With these latest new location additions, there will be approximately 111 total Getaround carsharing locations in New York City. Photo: Getaround Getaround, a connected carsharing marketplace, has installed 83 additional carshare locations as part of its new, expanded participation in the New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) carsharing program. Through the DOT’s carshare program, hundreds of carshare… Continue reading Getaround Expands Rollout of Carshare Partnership with the NYC DOT
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Europcar Names New Group CEO
Peter Gowers is stepping down after leading Europcar Mobility Group to record financial results. Europcar Mobility Group has named Alain Favey as the new Chairman of the Management Board and Group Chief Executive Officer of (Paris:EUCAR), effective June 1. Favey, currently a member of the Board for Sales and Marketing at Bentley Motors Ltd., will succeed Peter… Continue reading Europcar Names New Group CEO
Getaround Expands NYC DOT Carshare Partnership
Getaround’s patented Connect Cloud technology delivers contactless access to shared vehicles across the city. Getaround Getaround will install 83 additional carshare locations as it expands participation in the New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) carsharing program. The latest installation of Getaround spaces includes: 28 new locations in Manhattan 21 new locations in the Bronx 18 new… Continue reading Getaround Expands NYC DOT Carshare Partnership
Employee Ownership as a Succession Planning Option
Image Courtesy of Abobe Stock Employee Ownership as a Succession Planning Option Many successful business owners delay succession planning because they are too busy running their companies, they lack the time to focus on a complex subject outside of their comfort zone or they enjoy working and don’t know how they will fill their time… Continue reading Employee Ownership as a Succession Planning Option
White House Lauds Hertz Electrification Strategy
White House recognizes Hertz for its electrification efforts. Hertz The Biden-Harris Administration has recognized Hertz as a key company moving fleet electrification forward, reports a Hertz Tweet. “This morning, Hertz was recognized by The White House for our efforts to expand access to electric vehicles across the country. Demand for EV rentals is growing and… Continue reading White House Lauds Hertz Electrification Strategy
NYC Triples Carshare Spaces, Expands Zipcar Access
Freshly painted on-street car sharing spaces dedicated to Zipcar can now be found across Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. Zipcar Access to Zipcar will grow as New York City triples the number of on-street carsharing spaces available to residents. New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez recently announced a major expansion of the… Continue reading NYC Triples Carshare Spaces, Expands Zipcar Access
Kyte’s On-Demand Car Delivery Launches in Atlanta
Kyte now delivers cars for short- or long-term use to customers in Atlanta. Kyte Kyte, the company delivering cars to customers’ doorsteps for short- or long-term use, plans to bring its services to Atlanta, Georgia, marking the company’s 15th market in the U.S. As of March 31, 2023, consumers can book cars in over 29… Continue reading Kyte’s On-Demand Car Delivery Launches in Atlanta
Key Data Points from Cox Automotive’s Q1 Report
Tesla is forecast to surpass 5% market share for the first time. Improved inventory levels will help lift General Motors to become the top new vehicle seller in the U.S. in Q1. Photo: Cox Automotive Cox Automotive forecasts new-vehicle sales volume in Q1 will reach 3.5 million units, an increase of nearly 6% year over… Continue reading Key Data Points from Cox Automotive’s Q1 Report
Carshare May Lose Auto Insurance
Ithaca Carshare seeks an alternative to meet its car insurance needs. Ithaca Carshare, a nonprofit organization, is having difficulty in obtaining auto insurance and is attempting to find a solution through the state government. The membership-based business has operated for 15 years, but a change with its current insurance provider has put its future in… Continue reading Carshare May Lose Auto Insurance
What We Learned from the Ford Teach-In
The Ford E-Transit is flanked by F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. Ford will now report financial results not by geographic regions but by global business segments: Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro. Photo: Ford On March 23, Ford walked investors and analysts through how the company is now organized and operating based on… Continue reading What We Learned from the Ford Teach-In