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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2020

Hertz Earnings: A Tale of Two Half Quarters

In the U.S., year-to-date February 2020 revenue was up 8% from the same period in 2019 on both higher price and volume. By March 31, revenues had eroded 9.7% for the entire quarter compared to last year.

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Newsby Chris BrownMay 11, 2020

In Memoriam: Morris Belzberg, Budget Rent a Car Pioneer

Through his marketing campaigns, government relations, and ability to manage a powerful group of franchisees, the former Budget CEO is credited with propelling the brand “into the major league of car rental.”

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2020

Rentokil Adds Disinfection Service for Vehicles

Rentokil’s Disinfection Service, which works to create a healthier environment for drivers and passengers, is designed for organizations implementing precautionary hygiene measures, adhering to state and municipal mandates or responding to COVID-19 exposure incidents. 

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2020

Enterprise Adopts New Cleaning Pledge

The Pledge includes the company’s car rental operations, as well as its truck rental, vanpooling, corporate fleet management, retail car sales, carsharing and vehicle-subscription services.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2020

Carwiz Campaign Promotes Remote Travel Locations

Through #onthemoveagain, Carwiz is promoting travel to Croatian vacation destinations and will roll out promotions soon to all the 20 countries where Carwiz currently operates.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2020

Understanding Self-Unlocking Technology Post-Pandemic

Sharebox explains its self-service rental process with Sixt in Norway and what it means for the future of car rental.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2020

Avis Q1 Revenues Drop 9%

Avis anticipates revenues about 80% lower in April and May compared to the prior year, with a gradual recovery in June and improving thereafter.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2020

Hertz Gains Temporary Lifeline

Hertz’s lenders have given the company until May 22 “to develop a financing strategy and structure that better reflects the economic impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic.”

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2020

USTA Releases Guidance for 'Travel in the New Normal'

The health and safety guidance is meant for travel-related businesses, including car rental, to adapt as America reopens.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2020

Gas Still Cheap, But Rising

As the country gradually reopens, certain states are seeing weekly pump price increases of 27 cents (Wisconsin), 19 cents (Ohio) and 16 cents (Indiana).

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