2024 ICRS sessions are designed to give car rental operators from North America and abroad a wide range of education, networking opportunities, and exhibit hall interaction. Photo: Canva If you consider yourself an expert on a particular topic that addresses the spirit of the International Car Rental Show (ICRS) and would like to share your insight with… Continue reading Want to Speak at the 2024 ICRS?
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Vehicle Damage Detection Getting Smarter with AI
Black Widow plans to revamp its “black spider” camera structure and release a new version in coming months. It will include an enhanced lighting system and more cameras. Photo: Black Widow Auto logistics transporters and car rental companies may serve different types of fleet customers but have at least one ordeal in common. The Ship.Cars… Continue reading Vehicle Damage Detection Getting Smarter with AI
New Data Shows How Car-Sharing Affects Parking, Traffic in NYC
No more stress of owning a car in a crowded city: Zipcar provides 24/7 on-demand, self-service access to vehicles by the hour, day, or week in convenient urban, college, or business locations. Photo: Zipcar Sept. 22 marks the worldwide initiative “Car-Free Day,” which encourages motorists to take a break from driving and explore greener options like… Continue reading New Data Shows How Car-Sharing Affects Parking, Traffic in NYC
UAW Strike & Gov’t Shutdown: A Perfect Storm?
While a government shutdown does not have an immediate and direct correlation to vehicle inventory levels like a strike, there are broader implications for the fleet industry in terms of slowed services and overall confidence. Photo: Canva Remember in Q4 2021, the peak of the supply chain strain? The economists and market analysts told us… Continue reading UAW Strike & Gov’t Shutdown: A Perfect Storm?
NextCar Announces New Location on Small Indian Ocean Island
With a wide selection of cars and competitive rates, NextCar’s new location serves the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport near the capital city of Port Louis. Photo: NextCar NextCar is expanding in the island of Mauritius, a distinctive tropical locale with a variety of activities and experiences, the company announced this week. Mauritius lies in… Continue reading NextCar Announces New Location on Small Indian Ocean Island
The Future of Car Rentals: Big Data and Game-Changing AI Inspection Technology
One example of an innovative solution in the car rental space employs advanced computer vision and machine learning algorithms to automatically inspect vehicles for damage. Photo: Ravin AI A ride in a rented car was once nothing more than a means to an end, a necessity for tourists, business travelers or for those whose cars… Continue reading The Future of Car Rentals: Big Data and Game-Changing AI Inspection Technology
MEX Rent-A-Car Opens New Facility in Cancun
The new rental car operation provides a spacious, air-conditioned waiting area, picturesque gardens, a wide cafeteria, and modern restrooms. Photo: MEX Rent-a-Car MEX Rent-A-Car recently held a groundbreaking event for a check-in facility in Cancun, Mexico to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary. The new rental car operation provides a spacious, air-conditioned waiting area, picturesque gardens,… Continue reading MEX Rent-A-Car Opens New Facility in Cancun
EV Mandates Jump Ahead of Energy and Charging Resources
[embedded content] As more electric vehicles plug in to the grid in coming years, what resources and policies are best suited to ensure electric power will remain stable and seamless 24/7? That is the foremost reality check question facing mass electrification of America’s transportation system amid long-range mandates and goals now likely to arrive sooner… Continue reading EV Mandates Jump Ahead of Energy and Charging Resources
What Happened at Fleet Forward: The Tour NY/NJ?
Photo Gallery View Photo Gallery Fleet Forward: The Tour recently made its latest stop of the series, coming to the New York/New Jersey region on Sept. 13. The one-day regional event featured educational sessions on managing the transition to electric vehicles and other new technologies, as well as a ride-and-drive with new EV models, and networking… Continue reading What Happened at Fleet Forward: The Tour NY/NJ?
How Will UAW Strike Affect New, Used, and Rental Vehicles?
The Detroit 3 are heavy in ICE, pickups, and SUVs. They also sell more heavily into fleet, and Ford produces the top-selling Ford F-150 pickup truck and most popular electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning. Photo: Maritn Romjue / Bobit As widely expected, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has officially called a strike against… Continue reading How Will UAW Strike Affect New, Used, and Rental Vehicles?