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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

News•by Staff•August 16, 2018

Software Service DropCar Comes to Los Angeles

DropCar’s services will play a supporting role for the wide range of new transportation options coming to car-centric Los Angeles, from ride-hailing and mobile maintenance, to luxury vehicle subscriptions.

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News•by Staff•August 16, 2018

Mobility Shift Will Come with Mass Autonomous Vehicle Adoption

Mass adoption of autonomous vehicles should begin ramping up in 2023 and will ultimately drive a shift in vehicle ownership from consumers to larger mobility service providers with large fleets of battery-electric, autonomous vehicles, according to a new study from Cox Automotive.

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News•by Staff•August 16, 2018

Dollar, Thrifty Lower Rental Age to 20

In Michigan, New York, and the province of Quebec, the minimum age to rent a vehicle will remain 18 for both brands as required by law.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2018

Honolulu Permits Airport Ride-Hailing Pick-Up, Drop-Off

Approved ride-hailing groups can begin picking up and dropping off passengers at the airport Aug. 25.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2018

St. Louis Dealership Tests Car Rental Subscription

Switching out a vehicle and selecting a new one — which requires a 24-hour notice — is all done within the Fusz Select app.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2018

Lyft, Uber Land E-Scooter Bids, Increase Mobility Options

Despite not yet actually operating micromobility devices anywhere in the city, the two companies topped the pilot program application’s seven areas — including experience, public education, and parking and safety.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2018

HyreCar Add 6 Dealers to Path to Ownership Program

The partnership potentially adds upwards of 500 vehicles to HyreCar's platform,

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2018

Auto Europe Pledges Donations to California Wildfires Fund

Previously, Auto Europe contributed funds to similar relief programs supporting agents impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in 2017, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the deadly wildfires that charred Southern California in 2007. 

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2018

National Adds Language, Currency Features to Website

The website is specifically designed to meet the needs of Emerald Club members, with more information about the loyalty club’s services, including essential account management, reservation, and communication options.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2018

Used Fleet Vehicles Worth 8.1% More Than Last Year

Vehicles that were taken out of commercial, government, and daily rental fleets and sold at auction in July were worth 8.1% more than they were a year ago and 0.4% more than in June, according to Tom Kontos, KAR Auction Services' chief economist.

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