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News•March 20, 2015

Europcar Grows Revenue 3.4% in Past Year

Paris-based Europcar reported a 3.4% increase in revenue for the full-year 2014 — from 1.914 billion euros in 2013 to 1.979 billion euros.

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News•March 17, 2015

Sixt Increases Rental Revenue 10.2% in Last Year

German-based Sixt SE has reported 2014 as the most successful fiscal year in its corporate history. The company grew its total number of U.S. stations to 50, from 26 locations at the end of 2013.

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News•March 17, 2015

FlightCar Continues Expansion by Adding Portland Airport

Peer-to-peer carsharing company FlightCar has expanded its operations to Oregon’s Portland International Airport (PDX). This puts the carsharing service at 12 U.S. airport locations, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, Dallas and Washington, D.C.

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News•March 17, 2015

Lyft Launches Rewards Program for Drivers

Accelerate, ride-sharing company Lyft’s new rewards program, will offer discounts and perks to Lyft drivers.

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News•March 17, 2015

Tulsa Airport to Construct Rental Car Facility

The Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust has awarded a $26 million contract to Crossland Heavy Contractors to build a rental car return facility at Tulsa International Airport.

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News•March 16, 2015

Next-Gen Chevrolet Camaro Coming in May

Chevrolet will introduce its sixth-generation 2016 Camaro at a May 16 event that's home to the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. This year's event is scheduled for May 29-31.

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Articles•March 13, 2015

Car Rental Q&A: What Factors Will Help Me Decide if a CarSharing Service can be Successful?

A car rental operator is interested in starting a carsharing service to complement his traditional rental fleet. He is asking for tips to help him decide whether the carsharing service will be successful.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Chris Brown•March 13, 2015

Carsharing: State of the Market and Growth Potential

The carsharing market has grown from a largely subsidized, university research-driven experiment into a full-fledged for-profit enterprise, owned primarily by traditional car rental companies and auto manufacturers.

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Articles•by Amy Hercher•March 13, 2015

Carsharing: Overview of the Independent Market

By finding a specific niche in their respective markets, these independent carsharing companies are surviving against the big guys in the expanding carsharing market.

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Articles•March 13, 2015

On-Demand Transportation Apps Changing Rental Industry

As the marketplace moves away from the rental counter and into "anytime, anywhere" mobile bookings, now is the time for car rental companies to embrace the notion of carsharing and its on-demand transportation technology.

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