The combined sales for the three fleet sectors in September totaled 144,456 vehicles, down 6.4% from the September 2023 total of 154,000 fleet vehicle sales. Graphic: Bobit Overall, year-to-date fleet sales widened their decline last month compared to 2023 levels as commercial fleet sales fell at a higher rate, according to monthly Bobit fleet sales… Continue reading Total Fleet Sales Falling Further Behind 2023 Levels
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Truck Rental Provider, EV Energy Firm Unveil Chargers Across SoCal
The Sept. 24 event in Fontana, California, featured speeches from representatives of Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing, Trio, the California Energy Commission, and Southern California Edison. Photo: Velocity Truck Rental Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing (VTRL) and sustainability advisory firm Trio official launched their Fontana facility on Sept. 24 that offers 47 high-powered electric charging… Continue reading Truck Rental Provider, EV Energy Firm Unveil Chargers Across SoCal
SIXT Lights Up Times Square with New Location, Ad Display
SIXT’s regional expansion follows major, high-profile ads for the company’s “Rent-THE-Car” campaign in Times Square, Penn Station, and area airports. Photo: SIXT SIXT USA is either expanding or opening new rental car locations in New York and New Jersey as part of its U.S. growth, the company said Sept. 30. The four locations include Newark Liberty… Continue reading SIXT Lights Up Times Square with New Location, Ad Display
Luxury and Performance Define Midway Car Rental
Luxury and Performance Define Midway Car Rental – Rental Operations – Auto Rental News 0/12 September 26, 2024 Photo Gallery View Photo Gallery A mid-September ARN visit to Midway Car Rental in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills revealed a thriving regional service supplying various rental cars in all vehicle classes for business travel, leisure travel,… Continue reading Luxury and Performance Define Midway Car Rental
Finalrentals Opens Saudi Arabia Rental Car Operation
Ammar Akhtar, founder and CEO of Finalrentals, said Saudi Arabia represents a key market with much potential and dynamic growth. Photo: Finalrentals Global car rental brand Finalrentals has partnered with Key Rent A Car in Saudi Arabia, marking its third Middle Eastern expansion after Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. This partnership will enable Finalrentals… Continue reading Finalrentals Opens Saudi Arabia Rental Car Operation
Bobit Under New Ownership: Colin Sutherland Takes the Helm
Effective immediately, Colin Sutherland will lead Bobit as CEO. Photo: Bobit Bobit Business Media has transitioned to a family-owned business under the leadership of Colin Sutherland, effective today. Sutherland, known for his extensive experience in business marketing, has a history with Bobit that spans over two decades. He co-founded and led the sales and marketing… Continue reading Bobit Under New Ownership: Colin Sutherland Takes the Helm
Zubie, Toyota Form Partnership to Boost Data Access for Managing Rental Fleets
Zubie’s intuitive platform, which emphasizes custom reporting and fleet management capabilities, complements Toyota’s advanced technology, providing participating customers with safety, security, and efficiency in fleet management. Photo: Zubie Zubie, a provider in fleet telematics solutions, has formed an agreement with Toyota’s commercial vehicle connectivity platform, Toyota Data Solutions, to improve how businesses use vehicle data… Continue reading Zubie, Toyota Form Partnership to Boost Data Access for Managing Rental Fleets
EVgo, GM Open 400 Fast-Charging Stalls Nationwide
The premium-level charging stations will be located near a diverse set of amenities including shopping, dining, coffee shops and other services drivers can access while they charge. Photo: EVgo EVgo Inc., one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks, and General Motors announced Sept. 12 that they are expanding upon their work by deploying… Continue reading EVgo, GM Open 400 Fast-Charging Stalls Nationwide
One in Three Europeans Consider Car Subscription Instead of Ownership
Car subscription, which offers the use of a personal car without all the hassle of full ownership, is part of the growing mobility-as-a-service movement. Photo: :Dribe 31% of European consumers are considering a car subscription as an alternative to ownership, while 38% appreciate the flexibility of car subscriptions, according to a 2024-study from Deloitte circulated… Continue reading One in Three Europeans Consider Car Subscription Instead of Ownership
Green Motion and U-Save Hire New Chief Business Officer
(L to R): Green Motion Chay Lowden, chief product officer; Rich Bowden, chief business officer; and Richard Lowden, CEO & founder of Green Motion International. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion International and U-Save Car & Truck Rental recently appointed industry veteran Rich Bowden as Chief Business Officer (CBO). Bowden, formerly with Hertz, brings relevant expertise and… Continue reading Green Motion and U-Save Hire New Chief Business Officer