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Remarketingby StaffJuly 9, 2014

Rental Car Purchases Highest in Eight Years

In June, the new vehicle SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rate) climbed to almost 17 million — with the help of higher sales into rental, according to Manheim Consulting.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 8, 2014

Elio Motors Launches Fleet Sales Division

Elio Motors, manufacturer of a new three-wheeled vehicle, has developed a fleet sales division to capitalize on growing interest from rental companies, businesses and municipalities.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 8, 2014

U.S. Business Travel Spending to Hit $292B

A Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) forecast has found that U.S.-originated business travel grew nearly 3% year-over-year. Overall, U.S.-generated business travel is expected to increase 6.8% to $292.3 billion in 2014.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 8, 2014

Zipcar Announces ‘Communities with Drive’ Winners

Zipcar selected 25 finalists for its “Communities with Drive” campaign that invited organizations to share their impact on their communities. In the end, Anjellicle Cats Rescue of New York took the grand prize of $50,000 in cash and $15,450 in Zipcar credits.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 8, 2014

Tennessee Airport to Add 3 Car Rental Companies

Once approved by Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority’s Board of Commissioners, Zipcar, Payless Car Rental and Sixt will begin operating at McGhee Tyson Airport near Knoxville, Tenn.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 8, 2014

Ford Recalls 101K Vehicles

The automaker issues six separate recalls involving models such as the Edge, Flex, Police Interceptor and Lincoln MKS.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 7, 2014

Hertz Launches Inspection Program

To prepare each vehicle before it’s rented, Hertz’s Certified Clean & Safe program features a 35-point checklist, including inspections of door panels, seats, windows, mirrors and lights.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 2, 2014

AAA: Independence Day Travelers Increase 1.9% Year-Over-Year

During the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend, 41 million Americans are projected to journey 50 miles or more from home, a 1.9% increase from the 40.3 million people who traveled last Independence Day weekend.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 2, 2014

ACE Rent A Car Adds 14 Affiliate Locations

ACE Rent A Car Reservations has announced the addition of 14 affiliated airport locations in the U.S. and internationally. Some locations include Newark, Houston, Miami as well as Brazil and Bahrain.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 2, 2014

Silvercar to Launch at Miami Airport

Silvercar, the app-based car rental operation, will be launching its silver Audi A4 rental service at Miami International Airport on July 14.

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