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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 20, 2014

AAA: 36.1 Million Americans to Travel for Memorial Day

During the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, approximately 36.1 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home, a 1.5% increase from the 35.5 million who traveled last year, according to the “AAA Memorial Day Travel Forecast.”

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 20, 2014

car2go Enters Los Angeles Region

Starting in June, car2go’s car-sharing service will launch in Los Angeles’ South Bay region with 150 smart fortwo vehicles.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 20, 2014

Video: GM Recalls 2.4M Vehicles, Halts SUV Sales

General Motors has ordered dealers to cease sales of its full-size SUVs in a fresh recall that affects 2.43 million vehicles, including Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedans and Chevrolet Silverado pickups.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 20, 2014

Sixt Reports Strong Start to 2014

For the first quarter 2014, German-based Sixt SE’s revenue and earnings were both up compared to last year’s figures. Rental revenue climbed 9.5% — from EUR 210.1 million in Q1 2013 to EUR 230.1 million.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 20, 2014

Europcar and Mattel Create Kids Rental Counter

In Paris, Europcar and toy company Mattel have partnered together to create the “First Rental Car Agency for Kids,” which involves renting Hot Wheels toys to customers' kids.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 20, 2014

Budget UAE Offers Loyalty Program

Budget Car & Van Rental UAE, a franchise of Budget Rent A Car International, has launched its “Gateway Car Rental Rewards” loyalty program.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 20, 2014

Uber Expands to Fourth Australian Location

Uber, a mobile-application-based company that connects customers with vehicle drivers, will be expanding its UberX service to Perth, Australia.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 19, 2014

UniTravel Adds Car Rental to Booking Platform

UniTravel, an online hotel booking platform for travel agents, has added a car rental reservation service.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 19, 2014

GreenRent Promotes Clean Energy Campaign

French-based GreenRent Electric Car Rental has joined forces with Nice Properties Real Estate Group. This partnership has launched MyGreenCity, a campaign that promotes clean energy initiatives in the city of Nice, France.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 19, 2014

Top Rent-A-Car Adds Vehicles to Fleet

Top Rent-A-Car, a Bulgarian-based car rental company, has new vehicles from Renault-Nissan group and Ford Bulgaria. This year, the company will operate with more than 800 cars.

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