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Auto Rental Focus

Chris Brown
Chris Brown

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The Auto Rental Focus Blog takes side trips through the car rental industry, spotting trends, asking questions, and taking on topics. Martin Romjue, managing editor of Auto Rental News and co-chairman of the International Car Rental Show, and Chris Brown, ARN associate publisher and co-chairman of ICRS, are primary contributors.

Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownDecember 17, 2018

As U.S. Car Rental Revenues Hit a New Record, What Lies Ahead?

While the U.S. car rental market hit a new revenue record of $30 billion in 2018, there are a few items on the industry’s “to-do list” to best position itself for the future of transportation.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownDecember 4, 2018

Five Ways the Connected Car Will Benefit Car Rental

From bypassing the rental counter to new ancillary sales opportunities, a completely connected rental fleet will transform the traditional rental model. And it can’t come soon enough.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownOctober 17, 2018

A Brief History of Car Rental Excise Taxes

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the long path to the passage of the car rental excise tax amendment in the FAA reauthorization.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownOctober 5, 2018

How the Evolution of Parking Will Affect Fleets

With cities constricting parking and now charging for use of loading zones — while fewer spaces are being built overall — fleet operators must view parking as dynamic to alleviate rising costs.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownSeptember 21, 2018

Start Forming Your Mobility Strategy Now

When we’re in the middle of a hype maelstrom, it’s hard to separate the fads from the revolutions. Fleets don’t need to be first adopters, but those forming their strategies now will able to take advantage of the truly transformative solutions.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownAugust 9, 2018

Can Car Rental Sell a Subscription Service — and Make Money?

While vehicle subscription programs are still finding their footing, traditional car rental may be better suited than others already in the space to roll out a profitable program.

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