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
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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
LA Cleantech Incubator Funds Electric Vehicle Rental Program
The Zero Emissions Mobility and Community Pilot Project Fund was announced by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti in May 2019 to help meet the goals of L.A.’s Green New Deal. Photo via Depositphotos. The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) chose a carsharing project headed by Pacoima Beautiful as one of the recipients of the Zero Emissions Mobility and… Continue reading LA Cleantech Incubator Funds Electric Vehicle Rental Program
CarTrawler Chosen as Online Car Hire Service for easyJet
The CarTrawler-powered car rental marketplace has been seamlessly integrated into the easyJet website, providing an improved customer experience. Photo via Depositphotos. CarTrawler has been appointed as the exclusive online car rental provider to easyJet, one of Europe’s leading airlines. The four-year deal means easyJet will now offer customers unrivalled access to car rental deals globally. The partnership… Continue reading CarTrawler Chosen as Online Car Hire Service for easyJet