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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•May 16, 2024

New Vehicle Prices Rise Agan, While Affordability Dips

The share of new-vehicle sales from luxury brands drove up average transaction prices, when combined with fewer discounts and incentives, caused new vehicle affordability to fall.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2024

Green Motion, U-Save Expand in Middle Eastern Markets

The car rental brands with a worldwide clientele are now doing business in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

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DriveItAway owner with Polestar electric vehicles.
News•by Staff•May 1, 2024

DriveItAway Expands Vehicle Access Through Micro-Lease Program

The platform enables customers rejected for a regular vehicle purchase finance or lease to drive and then buy a quality vehicle.

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News•by Staff•April 30, 2024

Length of Rental Numbers Show Steady Decreases from Post-COVID Highs

Many auto repairers are finding ways to anticipate and operate in the new normal, but challenging market conditions remain.

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Photo of York Car Rental fleet near Houston airport.
News•by Staff•April 30, 2024

York Car Rental Expands Presence in California and Texas

The brand is using technology-driven customer experiences to raise its competitive profile in more diverse locations.

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Photo of a National Car Rental location.
News•by Staff•April 29, 2024

More Customers Satisfied with Airline, Auto Rental Travels

A recent travel study shows Alaska Airlines and National Car Rental ranking highest on travel industry index scores.

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Photo of U-Save car rental's executive team at the new Nicaragua airport location.
News•by Staff•April 26, 2024

U-Save Arranges Nicaragua Rental Car Franchise

The Central American nation now becomes the brand’s 17th country outside the U.S. where it does business.

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News•by Staff•March 1, 2024

Public Charging Landscape Deteriorating, J.D. Power Study Finds

The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study identifies pain points in EV ownership, plus evaluates the top influences to customer satisfaction. See which vehicles ranked at the top in overall owner satisfaction.

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News•by Staff•January 24, 2024

In Memorium: Dick Hemel, Rental Car Operator and Leader

The former manager of Budget and Hertz operations in Chicago and New York strongly supported an industry association.

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News•by Staff•January 22, 2024

LOR Declines by a Day in Q4 2023 as Rental Vehicle Repair Backlog Eases

The trend of predictable seasonal length of rental continues, with the decrease as positive, and many repairers finding ways to anticipate and operate in the new normal.

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