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NewsFebruary 26, 2013

IRS Releases Favorable Ruling on Like Kind Exchange Programs

The new IRS ruling (201308020) makes it clear that WTP Exchange is permitted under the tax law to provide both Like Kind Exchange (LKE) software and qualified intermediary services. LKE is a common tax-deferred exchange used by businesses.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2013

Thrifty WA Expands Network in Western Australia

This new branch is the 17th Thrifty location in Western Australia.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2013

Budget Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Canada

The car rental company celebrated the milestone with the ‘Drive Away a Winner Event,’ which awarded customers with reward miles and a free 50-week rental.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2013

U.S. Travel Supports TSA PreCheck Availability at 40 Airports

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the addition of five airports that will include PreCheck, a trusted traveler program that gives eligible passengers expedited screening.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2013

U.S. Consumer Online Travel Spending Surpasses $100 Billion in 2012

Car rental was ranked third with $9.698 billion in spending behind air travel and hotel reservations for the total online travel spending in 2012.

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ArticlesFebruary 21, 2013

Navigating Credit Cards and Car Rental Coverage

Who should buy a loss damage waiver from a car rental company, and is it covered by your customer’s credit card?

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NewsFebruary 21, 2013

Newest <i>Auto Rental News</i> Magazine Issue Available Online

In the 2013 How-To Issue, Auto Rental News looks at how to get the most from your vehicle remarketing, how to manage your online reputation, how to skip the broker and relocate cars with online load boards, and how to navigate credit cards and rental car coverage.

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ArticlesFebruary 21, 2013

ACRA President: We Still Need Change in the Car Rental Industry

As most in the travel industry adapt to new demands and changes from consumers, are car rental companies still living in the dark ages?

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ArticlesFebruary 21, 2013

Skipping the Broker with Online Load Boards

By connecting auto rental companies direct to carriers, load boards allow companies to compare vehicle shipping rates and put out bids to get the best price in relocating their vehicles.

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ArticlesFebruary 21, 2013

Product and Vendor News: Ford and GM Offer Framework for App Development

Ford Motor Co. and General Motors announced that they are offering new third-party application programming interfaces (APIs) for in-vehicle app development.

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