Photos: Vintage Car Rental Advertising
This ad for Saunders Drive it Yourself, believed to be the first car rental company in the U.S., was recently found in an Omaha phone book from 1926.
May 4, 2020
This ad for Saunders Drive it Yourself, believed to be the first car rental company in the U.S., was recently found in an Omaha phone book from 1926.
May 4, 2020
LAX currently averages 267,000 vehicle rentals a month, making it the second largest rental car market among airports in the U.S.
October 11, 2019
The event consisted of networking, ACRA meetings, guest speakers, an ACRA political action committee reception, and meetings with U.S. representatives and senators on issues affecting the car rental industry.
September 20, 2019
From July 12 to 19, Larry "Mr. Hot Wheels" Wood retraced his migration 50 years ago along the fabled Route 66 highway to join Mattel in Los Angeles.
August 5, 2019
From insurance providers to technology innovators, attendees had a variety of opportunities to meet with industry leaders.
April 18, 2019
The 2019 International Car Rental Show featured an array of educational sessions.
April 18, 2019
In between educational sessions, attendees of the 2019 International Car Rental Show took the time to network with vendors, operators, and other industry players.
April 18, 2019
The 2018 Fleet Forward Conference convened Oct. 9-10 at The Pearl in San Francisco. The event is dedicated to providing strategies and new mobility solutions to fleets.
October 11, 2018
Starting with Airport Van Rental near LAX, and ending at Midway Car Rental in West LA, Auto Rental News' editors and publisher talked with car rental operators about their operations, unique problems, and future in the rental industry.
July 30, 2018
The exhibit hall at this year's International Car Rental Show had something to offer everyone.
May 14, 2018
The 2016 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) took place March 16-17 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Now in its 21st year, CAR delivered high-quality discussions and information on subjects ranging from automating the if-bid system to how to maximize auction earnings to a look forward to residual values for 2016-2017. In addition, attendees had plenty of opportunities to network and build their personal and professional connections. Photos by Chris Wolski and Steve Reed.
March 23, 2016
Nissan held a ride and drive in San Diego in June to showcase its 2013 Nissan NV200 small cargo van.
June 26, 2013
Volkswagen held its second-ever fleet preview event near its headquarters of Herndon, Va. on June 18-20.
June 21, 2012
Chrysler gathered its largest fleet buyers in Savannah, Ga. June 4-6 for its annual fleet preview. In this gallery find photos of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, the redesigned 2013 Ram 1500, Fiat 500 Abarth and track and off-road fun.
June 8, 2012