Through its data research, Finalrentals Analytics (FiRa) will bring key market insights to the car rental industry. Photo: Finalrentals Finalrentals has launched a new data science and AI division called Finalrentals Analytics (FiRa). The company will use these analytics and data to bring key market insights to the car rental industry. Recently, FiRa has been… Continue reading Finalrentals Launches Data Science Division
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Reimagining the Car Rental Industry
Technologies like autonomous vehicles, AI, smart parking, and more, present opportunities for rental companies to adapt to the changing market and keep a competitive edge. Photo: Canva Some jobs are cooler than others. Test pilots, marine biologists, and Disney Imagineers all have pretty cool jobs. So do futurists — scientists, philosophers, and thinkers — who… Continue reading Reimagining the Car Rental Industry
Study Reveals Negative Rental Car Experiences
FinanceBuzz’s study showed 69% of people who’ve rented cars reported some kind of negative rental experience. Photo: FinanceBuzz FinanceBuzz released the results from its recent survey of U.S. adults who have rented a car at least once to find out which issues and behaviors they experienced when renting a car. Key findings include: 1 in 6 people have changed… Continue reading Study Reveals Negative Rental Car Experiences
Green Motion Sells Spanish Master Franchise
Pictured left to right: Richard Lowden, Jose Javier Molero Pérez, Jorge Blasco Valls, and Diana Milena Wilches Brito. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion announced the signing of a major European market with the sale of its Master Country Franchise for Spain, another milestone in Green Motion’s journey of expansion. Spain represents a significant step in the development of… Continue reading Green Motion Sells Spanish Master Franchise
Study Reveals Negative Rental Car Experiences
FinanceBuzz’s study showed 69% of people who’ve rented cars reported some kind of negative rental experience. Photo: FinanceBuzz FinanceBuzz released the results from its recent survey of U.S. adults who have rented a car at least once to find out which issues and behaviors they experienced when renting a car. Key findings include: 1 in 6 people… Continue reading Study Reveals Negative Rental Car Experiences
Electric Vehicles Catch On: Today’s Market by the Numbers
Tesla has been by far the most popular EV brand for four years since the Model 3 debuted, but as more models and brands come to market, its dominance is finally starting to fall. Photo: Tesla In the U.S., sales of electrified vehicles — the combined total of EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids — hit… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Catch On: Today’s Market by the Numbers
Finalrentals Launches in Romania
In 2021, the operator added 18 new countries to its growing global network. Photo: Finalrentals Finalrentals has announced a new Romanian partnership, which has been secured by car rental entrepreneur and industry expert Alex Dragomir. “We have been observing the growth of Finalrentals in the last couple of years from the sidelines, and after meeting… Continue reading Finalrentals Launches in Romania
RateGain to Acquire Adara
Adara’s AI-powered platform allows operators to gain further data insights and make key decisions. Photo: RateGain RateGain Travel Technologies announced on Jan. 3 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adara Inc. through an asset purchase agreement. The Silicon Valley-headquartered provider of predictive consumer intelligence will enhance its AI-powered DaaS (Data as a Service) and… Continue reading RateGain to Acquire Adara
UFODrive Expands to LA
The Tesla Model Y and the Tesla Model 3 will be available at its newest “UFO Bay” in LA. Photo: UFODrive On Jan. 4, UFODrive announced another expansion to its U.S. presence in LA at LAX-South, in time to support the peak LAX travel season, according to the EV rental operator. “Expect more pop-up locations as we… Continue reading UFODrive Expands to LA
Rentall Partners with Scrive
Around since 2020, Scrive offers cloud-based lifecycle automation with electronic signature and identification solutions. Photo: Rentall Rentall, a SaaS solution provider in the car rental industry, announced on Dec. 21, 2022, that it has partnered with Scrive to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and enhance the customer experience. According to the announcement, Scrive’s cloud-based platform provides agreement lifecycle automation powered by… Continue reading Rentall Partners with Scrive