awards that recognize its operational excellence, innovation and improvement, and adaptation to market trends.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10221850/carwiz-named-franchise-of-the-year-in-croatia

The total U.S. supply of available unsold new vehicles opened May at 51% above a year ago, but volume is still down 26% from 2019 levels.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10221827/oems-seeing-more-inventory-as-days-supply-rises

Wholesale flattens mid-month, while used retail vehicle sales rose slightly but are still down compared to last year.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10221813/wholesale-used-vehicle-prices-increase-in-first-half-of-may

The added business locations unlock the Middle East and African rental car markets.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10221756/carwiz-contract-spreads-brand-to-16-more-countries

The share of new-vehicle sales from luxury brands drove up average transaction prices, when combined with fewer discounts and incentives, caused new vehicle affordability to fall.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10221762/new-vehicle-prices-rise-agan-while-affordability-dips

The car rental brands with a worldwide clientele are now doing business in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10221745/green-motion-u-save-expand-in-middle-eastern-markets

CAR 2024: An all-star panel of economists and data analysts find that used/wholesale vehicle prices and values will remain above the previous “normal” levels last seen in the late 2010s.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10221039/supply-lease-returns-and-interest-rates-driving-near-term-vehicle-market

The independent car rental company finalized the agreement during the International Car Rental Show last month.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220920/u-save-signs-on-franchisee-at-houston-airport

Industry veterans Jon Dill and Penny Sottile have moved within the organization to join the operations support team.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220633/nextcar-and-priceless-announce-key-additions-to-leadership-team

Commercial fleet sales were down more than 14% last month, tying its January decline and continuing a string of monthly losses.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220850/april-2024-fleet-sales-lose-q1-momentum

The platform enables customers rejected for a regular vehicle purchase finance or lease to drive and then buy a quality vehicle.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220567/driveitaway-expands-vehicle-access-hrough-micro-lease-program-and-financing

Many auto repairers are finding ways to anticipate and operate in the new normal, but challenging market conditions remain.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220749/length-of-rental-numbers-show-steady-decreases-from-post-covid-highs

The brand is using technology-driven customer experiences to raise its competitive profile in more diverse locations.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220565/york-car-rental-expands-operations-in-california-and-texas

A recent travel study shows Alaska Airlines and National Car Rental ranking highest on travel industry index scores.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220561/more-customers-satisfied-with-airline-auto-rental-travels

The Central American nation now becomes the brand’s 17th country outside the U.S. where it does business.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220557/u-save-arranges-nicaragua-rental-car-franchise

ICRS 2024: The annual industry update relayed positive signals for overall industry growth amid some uncertainties and volatility for auto rental fleets.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220327/rental-car-market-outlook-spans-strong-macros-and-mixed-micros

Sharky Laguana of the American Car Rental Association will help shape EV-related policies with car rental and private ground transportation priorities in mind.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220325/acra-president-gains-federal-advisory-seat-on-evs

The global company's executive management team is ready to launch a three-pronged approach for developing business and boosting profitable growth.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220148/europcar-mobility-execs-ready-to-pursue-strategic-plan

Vehicles equipped with its driving technology can be remotely connected to and driven over LTE and 5G which will help streamline operations and save on costs.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10220013/halo-car-starts-beta-program-for-remote-driven-vehicles

The vehicle inspection app ensures all types of inspections are consistent across all locations, regardless of who does it.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10219833/purinspect-helps-avis-budget-rent-a-car-of-wisconsin-inspect-rental-fleets

Booking.com's Isabel Williams brings more than 25 years of varied marketing experience to the global auto rental brands.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10219760/green-motion-and-u-save-hire-new-chief-marketing-officer

The global auto rental company will start off with locations at the Podgorica International Airport and in the downtown of the capital city.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10219758/american-car-rental-brand-u-save-launches-in-montenegro

CAR 2024: Unlike a combustion engine, an EVs long-term value is maintained daily, based on the unique charging habits and battery management of its owner.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10219572/valuing-electric-vehicles-for-successful-buying-and-selling

A new partnership will lead a growing international expansion for the two car rental brands.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10219601/new-ceo-appointed-to-cargini-and-carq

The addition of the Turks and Caicos franchise will see the global auto rental company offering car rental services at the Providenciales International Airport.

https://www.autorentalnews.com/10219576/finalrentals-strengthens-presence-in-caribbean-and-atlantic-territories