Avis Budget Group has been chosen as the winner of “The Creating a Company Culture for Women to Advance and Succeed” Award at the inaugural WINiT Awards presented by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Avis Budget Group’s own Senior Vice President of Sales, Beth Kinerk, was also recognized by the organization as one of the Top… Continue reading Avis Recognized for Support of Women in the Workplace
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Ford Introduces First All-Electric with a Mustang Badge
Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford, left, and actor Idris Elba next to Ford Motor Co.’s all-electric Mustang Mach-E GT SUV at Jet Center Los Angeles in Hawthorne, Calif., on Nov. 17. Elba, who previously worked at Ford Motor Co. in the 1980s, helped introduce the vehicle to the public. Launching in late 2020,… Continue reading Ford Introduces First All-Electric with a Mustang Badge
Carwiz Expands to US
The Orlando location is Carwiz’s first U.S. location. Photo courtesy of Carwiz. By signing a partnership with a company form the biggest car rental industry in the world operating at the Orlando International Airport, Carwiz International is opening its very first rent-a-car office in the U.S. Thanks to the brand new partnership with franchise partner… Continue reading Carwiz Expands to US
Why Affiliation is a Win-Win Option to Growing Your Rental Operation
In today’s highly competitive rental environment, independent car rental operations can face a tough road if they go it alone. To remain profitable and grow their businesses independent rental operations have two options: Become a franchisee or affiliate with a national brand. Affiliating with a national brand allow independents the ability to remain their autonomy… Continue reading Why Affiliation is a Win-Win Option to Growing Your Rental Operation
Avis Joins LA’s Urban Mobility Lab
Urban Movement Labs (UML) brings together the diverse players needed to successfully implement the next generation of mobility solutions to ensure a sustainable, equitable and accessible future for transportation in Los Angeles, and to generate learnings to be replicated in urban environments around the world. Photo via Depositphotos. Avis Budget Group announces today it is… Continue reading Avis Joins LA’s Urban Mobility Lab
Enterprise Car Club Launches UK Carsharing
To further increase utilization, the vehicle is available as an Enterprise Car Club vehicle on a simple pay as you go tariff at weekends and evenings. Photo via Depositphotos. Enterprise Car Club and sharing economy pioneers, Liftshare, have today announced a partnership that will see the two collaborate on a new mobility model that will… Continue reading Enterprise Car Club Launches UK Carsharing
Navotar Adds Text Messaging Option
The SMS can be customized as per the car rental company’s needs. Photo via Depositphotos. Navotar has now integrated SMS notifications into its cloud-based car rental software. The car rental software will send an automated SMS before every customer picks up the car, as well as after they drop off the car. This feature offers… Continue reading Navotar Adds Text Messaging Option
Hertz Europe Expands Subscription Service
The service includes unlimited mileage and a free additional driver, with fixed rates starting from €195 ($214) per month in Italy and Germany Photo via Depositphotos. Hertz Europe has expanded its monthly car subscription service, My Hertz Weekend, which is now available in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. This flexible alternative to vehicle ownership provides customers with access to… Continue reading Hertz Europe Expands Subscription Service
Green Motion Expands to Australia, New Zealand
Environmentally focused car rental company Green Motion announced this week the expansion of its brand into the Asia Pacific region with the launch of Green Motion Australia and New Zealand. The two Green Motion Master Country Franchises were acquired by entrepreneur Sri Kodali. With a wealth of experience in the car rental and mobility space, Kodali and his… Continue reading Green Motion Expands to Australia, New Zealand
Lyft Reports Q3 Revenue of $955M
Photo via Lyft. Lyft recently announced its financial results for its third quarter that ended Sep. 30, reporting revenue of $955.6 million. Q3 2019 Financial Highlights Lyft’s Q3 revenue of $955.6 million is compared to $585 million in the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 63% year over year. Net loss for Q3 2019 was $463.5 million versus a… Continue reading Lyft Reports Q3 Revenue of $955M