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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownApril 12, 2023

Remembering 17 Years of Car Rental Shows

The Great Recession, an even greater pandemic, and the evolution of new business models have not stopped the entrepreneurs in car rental from making their annual trek to Vegas — they've only motivated them.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownMarch 4, 2023

2023 Will Be a Great Year for Car Rental — But When’s the Tipping Point?

The fundamentals look good for a return to relative normal. But the transition to electrification looms, and we’re finding that it’s more complicated than we thought.

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Regarding Rentalsby Amanda HuggettDecember 14, 2022

From the Other Side of the Counter: A Newbie’s Take on the Car Rental Industry

Less than two years in the industry, Auto Rental News' managing editor editor talks observations, surprises, and the power of a collective voice.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownDecember 7, 2022

What Does the New Normal Look Like for Car Rental?

Market conditions are pointing to a return to some semblance of normal in 2023. Don’t let it get you complacent.

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Sharky Says...by Sharky LaguanaDecember 5, 2022

The Strength of the ACRA Keystone

Every type of rental segment is crucial to the overall strength and success of the industry as we work together to improve our reputation, operations, and laws.

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Sharky Says...by Sharky LaguanaOctober 12, 2022

The Only Currency That Matters is Trust

In a world largely driven by money, trust and credibility can open more doors than one might think. In this blog, ACRA President Sharky Laguana reflects on the power of strong relationships and shares how to build trust in places that matter.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownSeptember 21, 2022

Green Motion Buys U-Save: What Now?

Richard Lowden of Green Motion and Tom McDonnell of U-Save dig deeper into the sale and outline how this newly combined franchised car rental brand can sustain itself and prevail in a rapidly evolving market.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownMay 6, 2022

Understanding Hertz’s First-Mover Advantages with EV Rentals

Hertz’s massive EV rental initiative will have impacts in the corporate and B2B sectors. It will also provide a hedge against supply shortages and deflated pricing, whenever that comes. But blazing a trail is never easy.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownApril 27, 2022

2022 ICRS: Renewed Vitality, Unprecedented Challenges

With more than 800 registrants for the 2022 International Car Rental Show, you could surmise that “the car rental industry is back” — but nowhere near what it looked like before the pandemic.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownMarch 8, 2022

Is Hertz Back on Track?

Hertz’s 2021 fourth quarter and full year earnings call shed light on its post-bankruptcy future, the near-term prospects for car rental fleet and demand, progress in EV rentals, and a new corporate mindfulness.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownFebruary 17, 2022

Omicron Isn’t Spoiling Car Rental’s Positive Momentum

Avis Budget Group was able to pivot to meet rapidly changing conditions last year. Can Avis and the rest of the industry manage what’s ahead in 2022?

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownDecember 3, 2021

How Uncertainty Is Benefiting Car Rental’s Bottom Line

Strong business performance usually comes during times of stability. Then how come car rental is doing so well in the most disruptive era in its history?

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