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Legal & Legislativeby StaffMarch 4, 2014

Hawaii Legislature Considers Tax on car2go Service

In anticipation of car2go’s plans to expand to Honolulu, the Hawaii Legislature is considering how much to tax the car-sharing company.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

Getaround Expands Instant Rentals, Partners with Insurance Company

Getaround, a San Francisco-based peer-to-peer car-sharing service, plans to expand its Instant rentals mobile program and will partner with Assurant Specialty Property to provide insurance coverage to renters and car owners.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 3, 2014

Car Rental Show Announces Mentor Program

Program pairs industry veterans with newcomers to jump-start their networking and maximize their Car Rental Show experience.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 26, 2014

Are You Prepared for the 2014 Tax Hit?

Car Rental Show seminar offers solutions to potentially higher taxes this year.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffFebruary 26, 2014

Canton Council Votes against Rental Car Tax Again

The Canton Council in Canton, Ga., has voted against Mayor Gene Hobgood’s proposed 3% excise tax on rental cars for the second time. Hobgood says the tax would help raise money for city-sponsored agencies.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 26, 2014

WTP Advisors Names Mettler Director of Education

Kathi Mettler has been named director of learning and education at WTP Advisors, a global tax and business advisory firm.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 25, 2014

Silvercar Extends App-Based Rental Service to Travel Agents

With this new partnership between Silvercar and Travelport, Travelport-connected travel agents will have access to Silvercar’s airport car rental service.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 25, 2014

Enterprise Car Sales Drives $435 Million in Credit Union Loans

Last year, Enterprise Car Sales generated a record $435 million in auto loans for credit unions throughout the U.S.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 25, 2014

Global Snapshot: Turks and Caicos’ GBCRS Wins Thrifty Franchisee of the Year

Starting with only 11 vehicles in 2006, Todd and Leslie Foss' independent car rental company Grace Bay Car Rentals has grown to approximately 300 vehicles with locations on the islands of Providencials and Grand Turk in Turks and Caicos. The rental company received the Thrifty Franchisee of the Year award in 2013.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 25, 2014

Hertz Expands Thrifty, Dollar Brands in Ireland

The Hertz Corp. recently signed a new 10-year agreement with its Irish franchise partner Ryan's Investments, which now includes Hertz's brands Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental.

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