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Auto Rental Focus

The Auto Rental Focus Blog takes side trips through the car rental industry, spotting trends, asking...

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

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Regarding Rentals

A still relative newbie to the car rental industry, ARN's managing editor discusses observations, tr...

Amanda Huggett

Executive Editor

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Sharky Says...

In this blog series, ACRA President Sharky Laguana offers car rental professionals his analysis on i...

Sharky Laguana

President, ACRA | CEO, Bandago Van Rental

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Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•September 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.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•August 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.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•July 18, 2018

Hiring Drivers as Contractors in California? Be Careful.

Per new regulations, if you operate a fleet in California and you’re using drivers on a contractual basis, be prepared to make fundamental changes to your business.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•June 13, 2018

Is Tesloop the Near Future of Long-Distance Rideshare?

You could call it a glorified livery-slash-rental service — or you could see it as a step toward what an autonomous shuttle system might look like.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•May 16, 2018

Avis and Hertz: What’s Bearing Fruit?

Hertz and Avis Budget Group are working on process initiatives that purport to improve pricing, reduce shuttling expense, collect more ancillary revenue, and take on ride hailing.

Auto Rental Focus•by Chris Brown•May 8, 2018

Mobility: Separating the Signal from Noise

These days, it’s not easy to be in fleet.

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