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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 2, 2021

Car Rental Gateway, Liigu Offer Contactless Car Rental in Top European Destinations

A full mobility journey on a single platform enables customers to book a car online, go straight to the car, unlock the doors using the mobile app, and drive off — a smartphone is the only thing needed to rent a Liigu car.

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News•by Staff•July 28, 2021

VW Makes Offer to Acquire Europcar

VW has announced details of its plan to purchase Europcar Mobility Group to enhance its service offerings and capitalize on the shift to EVs in the car rental industry.

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News•by Staff•July 27, 2021

Expedia Survey: Car Renters Want Flexibility, Enhanced Cleaning

New research reveals that price is no longer the primary driver of travel decisions; instead safety and financial security reign supreme.

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News•by Staff•July 27, 2021

Free2Move Launches Monthly Subscription Service in D.C.

Groupe PSA's mobility division launches "Car on Demand" in D.C. with a fleet of Jeep Renegades. The initiative extends Free2Move's carsharing, rent, and park-and ride-services.

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2021

Catalytic Converter Theft Grows by Nearly 300% in 12 Months

State Farm recently paid out a whopping $33.7 million in claims for catalytic converter thefts, which have soared across the country since the start of the pandemic.

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2021

DAMAGE iD, ProofTec Partner on AI Damage Detection

The new partnership, leveraging the power of AI, will provide a deeper ability to detect vehicle damages and facilitate recovery. 

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2021

Demand for Business Travel on the Rise

Compared to June, a recent Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) poll shows a 12% increase in companies opening business travel, but government policies relating to international business travel continues to impact companies.

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News•by Staff•July 23, 2021

Utah State Senator Mike McKell to Present at ICRS

Sen. McKell will join David Purinton of PurCo for a seminar at the International Car Rental Show that will show attendees how to effectively communicate car rental's message to local and state politicians.

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News•by Staff•July 22, 2021

Electrified Vehicles Now Fastest Growing Auto Segment in U.S.

Hybrids and plug-ins still dominate the electrified market, but with quarter-over-quarter sales up 201%, automakers are pointing to a future with more EVs.

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News•by Staff•July 22, 2021

How Are Electric Vehicles Affecting Repair Shops?

Less than third of auto maintenance businesses that service battery and hybrid electric vehicles have invested in specialized tools/equipment and additional technician training.

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