Virtuo will now have about 6,000 vehicles available for rent this summer as a result of the expansion. Photo: Virtuo On-demand car service provider Virtuo announced in a statement the company’s expansion in Europe, by offering its on-demand car rental service in Germany and Portugal, and adding five new cities in France, Spain, Italy, and the U.K. Since… Continue reading Virtuo Continues European Expansion
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Europcar Mobility Group to Replace Board of Directors
Caroline Parot, the current CEO of Europcar Mobility Group, plans to leave the company after its Annual General Meeting. Photo: Europcar Green Mobility Holding S.A., a bidder consortium consisting of Volkswagen, Attestor, and Pon Holdings, has announced changes to leadership positions at the Europcar Mobility Group. Europcar Mobility Group’s current one-tier Board of Directors will… Continue reading Europcar Mobility Group to Replace Board of Directors
Getaround Partners with Massachusetts City on Contactless Carsharing
The carsharing program in Salem will offer nine all-wheel drive Ford Escape hybrid vehicles via the Getaround app platform. Photo: Getaround Digital carsharing marketplace Getaround announced in a statement a partnership with the City of Salem, Massachusetts, to increase access to reliable transportation and address, through car sharing, issues related to traffic, pollution, and congestion.… Continue reading Getaround Partners with Massachusetts City on Contactless Carsharing
Free2move Adds Plug-In Hybrid Jeeps to Madrid Mobility Hub
With the integration of these new plug-in hybrid models to the 100% sustainable fleet of the Peugeot e-208 and Citroën Ami, the brand continues its focus on reducing pollutant gas emissions. Source: Free2move Mobility solutions provider Free2move announced in a statement the arrival of 150 plug-in hybrid Jeep (Renegade Trailhawk and Compass Limited) vehicles in its mobility hub fleet,… Continue reading Free2move Adds Plug-In Hybrid Jeeps to Madrid Mobility Hub
Finalrentals Opens Toronto Location
Entering Canada will mark the 10th country for Finalrentals. Photo: Finalrentals European car rental brand, Finalrentals, continued the expansion of it’s partner program in Canada, and the affiliate program has been awarded to a local car rental company in Toronto. Announced in a statement, the affiliate was activated after a successful ICRS, International Car Rental… Continue reading Finalrentals Opens Toronto Location
CPO Sales Drop 17.5% YTD in May
Cox estimates that used retail sales declined 1% in May from last month as a seasonal trend from the close of tax refund season. Source: Cox Automotive Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales in May fell to 208,423 units, down 7% from April’s 223,999 unit sales and down over 22% from May 2021. May’s CPO sales result… Continue reading CPO Sales Drop 17.5% YTD in May
Hertz Wins Award for Uniform Design
Recognized for its corporate apparel design, Hertz was named a winner in the 2022 Image of the Year Award Program. Hertz won the award for the Car Rental Category. Photo: Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) has announced the winners of the 2022 Image of… Continue reading Hertz Wins Award for Uniform Design
How Top Rent A Car Prevailed through COVID
In 2022, Top Rent A Cat wants to increase its fleet by about 20%, while adding more electric cars. It believes in a “green” future, and is actively preparing for the transition to shared mobility. Photo: Top Rent A Car Top Rent A Car is a national car rental company with 13 offices in Bulgaria. We are… Continue reading How Top Rent A Car Prevailed through COVID
Reduce Your Risk of Vehicle Data Breaches: Tips to Keep Your Information Safe
Not-so-fun fact: Four out of every five remarketed cars sold last year contained personal information, according to Privacy4Cars. Photo: belozersky/depositphotos.com Andrea Amico, founder and CEO at Privacy4Cars, is passionate about privacy and security, and is chock full of stats and facts on how far-reaching data sharing has become and how many companies have access to personal… Continue reading Reduce Your Risk of Vehicle Data Breaches: Tips to Keep Your Information Safe
Wiggling Your Way to the Right Floor Price
Workshop host Joe Miller of AutoIMS with winning “Wiggle Room” team members Kim Waterman of Auction Edge and Jim Maule from Motor Lease on March 18, 2022 at the Conference of Automotive Remarketing in Las Vegas. Photo: Ross Stewart / Stewart Digital Media In perhaps a first of its kind event, about 20 bright-eyed conference… Continue reading Wiggling Your Way to the Right Floor Price