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NewsMay 12, 2017

Wyshner, Avis Budget’s President and CFO, Resigns

Avis Budget Group Inc. has announced the resignation of David B. Wyshner, president and chief financial officer. Martyn Smith, who previously served as finance director of the company's Avis Budget EMEA subsidiary, will serve as interim chief financial officer.

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NewsMay 12, 2017

Routes Car Rental to Open Near Vancouver Airport

Routes Car Rental, a Canadian-based car rental company, has announced it will open an off-airport location that will serve the Vancouver International Airport.

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NewsMay 10, 2017

Getaround Expands Carsharing to Boston

Getaround, a peer-to-peer carsharing platform, has announced its expansion into the greater Boston area.

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NewsMay 10, 2017

ReachNow Offers Alexa Skill to Find Nearest Cars

Using the Alexa app, ReachNow members can use their voice to learn how close the nearest ReachNow car is to their home.

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NewsMay 8, 2017

Hertz Reports Net Loss of $223M

For the first quarter 2017, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. reported declines in revenue and earnings. Hertz’s total revenues were $1.9 billion, a 3% decline year-over-year, while adjusted earnings were negative $110 million — compared to positive $27 million in Q1 2016.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Amy HercherMay 8, 2017

How Social Media Impacts Customer Service

We talked to rental operators and marketing specialists to learn more about how a rental company’s activity on social media can improve its customer service while expanding its brand.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMay 8, 2017

Maintaining Customer Service When the Rental Goes Bad

Experts give tips on how to remain professional when dealing with difficult situations such as vehicle recovery, subrogation, or chargebacks.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMay 8, 2017

How to Drive Positive Customer Interaction

Using data from J.D. Power & Associates and tips from customer service experts, rental operators can employ these principles to help drive positive customer service — at various points — during the rental process.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 8, 2017

ICRS 2017: The Future is Now

This year's International Car Rental Show (ICRS) addressed the shifting dynamics in transportation with a blueprint on how car rental operators can take advantage.

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ArticlesMay 8, 2017

Can Prepay Become the Dominant Payment Method?

ACE Rent A Car has been experimenting with forms of prepaid reservations since 2011. Here's what worked best.

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