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NewsMay 24, 2016

Proposed Bill to Increase Car Rental Taxes in the Virgin Islands

U.S Virgin Islands Senator Jean Forde has proposed a bill to add a $3.75 tax per day to car rentals.

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NewsFebruary 29, 2016

Spinning Platform Provides Elevated Car Display

Often used in dealerships to increase monthly sales volumes, an elevated auto display could be beneficial for increasing rentals at a car rental operation.

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NewsDecember 16, 2015

U.S. Car Rental Industry Revenue Tops $27 Billion

Total revenue in the U.S. car rental market is expected to reach $27.106 billion in 2015, though industry-wide revenue per unit, per month dipped slightly to $1,035.

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NewsAugust 5, 2015

Rental Cars Top Ground Transportation for Business Travel

Rental cars are the most commonly used methods of ground transportation for business trips, followed by taxis, chauffeured transportation and ride-sharing companies, according to a GBTA Foundation study.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2015

Boy Asleep in Rental Car When Stolen

A six-year-old boy who was sleeping in his mom’s rental car when it was stolen has been found safe.

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NewsNovember 25, 2014

Low Fuel Prices Lead to Highest Thanksgiving Travel Since 2007

For this week’s Thanksgiving holiday weekend, AAA projects 46.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 4.2% from the 44.4 million who traveled last year.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 12, 2014

A Dog's Tale

How a car rental operator and a renter arrived at an amicable conclusion to a hairy situation.

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NewsJune 18, 2014

Hotwire Adds Car Rental to App

Hotwire, an online travel website, has added car rental capabilities to its iPhone app, allowing users to book a rental from a mobile device.

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ArticlesMay 12, 2014

When Your Rental Car is Used in a Crime

If you find evidence of a possible crime in your vehicle, do you know your obligation to cooperate with authorities and how best to respond to a subpoena? Following these best practices will guide you.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2014

Canton Council Votes against Rental Car Tax Again

The Canton Council in Canton, Ga., has voted against Mayor Gene Hobgood’s proposed 3% excise tax on rental cars for the second time. Hobgood says the tax would help raise money for city-sponsored agencies.

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