Top 10 Auto Rental News Articles of 2016
The top 10 Auto Rental News feature articles of 2016 covered several topics including how new legislation will affect the car rental industry, franchising, corporate sales, and sustainability efforts.

(Clockwise l to r) Rental companies react to the effect of the Safe Rental Car Act; Skurt is a new business model that delivers rental cars via a mobile app; the 2016 International Car Rental was held at Bally's in Las Vegas; Hertz offers EV charging to employees at its corporate headquarters as part of its sustainability efforts.

(Clockwise l to r) Rental companies react to the effect of the Safe Rental Car Act; Skurt is a new business model that delivers rental cars via a mobile app; the 2016 International Car Rental was held at Bally's in Las Vegas; Hertz offers EV charging to employees at its corporate headquarters as part of its sustainability efforts.
Looking at Enterprise Holdings’ millennial recruitment strategy, how the Graves Amendment affects the car rental industry, and the impact of new employee overtime rules on businesses ranked as the most read articles on AutoRentalNews.com during 2016.
Articles on new business models, how to increase corporate rental sales, how rental companies maintain a sustainability program, and details on the International Car Rental Show also made the list.
As the year comes to a close, let’s revisit the top 10 articles of the year:
1) Understanding Enterprise’s Millennial Strategy
2) The Graves Amendment: Challenges, Interpretations, and Answers
3) Assessing the Impact of Changes to Overtime Rules in 2016
More Legal & Legislative

Government Affairs Executive Wins Leading Rental Car Industry Award
Robert Muhs started in the car rental industry with Avis Budget Group two years before the first International Car Rental Show.
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Using AI To Find Rental Car Damage
Angry car renters are storming social media, the mainstream media, and online ratings platforms to complain about charges they claim are either unfounded or excessive.
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Bandit Towing A Tough Road For Car Rental Companies
Operators often must spend far too much time and resources trying to recoup rental cars towed away and held hostage to outrageously high fees.
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Bandit Towing A Tough Road For Car Rental Companies
Operators often must spend far too much time and resources trying to recoup rental cars towed away and held hostage to outrageously high fees.
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ACRA: Spurring Car Rental Industry Success
The American Car Rental Association scored more access and influence in 2025 as it grows its services for car rental operators.
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AVOA Partners with AALA and NLC
The American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) recently announced its partnership with the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) and the National League of Cities (NLC).
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ACRA Takes Bold Strides On Capitol Hill
The American Car Rental Association’s annual legislative and lobbying event upped the face time with and access to members of Congress.
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Rental Car Leader Engages With Primary Industry Causes
Q&A Interview: Federal contracting, EV charging infrastructure, stolen vehicles, and policy advocacy drive an agenda for Carlos Bazan-Canabal that stretches beyond his car rental executive post.
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Get Ready: ICRS 2026 Open for Business and Call for Papers
The 30th anniversary International Car Rental Show heads to the Dallas area as it celebrates a legacy and pivots toward an industry marketplace and forum suited to the fourth decade ahead.
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Inside The Fight To Catch Rental Car Thieves
Recovering stolen rental vehicles requires foresight, cooperation, and a firm grasp of legal procedures with car renters.
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