The first-half total of 341,983 units marks the lowest rental fleet sales in at least 20 years — easily eclipsing the nadir of 788,349 units in H1 2011 as the industry dug out of the Great Recession.
July 5, 2022
Former car rental executive Brad Kjar of Georgia passed away this month at age 51. He had served on ACRA’s board and spent over 20 years in the industry.
June 30, 2022
Following an approval at the Annual General Meeting, Europcar Mobility Group’s current one-tier Board of Directors will be replaced by a two-tier structure with a Supervisory Board and a Management Board.
June 21, 2022
The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors recognized Hertz for its apparel design.
June 14, 2022
Residents in Norman, Okla., could pay a rental car tax to help fund a local sports commission.
June 8, 2022
New concerns about gas prices and inflation are impacting travel plans more than concerns about COVID-19, according to a survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
June 8, 2022
Four-decade automotive veteran, Bob Farrow passed away on April 20, 2022, after a brave but short battle against pancreatic cancer. He most recently ran his own firm, BFC Management Consulting.
May 3, 2022
This quarter’s revenue was also 27% higher than the same period 2019, the last normalized quarter.
May 2, 2022
The EV Solutions Roundtables allow fleet managers to interact one-on-one with subject matter experts for direct feedback on their fleet electrification questions.
May 2, 2022
The one-day event on June 16 will feature electric passenger cars and electric commercial trucks and vans, as well as educational seminars on fleet electrification.
April 20, 2022
In the U.K., Uber users will be able to book intercity rail, coach, and airline tickets as well as rental cars from partners that are integrated into the Uber app.
April 14, 2022
Gerardo Bermejo, managing director of Europcar Mobility Group USA and Gary Smith, chief countries officer of Europcar Mobility Group, will take the stage on April 25 for the opening keynote at the 2022 International Car Rental Show.
April 12, 2022
Electric vehicle subscription company Autonomy is expanding into the San Diego area. The company says it offers a way to avoid currently high gas prices without the cost of EV ownership.
April 8, 2022
The car rental operator is continuously expanding to two new locations and a projected growth of 16 locations in the first quarter of 2022.
April 7, 2022
Firefly and Hyundai Motor America partner to create a pilot program called Hyundai Drive by Firefly, which offers rideshare fleets and drivers income potential of up to $3,600 per year.
April 5, 2022