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Rental Software•by Nick DiPrima, The Merlin Group•March 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 Operations•from Staff and News Reports•February 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 Operations•by Martin Romjue•January 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 Fleet•by Martin Romjue•January 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 Operations•by Martin Romjue•January 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 Operations•by Martin Romjue•January 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 Operations•Cover Story•by Martin Romjue•January 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 Acquisition•Cover Story•by Martin Romjue•January 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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Rental Operations•by Martin Romjue•January 10, 2025

Business Truths That Never Expire

2025 ARN Fact Book Editor's Time Out: A popular industry story provides a timeless guide to the values and priorities of operations serving the traveling public.

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Green Fleet•by Sharky Laguana•January 9, 2025

Electric Vehicles Still Destined to Succeed

2025 ARN Fact Book ACRA Column: The technology, lower costs, and energy improvements of future electric vehicles will make them too good to turn down. Rental fleets should prepare now.

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