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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 StaffMarch 10, 2021

COVID-19 Bill Provides $800M for Airport Concessionaire Rent and MAG Relief

The plan calls for 80% of those funds to be set aside for small airport concessionaires. The bill also provides $10 billion in funding for state small business support programs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2021

Alamo Launches Redesigned Website

The new site provides an improved reservation and rental experience. In addition to the ability to quickly filter vehicles, browse deals and create, view, and modify a reservation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2021

Enterprise Supports Local Restaurants, Gives Employees Gift Cards

Enterprise locations across the U.S. purchased $100 gift cards to local (not chain) restaurants and distributed them to all full and part-time employees.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2021

ACRA Letter to DOT Discusses Recovery Commission for Airport Concessionaries

According to data by the Federal Aviation Administration, car rental company concession fees paid to airports were down 66% in 2020 ($1.97 billion in 2019, $654 million in 2020).

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2021

Fitch Ratings: Airport Car Rental Bonds Holding Firm Amid COVID-19

The credit rating agency says the outlook for consolidated rental car facilities (CONRACs) is not as severe as initially projected, with monthly shifts in rental car transaction days performing slightly better than enplanements.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2021

ACRA Issues Statement on Sustainable Mobility

ACRA members purchase one in every eight new light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S., which emphasizes car rental’s stakeholder position in the conversion to zero-emission vehicles.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2021

Survey: 12% of Renters Believe Vehicle Damaged Before Pickup

A U.K-based survey also found that 27% of respondents said the damage had not been properly recorded by the car rental company, while about 4% reported that the rental companies tried to blame them for the damage.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2021

Phillips 66 Launches Electric Vehicle Lubricants Line

The new e-Shield line features properties that allow longer driving range for EVs, according to Phillips 66.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2021

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Reach Record Highs in February

Wholesale used vehicle prices jumped 3.79% month-over-month in February, led by a major increase near the month's end.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2021

Getaround Launches Power Host Program for Fleet Owners

The new program from Getaround, which has launched in 26 new cities in the last three months, is designed to support vehicle owners with trip insurance, dedicated account managers, and demand analytics.

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