Tips & Tricks for A Successful Summer- Increase Your Margins with Technology – Webinar – Auto Rental News March 28, 2023 | 11:00 PST | 1 Hr Is being the “cheapest” always the right strategy? Agenda of the Webinar Section 1: Consumer behavior in the east coast & the west coast Section 2: Travel leisure markets… Continue reading Tips & Tricks for A Successful Summer- Increase Your Margins with Technology
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Hertz Launches Electric Vehicle Program in Denver, Houston
Through Hertz Electrifies, Hertz plans to expand the availability of rental electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and EV education and training opportunities in Denver and Houston. Photos: Hertz | Design: Canva Hertz has launched its Hertz Electrifies program in Denver and Houston. In January, Hertz announced Hertz Electrifies, a new public-private partnership aimed at accelerating the transition to electric… Continue reading Hertz Launches Electric Vehicle Program in Denver, Houston
Green Motion Opens in Zimbabwe
The Green Motion Zimbabwe team: Paidamoyo Fenyere, Edwin Mataga, Blessing Bhema, Marlon Madhlangu, and Makanakaishe Kudzotsa. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion announced the continuation of its expansion throughout the African continent, with the signing of its newest franchise in Zimbabwe. The Master Country Franchise has been awarded to local car rental entrepreneur Innocent Kudzotsa, who will initially kick… Continue reading Green Motion Opens in Zimbabwe
UFODrive Expands to Munich
The EV operator’s global expansion continues with the newest location next to the site of Oktoberfest in Germany. Photo: UFODrive Following two successful U.S. openings in Miami this year, UFODrive has now officially launched in Munich, the operator announced on March 9. This is its fourth location in Germany and the third new location launched in 2023 so… Continue reading UFODrive Expands to Munich
Lime Sues Hertz for Unfair Competition
Lime claimed that one of its former engineers (who joined Hertz last year) violated his employment agreement to not solicit former colleagues. Photo: Canva/Joaquin Corbalan Scooter-sharing service Lime has sued Hertz Corp. alleging unfair competition, according to a report by Reuters. Lime has accused Hertz of improperly hiring the startup’s senior engineers. Neutron Holdings Inc.,… Continue reading Lime Sues Hertz for Unfair Competition
Green Motion to Open in Armenia
Milena Abramian, Richard Lowden, and Suren Melikyan celebrate the opening of Green Motion’s newest franchise in Armenia. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion announced the sale of its latest country franchise, Armenia, marking the brand’s expansion in western Asia. Acquired by Suren Melikyan, owner of the existing Green Motion franchise for Georgia, Green Motion Armenia will be opening… Continue reading Green Motion to Open in Armenia
ACCRO Shares Results of First Member Survey
When asked about customer demand, 31% of respondents said that it’s lower than usual while 47% said it’s about the same. Only 22% responded that it’s busier than usual. Photo: Canva To represent ACCRO’s (the Associated Canadian Car Rental Operators) independent car and truck rental industry, the association has initiated the first of what will… Continue reading ACCRO Shares Results of First Member Survey
10 U.S. States to Find the Cheapest Gas Prices
In Texas, you can purchase 16.20 gallons of fuel for $50, which would allow you to travel approximately 356 miles in a Ford F-150. Photo: FINN A new study by car subscription provider, FINN, has looked at the average prices of regular, mid-grade, premium, and diesel gas in each U.S. state to determine which state… Continue reading 10 U.S. States to Find the Cheapest Gas Prices
2023 Will Be a Great Year for Car Rental — But When’s the Tipping Point?
Any major upgrades to your site to install charging infrastructure could throw your timelines off by a few quarters or even a few years. Photo: Chris Brown The U.S. car rental industry not only survived, it prevailed in 2022. The industry successfully rode the roller coaster of tight supply, high rates, and unbelievable used vehicle… Continue reading 2023 Will Be a Great Year for Car Rental — But When’s the Tipping Point?
Sixt Achieves Record Revenue, Earnings for 2022
Sixt is planning another substantial expansion of its fleet in 2023 and expects greater earnings before taxes of EUR 430 million to EUR 550 million. Pictured here is Erich Sixt at the company’s North American headquarters grand opening. Photo: Sixt Following a record 2021, Sixt reached historic highs in revenue and earnings for 2022 — and… Continue reading Sixt Achieves Record Revenue, Earnings for 2022