Thanks to many recent expansions across the globe, UFODrive now operates in over 20 locations in Europe. Photo: UFODrive European emobility provider UFODrive announced in a statement the opening of UFODrive Madrid, the company’s first launch in the Spanish market. Visitors to the Plaza de Colón location can book and drive EVs including the Tesla Model S, Jaguar I-Pace,… Continue reading UFODrive Arrives in Spain
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Enterprise Truck Rental Hits 500 Locations
Enterprise Truck Rental has launched 500 branches across North America, with 60 locations opened in the past year. Photo: Enterprise Truck Rental Enterprise Truck Rental is celebrating launching 500 branches across North America — with 60 locations opened in the past year alone. Opening at least one branch weekly for 60 consecutive weeks, Enterprise Truck Rental continues to expand its… Continue reading Enterprise Truck Rental Hits 500 Locations
Rentall Receives Industry Award
The rental software’s fleet management tool monitors vehicle damages through pictures and videos, and permit keyless entry. Source: Rentall A B2B software review site, CompareCamp, accorded Rentall a Rising Star Award, acknowledging its increasing user base and popularity. Among other criteria, CompareCamp’s software reviewers evaluated Rentall’s volume of positive feedback and social mentions as a sign… Continue reading Rentall Receives Industry Award
Used Vehicle Inventory Up 30% YOY
The average listing price for used vehicles continues to trend at just over $28,000, but the price growth has definitely declined since last year’s big run-up. Graphic: Cox Automotive Used-vehicle inventory volume held steady from July to August, as did prices – a sign of market stability, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto… Continue reading Used Vehicle Inventory Up 30% YOY
New Vehicle Supply Highest Since June 2021
Asian non-luxury brands and European luxury brands had the lowest inventories. Non-luxury brands with the lowest inventories were Kia, Toyota, Subaru, Honda and Hyundai. Luxury brands with the lowest inventories were Land Rover, Lexus, Acura, Porsche and BMW. Graphic: Cox Automotive New-vehicle inventory closed August higher than it did a year ago, when the global… Continue reading New Vehicle Supply Highest Since June 2021
CarTrawler, Uber Launch Uber Rent in U.K.
CarTrawler and Uber have expanded their partnership and launched Uber Rent in the U.K. Photo: CarTrawler CarTrawler, a global B2B provider of car rental and mobility solutions, and Uber have expanded their partnership with the launch of Uber Rent in the U.K., following a successful trial in 2020. Powered by CarTrawler’s technology, Uber Rent allows U.K. Uber… Continue reading CarTrawler, Uber Launch Uber Rent in U.K.
UFODrive Opens in Frankfurt Airport
UFODrive’s fleet of EVs are already available in nine countries and 21 locations globally, with additional expansion in the U.S. and Europe planned. Photo: UFODrive UFODrive, an emobility provider in Europe, announces opening a new ‘UFOBay’ at Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1. Customers can rent one of the company’s EVs anytime via an app. “The opening of… Continue reading UFODrive Opens in Frankfurt Airport
Surprice Car Rentals Expands in Florida
The operator’s new locations join three other Florida airport rental offices in the state. Photo: Surprice Car Rentals Surprice Car Rentals Florida is now operating in two new destinations, Tampa Airport and Miami beach, reinforcing its presence in both sides of the peninsula. Surprice already operates from Miami Airport, Orlando Airport, and Fort Lauderdale Airport. The… Continue reading Surprice Car Rentals Expands in Florida
The Realities Intruding on Mass Electrification
A panel of EV and auction experts delineated the challenges of electrification at the National Auto Auction Association Convention in Dallas on Sept. 7, 2022. (L to R): Moderator Glenn Mercer; David Aahl, vice president of North Bay Auto Auction in Fairfield, California; Jay Bahel, vice president of strategic initiatives of KAR Auction Services, Inc.;… Continue reading The Realities Intruding on Mass Electrification
Carvana Founder and CEO Shares Business Approach, ADESA Details
Carvana founder and CEO Ernie Garcia discusses the Carvana acquisition of ADESA during an interview Aug. 17 at the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance’s Summer Roundtable conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo: IARA To bolster its growing e-commerce used vehicle business, Carvana just took on a more brick-and-mortar approach for a motoring clientele. “You need to warehouse… Continue reading Carvana Founder and CEO Shares Business Approach, ADESA Details