Decades of fleet management experience, a loyal customer base, ownership of vehicles, and the knowledge of how to maintain them gives today’s car rental industry a competitive edge in the emerging smart mobility space.
But can they be profitable for car rental? One operator weighs in.
An Avis Budget agency operator shares how he grew his business 20% by changing his customers’ experience.
Rent-a-Wreck offers independent and smaller operators car cleaning advice.
Some 48% of travelers use their mobile device to plan and book travel — adopting new mobile strategies and a tailored customer experience are essential.
Continental AG is offering cybersecurity systems from Argus Cyber Security and automotive software company, Elektrobit, pre-integrated into its connected vehicle electronics products.
European car rental startup Virtuo sees a bright future for the daily rental market serving leisure and corporate customers using an owned fleet — but without the pain points and friction.
More SUVs, the retention of higher mileage vehicles, and new methods of remarketing are some trends fleets are observing in the wholesale market.
Used-vehicle values have held strong this year. A strong economy and more efficient remarketing strategies are helping make 2018 a banner year for used-vehicle values.
Auto Rental News sat down with Hertz at GBTA to discuss recent initiatives to improve the customer experience and how the company intends to gain share in a mature market.