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Articlesby Amy HercherSeptember 29, 2017

What’s Your Future Fleet Strategy?

While large scale deployment of autonomous vehicles won’t happen anytime soon, it’s important for fleets to formulate their game plans now.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2017

Dealerware Digitalizes Service Loaner Management Platform

With an app-based approach, Dealerware removes paper and long lines from the vehicle service loaner process as well as offers the ability to recoup costs like fuel and tolls.

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NewsAugust 16, 2017

DriveNow Customers Can Use Amazon Alexa to Reserve Vehicles

DriveNow customers in Germany, Austria, and the U.K. who own Alexa devices, such as Amazon Echo and Echo Dot, can use voice commands to reserve nearby vehicles and get details on their car and reservation time.

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NewsAugust 10, 2017

GM's Weekly Car Rental Service Continues to Expand Across U.S.

GM’s Maven Gig service now provides vehicles for freelance drivers in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, including package delivery, food or grocery delivery, and ride hailing.

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Newsby Amy HercherAugust 2, 2017

Mobility Conference Debuts at Auto Rental Summit

Co-located with Auto Rental Summit at Miami Hilton Downtown, Fleet Forward Conference is designed to bring fleets, fleet suppliers, and technology providers together to provide education and networking on smart mobility concepts and end-user solutions.

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NewsAugust 1, 2017

Avis Announces Google Assistant Action for Google Home

Through a secure integration with Avis Car Rental, travelers can use Google Home to make or modify current reservations and review past trips.

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NewsJuly 19, 2017

Avis to Launch Voice-Powered Reservations With Amazon Alexa

With the new skill for Alexa-enabled devices such as the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot, Avis customers will be able to make a car rental reservation, review current or past reservations, and request an e-receipt of their last rental.

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NewsJune 27, 2017

Avis Budget Partners With Waymo’s Self-Driving Program

Under the multi-year agreement, Avis Budget Group will enhance selected rental facilities to offer secure parking for Waymo's fleet as well as automotive services, including oil changes, tire rotations, and installation of automotive parts.

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NewsJune 27, 2017

Europcar Invests in Peer-to-Peer Carsharing Company

Europcar Group has announced its 20% minority investment in SnappCar, a peer-to-peer carsharing service. This investment will help Europcar expand its mobility solutions.

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NewsJune 21, 2017

Maven Gig Expands to San Francisco

Maven Gig drivers are provided access to vehicles they can use for independent gigs, such as package delivery, food or grocery delivery, and ride sharing.

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