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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 6, 2012

2012 Auto Rental Summit

Photos by Joanne Tucker, associate editor for Auto Rental News   At the first-ever Auto Rental Summit, car rental managers, executives and employees at companies across the globe convened for this two-day training and education conference designed to improve customer service and enhance revenue of car rental operations. In addition to the event, winners of the Auto Rental News Professional of the Year awards were announced. The awards were sponsored by American Express.   The event was held in Hollywood Beach, Fla. on Oct 29-30.   If there are any name misspellings or questions regarding the photo gallery please email Joanne Tucker at joanne.tucker@bobit.com.

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ArticlesNovember 6, 2012

Car Rental Q&A: How Can I Get Vehicles Back Into Service Sooner?

Q: How can I get my out-of-service vehicles back into service quicker?

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NewsNovember 6, 2012

Miami Marks Zipcar's 20th Major Market

Hybrids, convertibles, sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks will be available to Miami residents, visitors and businesses for hourly and daily rentals.

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NewsNovember 6, 2012

Hotwire Reports Palm Springs Car Rental and Airfare Down Over 2011

In Hotwire’s October Travel Savings Indicator, the top five car rental price reductions compared to last year’s rates are Cincinnati, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Kansas City and Palm Springs.

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NewsNovember 6, 2012

Budget Car Rental Opens 60 New Locations in Spain

The expansion in 2012 has increased the total numbers of Budget locations in Spain to 99.

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NewsNovember 6, 2012

Hertz Launches Electric Vehicle Campaign for New York Renters

In partnership with Mission Electric, Hertz is allowing customers to vote on select New York locations that should receive electric vehicles to rent.

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NewsNovember 6, 2012

Suzuki to Discontinue Auto Sales in Continental U.S.

The company announced it plans to realign its business to focus on its non-automotive products.

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NewsNovember 6, 2012

O’Hare Airport to Extend People Mover to Rental Car Facility

The O’Hare Airport announced plans to extend its people mover system to reach a new building that will be shared by rental car companies and a public parking garage.

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NewsNovember 6, 2012

California Rent-A-Car Expands Fleet Options

The Audi A5, BMW 328i, Ford Explorer, Mini Cooper Roadster Convertible, Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Jetta were added to the company’s fleet in Los Angeles.

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NewsNovember 6, 2012

BMW and Sixt’s DriveNow Program Honored by Market Gravity and <i>Wired</i> Magazine

DriveNow was honored as the best corporate new venture at this year’s 2012 Corporate Entrepreneur Awards that recognize individuals and organizations for making an impression on large businesses.

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