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Rental Operationsby Martin RomjueJune 2, 2025

Survey: New Tech Tools, Sharper Pricing Plans, and Focused Service Can Improve Rental Car Industry

ICRS 2025: What are key trends, challenges, and opportunities confronting rental car operators this year?

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Rental Operationsby Aleksander Kaczmarek, CarTrawlerMarch 20, 2025

Making the Most of Opportunities in Car Rentals, Mobility, and Loyalty

By meeting customers’ needs for connected mobility, brands can increase engagement and customer lifetime value simply by providing a relevant and welcoming option to their customers.

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Rental Softwareby Nick DiPrima, The Merlin GroupMarch 18, 2025

ICRS Memories Inform A 20-Year Perspective on Car Rental Technology

An industry tech expert outlines the three most powerful technology trends markedly reshaping the industry compared to two decades ago.

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Rental Operationsfrom Staff and News ReportsFebruary 11, 2025

Tariffs Could Bring Wide, Varied Burdens On U.S. Car Rental Industry

Beyond macro-economic fallout, the three types of rental car companies — corporate, independent, and franchised — would experience effects specific to their operations.

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Rental Operationsby Martin RomjueJanuary 24, 2025

Operator Outlook: Challenges Ahead for Rental Car Industry

2025 ARN Fact Book: Data integrity, lowball rates, government regulations, and online booking portals rank as primary areas of concern among car rental operators.

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Green Fleetby Martin RomjueJanuary 22, 2025

Operator Outlook: EVs Slow to Charm Rental Car Industry

2025 ARN Fact Book: Electric vehicles still must prove their reliability and worth in a fleet sector that puts rolling metal on the ground 24/7 for a demanding customer base.

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Rental Operationsby Martin RomjueJanuary 20, 2025

Operator Outlook: New Rental Car Fleet Technologies

2025 ARN Fact Book: What do rental fleet operators see as the primary challenges on the tech and digital tools front?

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Rental Operationsby Martin RomjueJanuary 17, 2025

Operator Outlook: Rental Rates, Costs, and Profits

2025 ARN Fact Book: Rental car companies faced a varied revenue picture in 2024 spurred by a more competitive rate environment, single dollar lowball rates, and more cars meeting flatter demand.

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Rental OperationsCover Storyby Martin RomjueJanuary 15, 2025

Operator Outlook: 2024 Fleet Volume Varies as Fleet Cycling Eases

2025 ARN Fact Book: Rental fleet operators pursued a variety of strategies in running a right-sized fleet and remarketing vehicles at ideal intervals.

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Fleet AcquisitionCover Storyby Martin RomjueJanuary 13, 2025

Operator Outlook: Rental Fleet Vehicle Market Improves

2025 ARN Fact Book: Rental car operators assess fleet vehicle availability, purchasing, and incentives.

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