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Rental Operationsby StaffNovember 18, 2016

Hyundai, WaiveCar to Provide Free Electric Carsharing Rides

Hyundai Motors and WaiveCar, an all-electric carsharing service that runs on advertising dollars, have announced a partnership that will give consumers the ability to drive the new Hyundai IONIQ electric sedan for two hours at no charge.

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Remarketingby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Kontos: Wholesale Prices Up Year Over Year, Down From September

Wholesale used-vehicle prices in October averaged $10,499, a decline from September but a 3% increase on a year-over-year basis.

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Green Fleetby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Hyundai Offers Subscription-Based Vehicle Ownership

Hyundai will offer a subscription-based approach to vehicle ownership with its 2017 Ioniq Electric sedan that will allow customers to acquire the vehicle for a fixed monthly fee that covers all costs of ownership, Hyundai announced ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Rental Operationsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Maven to Offer Ride-Sharing Drivers Leased Vehicles

General Motors’ carsharing service Maven has teamed up with Uber to provide Uber’s ride-sharing drivers the option to lease vehicles by the week or longer at discounted rates. The 90-day pilot will launch in San Francisco.

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Rental Operationsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Icahn More Than Doubles Stake in Hertz

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has more than doubled his stake in Hertz Global Holdings Inc. after the rental company reported a loss in its third quarter profit.

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Rental Operationsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Avis Budget Extends Partnership With AARP

Under the multi-year agreement, Avis Budget Group will continue to provide AARP members with discounted rates on rentals with Avis Car Rental, Budget Car Rental, Budget Truck Rental, and Payless Car Rental.

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Rental Operationsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

December Shows High Travel for the Holidays

December travel peaks around the world primarily due to holidays celebrated within the month, according to a report by Sojern. Globally, the most popular days that travelers have searched to fly are December 22 and 23.

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Rental Operationsby StaffNovember 15, 2016

Advantage Opens Location at Philadelphia Airport

Advantage Rent A Car, operator of the Advantage and E-Z Rent-A-Car brands (AEZ), has announced the opening of a new rental location at Philadelphia International Airport.

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Rental Operationsby StaffNovember 15, 2016

Avis Budget Adds Connecticut, New York to Car Sales Program

Residents of Connecticut and New York can now test-drive and purchase well-maintained, late-model vehicles from Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental through Avis Budget Group's consumer car sales program.

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Rental Operationsby StaffNovember 15, 2016

ReachNow Launches Mobility Carsharing Services

BMW’s ReachNow will begin testing several new carsharing services in Seattle and New York targeted toward expanding mobility for individuals and possibly business users.

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