By engaging in global trade shows and events, Finalrentals has unlocked new markets and established vital connections that yield new operations. Photo: Finalrentals Finalrentals recently launched operations in Turkey, marking a major car rental expansion deal in the country. This strategic move opens doors to five key Turkish destinations: Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Marmaris, and Dalaman.… Continue reading Finalrentals Enters Rental Car Market in Turkey
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Fleet Owners Need Better Vehicle Data Access, ACRA Contends
To strengthen these defenses against emerging threats, fleet owners must have direct, real-time access to the data generated by their connected vehicles, ACRA says. Photo: Mike Birdy / Pexels Two new research papers by leading cybersecurity experts underscore the importance of data produced by connected vehicles to innovation and cybersecurity for vehicle owners and highlight… Continue reading Fleet Owners Need Better Vehicle Data Access, ACRA Contends
Europcar’s New U.S. Leader Prepares for Growth
Olivier Baldassari, managing director of Europcar Mobility Group USA, Australia, and New Zealand since April, is taking a low-key approach to planning the company’s U.S. growth. He emphasizes the need to help and serve customers, as mobility is changing the rental car industry and broadening options. Photo: Europcar Europcar brought in a new leader recently… Continue reading Europcar’s New U.S. Leader Prepares for Growth
U-Save Expands European Footprint with New Franchise in Malta
Reno Meli and the U-Save Malta team. Photo: U-Save U-Save Car & Truck Rental recently signed its newest European franchise in Malta. This move signifies a major expansion of U-Save’s international operations, extending its presence to a key Mediterranean market and taking its European footprint to eight countries, with a further 10 across the Middle… Continue reading U-Save Expands European Footprint with New Franchise in Malta
Tips for Adding Self-Service Rentals
The ICRS self-service rentals panel included (L to R): Julian Espiritu, managing director of Abrams Mobility Advisors and a founding executive of Zipcar; Alex Aryafar, founder and chief technology officer at Rent Centric; and Cesar Leyva, Airport Van Rental’s vice president of fleet operations. Photo: Ross Stewart / Stewart Digital Media During the pandemic, self-service… Continue reading Tips for Adding Self-Service Rentals
How to Decrease High-Risk Rentals
Phil Spink, franchise manager of Sixt Rent a Car and Tom Wood Automotive Group, described to an ICRS audience two types of rental car thieves to look out for and how to minimize risk to rental fleets. Photo: Ross Stewart / Stewart Digital Media How can rental companies spot a high-risk rental transaction during the… Continue reading How to Decrease High-Risk Rentals
Damage iD Marks a Decade in Vehicle Inspection Tech
(L to R) Damage iD’s Chandrahas Boorela, Paula Vercollone, and Charles Dalsass at their exhibit booth during the International Car Rental Show in Las Vegas on April 17, 2024, Photo: Ross Stewart / Stewart Digital Photography Damage iD, a provider of vehicle damage detection technology, recently hit the 10-year milestone in business as it builds… Continue reading Damage iD Marks a Decade in Vehicle Inspection Tech
Wholesale Used Vehicle Market Prices Fall Below Benchmark Level
The major market segments all experienced seasonally adjusted prices that were down year over year in May. Graphic: Cox Automotive Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined in May compared to April, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) released June 7, which fell to 197.3 (12.1%) from… Continue reading Wholesale Used Vehicle Market Prices Fall Below Benchmark Level
Auction Sales So Far Keep a Steady Pace Over 2023 Levels
Sales during the first five months of the year reached 2.89 million units, a 9% improvement over 2023’s five-month total. Graphic: AuctionNet Wholesale auction sales reached just over 606,000 units in May, up 5% versus April and nearly 12% versus May 2023, according to data released June 6 from AuctionNet, according to AuctionNet figures released… Continue reading Auction Sales So Far Keep a Steady Pace Over 2023 Levels
SIXT USA Adds New Arizona Rental Car Operation
The SIXT team in Tucson celebrates the grand opening of its newest car rental outlet in Arizona. Photo: SIXT USA SIXT USA has opened its newest U.S. car rental branch at Tucson International Airport (TUS), extending the company’s presence in Arizona to two airport locations including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Located in the TUS Rental… Continue reading SIXT USA Adds New Arizona Rental Car Operation