Exhibitors at the Expo ABLA 2024 on Nov. 27-28 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, numbered 70, and attendance numbered 2,000 rental car industry professionals. Photo: Hiria Marketing for ABLA The Brazilian car rental association ABLA saw major increases in its number of exhibitors, visitors, and venue space during its 19th annual Expo and conference on Nov.… Continue reading Brazilian Car Rental Event Hits High Metrics
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Finalrentals Expands into Canada and the Pacific Northwest
The expansion into Vancouver, Calgary, and Seattle underscores Finalrentals’ interest in cities renowned for their stunning natural landscapes, bustling tourism, and vibrant economic activity. Photo: Finalrentals Car rental network Finalrentals recently entered into North America with outlets in Canada and the Pacific Northwest, making its first foray into U.S. and Canadian airport locations. As of… Continue reading Finalrentals Expands into Canada and the Pacific Northwest
Auction Vehicle Sales Volume Highest Since 2019
On a selling day adjusted basis, auction sales of vehicles up to 5-years-old — which includes most off-lease, rental, and fleet company sales — rose 9.5% compared to last November. Graphic: Auction Net Wholesale vehicle auction sales during the first eleven months of this year reached 6.25 million units, a rise of 9.4% versus 2023’s… Continue reading Auction Vehicle Sales Volume Highest Since 2019
Carwiz Expands Operations to Austria and Lithuania
Krešimir Dobrilović, founder and president of Carwiz International’s management board (L) and Carwiz’s Hungarian partner, Dániel Pszota, managing director of Fábián Autószalonok. Photo: Carwiz International Carwiz International, a Croatia-based rental car franchise, recently signed two new franchise agreements to begin operating in Austria and Lithuania. With these additions, the global Carwiz network will span 59… Continue reading Carwiz Expands Operations to Austria and Lithuania
November Fleet Sales Down 4.6% But YTD Close to 2023 Levels
The combined sales for the three fleet sectors in November totaled 139,989 vehicles, down 4.6% from the November 2023 total of 146,685 fleet vehicle sales. Graphic: Bobit Business Media Fleet sales overall in the three key fleet markets are tracking close to 2023 levels, with only one month of sales left in 2024, according to… Continue reading November Fleet Sales Down 4.6% But YTD Close to 2023 Levels
Sixt Opens New Airport Location in Orange County, California
The Sixt team officially opens a new rental car outlet at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, on Dec. 2, 2024. Photo: Sixt USA Sixt USA opened its 50th U.S. airport location on Dec. 2 at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California, part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and the third most… Continue reading Sixt Opens New Airport Location in Orange County, California
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Up in November
Seasonally adjusted EV values for November 2024 continued to show stronger depreciation trends and fell by 11.4% Graphic: Cox Automotive Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher in November than in October, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) released Dec. 6. The index rose to 205.4,… Continue reading Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Up in November
Finalrentals Expands Into Slovakia, Austria
Slovakia and Austria’s central position in Europe, paired with their flourishing tourism industries, makes them ideal markets for car rental. Photo: Finalrentals Finalrentals, a global car rental network, recently entered the Slovakian and Austrian markets, which bolsters its presence in Central Europe. The company opened rental car outlets at the Bratislava International Airport and Vienna… Continue reading Finalrentals Expands Into Slovakia, Austria
Fox Rent A Car Grows at California Airport
Fox Rent-A-Car has installed ready-line spaces to speed up service and reduce customer wait times at the San Jose Mineta International Airport. Photo: Fox Rent A Car Fox Rent A Car recently expanded its location at the San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), following growth in the company’s market share. The branch has added a… Continue reading Fox Rent A Car Grows at California Airport
Gen Z, Millennials Taking More International Trips this Holiday Season
34% of travelers plan to fly to their destination this year, and of those, 38% plan to use a rental vehicle. Photo: Enterprise Mobility With Thanksgiving less than a week away, more than two-thirds (68%) of Americans are planning at least one overnight trip, 50-plus miles away from home between November 2024 and January 2025,… Continue reading Gen Z, Millennials Taking More International Trips this Holiday Season