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Rental Softwareby StaffFebruary 1, 2009

New Verification Systems Prevent ID Fraud

New technology can help eliminate auto theft before rental cars leave your lot.

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Rental Operationsby Joan ShimFebruary 1, 2009

Professionalizing Auto Rental Through Certification

Scheduled to launch at the 2009 Car Rental Show in Las Vegas, the new Rental Car Professional certification program will institute a minimum standard of competency for auto rental operators and employees, thereby raising the bar for the industry.

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Rental Softwareby Annie LubinskyFebruary 1, 2009

Are GDSs Becoming Viable for Smaller Car Rental Companies?

It’s more important than ever that your rental car inventory is available wherever consumers want to book it. The GDSs historically have had the broadest distribution system, but have also been the most expensive to connect to. Is that still the case? And are there any alternatives?

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Rental Operationsby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2009

High-Tech or High Touch?

As technology continues to revolutionize the car rental industry, are we straying from the “high touch” approach to customer service?

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Fleet Acquisitionby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Fleet Loans for Rental Operators Included in TARP Bill

ACRA proposes amended language identifying the car rental industry as a recipient of financing.

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Rental Operationsby Ken StellonJanuary 1, 2009

Car Rental Operations: Five Areas You Can Improve on Now

While dismal economic conditions may be out of our hands, there are things you can control to help your team post higher results and weather the current marketplace.

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Rental Operationsby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2009

Hertz Goes Big With Car Sharing

Hertz says it will profit from its car-sharing venture by adding standard in-car technology, exploiting untapped markets and leveraging the company’s considerable economies of scale.

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Rental Operationsby Sherb BrownJanuary 1, 2009

Imagine the Possibilities

ACRA and Bobit Business Media, publishers of Auto Rental News, have joined forces to better address the considerable issues our industry faces.

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Rental Operationsby Tom MounteerJanuary 1, 2009

Fuel Storage Rules: Comply or Pay the Fine

Rapidly changing laws make it difficult to keep up with fuel storage compliance. Are you prepared for more frequent visits by state inspectors?

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Rental Operationsby Michael LaPlacaJanuary 1, 2009

Adding Extra Fees: What’s The Law?

Extra fees added to the rental agreement can be legal if you know your state’s statutes as well as when, how and where to add them.

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