At GO Rentals, true success extends beyond customer service and quality vehicles to the physical and mental health of employees. Photo: GO Rentals Recognizing the need to support its employees’ mental health, GO Rentals, a rental car company with eight locations in New Zealand, has unveiled a new solution: A dedicated mini chill zone at… Continue reading Rental Car Company Boosts Employee Wellness in Chill Zone
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New-Vehicle Supply Grows Ahead of Potential Strike
All domestic brands but two had supply above the industry average at the start of September. Graphic: Cox Automotive New-vehicle supply, especially for most domestic brands, grew through August ahead of a potential strike by the UAW on Sept. 14 when the union’s contract with GM, Ford and Stellantis expires. Throughout August, the total U.S.… Continue reading New-Vehicle Supply Grows Ahead of Potential Strike
A Customer View Deepens Understanding of 3 Core Business Points
Whether you’re a rental-service manager or a salesperson, you can differentiate yourself by showing up, following up, and doing what you say you’ll do for your people. Take the time to listen to your customers. File photo: Bobit For the first 25 years of my career in the rental-car business, I held a dozen managerial… Continue reading A Customer View Deepens Understanding of 3 Core Business Points
Recovering Fleet Sales Outpace Retail Sector
Sales to rental fleets saw a 101.6% increase, while sales to government fleets rose by 39%, and sales to commercial fleets were mostly flat, increasing by 1.2%. Graphic: Cox Automotive Sales into large rental, commercial, and government fleets increased compared to the previous year, according to a Cox Automotive analysis of Bobit data released Sept.… Continue reading Recovering Fleet Sales Outpace Retail Sector
National Digital Titling Clearinghouse is Streamlining Operations for Fleets
Image Courtesy of Tyler Technologies The automotive industry is evolving as fleet sizes increase and interstate purchases and sales continue to grow. Fleet operators’ demand for more streamlined processes and efficient operations is paramount to a stronger bottom line. One of the critical challenges faced by fleets is the slow and cumbersome titling process, particularly… Continue reading National Digital Titling Clearinghouse is Streamlining Operations for Fleets
LAX Area Charging Depot Carries a Heavy Hertz EV Load
Paul Gioupis, founder and CEO of Zeem Solutions, shows how Hertz rental EVs are lined up and prepped for charging at the Zeem lot near LAX. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit As electric vehicles gain a foothold share of the fleet and ground transportation markets, it only follows that drivers can now reserve EVs from… Continue reading LAX Area Charging Depot Carries a Heavy Hertz EV Load
Former Fox Rent-A-Car Owner Launches EV Services Company with Business Partners
The executive troika of Co-CEO Allen Rezapour, co-founder and former Co-CEO of Fox Rent-A-Car; COO Mark Vogel; and Co-CEO Andres Pinter draw on deep rental car, solar energy, and high finance roots to form Bullet EV Charging Solutions. Photo: Bullet EV Charging Solutions As electrification advances deeper into fleets, three critical energy challenges are emerging… Continue reading Former Fox Rent-A-Car Owner Launches EV Services Company with Business Partners
Electric Vehicles Now Hit the Road Fork of Hype vs. Reality
Steve Greenfield, CEO of Automotive Ventures, recently spelled out such conflicting signals and mixed outcomes in the years ahead as America pursues its experiment in vehicle electrification. He spoked at the IARA Summer Roundtable in Chicago on Aug. 24, 2023. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit As electric vehicles phase out of their start-up cycle, the… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Now Hit the Road Fork of Hype vs. Reality
Why Most Fleet Operations Are Not Ready for an EV Battery Fire
During an Aug. 23 presentation at a remarketing conference, Jeff Haltrecht, executive at Call2Recycle, Inc., detailed safety principles that can apply to any commercial or government fleet operation that runs electric vehicles. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit Electric vehicles are often touted for their low-maintenance efficiency and clean driving since they require fewer parts and… Continue reading Why Most Fleet Operations Are Not Ready for an EV Battery Fire
Ford Tops Tesla, Rivian in E-Pickup Truck Race
In the latest research, the Ram 1500 Rev came out on top for straight vehicle appeal (67%) but dropped to second behind the Ford once branding was revealed. Among shoppers, 67% would consider the F-150 Lightning ahead of models from Ram and Chevy (both at 63%). Graphic: Cox Automotive New research from Cox Automotive suggests… Continue reading Ford Tops Tesla, Rivian in E-Pickup Truck Race