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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


Articlesby Martin RomjueNovember 10, 2023

Putting EV Battery Risks and Safety into Perspective

Electric vehicles can burn at twice as hot as magma, but advances in battery technology and operational practices will further reduce the chances of a catastrophic fire.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueNovember 3, 2023

Car Rental Trade Group Works Top Issues at D.C. Lobbying Event

The American Car Rental Association detailed four legislative and regulatory reforms with Congressional representatives that could ameliorate business challenges for auto rental operators.

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Newsby Martin RomjueNovember 2, 2023

October Fleet Sales Decline as YTD Momentum Steadies

The latest collective figures from the Detroit Big 3 and the Asian Big 6 show a dip in October but sales are still up by a third for the first 10 months of 2023.

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Newsby Martin RomjueOctober 12, 2023

Rental Car Satisfaction Grows Amid More Stable Price and Supply

Customers are spending more to travel more this year as penned up demand likely will yield to a more normal price-competitive market.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueSeptember 25, 2023

Vehicle Damage Detection Getting Smarter with AI

The fast-moving merger of digital and smart technologies is leading to more accurate vehicle inspections, thereby reducing liability, disputes, and losses for remarketing and rental car businesses.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueSeptember 18, 2023

EV Mandates Jump Ahead of Energy and Charging Resources

The Off-Peak Video Summary: The goals and visions of mass adoption of electric vehicles do not yet match the realities of power sources. How should fleet managers factor energy, power grid, and utility access options into planning for EV fleet growth in the years ahead?

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Articlesby Martin RomjueAugust 31, 2023

LAX Area Charging Depot Carries a Heavy Hertz EV Load

The most powerful electric vehicle charging facility near Los Angeles International Airport equips its operations to handle demand from the rental car company that runs the most electric vehicles.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueAugust 30, 2023

Former Fox Rent-A-Car Owner Launches EV Services Company with Business Partners

Bullet EV Charging Solutions combines the complementary expertise of Allen Rezapour and two executives to provide turnkey electric vehicle services.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueAugust 29, 2023

Electric Vehicles Now Hit the Road Fork of Hype vs. Reality

All-electric vehicles will not be an all-or-nothing option as many market and technological factors will influence the course of fleet electrification.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueAugust 28, 2023

Why Most Fleet Operations Are Not Ready for an EV Battery Fire

While the risks of an EV “thermal event” are far lower than gasoline tank fires, the rare occurrence can turn into an all-consuming catastrophe.

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