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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2021

Catalytic Converter Theft Grows by Nearly 300% in 12 Months

State Farm recently paid out a whopping $33.7 million in claims for catalytic converter thefts, which have soared across the country since the start of the pandemic.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2021

ACRA Supports Expansion of EV Charging Infrastructure for Rental Fleets

The American Car Rental Association’s July update also includes information on a car rental survey, updates on state legislation, and a list of new operator and vendor members.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2021

Turo Vehicles Used in Series of Armed Robberies

A Houston woman is accused of renting vehicles through carsharing app Turo and using some of them in several armed robberies.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2021

Avis Budget Group to Pay $10.1M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey said that Avis Budget Group will settle claims that it overcharged the U.S. government as part of a deal to rent vehicles to military members.

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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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