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News•by News/Media Release•January 9, 2024

New 360 Scanner Uses AI To Detect Vehicle Damage

The inspection technology closely combs a car’s exterior during the check-in and check-out process and generates a complete damage report within seconds.

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Articles•by Martin Romjue•January 9, 2024

AI, EVs, Data & Risks: The Drivers of Future Auto Rental Trends

The technologies ready to streamline and strengthen the car rental industry also come with uncertainties and challenges.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•January 5, 2024

How Car Rental Operators Can Prevail in 2024

Column: We just exited the most disruptive — and profitable — period in the history of the auto rental industry. How can we prepare for what’s next? Hint: The biggest issue in 2024 isn’t fleet.

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News•by Staff•January 4, 2024

2024 Auto Rental News Fact Book Arrives Online

The annual compendium of stats, info, trends and tidbits points to renewed business activity across the car rental industry.

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Articles•by News/Media Release•January 4, 2024

Auto Market Forecast for 2024: The Old Normal

Cox Automotive welcomes a return to normalcy after four years of everything but normal, with nothing in the data suggesting vehicle market surges in any direction.

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News•by Martin Romjue•January 3, 2024

2023 Fleet Vehicle Sales Soar Past 2 Million Mark

The end-of-year tallies show a healthy 28% annual increase across commercial, rental, and government fleet sectors.

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Articles•Cover Story•January 3, 2024

Industry Trends: What’s Driving the Rental Market Today?

Independent and franchised car rental operators share their perspectives on vehicle availability and cost, fleet mix, car rental rates, incorporating technology and telematics — and how they plan to grow and change.

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News•by News/Media Release•January 3, 2024

OPENLANE Launches AI Tool to Pinpoint Vehicle Damage

The product leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision technology to provide a virtual overlay of any exterior damage detected on a vehicle, making it easier to spot hail, paint peel, detached panels, broken lights, rust, scratches, dents and cracks.

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News•by Martin Romjue•December 19, 2023

Annual U.S. Car Rental Revenue Tops Itself Again at $38.3 Billion

While rental car companies continued to grow business in 2023, the rate of increase since the pandemic is easing back to normal levels.

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News•by News/Media Release•December 15, 2023

Go Rentals Ready to Complete National Safety Training Program

The car rental provider will become certified in the highest automobile-focused safety standards that complement its luxury travel services.

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