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A rental car rolling through a UVeye overhead vehicle inspection terminal.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 13, 2026

TSD Mobility, UVeye Partner On Automated Vehicle Inspections

The enhanced technology allows rental car operations, dealerships, and auctions to compare a vehicle’s condition at pickup and drop-off within the same rental or loaner record.

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A close up of a roadway leading ot the entrance of the multi-deck LAX Rental Car Center.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 12, 2026

LAX Opens Rental Car Center, Easing Car Renting Experience

The LAX rental car facility — a 6.4-million-square-foot structure — puts 12 rental car companies under one massive roof.

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An image of a car rental AI message exchange.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2026

CarCloud.com Creates Car Rental AI-Agent

The new platform enables rental operators to convert website visitors into confirmed bookings 24/7 through intelligent, real-time interactions with live reservation systems.

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Four U-Save franchisees in front of a U-Save car rental banner.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 11, 2026

U-Save Launches Franchise At Istanbul Airport

The rental car outlet is part of the franchise network's rapid growth across Turkey.

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Green and black bar graphs showing YOY shifts in February fleet sales.
Newsby Martin RomjueMarch 5, 2026

Rental Fleet Sales Slow In February Ending A Strong Streak

Commercial fleets posted the most gains, sustaining increases in monthly and year-to-date fleet sales

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Videosby Martin RomjueMarch 3, 2026

How It's Still Possible To Run An Electric Rental Fleet

This Season 2 / Episode 4 of Auto Rental News’ Industry Newsmakers series broaches a difficult subject in car rental: How do you make EVs succeed?

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A galaxy-themed AI illustration with a black background that cheekily warns AI is coming to a rental fleet near you
Digital Cover FeaturesMarch 1, 2026

AI’s Real Role in Managing Car Rental Revenue

This primer on how AI intersects with rental fleet pricing covers the technology, costs, and steps to ensure an accurate, 24/7 smart system that delivers more revenue to rental car providers.

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A purple and yellow wrapped Toyota Highlander with the L.A. Lakers logo parked in downtown.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 27, 2026

SIXT Unveils Starting Five Los Angeles Lakers Wrapped Vehicles

These five custom and iconic vehicles will enter SIXT's rental fleet at LAX for car rental customers starting March 15.

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AI graphic with photo of Sharky Laguana in front of a Mercedes Benz Sprinter rental van
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 25, 2026

Van Rental Company Bandago Launches AI Agent Via Model Context Protocol

The autonomous software agent seeks out van rentals in real time on behalf of travelers, tour managers, travel agencies, and corporate coordinators.

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Rental cars lined up in front of an Avis-Budget storefront outlet.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 20, 2026

Avis Budget Group Reports Near $1 Billion Loss Tied To 2025 EV Fleet Write-Down

Following Hertz, the company is the second global car rental conglomerate to sustain sizable losses due to lower customer demand and usage of electric rental cars.

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