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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2021

Hawai'i Residents Voice Concerns Over P2P Carsharing

At a recent Wai'alae-Kahala neighborhood board meeting, locals brought up the concern that p2p carsharing vehicles are turning the streets in rental car parking lots. 

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2021

New Zealand Police Recover 90 Stolen Jucy Vehicles

The April heist has also resulted in the arrest of 32 people so far.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2021

Hertz's Reorganization Plan Ok’d by Bankruptcy Court

Creditors to be paid in full and existing shareholders to receive more than $1 billion of value. Company on target for June 30 exit from Chapter 11.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2021

Treasury Declines to Expand CERTS Eligibility to Car Rental

The American Car Rental Association’s June update also includes support for federal funding of EV charging infrastructure, a plan to reopen international tourism, and a push to urge Congress to address vehicle data access legislation.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2021

Brazilian Authorities Investigate Planned Localiza, Unidas Merger

The regulator is looking into claims that the combined group may have too much market control and reduce competition.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2021

After 20 Years, a Rental Car Thief Faces Justice

After being accused of stealing a rental car from Avis Car Rental almost 20 years ago, a Connecticut woman has been charged with first-degree larceny.

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Articlesby StaffMay 12, 2021

Operational and Legal Challenges to Electrify Car Rental Fleets

From new legislative EV incentives to state and local mandates that will affect the car rental industry, operators need to start developing an electrification strategy. Operational and legal issues surrounding charging, tracking of rental cars, and data privacy must be considered.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2021

Avis Licensee Prevails in Georgia Liability Case

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that the licensee could not be held liable for injuries to third parties caused by the driver of a stolen rental car — who was also an Avis employee.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2021

ACRA Signs Coalition Letter for Payroll Tax Credit

The American Car Rental Association updates this month’s initiatives and welcomes new and returning members.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2021

Hertz Proposes Shareholder Recovery to Exit Bankruptcy

In a potentially rare outcome in a corporate bankruptcy, the revised plan if accepted will amount to a recovery of 60 to 70 cents a share for stockholders.

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