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Green Fleetby Lawrence KnappNovember 1, 2021

EVs: Residual Values and the Total Cost of Ownership

The EV market has totally evolved in the last decade and will continue to change as EVs become more affordable, longer lasting, and more efficient.

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Remarketingby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2021

Unscheduled Maintenance Costs Increase 3% in CY-2021

Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffNovember 1, 2021

2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year Voting Live

The poll is live for the 2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year — vote for your favorite car, truck, and/or SUV, share the link, and help contribute to the next Fleet Vehicle of the Year.

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Telematicsby Jordan WiklundOctober 27, 2021

Enterprise and Microsoft Collaborate on Data and Technology to Evolve the Fleet of the Future

From state-of-the-art onboard sensors to wireless telematics and more, Microsoft Azure is going to help Enterprise scale its fleet to a 350,000+ vehicle connected force by the end of the year. A fully connected worldwide fleet may be just five years away.

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Remarketingby Mike AntichOctober 26, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.

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Rental Operationsby Amy HercherOctober 21, 2021

Defining Your Contactless Rental Strategy

Breaking away from traditional service at the counter can create a more efficient rental process. Experts share insights on new tools to facilitate on-demand rentals and how to make this new system function smoothly for staff and customers.

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Rental Operationsby Troy Blackwell, NuVinAir GlobalOctober 12, 2021

Three Ways Rental Car Operators are Cannibalizing Future Profitability

How can you capitalize on the uncertainty in the market and plan for this new normal? Start by avoiding these three common pitfalls.

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Rental Operationsby Amy HercherOctober 5, 2021

Fleet Planning: When Your Plan is Out the Window

In today’s severe vehicle supply crunch, car rental operators and industry experts share insights on how to fleet plan for the near future. Topics include how to balance de-fleeting while acquiring new fleet and adjusting model mix for shifts in rental types.

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Rental Operationsby Amy HercherSeptember 22, 2021

Independent Operators Share Biggest Challenges for 2022

At the recent International Car Rental Show, the heads of four independent car rental companies discussed staffing challenges, views on rental fleet electrification, and getting creative in sourcing fleet.

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Rental Operationsby Amanda HuggettSeptember 8, 2021

Creative Vehicle Sourcing, Contactless Service, and an FMC: How One Small Rental Company Survived the Pandemic

While many car rental companies faced steep challenges during the recent pandemic, Rabbit Rentals out of Utah fared quite well thanks to these key moves that were at the crux of their success.

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