NuVinAir Partners with Go Rentals at 66 Locations

While NuVinAir’s product portfolio and franchise footprint grows, Go Rentals added 18 new locations to its own portfolio in 2022 alone. Photo: NuVinAir/Canva NuVinAir, which offers proprietary vehicle interior cleaning products, announced a new partnership with Go Rentals today. The collaboration will bring NuVinAir’s proprietary and eco-friendly cleaning solutions to 66 of Go Rentals’ locations. Since launching… Continue reading NuVinAir Partners with Go Rentals at 66 Locations

Getaround Offers Carsharing Service on Kayak Platforms

Getaround’s carsharing service is now available on Kayak’s platforms in many U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and Washington D.C. Photo: Getaround Carsharer Getaround and travel search engine Kayak have entered a partnership that integrates Getaround’s contactless offerings with Kayak’s platforms and services, according to a press release.… Continue reading Getaround Offers Carsharing Service on Kayak Platforms

Expanding Your Rental Fleet to Cross into Mexico

To determine if your rental business should consider a cross-border policy, proximity and location should be part of your analysis. Is there a nearby crossing station, and is it safe? Photo: Canva The U.S.-Mexico border might only be a short drive from your location, but building a fleet of cross-border capable rentals is no simple… Continue reading Expanding Your Rental Fleet to Cross into Mexico

Finalrentals Launches in Trinidad and Tobago

The Trinidad and Tobago location is already in operation, serving the Caribbean country. Photo: Finalrentals Finalrentals expands its network to its 11th country globally and sixth in the Caribbean in less than six months. Trinidad and Tobago are one of the most scenic island destinations in the Caribbean and is now home to Finalrentals as it… Continue reading Finalrentals Launches in Trinidad and Tobago

Green Motion Expands with New Franchise in Botswana

The green rental company expands further into Africa with its new Botswana location — opened by the same franchise family that runs Green Motion in South Africa. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion announced on Oct. 17 the opening of a new franchise location in Botswana. Following the acquisition of their Master Franchise in South Africa, father and son duo… Continue reading Green Motion Expands with New Franchise in Botswana

Liigu: Contactless Services Look to Expand in Future Car Rental Market

Liigu is an app-based mobility service that connects rental cars and customers via a mobile phone. Photo: Liigu Liigu, an app-based mobility service that offers contactless car rental and car subscriptions, has found that fully mobile car usage is gathering positive attention among travelers and various mobility service providers. According to a McKinsey & Company’s… Continue reading Liigu: Contactless Services Look to Expand in Future Car Rental Market

Used-Vehicle Market Stabilizes Supply, Prices

Price growth is slowing. The average listing price for a used vehicle was $28,237 at the end of September, up from the revised $28,064 at the end of August. That price is only $1,686, or 6%, ahead of a year ago. Graphic: Cox Automotive Used-vehicle inventory and asking prices are stabilizing while used supply held… Continue reading Used-Vehicle Market Stabilizes Supply, Prices

Sixt Opens in Nashville Airport

Nashville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. In June 2022, its airport saw 1.83 million total passengers. Photo: Sixt Sixt, a global mobility provider, announced on Oct. 12 the continued growth of its U.S. network with the opening of a new location at Nashville International Airport (BNA), with operations beginning immediately. The company’s… Continue reading Sixt Opens in Nashville Airport

New Vehicle Supply Up, Prices Down in September

Full-size pickup trucks from domestic automakers had the highest inventory, back to levels similar to pre-pandemic days. As has been the case for months, larger and luxury cars also had inventory at the higher end of the spectrum. Graphic: Cox Automotive New-vehicle inventory closed September at its highest level since early June 2021, and the… Continue reading New Vehicle Supply Up, Prices Down in September

Green Motion Opens First Franchise in Argentina

Pictured L to R: Santiago Morales and Juan Aguero of the new Green Motion Argentina. Photo: Green Motion U.K.-based Green Motion announced another expansion milestone on Oct. 13 with the opening of its first franchise in a new continent, in partnership with new franchisee, Carlos Villalba. With Villalba’s local car rental company having been in operation for the past five… Continue reading Green Motion Opens First Franchise in Argentina