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Remarketingby StaffAugust 14, 2017

J.D. Power to Offer Used Vehicle Price Index

J.D. Power will begin offering its monthly Used Vehicle Price Index that tracks current and estimated future movement of wholesale used vehicle prices at the industry and segment level, the consultant and data provider announced.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2017

GM's Weekly Car Rental Service Continues to Expand Across U.S.

GM’s Maven Gig service now provides vehicles for freelance drivers in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, including package delivery, food or grocery delivery, and ride hailing.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2017

Speed Luxury Car Rental Offers Membership Plans

As a luxury club member, customers receive priority car reservations and delivery to their door. Members can choose between 15 different luxury models.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2017

Legends Car Rental Adds Sprinter Vans to Fleet

Los Angeles-based Legends Car Rental has added van rentals to its fleet. New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans are now available for customers.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2017

Survey: Millennials Would Rather Give Up Social Media Than Lose Use of Vehicles

When faced with the prospect of losing access to a vehicle for an extended time, millennial drivers in particular say they would rather go without social media for a week (50%), according to a survey by Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 9, 2017

Car Washer Shocked to Find Snake in Rental Car

A car washer at a Globe Car Rental location in Montreal found a surprise under the hood of a rental car: a snake.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 9, 2017

car2go Usage Increases 40% in First Half 2017

Usage of car2go increased by 40% year-over-year in the first half of 2017 compared to the first half of 2016 across all 11 of the service's North American locations. Among car2go's locations, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver have experienced the fastest year-over-year membership growth.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 9, 2017

Maven Orders 250 More Bolts for Carsharing Tests

Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, has ordered 250 more Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles for carsharing tests.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 9, 2017

Perfect Price Launches Car Rental Pilots

Perfect Price, the artificial intelligence company for pricing, has announced four rent-a-car pilots and a goal of 10 active pilots globally by the end of September. Additionally, Michael Kane has been named to the company’s advisory board.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Hertz Reports Net Loss of $158M

For the second quarter 2017, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. has reported its total revenues as $2.2 billion, a 2% decline versus second quarter 2016. Hertz reported a net loss of $158 million, including $54 million of impairment charges.

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