New Vehicle Supply Hits Two Year-High

Aside from low-volume, high-performance cars, vehicles with the lowest days’ supply were compact, midsize and subcompact cars, with below 40 days’ supply, followed by compact SUVs and minivans.  Aside from niche uber luxury vehicles, segments with the highest supply were full-size cars and EVs, at more than 100 days’ supply, followed by high-end luxury cars… Continue reading New Vehicle Supply Hits Two Year-High

Green Motion Adds Second Portugal Location

GM Porto team with their first customer, Tiago Costa. Green Motion International car rental brand Green Motion continues its European expansion, adding a new location in the historic city of Porto, Portugal. Green Motion first entered the Portuguese market with sale of its Master Country Franchise to MCoutinho Group with the inaugural location opening in… Continue reading Green Motion Adds Second Portugal Location

Easirent Opens Austin Location

  Easirent Austin Branch Manager, Jonel Decius. Easirent Easirent has opened a branch near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, continuing the rapid expansion of its short-term car rental business, according to CEO Paul Hanley. The new office represents the Fort Lauderdale company’s fifth Texas location, an office connected to the airport by an 11-minute ride on a… Continue reading Easirent Opens Austin Location

Rental Car Services Are Booming. Are You Poised to Scale Up?

The car rental market is poised to grow to $200 billion by the end of 2033, a 9.6% increase in demand over the next decade.     Canva The future looks bright for the rental car industry. According to a recent report in Fact.MR, the rental car market is poised to grow to $200 billion… Continue reading Rental Car Services Are Booming. Are You Poised to Scale Up?

NuVinAir Launches Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solution

One Power Pod makes 32 ounces of a safe and powerful multi-purpose cleaning solution. Photo: NuVinAir NuVinAir has introduced ReNuSurface Power Podz for rental-car companies, dealerships, and detailers. The proprietary cleaning solution simply dissolves in water to create a safe, eco-friendly, and powerful cleaner. “We are thrilled to launch our latest product, Power Podz, an eco-friendly extension of… Continue reading NuVinAir Launches Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solution

How Forensic Id Readers Can Help Prevent Fraud in Car Rentals

Image Courtesy of IdViewer LLC The car rental industry loses millions of dollars every year due to identity fraud, which usually consists in scammers using false, forged or stolen identity documents and impersonating other individuals. People who have had their documents stolen and used in fraudulent schemes can be wrongfully prosecuted and arrested, and this… Continue reading How Forensic Id Readers Can Help Prevent Fraud in Car Rentals

Accelerating your Fleet’s Success: Unlocking the Power & Benefits of EVs

Accelerating your Fleet’s Success: Unlocking the Power & Benefits of EVs – Webinar – Auto Rental News June 27, 2023 | 11:00 PST | 1 Hr Join a discussion between financial tech company Spring Free EV and Texas-based fleet operator Rideshare Carz and learn how to leverage the advantages of EVs to accelerate your business. … Continue reading Accelerating your Fleet’s Success: Unlocking the Power & Benefits of EVs

Green Motion Expands Again in Europe

Mykolas Sabaitis, an experienced car rental entrepreneur, has acquired the master franchise.  Green Motion Green Motion continues its European expansion at Tallinn International Airport.  Mykolas Sabaitis, a car rental entrepreneur with ten years’ experience in the Green Motion brand and successful markets in Lithuania and Latvia, has acquired the master franchise. Sabaitis appointed Joosep Allikas as… Continue reading Green Motion Expands Again in Europe

Ford-Uber Partner on EV Lease Option for Rideshare Drivers

Rideshare drivers can select a Mustang Mach-E for one- to four-month increments, depending on location. Ford Ford Next has collaborated with Uber to deliver a new lease option for rideshare drivers going electric. Called Ford Drive, the pilot program offers flexible access to Ford Mustang Mach-E models and has launched in San Diego, San Francisco, and… Continue reading Ford-Uber Partner on EV Lease Option for Rideshare Drivers

York Car Rental Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Turkey 

The Master Franchise Agreement will open 15 car rental offices in Turkey. York Car Rental York Car Rental and DCL Oto Kiralama have entered a Master Franchise Agreement that will open 15 car rental offices in Turkey. The Master Franchise agreement brings together convenient on-site and local modern car rental offices in Turkey. Under the agreement,… Continue reading York Car Rental Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Turkey