More than 500 Cox Automotive Mobility service trucks are currently equipped with mobile EV charging capability, with an additional 350 trucks to be outfitted next year. Photo: Cox Automotive Mobility As part of Cox Enterprises’ goal to reduce its carbon, water and waste effects on the environment by 2034, Cox Automotive Mobility is making advances… Continue reading Cox Automotive Mobility Plans to Cut Fleet Carbon Emissions in Half by 2030
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Zoomcar’s Peer-to-Peer Platform Hits Milestone
Zoomcar reports over 3 million active app users and over 25 million downloads so far. Photo: Zoomcar Zoomcar, an India-based carsharing service, announced on Sept. 27 that it has achieved more than 25,000 registered vehicles on its marketplace platform globally. The milestone comes within just 12 months of launching its marketplace. The company believes the growth reflects strong… Continue reading Zoomcar’s Peer-to-Peer Platform Hits Milestone
Car Rental Employee Allegedly Stole Close to $300K in Vehicles
The total value of the stolen vehicles is $293,660. (Not actual employee/vehicle pictured.) Photo: Canva An employee at an Enterprise Rent-A-Car location was arrested after allegedly stealing cars from the lot, according to a report by FOX 13 Memphis. The incidents occurred at the Enterprise Rent-A-Car storage lots at Memphis International Airport. Between Aug. 8… Continue reading Car Rental Employee Allegedly Stole Close to $300K in Vehicles
2023 ICRS Calls for Papers Is Open
2023 ICRS sessions will discuss fleet acquisition, remarketing, solving supply chain challenges, lending, operations best practices, sales and marketing, and customer satisfaction. Photo: Bobit/Canva If you consider yourself an expert on a particular topic that addresses the spirit of the International Car Rental Show (ICRS) and would like to share your insight with the industry, we invite… Continue reading 2023 ICRS Calls for Papers Is Open
GO Rentals Partners with Enterprise Holdings in NZ
GO Rentals Director John Osborne (left) and Assistant Vice President of Global Franchising – Asia Pacific Marco Beltgens (right). Photo: GO Rentals On August 1, New Zealand-based GO Rentals announced a new partnership with Enterprise Holdings, securing the right to operate the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent a Car brands in New Zealand. Through its network of affiliated companies,… Continue reading GO Rentals Partners with Enterprise Holdings in NZ
Useful Facts and Insights Derived from Remarketing Data
Kevin Chartier, vice president of Manheim Consulting, showed how data can deliver applicable points that inform business decisions during his Aug. 18 presentation, “Strategic Insights That Drive Decision Making.” Photo: IARA Numbers mean nothing unless they add up and intersect in ways that help a business gain insight, maximize performance, or improve operations. Kevin Chartier,… Continue reading Useful Facts and Insights Derived from Remarketing Data
Kyte Launches in Fort Lauderdale
The new opening marks the 14th market Kyte operates in the U.S. Photo: Kyte Kyte announced the expansion of its footprint outside of Miami in southern Florida on Sept. 23. Effective now, consumers can rent cars delivered on demand in over 15 neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale. With year-over-year growth since 2019, this marks Kyte’s 14th market in… Continue reading Kyte Launches in Fort Lauderdale
Data Security Now a Must-Do for Companies — Forever
Among the leading consequences of a cyberattack or breach is it incurs a loss of trust among clients and customers in addition to the financial losses and compensation needed to remedy the fallout, said Philip Geier, virtual chief information security officer for security platform provider, Pivotalogic, during the IARA Summer Roundtable on Aug. 18. Photo:… Continue reading Data Security Now a Must-Do for Companies — Forever
Fed Rate Hikes Denting Demand for Autos
Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke sees the Fed’s quest to tame inflation as possibly tamping down vehicle demand, as the retail and wholesale used markets have been oversupplied this summer, leading to more than 10% declines in wholesale prices over the last 100 days. Photo: IARA The Fed raised the target for the Federal… Continue reading Fed Rate Hikes Denting Demand for Autos
Green Motion Buys U-Save: What Now?
Lowden (left) and McDonnell see growth potential for dual-branding of U-Save and Green Motion locations. “We’ve identified 70 airports in the U.S. that we’re confident can support both brands together,” Lowden said. Photo: U-Save Car & Truck Rental Green Motion acquires U-Save Car & Truck Rental, and the plate tectonics in car rental shift yet… Continue reading Green Motion Buys U-Save: What Now?