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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.  

Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2018

Cox Automotive Expands Mobility Services

Cox Automotive has established a new mobility services unit that combines existing businesses, such as its Flexdrive subscription service, with its acquisition of Clutch Technologies' subscription software platform to deliver fleet management solutions for mobility fleets, the company has announced.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2018

Rental Cars' Infotainment Systems Vulnerable to Hacking

When drivers connect their phones to a rental car's infotainment system via Bluetooth, their personal data and safety can be compromised with malware through text messages.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

Hertz Expands Travel, Entertainment Options with Topgolf

Beginning in September, the two companies will offer “Hertz Wednesdays”— a new weekly promotion that allows customers with a Hertz rental car to receive a special game play offer, compliments of Hertz, and the ability to compete against other Hertz customers around the country for prizes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Disputed Airport Car Rental Fee Backed by Chula Vista City Council

The rental fee is being used to fund a 1,600-space parking structure.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

Certify's SpendSmart Report Conclusions Questioned

A Bloomberg columnist recalculated Uber and Lyft's effect on car rental in Certify’s SpendSmart report on ground transportation. When measuring overall dollars spent — not number of expensed trips — the data tells a different story.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

Avis Grows Revenue 4% in Q2

Net income improved to $26 million and adjusted net income increased 84% to $46 million, or $0.57 per diluted share.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

HyreCar Partners with DriveItAway

Together with NIADA, the companies aim to meet an overwhelming dealer demand to enter the mobility as a service industry throughout the U.S.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

Sacramento Allows Driver-less Car Testing

Phantom Auto will begin testing autonomous vehicles in Sacramento, Calif., under a new agreement with the city that allows testing with no occupants in the car. The vehicles will be operated by remote drivers at computers in Silicon Valley, reports the Sacramento Bee.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Hertz Reports $2.4B Q2 Revenue

For the second quarter 2018, total revenues were $2.4 billion, a 7% increase versus the second quarter 2017.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Go Rentals Appoints New Entertainment Manager

Go Rentals, a car rental company specializing in the general aviation industry and servicing fine hotels and resorts, has hired Natalie Buether as its new national sales manager for corporate VIP and entertainment. The title is unique for a car rental company.

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