Directories for car rental companies, auto manufacturers, and suppliers are also listed. The 34th edition of the Auto Rental News Fact Book has been posted online. The issue contains data and analysis on the U.S. car rental market, including overall revenue, fleet size, locations, and rental fleet sales as well as rate and wholesale data.… Continue reading Auto Rental News Fact Book Is Online
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It’s a Good Time to Reinforce Core Values
In the words of the David Lee Murphy song, “Everything’s going to be alright.” Photo courtesy of Bill Packard. As this pandemic drones on and we find ourselves in the middle of winter it can be tempting to look for something different, something to turn things around. Understandable, and not a bad idea. Before we… Continue reading It’s a Good Time to Reinforce Core Values
Microchip Shortage Stunts GM’s Assembly Plant Production
General Motors will shutdown or reduce production at four of its global assembly plants beginning the week of Feb. 8, 2021 due to the ongoing automotive semiconductor shortage, according to the automaker. GM said it will close down its assembly plants in Fairfax, Kansas; Ingersoll, Ontario; and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The automaker said it… Continue reading Microchip Shortage Stunts GM’s Assembly Plant Production
Navotar Rental Software Acquired by Valsoft
Founded in Mississauga, Ontario by Sanker Shivanathan, Navotar’s software program serves vehicle rental businesses globally, including cars, boats, RVs, and scooters. Photo courtesy of Navotar/Valsoft. Valsoft Corp. Inc., a Montreal-based company specializing in the development of vertical market software businesses, has announced the acquisition of Navotar, a cloud-based car rental software provider. Founded in Mississauga, Ontario by Sanker Shivanathan, Navotar’s software program… Continue reading Navotar Rental Software Acquired by Valsoft
Europcar Consolidates Nordic Operations
The creation of a Nordic Cluster is part of the Group’s ongoing business transformation, and will allow the optimisation of business processes across the three countries, as well as accelerating the Group’s integration in the region. Photo via Depositphotos. Europcar Mobility Group has created a Nordic Cluster across Europcar Mobility Group businesses in Denmark, Finland, and Norway, which… Continue reading Europcar Consolidates Nordic Operations
Norwegian Carsharing Group Selects German Mobility Software Provider
Bilkollektivet currently has 603 cars in the capital Oslo and 15 cars in Stavanger, the fourth largest city in the country. Photo courtesy of Bilkollektivet. A cooperation between Bilkollektivet, a Norwegian cooperative founded 25 years ago in Oslo and the oldest car sharing provider in the country, and the German mobility software specialist MOQO is makings… Continue reading Norwegian Carsharing Group Selects German Mobility Software Provider
CARite, DriveItAway Pioneer Pay-as-You-Go Subscription Program
Partnered with DriveItAway, CARite’s subscription offering allows anyone to choose, subscribe, and drive the vehicle of his or her choice, with a portion of the monthly rental payments applied towards the purchase price, building equity for a no-obligation purchase. Photo via Depositphotos. Used car provicer CARite launched its new program, a “Pay as You Go” subscription offering, to… Continue reading CARite, DriveItAway Pioneer Pay-as-You-Go Subscription Program
Surprice Car Rentals Expands in Slovakia
Lately, Surprice Car Rentals is focusing on new quality standards in terms of customer service. Photo via xlibber/Wikimedia. Surprice Car Rentals announced that it has started a new partnership in Slovakia. Surprice Car Rentals Slovakia is operating with a station in Downtown Bratislava and offers meet and greet service in Bratislava Airport, with brand new vehicles… Continue reading Surprice Car Rentals Expands in Slovakia
Localiza, CalAmp Partner on Connected Vehicle Technology
Localiza has 580 rental locations and over 275,000 fleet vehicles in Brazil and six other South American countries. Photo courtesy of Localiza. Localiza, the largest car rental operator in South America, announced on Jan. 21 a multi-year enterprise agreement with CalAmp, a telematics and connected car solutions provider. The partnership will leverage CalAmp’s AI-enabled connected vehicle technology to develop… Continue reading Localiza, CalAmp Partner on Connected Vehicle Technology
Car Rental Startup Kyte Raises $9M
Kyte delivery drivers (aka “surfers”) employ a contact-free rental process and often use collapsible electric scooters to travel to their next pickup point. Photo courtesy of Kyte. Car rental startup Kyte has raised $9 million in funding from DN Capital and Amplo VC, the company reported on Tuesday. Other investors participating in the round include Kayak and… Continue reading Car Rental Startup Kyte Raises $9M