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ArticlesMay 1, 2010

Tracking Your Vehicles With RFID

To streamline its operations, reduce theft and improve employee accountability, a car rental operation in Miami uses RFID tags to identify and track its vehicles.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2009

High-Tech or High Touch?

As technology continues to revolutionize the car rental industry, are we straying from the “high touch” approach to customer service?

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2009

Are GDSs Becoming Viable for Smaller Car Rental Companies?

It’s more important than ever that your rental car inventory is available wherever consumers want to book it. The GDSs historically have had the broadest distribution system, but have also been the most expensive to connect to. Is that still the case? And are there any alternatives?

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2009

New Verification Systems Prevent ID Fraud

New technology can help eliminate auto theft before rental cars leave your lot.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2009

How to Shave a Day Off of Vehicle Collision Repair

A new online parts management system helps body shops consistently receive repair parts even before the vehicle arrives.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2008

Carfax Now Available to Rental Fleets

Carfax’s Service Link program transmits maintenance records directly to Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Some claim a $300 average lift on wholesale pricing of risk units.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2005

2005 Car Rental Show

The Car Rental Show, the only industry-wide trade show for the auto rental industry, celebrated its 10th anniversary in October with a record 32 educational sessions.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2004

VIP's Transition to Seamless Connectivity, Total Pricing

The reservations provider has partnered with TSD to optimize its rental car clients’ online bookings.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2004

The Payless-Sixt Alliance

The new partnership provides Payless with both a channel for European business and impetus to tighten quality standards across the franchise system.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2003

Defending Your Fleet Against Car Thieves

Monitoring your vehicles and keys is crucial. GPS tracking systems, parking lot security cameras, rental management software and check-in scanners can all help.

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