The global expansion continues for Green Motion with its new Skopje International Airport location. Photo courtesy Green Motion International car rental brand Green Motion announced the continued expansion of their franchise network with the opening of their latest location in North Macedonia. This is yet another in-terminal Green Motion presence on-site at Skopje International Airport. Green Motion… Continue reading Green Motion Launches in Macedonia
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Sixt Raises Revenue Forecast for 2021
The updated earnings forecast is already at 2019 levels. Sixt says the positive development can be attributed to holiday business. Photo courtesy of Sixt. Sixt’s managing board has increased the previous forecast for its 2021 financial year. The company’s mobility services business has developed more positively than expected in recent months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.… Continue reading Sixt Raises Revenue Forecast for 2021
Manheim Eases Post-Sale Experience
With more vehicles being bought across Manheim’s 76 physical sites nationwide due to tight vehicle supplies, the integrated approach supports client needs across multiple locations simultaneously instead of one location at a time. Photo: Manheim For commercial clients who sell vehicles across multiple Manheim locations, the auction company eased post-sale operations by improving processes that … Continue reading Manheim Eases Post-Sale Experience
New-Vehicle Prices Surge to Record Highs — Five Months in a Row
Industry Average Transaction Price v. Industry Average Incentive Spend as % of ATP. Graph: Kelly Blue Book / Cox Automotive New-vehicle prices hit another all-time high in August 2021, marking the fifth straight record-setting month, according to a new report from Kelley Blue Book released Sept. 14. At $43,355, the average transaction price (ATP) for… Continue reading New-Vehicle Prices Surge to Record Highs — Five Months in a Row
Sixt Partners with Luxury Consumer Platform Dezerved
Later this year, Sixt will also release premium offers to Dezerved’s community members through the new collaboration. Photo: Dezerved On Sept. 2, members-only platform Dezerved announced its partnership with Sixt to offer its customers exclusive offers with luxury consumer brands such as Laurent Perrier, Omega, Bang & Olufsen, and Shangri-La hotels. Through the new partnership, customers of Sixt can access the Dezerved… Continue reading Sixt Partners with Luxury Consumer Platform Dezerved
Mobileye, Sixt Plan New Robotaxi Service
The driverless taxi pilot is set to launch in Munch next year. Riders can hail the service via the Moovit app or the SIXT app. Photo: Mobileye Intel subsidiary Mobileye and Sixt have announced a new collaboration to begin offering autonomous ride-hailing services in Munich in 2022. The news came during a keynote at IAA Mobility on Sept. 7 from Intel… Continue reading Mobileye, Sixt Plan New Robotaxi Service
Fleet Sales Fall Slightly While Rental Car Sales Come Back
Fleet Unit Sales – August 2021 Versus August 2020 Graphic: Cox Automotive In August, 112,069 total fleet units were sold, a 3% month-over-month decrease compared to 115,976 in July and an 11% increase from August 2020 which recorded 101,159 units, Cox Automotive reported Sept. 3 in a news release. This brings the 2021 year-to-date total… Continue reading Fleet Sales Fall Slightly While Rental Car Sales Come Back
Sixt Partners with Luxury Hotel Network
Photo: Sixt counter at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW courtesy Flickr Sixt and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) have partnered to offer travelers premium service when renting cars on their travels, according to the company. SLH members will promote SIXT as their preferred partner for car rentals. SLH specializes in offering exclusive and unconventional… Continue reading Sixt Partners with Luxury Hotel Network
Business Travel on Rise But Variants Cause Concern
While new variants are causing some concern, over half of GBTA members report an expected rise in business travel over the next two months. Photo by Thirdman from Pexels The business travel industry continues to report an overall willingness and optimism about the return to business travel. However, the rise of the Delta variant and other variants has become a cause for uncertainty and increased concern over the past month, according to the latest… Continue reading Business Travel on Rise But Variants Cause Concern
Smartphone With AI Tool Can Quickly Assess Vehicle Conditions
The AI solution converts processes usually conducted by an on-site inspector, such as checking a vehicle’s condition, into ones that can be carried out remotely and accurately by an end-user: resulting in far faster results, reduced transportation costs and time, and an improved customer experience. Photo: Tractable Tractable, a company that develops artificial intelligence for… Continue reading Smartphone With AI Tool Can Quickly Assess Vehicle Conditions