Transform your car rental business: Our whitepaper, "Telematics for Car Rental: Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs," reveals how telematics streamlines operations, cuts hidden costs, and drives significant financial returns in an evolving industry. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
AI in Car Rental Should Be the Customer’s Advocate, Not Accuser
Opinion/Editorial: What happens when AI randomly overcharges car renters outrageous fees and penalties? Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
AutoUnion Car Rentals Opens First Location in Spain
The extensive European franchise network sees much potential in the Spanish travel market. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
2025 ICRS Interview Series: Balancing a Business With Industry Advocacy
Newsmaker Interviews Episode 4: Sharon Faulkner, who recently stepped down as executive director of the American Car Rental Association for a new role, explains why rental car operators should find the time to support regulatory policies and approaches that benefit all businesses. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
SIXT, Siemens AG Mark Growing Rental Car Services Partnership
Key boxes to be installed at selected Siemens locations in Germany will make vehicle pickup and return even easier, faster, and more digital. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
How To Maximize Car Rental Revenues
ICRS 2025: Every component of a rental car operation depends on the others when trying to make as much money as possible. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
2025 ICRS Interview Series: State of Los Angeles Car Rental
Newsmaker Interviews Episode 3: Catching up with Midway Car Rental president Gary Kolodziej during the International Car Rental Show. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
Flexcar Adds 2025 Mercedes-Benz Models to Luxury Fleet
Rapid growth is driving the company to round out its upscale lineup that now includes six major auto brands. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
Auction Sales Slowed Pace of Increases in May
A mixed sales bag included gains at dealer auctions from trade-ins, a spike in used EV sales, and a spurt in 1–2-year-old vehicles from rental fleets. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
Privacy4Cars Taps AI Method to Score Data Privacy in Vehicles
The provider’s patented approach has found a direct and useful way to communicate the level of vehicle privacy with consumers for specific vehicles. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
2025 ICRS Interview Series: The Pillars of Future Transportation
Episode 2: How will more mobility options, fleet electrification, and autonomous vehicles combine to shape the future of the car rental industry? Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
AI Redefining Vehicle Inspections
CAR 2025: Doubts, disputes, and different views on the quality and state of auctioned vehicles and returned rental cars will recede as more data brings greater clarity. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Updates MY2026 Lineup
Buyers can choose from a wider array of trims and styles on the OEM’s most popular models. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
TSD Mobility, Canopy Connect Partner to Ease Insurance Verification
The new integration brings streamlined functionality to rental agents and dealerships. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
Car Rental Market Resilient Amid Economic Challenges
A new quarterly snapshot from CarTrawler reveals trends in car rental booking, payments, and EV adoption. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
May Fleet Sales Flat, Year-to-Date Total Dips
Rental fleets continue upward while commercial and government fleets decline again. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
2025 ICRS Interview Series: What’s New at the American Car Rental Association
Newsmaker Interviews Episode 1: At the International Car Rental Show, ARN managing editor Martin Romjue welcomed ACRA executive director Gary Lefeve to his first ICRS conference, and the two discussed plans ahead. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
A Summer of Travel Uncertainty Beckons
Industry Report: Mixed indicators and volatile travel patterns will likely define the trends affecting U.S. car rental bookings for the next three months. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
Survey: New Tech Tools, Sharper Pricing Plans, and Focused Service Can Improve Rental Car Industry
ICRS 2025: What are key trends, challenges, and opportunities confronting rental car operators this year? Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]
SIXT Named Best Rental Car Company in USA Today Awards
The top recognition in the news brand’s 10Best Reader’s Choice awards provides the company with another travel industry accolade. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]