Plamondon’s career in the rental car industry spanned more than four decades. Photo: Advantage Rent A Car / Bill Plamondon Bill Plamondon, a rental car industry legend known for his many years of service and corporate leadership, died peacefully on Jan. 14, according to his obituary. He was 77 years old. Plamondon’s career in the… Continue reading Remembering Bill Plamondon, Former ACRA President and Rental Car Executive
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Finalrentals Enters African Rental Car Market
Finalrentals Zanzibar provides a diverse fleet of vehicles tailored to both short- and long-term rental needs. Photo: Finalrentals Global car rental company Finalrentals recently took a major step in its expansion by establishing a foothold in Africa. Finalrentals has opened a rental car outlet on the island of Zanzibar, a part of the nation of… Continue reading Finalrentals Enters African Rental Car Market
Green Motion Opens Franchise in Germany’s Most Populous State
(L to R) Green Motion franchise owners Şahin Ertürk, Alperen Ertürk, and Abdulkadir Ertürk are opening their North Rhine Westphalia rental car location soon. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion, a global eco-friendly rental car service, has expanded its franchise network into the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the country’s most populous state and important economic… Continue reading Green Motion Opens Franchise in Germany’s Most Populous State
Operator Outlook: New Rental Car Fleet Technologies
The car rental industry overall has been slower than other fleet sectors in embracing advanced telematics for their rental fleets, one operator told ARN. Photo: Ford Pro The rental car industry has a more complicated relationship with technology: Some operations are early adopters ready to find the most efficient tools quickly; others prefer to go… Continue reading Operator Outlook: New Rental Car Fleet Technologies
CARWIZ International Hires New COO
New Carwiz International COO Thomas Zieher emphasizes that sustainable revenue growth is rooted in a superior customer experience. Photo: Carwiz Carwiz International recently appointed Thomas Zieher as its new chief operating officer who brings about three decades of experience in the car rental and mobility industry to the company. In his new role, Zieher oversees… Continue reading CARWIZ International Hires New COO
Operator Outlook: Rental Rates, Costs, and Profits
Having the discipline to not lower rates is very hard, one operator says. If you don’t have strong accounting of true total cost of ownership, then you’ll make the wrong decision which is to go after market share, which can result in eventual losses. Graphic: Bobit Business Media The car rental market in 2024 ended… Continue reading Operator Outlook: Rental Rates, Costs, and Profits
U-Save Opens Rental Car Franchise in Northeast Florida
Ammar, Laila, and Juliana Shaktour, owners of the U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchise in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo: U-Save Car & Truck Rental U-Save Car & Truck Rental recently arranged its newest franchise location in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville. Ammar Shaktour, the new owner of U-Save Jacksonville, brings years of entrepreneurial experience and a passion for… Continue reading U-Save Opens Rental Car Franchise in Northeast Florida
Operator Outlook: 2024 Fleet Volume Varies as Fleet Cycling Eases
Holding cars longer and aging them does help preserve the residual value of units as long as you can keep the accumulated miles under control, one operator said. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit Business Media Rental car company owners and operators recently shared their views and analysis about how their fleets performed during the course… Continue reading Operator Outlook: 2024 Fleet Volume Varies as Fleet Cycling Eases
U.S. EV Sales Push to Record 1.3 Million in 2024
General Motors and Honda Motor Co., which together sold nearly 80,000 more EVs in 2024 than in 2023. Hyundai Motor Group and Ford Motor Company also notably increased EV sales last year. Graphic: Cox Automotive Sales of electric vehicles in the U.S. jumped 15.2% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 365,824,… Continue reading U.S. EV Sales Push to Record 1.3 Million in 2024
Operator Outlook: Rental Fleet Vehicle Market Improves
Rental fleet operators address how they fared in the fleet vehicle purchasing market in 2024. Photo: Midway Car Rental 2025 marks the midpoint of an active decade redefined by that once-in-a-lifetime black swan event everyone may try to forget but lingers in the collective vocabulary. For public-facing, service-driven business sectors such as auto rental, the… Continue reading Operator Outlook: Rental Fleet Vehicle Market Improves