Users of the DriveItAway app will have full transparent information on all used vehicles for sale or rent, right down to the additions/deductions for specific attributes, such as mileage, color, nicks and dents, etc. Photo via Depositphotos. DriveItAway has formed a new partnership with Accu-Trade: more than 5,000 car dealers now can list vehicles for sale, rent,… Continue reading DriveItAway, Accu-Trade Create New Inventory for Ride-Hailing
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Chrissy Taylor Named CEO of Enterprise Holdings
Chrissy Taylor began her career by joining the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Management Training Program, working in the field at several different rental locations. She is the third-generation of Taylor family CEOs and Enterprises fourth in its history. Photo: Enterprise Enterprise Holdings, Inc. announced Chrissy Taylor, the company’s president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to… Continue reading Chrissy Taylor Named CEO of Enterprise Holdings
Bosch, Mercedes Launch Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
The service will initially be available to a select group of users. Using an app developed by Daimler Mobility AG, customers will book a trip from a defined pick-up point to their destination. Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. Bosch and Mercedes-Benzs have launched a pilot project for an app-based ride-hailing service. Using automated Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles,… Continue reading Bosch, Mercedes Launch Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
Avis Honored at World Travel Awards
The 26th annual World Travel Awards is globally recognized as a highly prestigious honours program in global travel and tourism. Photo courtesy of Travelarz/Wikimedia. Avis has been named the world’s leading car rental company for the second year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2019 Grand Final. The award was announced at an awards ceremony in… Continue reading Avis Honored at World Travel Awards
Avis Offers Verizon, Edison Tablets to Travelers
he tablets feature a suite of services and content from Verizon Media properties, serving as a digital assistant that can be brought from the vehicle to the hotel or the board room. Photo via Depositphotos. Avis Budget Group, in partnership with Verizon and Edison Interactive, today announced the launch of a new all-in-one digital travel… Continue reading Avis Offers Verizon, Edison Tablets to Travelers
Daimler, Geely Launch Ride-Hailing Venture
he 50-50 joint venture between Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology will be launched with a fleet of 100 vehicles including Mercedes-Benz S-Class, E-Class, and V-Class vehicles. Photo via Daimler. Daimler Mobility and Geely Technology Group, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, unveiled its premium ride-hailing provider StarRides in China with inaugural services to begin in Hangzhou this… Continue reading Daimler, Geely Launch Ride-Hailing Venture
Luxury Car Rental Group Expands to Greece, Cyprus
Lurento, a European luxury car rental provider, has launched its service in Greece and Cyprus. Customers can now rent luxury cars, sports cars, and fun cars in Athens, Thessaloniki, Limassol, Larnaca, Mykonos, Santorini, and other Aegean islands. As one of the largest luxury car rental service, Lurento provides a selection of luxury sedans, SUV, sports cars, and supercars. Launched in 2016,… Continue reading Luxury Car Rental Group Expands to Greece, Cyprus
Sixt Opens 2 New Colorado Locations
Sixt has added over 200,000 cars to its fleet this year and has opened a brand new regional headquarters in L.A. Photo via Depositphotos. Sixt is opening new rental offices in Denver and Aspen later this month. The Downtown Denver location marks the company’s first corporate train station in the U.S., putting customers right next to… Continue reading Sixt Opens 2 New Colorado Locations
Hertz Partners with LoJack Mexico for Vehicle Tracking
Car theft in México has cost the insurance sector approximately 1 billion pesos ($51,812) monthly in losses, based on recent data out from the Association of Mexican Insurance Institutions. Photo via Depositphotos. CalAmp, a global technology solutions, announced its subsidiary, LoJack Mexico, has established a strategic alliance with Hertz, locally represented by AVASA, a Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Firefly,… Continue reading Hertz Partners with LoJack Mexico for Vehicle Tracking
Enterprise Acquires Canada’s Discount Car and Truck Rentals
Enterprise Holdings and Discount Car and Truck Rentals have signed an agreement in which Enterprise Holdings’ Canadian subsidiary will acquire Discount Car and Truck Rentals, a leading Canadian car and truck rental company serving customers across Canada. This includes all corporate-owned locations and the Quebec licensee’s daily rental businesses. The combination will bring together the complementary strengths of two family-owned and… Continue reading Enterprise Acquires Canada’s Discount Car and Truck Rentals