Martin Romjue

Managing Editor

Martin Romjue is the managing editor of the Fleet Trucking & Transportation Group, where he is also editor of the Auto Rental News and Charged Fleet brands, and a contributing editor to Automotive Fleet/Vehicle Remarketing. He was the executive editor of Bobit-owned Luxury, Coach & Transportation (LCT) Magazine and LCTmag.com from 2008-2020. Previously, Martin was a business editor and reporter at newspapers in California, Florida, and Virginia. Meet the Editor Video

News•by Martin Romjue•September 5, 2024

Fleet Sales Start Overall YTD Decline in August

Rental fleet sales plunged 40% year over year last month, but are still up so far in 2024.

Articles•by Martin Romjue•August 20, 2024

How to Increase Revenue for Smaller Car Rental Companies

ICRS 2024: Bookings, rates, sales, upselling, technology, and smart fleet management all can widen the revenue stream when done right.

Articles•by Martin Romjue•August 16, 2024

How to Make More Money in Car Rental

ICRS 2024: Developing a big picture plan and strategy while tracking key metrics and managing small expenses can free up the profit pipeline.

News•by Martin Romjue•August 2, 2024

2024 Fleet Sales Flatlined in July

Sales of rental car fleets plummeted last month, sending the year-to-date total to a break-even point.

Photo Galleries•by Martin Romjue•August 2, 2024

A Typical Business Day at the Largest NextCar/Priceless Franchise

On a recent weekday in July, the rental car operation less than one mile from the Los Angeles International Airport was handling a steady stream of visiting customers.

Articles•by Martin Romjue•July 18, 2024

The ACRA Approach: Educate, Advocate, Boost Profits

ICRS 2024: The American Car Rental Association focuses on stopping regulations and legislation that can raise costs.

Articles•by Martin Romjue•July 16, 2024

Taking a Practical Line on EV Potential

ICRS 2024: Challenges for fleet electrification remain but technology will ease and lower the EV adoption hurdles in coming years.

News•by Martin Romjue•July 12, 2024

Overall Wholesale Auction Volumes Rise Through June

Monthly YOY and year-to-date sales point to a commercial fleet sector moving more vehicles into remarketing channels during the last six-plus months.

News•by Martin Romjue•July 2, 2024

Fleet Vehicle Sales Barely Keeping Up with Last Year Levels

Commercial, rental, and government fleets saw monthly sales decline again as 2024 totals are hovering close to 2023 levels.

Articles•by Martin Romjue•June 17, 2024

Europcar’s New U.S. Leader Prepares for Growth

Olivier Baldassari is taking a measured approach to further establishing the global brand in the U.S. while ensuring a good operational fit with Fox Rent A Car.

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