Enterprise’s Entegral Launches Vehicle Claims Assistance Product

Entegral’s new Smart Assist helps to digitize and automate the claims journey from first notice of loss. Photo: Enterprise Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s Entegral has announced the launch of Smart Assist, a vehicle claims assistance product designed for use with mobile devices. This new SaaS (software as a service) offering puts more control into the customer’s hands after a… Continue reading Enterprise’s Entegral Launches Vehicle Claims Assistance Product

Pennsylvania Airport Breaks Ground on Rent-A-Car Facility

The $11 million project is financed the through a Customer Facility Charge rather than taxpayer money.  Photo: Conrac Solutions On Oct. 26, a new Quick Turn-Around rent-a-car facility broke ground at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).  The new facility will consolidate all car fueling, cleaning, and maintenance for the six on-airport rent-a-car brands in a single, on-airport location,… Continue reading Pennsylvania Airport Breaks Ground on Rent-A-Car Facility

AVR Van Rental Announces New CEO

Fifteen years after its founding, the van rental company’s new CEO is looking toward an aggressive five-year growth plan. Aria Irani says to watch for AVR’s new software product for car rental companies and dealerships. Photo: Aria Irani Formerly known as Airport Van Rental, AVR Van Rental announced its new CEO, Aria Irani, effective Sept.… Continue reading AVR Van Rental Announces New CEO

Green Motion Signs Franchise Agreement in Ivory Coast

The franchise owner plans to open two new locations in the Abidjan airport and in the city center. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion’s global expansion continues with the opening of a new location in the Ivory Coast, announced on Oct. 24.  Expansion across the African continent continues with Fallou Sambe, the franchisee who already owns Green Motion Senegal,… Continue reading Green Motion Signs Franchise Agreement in Ivory Coast

2022 Fleet Vehicles of the Year Voting Live

The Chevrolet Equinox took home the 2021 Fleet SUV of the Year award. The prior year, honors went to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Photo: GM Automotive Fleet is proud to present the 2022 Car, Truck, and SUV of the Year awards!  Let your voice be heard! Now is your chance to vote for the 2022 Fleet Vehicle of… Continue reading 2022 Fleet Vehicles of the Year Voting Live

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Dip Further This Month

Compact cars had the lowest decline at -5.4%, while vans and pickups lost less than the overall industry in seasonally adjusted year-over-year changes. Graphic: Cox Automotive / Manheim Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined 2% from September in the first 15 days of October, according to the Manheim Used… Continue reading Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Dip Further This Month

Zoomcar to Go Public

The new combined company will trade under the symbol “IOAC” on the Nasdaq. Photo: Zoomcar India-based carsharing service Zoomcar announced a $10 million financial investment on Oct. 19 as it merges with Innovative International Acquisition Corp. The merger agreement will result in Zoomcar becoming a publicly listed company. The transaction values the combined company at an implied… Continue reading Zoomcar to Go Public

America Car Rental to Offer SIM Cards on Rentals

The mobile data service begins on Nov. 15. The move makes America Car Rental the first rental company in Latin America to offer SIM cards for every rental. Photo: America Car Rental America Car Rental announced a new partnership with Awiwi Internet to provide its customers with new and better car rental experiences. In this… Continue reading America Car Rental to Offer SIM Cards on Rentals

Empire Mobility Hires Eric Rothman, Rebrands

Eric Rothman also serves on the ACRA board and previously founded Fast Track Mobility. Photo: Rothman Eric Rothman has joined Empire Mobility as CEO. Rothman, an attorney and former banker, was previously founder, president & CEO of Fast Track Mobility, a large for-hire-vehicle rental fleet licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission in New York… Continue reading Empire Mobility Hires Eric Rothman, Rebrands