New global offerings remove friction in the rental car journey to get customers on the road faster. Photo: Taras Makarenko / Pexels With the busy summer travel season upon us, ensuring a great customer experience is a leading priority at Enterprise Holdings. The company is rolling out new global offerings to remove friction around the… Continue reading Enterprise Expedites Booking Process
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How One Rental Service Uses a New Digital Tool to Detect Vehicle Damage
Using a mobile device during the checkout process, a rental agent can take pictures of the vehicle’s exterior from six different angles to record any damage. When the vehicle is returned, photos and video will be taken from the same angles to document any new damage. Photo: Bristol Car & Truck Rental To compete in… Continue reading How One Rental Service Uses a New Digital Tool to Detect Vehicle Damage
ACRA Announces New Board Member
As chief Americas officer, Brenda Azúa has led the development of Green Motion in the Americas for the last eight years, and with the acquisition of U-Save in September 2022. Photo: Green Motion / Canva The American Car Rental Association recently appointed Brenda Azua, the chief Americas officer for Green Motion International, to fill the… Continue reading ACRA Announces New Board Member
How to Get the Most Revenue, Efficiency in the Digital World
The biggest cost of resisting new technologies is that competitors can get ahead of a company and reap the rewards of smoother operations and cost savings. Photo: Fidelity Payment Services In the new digital landscape, what advanced technologies make sense for non-major car rental operators to start using? That’s a vital questions given that picking… Continue reading How to Get the Most Revenue, Efficiency in the Digital World
Go Rentals Partners With RedBird Capital
RedBird’s investment portfolio in private aviation, professional sports, entertainment and financial services gives a unique perspective on the Go Rentals’ business and its customers and distribution channels. Logos graphic: Go Rental and Redbird / Canva Go Rentals has entered into a definitive agreement with RedBird Capital Partners for a major investment. Terms of the transaction… Continue reading Go Rentals Partners With RedBird Capital
What Would Millennial and Gen Z New Yorkers Rather Do Than Stand in Line for a Rental Car?
Millennial and Gen Z travelers in New York imagine all kinds of alternatives to waiting in line for a rental car. File photo: Bobit Millennials and Gen Z New Yorkers would rather do everything from eating street dogs to climbing 25 flights of stairs or staying with the inlaws than stand in line at the… Continue reading What Would Millennial and Gen Z New Yorkers Rather Do Than Stand in Line for a Rental Car?
Carwiz Expands Operations to Jamaica
The new locations in Jamaica highlights the company’s global commitment to providing mobility solutions. Photo: Carwiz Carwiz has expanded its operations into Jamaica, following recent launches in Hungary, Italy, and Kenya a few weeks ago. Jamaica’s stunning scenery, Caribbean traditions, and welcoming atmosphere make it a popular choice for leisure and business travelers. By establishing… Continue reading Carwiz Expands Operations to Jamaica
Used-Vehicle Inventory, Prices Hold Steady as Sales Edge Higher
The average listing price closed the month at $27,147, down from the revised $27,720 at the end of May, which was the highest since early January. Graphic: Cox Automotive The used-vehicle market has shed the volatility seen during the pandemic and chip shortage, with inventory and prices holding rather steady, according to a Cox Automotive… Continue reading Used-Vehicle Inventory, Prices Hold Steady as Sales Edge Higher
New-Vehicle Inventory Up 40% YOY as Prices Stabilize
The highest inventories for non-luxury brands were dominated by Stellantis’ brands and a mix of foreign and domestic luxury makes. Graphic: Cox Automotive New-vehicle inventory and prices stabilized further in June while electric vehicle inventory climbed, closing the month with twice the days’ supply as new vehicles overall, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto… Continue reading New-Vehicle Inventory Up 40% YOY as Prices Stabilize
Beijing Allows Driverless Taxis For Commercial Service
Self-driving taxis were rolled out on a trial basis in the capital in March following a series of road tests, which were conducted with safety supervisors on board. Photo: Canva A larger fleet of driverless taxis will soon be available for hire in Beijing as officials there decided July 7 to launch the taxis for… Continue reading Beijing Allows Driverless Taxis For Commercial Service