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
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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?
Green Motion Acquires U-Save Car & Truck Rental
The acquisition brings Green Motion to over 650 locations in 60 countries. Pictured are Tom McDonnell, former CEO of U-Save Car & Truck Rental (L) & Richard Lowden, founder and CEO of Green Motion (R). Photo: U-Save Car & Truck Rental Green Motion Car Rental of the United Kingdom announced today that it has closed… Continue reading Green Motion Acquires U-Save Car & Truck Rental
Economic Twists and Turns Jolt Vehicle Markets
Remarketing industry analysits Dr. Alex Yurchenko, chief data science officer at Black Book, and Patrick Manzi, the chief economist for the National Auto Dealers Association, shared insights with moderator Larry Dixon, vice president of auction data solutions for the NAAA, during a presentation, “New and Used Market Performances and Economic Outlook,” at the National Auto… Continue reading Economic Twists and Turns Jolt Vehicle Markets
Amerit Fleet, Revolv Partner on Repair Services
Amerit Fleet Solutions is partnering with Revolv to bring turnkey electrification to fleets nationwide. Photo: Revolv Revolv, an electric vehicle services and solutions provider, announced Sept. 21 its partnership with Amerit Fleet Solutions to provide warranty and demand repair programs to Revolv customers. Amerit specializes in customized fleet maintenance programs. “Integrating electric vehicles present unknowns… Continue reading Amerit Fleet, Revolv Partner on Repair Services
NP Auto Group Partners with Independent Car Rental Association
NP Auto Group offers both franchise and affiliate programs, as well as operating corporate-owned rental locations. Logos: NP Auto Group/ICRA NextCar and Priceless announced a partnership on Sept. 14 with the World Independent Car Rental Association, which provides education and support for peer-to-peer and independent car rental operators and the industry as a whole. According to the announcement,… Continue reading NP Auto Group Partners with Independent Car Rental Association
Hertz, GM Announce Major EV Expansion
Hertz will begin taking deliveries of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV in the first quarter of 2023. Pictured is two EVs parked in front of a Hertz rental location in Michigan. Photo: GM Hertz and General Motors have announced an agreement in which Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and… Continue reading Hertz, GM Announce Major EV Expansion
Carwiz Announces First Global Conference
The conference aims to gather in one place all of Carwiz franchise and affiliate partners. Image: Carwiz The first Carwiz global conference will be held on Nov. 6, 2022, at the Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel in London, with the goal of bringing together in one venue all of Carwiz franchise and affiliate partners, as well… Continue reading Carwiz Announces First Global Conference