Pictured left to right, team Green Motion Moldova: Alexei Scripnic, sales manager; Valeria Lepadatu, marketing manager; and Ian Iascinschii, general manager. Photo: Green Motion International car rental brand Green Motion announced in a statement the opening of its latest in-terminal airport location at Chisinau International Airport in Moldova. Originally launched as a meet & greet off-airport operation in 2021, Green… Continue reading Green Motion Opens Airport Location in Moldova
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Rate-Highway and Fleet Consulting Association Partner
Both Meyer and Zakharia spoke at the 2022 International Car Rental Show. Photo: Ross Stewart, RMS3Digital Rate-Highway, Inc. a provider of revenue optimization services for car rental, and Fleet Consulting Association, Inc. (FCA), a provider of decision-making intelligence and technology for the fleet and car rental industries, announced a partnership on June 1 to provide… Continue reading Rate-Highway and Fleet Consulting Association Partner
The Path to Rental-Car Fleet Electrification
Ben Prochazka of the Electrification Coalition explains first steps to car rental electrification during the ACRA seminar at the 2022 ICRS. Prochazka is flanked by Sharky Laguana, president of ACRA (left), Kandee Worley of the Nevada DOT, and Sam Baker (far right) who works for Clark County, Nevada. Photo: Ross Stewart, RMS3Digital Car rental companies are… Continue reading The Path to Rental-Car Fleet Electrification
Carwiz Announces 3 New Affiliates
Carwiz was a sponsor and exhibitor at the 2022 ICRS, where it used the opportunity to increase awareness of its affiliate and franchise programs. Photo: Carwiz European-based car rental company Carwiz did more than mingle with peers at the recent International Car Rental Show (ICRS) in Las Vegas. It also shared the story of its brand… Continue reading Carwiz Announces 3 New Affiliates
Understanding Legalities Around Telematics, Rental Fleet Electrification
Be careful with your rental contracts when it comes to EVs. It’s a good practice to cover topics like customer education, battery level, charging fees, and telematics in all agreements. Photo: Pixaline/Pixabay Using telematics and other vehicle technologies (like electric vehicles and connected cars) can help a rental fleet improve its customer service, fleet maintenance, and… Continue reading Understanding Legalities Around Telematics, Rental Fleet Electrification
Black Widow Sets Record with 100% YOY Growth in Image Sets Captured
After a used vehicle is processed through servicing and minor damages such as dents and dings are repaired, the auto is driven through the Black Widow camera system. Photo: Black Widow Black Widow, a provider of high quality auto imaging, announced May 25 it has surpassed one million images captured among its users. The company… Continue reading Black Widow Sets Record with 100% YOY Growth in Image Sets Captured
Green Motion Orlando Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
(Pictured from left to right) Richard Lowden, founder & CEO Green Motion International; Sam Girges, owner, Green Motion Orlando; Andrew Girges, owner, Green Motion Orlando; Margreet Girges, owner, Green Motion Orlando. Photo: Green Motion International car rental brand Green Motion is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its U.S. operation, Green Motion Orlando. Opened since 2017, the operation… Continue reading Green Motion Orlando Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Stellantis, Samsung Partner on EV Battery Production
The new facility will supply battery modules for a range of vehicles produced at Stellantis’ North America assembly plants, such as the model to be developed from the Airflow EV Concept unveiled in January. Photo: Stellantis Stellantis N.V. and Samsung SDI announced May 24 they have formally agreed to establish an electric-vehicle battery manufacturing facility… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung Partner on EV Battery Production
Photo Highlights: 2022 International Car Rental Show – Day 2
Photo Highlights: 2022 International Car Rental Show – Day 2 – vEvents – Auto Rental News 0/17 April 29, 2022 Photo Gallery View Photo Gallery Over 800 attendees gathered at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Convention Center April 24-26, 2022, for the International Car Rental Show. With palpable excitement from speakers, attendees, sponsors, and… Continue reading Photo Highlights: 2022 International Car Rental Show – Day 2
Where is EV Range Anxiety Most Prevalent in Western Europe?
Greece has the highest level of “range anxiety” for electric vehicle drivers. It has no fast chargers for EVs per 100 km of the Trans-European Transport Network. Photo: Unsplash Greece comes in first when it comes to the highest level of “range anxiety” facing drivers of electric vehicles in Western Europe, according to a study… Continue reading Where is EV Range Anxiety Most Prevalent in Western Europe?