Alaska recorded the highest LOR at 20.8 days, a 0.1-day increase from Q1 2024. West Virginia had the next-highest LOR at 20.7 days, followed by New Mexico at 19.8 days. North Dakota had the lowest LOR at 12.0 days, a 1.1-day decline from Q1 2024. Hawaii followed with 12.6 days, ahead of District of Columbia… Continue reading Length of Rental Could Be Finding a New Normal of More Days
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Green Motion Adds Locations in Kuwait, U.K.
(L to R): Richard Lowden, CEO of Green Motion International, and Thamer Al-Melhem, franchisee of Green Motion Kuwait. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion International recently sold its master franchise for Kuwait to entrepreneur Abdulaziz Abdullah Naser Alazmi and his team, including local business figure Thamer Al-Melhem. The new Kuwaiti operation will support Kuwait International Airport… Continue reading Green Motion Adds Locations in Kuwait, U.K.
Gallagher Insurance Hires Broker Focused on Rental Car Operations
Joe Irani previously worked as CEO of AVR Van Rental. Photo: Gallagher Gallagher, an insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services company, recently hired Aria “Joe” Irani as a risk advisor based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gallagher works with the auto rental industry, which faces growing challenges with a commercial insurance marketplace experiencing limited capacity, coverage availability,… Continue reading Gallagher Insurance Hires Broker Focused on Rental Car Operations
Flexways Adds AI To Its Operations
(L to R): Flexways CEO Gabriel Madero and president Bernardo Lafosse. Photo: Flexways Flexways, a global car rental company operating in more than 330 cities across 50 countries, recently integrated AI technology into two key areas of its operations. With a franchise and affiliate model, the company has implemented AI into its pricing strategy, adjusting… Continue reading Flexways Adds AI To Its Operations
Tariffs Boost New Vehicle Prices in April
Since April 2023, as new-vehicle inventory recovered from the COVID-era shortage, new-vehicle prices have been mostly flat year over year. Graphic: Cox Automotive New-vehicle ATP increased in April to $48,699, a sharp 2.5% month-over-month bump, according to Kelley Blue Book report released May 12. April typically delivers a monthly increase of 1.1%. In the past… Continue reading Tariffs Boost New Vehicle Prices in April
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Rose in April
Major market segments were mostly higher for seasonally adjusted prices year over year in April, except for the compact car segment. Graphic: Cox Automotive Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were much higher in April compared to March as shown in the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) which… Continue reading Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Rose in April
Jimpisoft, Carpro Systems Form Emotion
Jimpisoft and Carpro Systems, which operate the Rentway and Carpro platforms respectively, recently merged to form Emotion. This combination marks a milestone for both companies, combining over 30 years of mobility tech expertise under a new brand. Operating in over 100 countries, Emotion is a SaaS technology provider that supports mobility operators across vehicle rental,… Continue reading Jimpisoft, Carpro Systems Form Emotion
Traveler Customer Satisfaction Declines Across the Board Data Shows
Customers who book their rental cars directly instead of through an online or traditional travel agent report far higher satisfaction levels. Photo: Clicker Happy / Pixabay After winning over customers last year, the travel industry is facing a familiar challenge: keeping them happy, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Travel Study 2025, released… Continue reading Traveler Customer Satisfaction Declines Across the Board Data Shows
Rental Cars Prop Up April Fleet Sales
Rental car fleets have made recent overall fleet sales look better. Graphic: Bobit Business Media Commercial, rental, and government fleet sales in April totaled 207,582 vehicles, up a modest 2.6% from 202,309 vehicles sold in April 2024, according to Bobit Business Media fleet numbers released on May 1. These are the first fleet sales numbers… Continue reading Rental Cars Prop Up April Fleet Sales
Green Motion Opens Franchise in Denmark
Car dealership entrepreneur Dan Branislav has signed on as the Green Motion franchisee for Denmark. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion International recently signed its latest master country franchise in Denmark. The franchise has been acquired by local car dealership entrepreneur Dan Branislav and his family, marking another milestone in the brand’s expansion across Scandinavia. With a… Continue reading Green Motion Opens Franchise in Denmark