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News•February 19, 2016

Volvo's Mobile App Option Replaces Car Keys

Volvo Cars plans to become the first car manufacturer to offer vehicles without keys in 2017. This digital key technology can allow customers to unlock and lock doors and start the engine from their smartphone. Physical keys will continue to be offered if preferred.

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News•February 19, 2016

Mazda Recalls CX-5 SUVs for Fire Risk

The recall, set to begin March 1, covers nearly 269,000 vehicles in the 2014-2016 model years.

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News•February 17, 2016

Corporate Car Rental Rates Drop 5%

Average rental rates dropped to a national average base-rate of $38.88 per day, a 5% decrease in 2015, according to Travel Leaders Corporate’s data from fourth quarter 2015.

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News•February 17, 2016

National Offers 15% Winter Discount

For reservations booked and picked up through the end of March, National Car Rental customers can receive 15% off rates at locations in the U.S. and Canada.

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News•February 17, 2016

DriverDo Offers On-Demand Solution for Vehicle Transportation

DriverDo's on-demand platform and app connects car rental companies with drivers who are trained to move and deliver cars.

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News•February 17, 2016

Suspicious Device Found on Rental Car

An unusual device was found on a rental car near Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. After investigating, authorities say the device has no explosives on it.

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News•February 17, 2016

car2go Opens at Minnesota Airport

car2go’s carsharing service has launched at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. During the 18-month test program, five parking spaces will be available — each space can fit two of car2go’s smart fortwo cars.

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News•February 17, 2016

Mercury Adds Nevada, Arizona to Ride-Hailing Insurance

Mercury Insurance now provides coverage for Transportation Network Company (TNC) drivers — such as Lyft and Uber — in the states of California, Nevada and Arizona.

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News•February 17, 2016

Avis Budget Expands Car Sales Program to Missouri, Oklahoma

Avis Budget Group has expanded its consumer car sales program to Missouri and Oklahoma. This program offers late-model Avis and Budget rental vehicles for purchase.

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News•February 16, 2016

ICRS Announces Keynote Address

The keynote address for the 2016 International Car Rental Show will comprise a panel of representatives from car rental and travel platforms Travelport, Auto Europe and CarTrawler.

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