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NewsAugust 16, 2017

DriveNow Customers Can Use Amazon Alexa to Reserve Vehicles

DriveNow customers in Germany, Austria, and the U.K. who own Alexa devices, such as Amazon Echo and Echo Dot, can use voice commands to reserve nearby vehicles and get details on their car and reservation time.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownAugust 15, 2017

Do You Know Where Your Cars Are?

Operators discuss how they've configured their GPS tracking systems and honed their processes to mitigate rental car misuse while better managing fleet.

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Articlesby Amy HercherAugust 15, 2017

Do You Know Who Your Renters Are?

By establishing a verification process and enforcing certain requirements at the counter, a rental company can reduce the chances of its vehicles being stolen or used in a crime.

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Articlesby Amy HercherAugust 15, 2017

How to Protect Your Business From Security Threats

Having access to personal identifiable information from their customers, rental companies face security threats externally (cyberattacks) and internally (employee theft). Here are some tips to help rental companies better secure their sensitive data and educate their employees.

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Articlesby Amy HercherAugust 15, 2017

Auto Rental Summit is New, Again

This year's conference moves to Miami and features a roster of new speakers as well as a collocated event — Fleet Forward Conference — dedicated to smart mobility solutions.

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ArticlesAugust 15, 2017

Duck or Unicorn: When is a Rental Car Not a Rental Car?

Peer-to-peer car rental companies claim they aren't the same as traditional car rental companies.

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ArticlesAugust 15, 2017

How Can My Rental Company Prevent Identity and Credit Card Fraud?

A car rental employee wants to learn more about how to prevent identity and credit card fraud during the rental car process.

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NewsAugust 15, 2017

L.A. Approves Purchase of Land for Rental Car Center

The Los Angeles City Council approved the acquisition of 37 parcels of land as part of its traffic improvement project at Los Angeles International Airport. The project includes a new consolidated rental car center.

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NewsAugust 15, 2017

Zipcar Expands Street Parking in San Francisco

Zipcar plans to add more street parking locations throughout the city of San Francisco after the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) recently approved a permanent on-street parking permit program.

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NewsAugust 10, 2017

GM's Weekly Car Rental Service Continues to Expand Across U.S.

GM’s Maven Gig service now provides vehicles for freelance drivers in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, including package delivery, food or grocery delivery, and ride hailing.

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