In absolute terms, March’s sales performance was the highest for the month since March 2021. Graphic: AuctionNet AuctionNet wholesale auction sales reached 620,600 units in March, up nearly 6% versus March 2024, with both months offering the same number of selling days. Sales also improved compared to February, rising 4% on a selling day-adjusted basis.… Continue reading Auction Sales Up Yearly, Monthly, and Quarterly
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TSD Enhances Its New RENTAL System for Smoother Operations
TSD president Shawn Concannon said the company’s new rental system will improve agents’ efficiency in helping their customers. Photo: TSD Mobility Solutions TSD Mobility Solutions, a global software provider for rental car companies, on April 10 revealed its long-term strategic product enhancements for the TSD RENTAL system, which includes multiple releases throughout 2025. This spring,… Continue reading TSD Enhances Its New RENTAL System for Smoother Operations
Zubie Telematics Platform Adds Bosch’s RideCare Smoke Detection Technology
The Zubie-Bosch tool helps support clean vehicles for customers while enabling fleet operators to enforce smoking policies and unlock new revenue opportunities. Graphic: Zubie / Bosch Car rental telematics provider Zubie and mobility technology provider Bosch are bringing smoke detection capabilities to rental car companies, the companies announced April 15 during the International Car Rental… Continue reading Zubie Telematics Platform Adds Bosch’s RideCare Smoke Detection Technology
Jack Fitzgerald, Jr., Founder and Owner of Auto Dealerships and Rental Car Companies, 1936-2025
Dealership group founder and rental car company owner Jack Fitzgerald, Jr., credited with practices such as “no haggle – no hassle pricing” and converting his dealership group to 100% employee ownership. Photo: Jack Fitzgerald / Fitzgerald Auto Malls Jack Fitzgerald, Jr., founder, owner, and CEO of Fitzgerald Auto Malls and a transformative figure in the… Continue reading Jack Fitzgerald, Jr., Founder and Owner of Auto Dealerships and Rental Car Companies, 1936-2025
Green Motion Opens Car Rental Outlets in Saudi Arabia
Jabbar and Muhammad of Green Motion International promote the new rental car locations in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Green Motion International Green Motion recently launched rental car branches in Saudi Arabia, including franchises in Jeddah, Riyadh, Medina, and Damman. Local entrepreneur Otaibi Alshammari acquired the local franchise after delivering the brand’s environmentally focused rental services across… Continue reading Green Motion Opens Car Rental Outlets in Saudi Arabia
Green Motion, U-Save Appoint New Chief Commercial Officer
(L to R): Chay Lowden, chief product officer, Rich Bowden, chief commercial officer, and Richard Lowden, CEO. Photo: Green Motion International Green Motion International and U-Save Car & Truck Rental recently appointed Rich Bowden as chief commercial officer, following his successful tenure as chief business officer. Rich Bowden brings a wealth of industry expertise, having held senior commercial… Continue reading Green Motion, U-Save Appoint New Chief Commercial Officer
Tariffs Spur New Vehicle Sales, Declining Inventory
March days’ supply of vehicle inventory ranked by auto brand. Graphic: Cox Automotive As the automotive industry navigates the effects of new tariffs, the supply of new vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. has fallen, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data released on April 10. New-vehicle inventory levels at… Continue reading Tariffs Spur New Vehicle Sales, Declining Inventory
What Chinese Auto Markets Mean for Rental Fleets
“They’re not coming… they’ve already arrived,” says Richard Lowden on how Chinese OEMs are rewriting the rules of global car rental. Graphic: BBM / Photo: Speaker As hefty U.S. tariffs complicate the global economy, Chinese automakers have been establishing market share with new, cheaper vehicle models, especially in the EV sector. What does this mean… Continue reading What Chinese Auto Markets Mean for Rental Fleets
Getting Micro About Car Rental Finances
Attendees at the International Car Rental Show can learn more about the micro-level finances of rental car businesses in a session on April 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Paris Las Vegas. Graphic: BBM / Photos: Speakers As a seasonal business with intermittent cash flow, car rental operations must find ways to balance out their finances… Continue reading Getting Micro About Car Rental Finances
Self Inspection, Bluebird Partner On AI Inspections for Rental Cars
Integrating Self Inspection’s technology into Bluebird’s rental management platform introduces a faster and more transparent solution to the problem. Photo: Bluebird / Self Inspection Self Inspection, an AI-powered vehicle inspection platform, recently integrated its system with Bluebird Auto Rental Systems, a rental management software provider. This partnership enables rental companies to automate vehicle inspections, eliminate… Continue reading Self Inspection, Bluebird Partner On AI Inspections for Rental Cars