Sales into fleets rose steadily in September, except for a slight dip for government fleets. Graphic: Cox Automotive While sales into large fleets, not including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, decreased 4.6% month over month in September to 122,586 units, the sales were still up 25% compared to September 2021, according to an early… Continue reading Fleet Sales Up YOY as Supply Could Increase
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Red Flags Emerge on the Way to Electric Vehicle Adoption
The U.S. lacks enough domestically supplied materials to keep up with consumer demand, so innovations in battery chemistry, materials substitution and recycling will be key to the transition to EVs, according to a recent Cox Automotive Mobility white paper. Photo: Manheim While vehicle electrification makes progress, the lingering effects of the pandemic, the soaring cost… Continue reading Red Flags Emerge on the Way to Electric Vehicle Adoption
UFODrive Expands EV Rental Business to Austin, New York
In addition to being available in nine European countries, UFODrive will be operating in San Francisco, Austin, and Manhattan as of October. Photo: UFODrive European e-mobility provider UFODrive has opened an electric vehicle location in Austin and will launch in Manhattan starting this month. As of Sept. 26, Austin customers can book and drive UFODrive’s electric vehicles. New… Continue reading UFODrive Expands EV Rental Business to Austin, New York
How Auto Transport Is Adapting to Supply Chain Challenges
With more employees working remotely, auto transporters have been delivering vehicles requiring longer distances. PARS has also seen a larger number of pickup and delivery address changes while dealing with long-term challenges such as shortage of drivers with enough fleet experience. Photo: Canva How are auto transporters working with fleets to adjust their transportation processes… Continue reading How Auto Transport Is Adapting to Supply Chain Challenges
The Cleanest Cars Will Win the Rental Wars
Image Courtesy of NuVinAir Undeniably, the COVID-19 pandemic created consumer demand for cars that are not just surface-clean but also have a healthy interior cabin space. Rental car companies responded to this demand by partnering with cleaning companies and enhancing their protocols to show customers that they care about them and are committed to making… Continue reading The Cleanest Cars Will Win the Rental Wars
In Memoriam: John Mallo, Budget Franchise Pioneer
(L to R) Tom Mallo, John’s son; John Mallo; and Joe Mallo, John’s son, meet with former President George H. W. Bush in the photo on the right. Photo: Tom Mallo/Canva John Wayne Mallo, one of the original Budget Rent a Car licensees, died on Aug. 29 at the age of 84. Mallo was born… Continue reading In Memoriam: John Mallo, Budget Franchise Pioneer
Hits & Misses on 10 Remarketing Predictions for 2022
The Cox Automotive 3Q report card on their 10 primary predictions for 2022. Graphic: Cox Automotive As we did at the end of the second quarter, our team took a look back at the market predictions we posted in January. This quarterly review is helpful, as it allows us to see how the market has… Continue reading Hits & Misses on 10 Remarketing Predictions for 2022
Remarketing Compliance Program Already Scoring Among First Graduates
IARA Vice President Doug Turner and President Jeff Bescher promoted the ACT program during the IARA’s annual Summer Roundtable in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 16-18, 2022. Photo: IARA The IARA’s Audit & Compliance Training (ACT) launched at the Summer Roundtable already has helped remarketing operations plug in to the tools that enable them to avoid costly… Continue reading Remarketing Compliance Program Already Scoring Among First Graduates
Hertz, BP Partner on EV Charging in North America
The companies plan to build on bp pulse’s existing ‘Omega’ fleet charging and energy management software for Hertz’s EV fleet. Photo: BP Hertz and BP announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of a national network of EV charging stations powered by BP Pulse, BP’s global electrification and charging solution brand. The… Continue reading Hertz, BP Partner on EV Charging in North America
More Hertz Customers File Lawsuit After Being Falsely Arrested
Five Hertz customers filed a lawsuit accusing Hertz of faulty inventory tracking, causing them to face wrongful arrest for car theft. Photo: Canva Five Hertz customers have filed a lawsuit accusing the company of faulty inventory tracking, which caused the drivers to face wrongful arrest for car theft, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Filed… Continue reading More Hertz Customers File Lawsuit After Being Falsely Arrested