ACRA president Sharky Laguana urges attendees at the International Car Rental Show on April 16 to help advocate for legislation and regulator rollbacks that can spare rental car operators unnecessary business costs. Photo: Ross Stewart / Stewart Digital Media As the American Car Rental Association prepares for another legislative conference in Washington, D.C., its president… Continue reading The ACRA Approach: Educate, Advocate, Boost Profits
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Taking a Practical Line on EV Potential
Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of industry insights at Cox Automotive, and ACRA president Sharky Laguana walked through the latest electric vehicle data and coming advances during a presentation at the 2024 International Car Rental Show in Las Vegas. Photo: Ross Stewart / Stewart Digital Media While electric vehicles are facing some serious challenges, fleet operations… Continue reading Taking a Practical Line on EV Potential
York Car Rental Opens New Franchise in Guatemala
York’s new facility in Guatemala City offers a variety of vehicles ranging from economical cars to luxury SUVs. Photo: York Car Rental York Car Rental, a discounted rental car company, has opened a new branch in Guatemala, offering a range of vehicles to meet the diverse needs of travelers and residents alike. Located in the… Continue reading York Car Rental Opens New Franchise in Guatemala
Overall Wholesale Auction Volumes Rise Through June
Total sales over the first six months of the year reached 3.41 million units, an 8% increase compared to 2023’s YTD total. Graphic: AuctionNet AuctionNet wholesale vehicle auction sales came at about 522,000 vehicles in June, up a small 1.4% versus June 2023 but down nearly 14% from May 2024, according to data released July… Continue reading Overall Wholesale Auction Volumes Rise Through June
Hertz Names Roster of New Execs
The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand, which has 27,000 employees worldwide, is one of the most recognized globally. Photo: Hertz In a continuing executive shakeup and pivot for Hertz, the global rental car company announced a team of new executives on July 8 who will… Continue reading Hertz Names Roster of New Execs
SIXT Opens New Branch at Milwaukee Airport
The SIXT team for the new branch at the Milwaukee International Airport celebrate the launch of its rental car services. Photo: SIXT SIXT USA recently opened its newest U.S. car rental branch at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), expanding its presence to 48 U.S. airports and more than 100 locations across 25 states. Car rental… Continue reading SIXT Opens New Branch at Milwaukee Airport
Fleet Vehicle Sales Barely Keeping Up with Last Year Levels
June fleet sales figures close out the half-year mark in fleet sales for 2024. Graphic: Bobit Fleet vehicle sales across three main sectors fell in June resulting in a year-to-date sales total barely above last year’s mark, according to monthly and mid-year fleet sales figures released by Bobit on July 2. Despite losing monthly momentum,… Continue reading Fleet Vehicle Sales Barely Keeping Up with Last Year Levels
Cargini Opens Two Rental Car Outlets in Cyprus
Cargini’s move into Cyprus comes as the demand for flexible and reliable transportation solutions is increasing. Photo: Cargini Car rental franchise operation Cargini has opened two new car rental stations in Larnaca and Paphos on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus. This strategic expansion follows Cargini’s recent launch in Morocco and marks another step in… Continue reading Cargini Opens Two Rental Car Outlets in Cyprus
SIXT Partners with Blacklane for Chauffeured Services
Blacklane now offers more convenience and flexibility for SIXT ride customers looking to book premium travel in the U.S. and Canada. Photo: SIXT SIXT and chauffeured service Blacklane recently expanded their access to ride-hailing customers by enabling SIXT rental car clients to book luxury trips through SIXT ride in North America via the SIXT app… Continue reading SIXT Partners with Blacklane for Chauffeured Services
Green Motion Opens New Franchise in Dominican Republic
Kildare Guerrero and the Green Motion Dominican Republic team. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion, an international car rental company, recently opened its newest franchise in the Dominican Republic. This expansion enables Green Motion to grow further in the Americas while providing rental car and mobility services that are eco-friendly. With a first opening at the… Continue reading Green Motion Opens New Franchise in Dominican Republic