The business combination was approved at a meeting of InterPrivate II shareholders on Dec. 7 and was unanimously approved by InterPrivate II’s board of directors. Photo: Canva/Logo: Getaround Carsharer Getaround has completed its previously announced business combination with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp. Getaround’s common stock and warrants started trading on the NYSE under the ticker… Continue reading Getaround Closes Business Combination with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp.
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EVgo, Lyft Launch New Partnership
With the new partnership, Lyft drivers can save up to 45% on session costs when charging at one of EVgo’s fast-charging locations nationwide. Photo: EVgo EVgo Inc., a public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced the launch of a new EV charging discount program for rideshare drivers on the Lyft platform. This… Continue reading EVgo, Lyft Launch New Partnership
2023 Auto Rental News Fact Book Now Online
Chock full of statistics and data, take a look at what drove car rental last year and what is yet to come. Photo: Bobit/Canva Auto Rental News is proud to announce that its 2023 Fact Book is now ready to read online! The 35th edition of this annual publication provides valuable insights, data, and analysis for all facets of… Continue reading 2023 Auto Rental News Fact Book Now Online
HGS Axle Smartbot Automates Dispatch for Faster Roadside Assistance
When a rental car becomes stranded the driver can find the nearest tow truck, dealership, and/or mechanic, through HGS Axle’s digital platform and can monitor the dispatch status in real time via GPS. Photo: Pexels.com / Ryan West Business process management (BPM) provider, Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), introduced its latest product, HGS Axle, an automated dispatch assistant… Continue reading HGS Axle Smartbot Automates Dispatch for Faster Roadside Assistance
Green Motion Announces Azerbaijan Location
Bahruz Safarov and his team take on the Green Motion franchise. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion International announced the sale of its latest Master Country Franchise in Asia on Dec. 19. It is in Azerbaijan, a country that is recognized as one of the most in-demand tourist and business traveler destinations, enjoying a 78% increase… Continue reading Green Motion Announces Azerbaijan Location
Finalrentals Launches in Fort Lauderdale
Franchise owner Alberto Lucente also operates the Miami location for Finalrentals. Photo: Finalrentals Fort Lauderdale is the new home to Finalrentals’ newest car rental affiliate location in the U.S., the operator announced today. The partnership has been secured by Alberto Lucente, a seasoned car rental professional and entrepreneur with multiple locations in Florida. Lucente already has Finalrentals in… Continue reading Finalrentals Launches in Fort Lauderdale
2022 in Review: Most Popular Posts on Auto Rental News
This year, highlights on ARN’s website included news and articles on mergers and acquisitions, contactless and tech trends, rate management, and highlights from ICRS. Photo: Canva Last year, there were many big stories topping the headlines on autorentalnews.com. Highlights included updates on rental company acquisitions, stories on trends and tech, and analysis on the industry’s… Continue reading 2022 in Review: Most Popular Posts on Auto Rental News
PurCo, Bynx Release Digital Inspection Solution
PurCo commits to a million inspections in the first year, providing the new digitized solution that will save both money and man-hours from loss prevention inspections. Photo: Pexels.com Loss prevention company PurCo Fleet Services announced a strategic alliance with fleet technology developer Bynx in the launch of PurInspect, a digitized inspection app that reduces car rental damage disputes and ensures transparency throughout… Continue reading PurCo, Bynx Release Digital Inspection Solution
Conrac Solutions Names Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Gill brings more than two decades experience in the aviation industry. Photo: Conrac Solutions Consolidated rent-a-car facility developer, operator, and financier Conrac Solutions announced in a statement that James R. Gill has been appointed as chief financial and administrative officer, effective Jan. 9, 2023. “I am pleased to join Conrac Solutions,” said Gill in the statement. “I believe CS… Continue reading Conrac Solutions Names Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
New Vehicle Tangle: Supply, Prices, Payments All Up as Affordability Dips
As measured by days of supply, non-luxury brands with the lowest inventories – all below the national average – were Toyota, Kia, Honda, Subaru, Volkswagen and Hyundai. Graphic: Cox Automotive New-vehicle inventory volume climbed through November as production increased and sales slowed, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data released Dec. 14.… Continue reading New Vehicle Tangle: Supply, Prices, Payments All Up as Affordability Dips