The Airflow Concept embodies Chrysler’s new contemporary, technology-forward design, featuring an elegantly dynamic profile and LED-illuminated Chrysler wing logo on the cross-car grille/light blade, complementing the Airflow’s sleek, silent electric-powered ride. Photo: Stellantis The Chrysler brand on Jan. 5 revealed the Chrysler Airflow Concept at CES 2022, giving a glimpse at the electric vehicle positioned… Continue reading Chrysler Unveils EV Concept Vehicle at CES 2022
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Rivian to Build Major Plant in Georgia
Rivian’s almost 2,000-acre parcel will include abundant natural space. Photo: Rivian Rivian will expand its manufacturing operations with a second U.S. plant in Georgia, the company announced Dec. 16. A carbon-conscious campus is planned east of Atlanta, in Morgan and Walton counties which represents a $5-billion site development and manufacturing investment, according to a Rivian… Continue reading Rivian to Build Major Plant in Georgia
XLerate Group Acquires America’s Auto Auction
A scene from the Columbus Fair Auto Auction, owned by XLerate Group, which just added America’s Auto Auction to its nationwide roster of auction operations. Photo: XLerate Group XLerate Group, a nationwide vehicle auction and remarketing company owned by affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners, announced Dec. 22 it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire… Continue reading XLerate Group Acquires America’s Auto Auction
CarsArrive Network Launches Improved User Platform
A shot of the CarsArrive Network webpage. The KAR Global-owned unit is enhancing its user platform to improve customer interactions and services. Image: CarsArrive CarsArrive Network disclosed an enhanced technology platform on Dec. 22 designed to create a faster, smoother and more seamless experience for its customers, according to a news release. The platform serves… Continue reading CarsArrive Network Launches Improved User Platform
Charging Strategies Crucial to Deploying Electric Fleet Vehicles
Most fleets will need some directed combination of charging — at work facilities, at employee homes, and/or at public access points. Photo: The Climate Group One lesson fleet managers learn quickly with new electric vehicles is you don’t just plug them in for eight hours a night at a workplace like sleeping dogs and then… Continue reading Charging Strategies Crucial to Deploying Electric Fleet Vehicles
“Netflix for Cars” – a Primer on Car Subscription Services
Clear differentiators between car rentals, car subscriptions, and car sharing are disappearing. We previously explored the opportunity for car rental companies to make a small pivot to embrace carsharing; in the article below we explore the current state and opportunities in the growing market of car subscription services. The Current State of the Car Subscription… Continue reading “Netflix for Cars” – a Primer on Car Subscription Services
Wheelsys and Rate-Highway Partner to Integrate Systems
Wheelsys is the company behind the Wheels Car Rental System, a SaaS auto rental management platform. Rate-Highway’s proprietary technology monitors web and Global Distribution System (GDS) pricing information. Photo via geralt/Pixabay. On Dec. 21, Rate-Highway, Inc. and Wheelsys announced a new partnership. According to a press announcement, the partnership will result in a two-way integration between both companies’ systems, ensuring accurate… Continue reading Wheelsys and Rate-Highway Partner to Integrate Systems
Brazilian Regulator Approves Localiza, Unidas Merger
Earlier this year, a regulator looked into claims that the merger would create too much market control and reduce competition. Photo courtesy of Localiza. CADE, Brazil’s antitrust division, has approved Localiza Rent a Car’s purchase of rival Unidas, according to a Bloomberg report. CADE’s board of regulatory approved the transaction with restrictions that include brand divestment, seeking… Continue reading Brazilian Regulator Approves Localiza, Unidas Merger
The 3 Biggest Challenges of Contactless Car Rental
With over a quarter of consumers saying that having limited help when something goes wrong is a challenge, it is crucial to your operations to provide non-stop human support. Photo courtesy of Liigu. Contactless services are becoming a necessity for more and more customers. According to a GetApp survey of nearly 1,000 U.S.-based consumers, “92% of… Continue reading The 3 Biggest Challenges of Contactless Car Rental
2022 Auto Rental News Fact Book Now Online
The U.S. car rental industry saw overall revenues of $28.1 billion in 2021 — a 21% gain over the prior year. This and more inside! Auto Rental News announces that its 2022 Fact Book is now available to read online. The 34th edition of this annual publication provides new insight, data, and analysis covering the car rental… Continue reading 2022 Auto Rental News Fact Book Now Online