NuVinAir Promotes Marty Schoenthaler to President

Schoenthaler will maintain his current role of chief franchise officer. Willford and Golimowski will report to Schoenthaler. Photos: NuVinAir/Canva NuVinAir, a cleaning technology company that caters to car rental companies, dealerships, and automotive businesses, named Marty Schoenthaler president, according to a company announcement today. Schoenthaler will be maintaining his current role of chief franchise officer. Reporting to CEO and… Continue reading NuVinAir Promotes Marty Schoenthaler to President

Free2move Adds Fiat 500e to Carsharing Fleet

By the end of 2023, Free2move plans to offer new dealership programs, which includes its carsharing, rental, and subscription services. Photo: Stellantis Carsharing company Free2move is supporting the transition toward electrification. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Free2move showcased the Fiat 500e. As part of its mission to make EVs more accessible, Free2move envisions… Continue reading Free2move Adds Fiat 500e to Carsharing Fleet

Finalrentals Launches Data Science Division

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

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