Small businesses of 500 or fewer employees will have access to $350 billion in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program within the CARES Act. This loan money could turn into a grant under certain circumstances.
April 1, 2020
The money for the 2019 Atlanta Jazz Festival is appropriated from a car rental tax under the premise of “a downturn in the economy” and a decrease in sponsorships, though neither seems to be the case.
February 8, 2019
Let’s take a moment to reflect on the long path to the passage of the car rental excise tax amendment in the FAA reauthorization.
October 17, 2018
During its annual Day on the Hill, ACRA members met with senators and representatives to discuss airport excise taxation, access to vehicle data, and issues related to vehicular terrorism.
September 27, 2018
The new law mandates that peer-to-peer carsharing companies pay sales tax, are subjected to airport contracts, and must comply with the national safety recall law.
June 12, 2018
Members of the American Car Rental Association met with U.S. senators, representatives, and their aides last week. Here’s why bringing the message to this forum matters.
September 28, 2016
New transportation modes may have built a better mousetrap, but they shouldn’t get a pass when it comes to safety.
November 4, 2015
The Car Rental Show returns to Las Vegas for its 14th incarnation.
January 9, 2014
Industry stalwarts Jim Shapiro and Ken Elder share musings from an earlier time in car rental. It becomes clear that much of their wisdom is applicable today.
September 4, 2013
Signs of a healthy and dynamic industry, an expanded agenda, a strong international presence and new OEM memberships in ACRA highlight this year's show.
May 16, 2013
Our roving reporter caught up with Car Rental Attendees for answers to our burning questions.
May 16, 2013
As I settle back at my desk, here are a few thoughts on corporate culture, ACRA, the global community, franchising, independents and a “sane” car rental market.
April 18, 2013
One car rental sage reaches into his past for words of wisdom and connects it to the present and future.
February 25, 2013
Nostalgia is a seductive liar.
December 19, 2012
It is necessary for the smaller independent car rental companies to understand the changes blowing in the wind, while letting their voice be heard.
October 3, 2012