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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownSeptember 21, 2018

Start Forming Your Mobility Strategy Now

When we’re in the middle of a hype maelstrom, it’s hard to separate the fads from the revolutions. Fleets don’t need to be first adopters, but those forming their strategies now will able to take advantage of the truly transformative solutions.

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NewsOctober 4, 2016

CarHopper Launches Car Rental Platform

Miami-based startup CarHopper is a car rental booking platform that connects car rental companies with those looking to rent a vehicle. Since its launch in early 2016, it has raised $500K in funding.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 9, 2010

Running a Rental Business Without Owning a Fleet

Welcome to peer-to-peer renting, the new neighborhood car rental.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2010

How to Improve Utilization – And Still Satisfy the Customer

With proper fleet planning techniques, having 25 cars on the lot and 100 expected reservations that day is a very manageable situation.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2010

Charging for No-Shows Could Improve Profits

Analysis by Northcoast Research reveals that implementing policies to reduce no-shows could help Avis Budget eliminate potential loss of up to $9 million annually and instead generate profits of up to $13.3 million. This excerpted analysis was published by Northcoast Research, an institutional equity research firm that specializes in car rental, among many other industries.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2009

Thriving in the New Economy

While rentals are down 10-15 percent, operators are aggressively adapting to new market conditions and reaping the rewards.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2009

5 Key Factors Driving Effective Rate Management

In a down economy, implementing a revenue management strategy that addresses potential customers, fleet utilization, advance reservation build and competitors’ constant price fluctuations is more essential than ever.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2009

Hertz Goes Big With Car Sharing

Hertz says it will profit from its car-sharing venture by adding standard in-car technology, exploiting untapped markets and leveraging the company’s considerable economies of scale.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2007

The Greening of the Auto Rental Industry

The auto rental industry is revving up to the green movement. Aside from the benefits to the environment, does it make business sense, or is it just a lot of globally warmed air?

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2006

Leveling the Playing Field with Replacement Rentals

With the right mix of marketing, creativity and investment in technology, the insurance replacement market provides local businesses the opportunity to thrive in a land of giants.

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