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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

January Car Rental Bookings Dropped 54% Due to Gov. Shutdown

Given the potential for future government shutdowns, uncertainty in spending on public sector travel will continue through 2019.

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ArticlesNovember 16, 2017

ACRA Works — And I've Seen It

Bill Plamondon, vice president of ACRA, reflects on his more than 40 years in the industry and how ACRA has played a role in supporting the industry, especially from a legislative front.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 8, 2017

2017 Auto Rental Summit

The sixth annual Auto Rental Summit took place in a new city and venue. From Nov. 6-7, corporate, franchised, and independent companies gathered at the Hilton Miami Downtown. Photos by Chris Brown and Jasen Delgado. 

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NewsOctober 24, 2017

American Car Rental Association Names New Board of Directors

Joe Knight has resigned as president of the American Car Rental Association (ACRA) but will remain on the board. Bill Plamondon has been named the new president, Robert E. Muhs is the new vice president, and Eric Rothman was appointed as a new board member.

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NewsAugust 21, 2017

eHi Announces Completion of $400M Offering

eHi Car Services Limited, a car rental and car services provider in China, has completed an offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its senior unsecured notes.

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NewsMay 17, 2017

Ride Hailing Continues to Top Ground Transportation for Business Travelers

According to the Certify SpendSmart Report for Q1 2017, ride hailing now accounts for 59% of all ground transportation transactions. Car rental accounts for 31% of transactions while the taxi industry only takes 10%.

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ArticlesMay 8, 2017

ACRA Practices Customer Service Skills in Politics

As a lobbyist for the car rental industry, the American Car Rental Association (ACRA) presents customer service skills when communicating car rental companies' needs and wants to government officials.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMay 8, 2017

Car Rental Q&A: What are the Biggest Challenges for Rental Operators and the Industry?

Operators and vendors at the International Car Rental Show reveal the biggest challenges for them and the industry in general.

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NewsApril 18, 2017

Uber Looks to Partner with Rental Companies in Taiwan

After a two-month suspension, Uber will have to partner with licensed rental car companies in order to resume its ride-hailing services in Taipei.

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NewsMarch 20, 2017

BVRLA Publishes Guide for Dealing with Connected Vehicles

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has published a best practice guide to support rental companies when dealing with connected vehicles and how data is being used.

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