Auto Rental News

Photo Galleries
The $316-million rental car facility features four levels. The center is about 1,400 feet long —...
The west entrance for customers to go to the ready and return area, which accommodates parking... The customer service building features counters for major car rental brands such as Avis,...
Currently, there are 14 car rental brands operating at the facility. There is room for up to 19... This section of the customer service area features several independent car rental brands...

San Diego International Airport's new Rental Car Center opened on Wed. Jan. 20. Currently, the $316-million facility houses 14 car rental brands, including major and independent companies.  Photos by Amy Winter-Hercher, associate editor of Auto Rental News.

The Auto Rental Summit featured several seminars during the two-day event.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
Chris Brown, executive editor of Auto Rental News, poses with the delegation of 23 rental car...

For the fourth annual Auto Rental Summit, corporate, franchised and independent companies gathered at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Check out images from seminars, the exhibit hall, networking breaks, awards, a Manheim auction tour and more. Photos by Joseph Cancellare and Amy Winter-Hercher, associate editor of Auto Rental News

Attendees gathered for a condition report demonstration on a Toyota Camry pulled from a rental...
Condition report writers not only record the condition report on the Toughpad, but they also use...
A condition report writer is trained to see subtle chips and indentations as well as bumper and...

At the ADESA Auto Auction in Mira Loma, Calif., car rental companies received updates on Toyota’s repurchase programs and attended a condition report demonstration. Photos by Chris Brown.

The Maxima is available in five trim levels.
The Maximas were lined up for journalists.
Nissan shows off the new Maximas at the Bel-Air Bay Club.

Nissan invited automotive journalists to drive its 2016 Maxima large sedan on June 2 at the Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades in southern California. View photos of the eight-generation sedan that has improved fuel economy by 15 percent over the outgoing model. Read more about the vehicle here. Photos by Paul Clinton and Chris Wolski.

The 2015 Volkswagen and Audi fleet preview featured a visit to the just-opened Porsche...
Two fleet managers look out on the Porsche Experience Center's track.
Fleet managers get ready for a tour of the Porsche headquarters and driving experience track.

Volkswagen and Audi hosted their 2016-MY fleet preview at the Porsche headquarters in Atlanta from May 18-20. Fleet managers had a chance to preview new models, and test them in training areas set up to test handling, wet surface driving and maneuverability on a cone course. Photos by Paul Clinton.

The team from First Source Bank poses for a photo at the show's red carpet runway and backdrop.
2015 International Car Rental Show Networking
Newcomers had the opportunity to network and learn more about the show at Sunday's "First...

The International Car Rental Show provided many opportunities for networking, including several networking breaks between sessions, lunches in the exhibit hall, an opening reception and a closing reception. Photos by Steve Reed and Amy Winter.

2015 International Car Rental Show Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall featured signage in honor of the show's 20th anniversary.
2015 International Car Rental Show Exhibit Hall
More than 800 attendees gathered from North America and overseas for this year's conference at...
Adam Laxalt, Nevada's attorney general, delivered the opening address.
The opening keynote panel featured representatives from the major car rental companies and Fiat...

This year's International Car Rental Show had a jam-packed educational agenda. It featured an opening keynote panel session, two general sessions focused on carsharing and the future of car rental, as well as seminars covering a variety of topics, including incremental sales programs, car rental technology and damage recovery. Photos by Steve Reed, Amy Winter and Kareem Girgis.

Load More
a Bobit media brand

Create your free Bobit Connect account to bookmark content.

The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
Bookmarked content can then be accessed anytime on all of your logged in devices!

Create Account

Already a member? Log In