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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

Car Rental Express Releases Global Referral Reservation Program

Car Rental Express' new Cross Agency Traffic Program allows independently owned car rental companies to receive commission for allowing customers to book cars on their site for out-of-area companies.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

Survey: Top Ways Cars Are Damaged

A new analysis by CarInsurance.com reveals that the familiar two-car accident made up less than half of all incidents reported by the more than 42,000 car insurance shoppers surveyed.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

Avis Budget Receives U.S. Antitrust Clearance for Zipcar Acquisition

The companies currently expect Avis Budget Group's acquisition of Zipcar to be completed in March or April 2013.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

Avis Celebrates 100,000 ‘Select & Go’ Transactions

After launching its vehicle selection service for Avis Preferred members in June, Avis has reached 100,000 transactions. The service allows members to keep, exchange or upgrade their pre-assigned rental vehicle before driving away.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

FlightCar Launches at San Francisco International Airport

Vehicle owners can now list their vehicle for rent to incoming air travelers at San Francisco International Airport.

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Legal & Legislativeby Kirsti CorreaFebruary 13, 2013

Wisconsin Case Affirms Insurer Must Pay Out on Underinsured Motorist Policy when Involving a Rental

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of a family seeking full coverage from their uninsured motorist policy with Auto-Owners Insurance, despite the accident’s involvement with what the insurance company deems a ‘self-insured’ rental vehicle from Avis.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

Virginia House Passes Bill to Limit Motor Vehicle Rental Tax

HB 1993 removes parking fines, delivery charges, pickup charges, delivery charges, pass-through charges, transportation charges, third-party service charges and refueling surcharges from the definition of “gross products” included in Virginia’s 10% motor vehicle rental tax.

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Rental Softwareby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

I.D. Systems Awarded Patent for Automated Wireless Vehicle Rental System

The patented system — used by Avis Budget Group — lets renters reserve a vehicle online or using a smartphone and confirm its availability in real time through a wireless device inside the vehicle. Renters can also unlock a vehicle with a remote authorization signal and return the vehicle without assistance from an associate.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

Sixt Reveals Top 10 Most Rented Vehicles in U.S.

Five Hyundai vehicles appeared on the list of Sixt’s most rented vehicles.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

High Life Auto Rental Announces 2013 Fleet Arrival

High Life Auto Rental has taken delivery of new Nissan and Toyota vehicles.

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