In the U.S., the gradual movement to MaaS has caused ripples across the auto industry and other sectors with mixed results. But the drop in vehicle ownership isn’t unique to the U.S.
It’s a given that the world’s largest rental car companies are taking advantage of smartphone technology in a big way to increase business efficiency and boost customer amenities.
Google plans to roll out a voice command component for car rental apps to enable users to book a vehicle by chatting with a virtual assistant feature. The company revealed the technology on May 7.
Hertz's new car rental app is designed to increase speed and security. The app aims to simplify booking through facial and biometric recognition technology, making it easier and safer for clients to log in.
Electric cars created by Volkswagen aren’t likely to be snared by car rentals in the near future due to its its high sticker price and range performance. Meanwhile, folks can’t argue the merits of renting electric.
The California Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act makes it compulsory for companies to warn consumers about the presence of workplace toxins. For rental car companies, this comes in multiple forms.
Shelby has worked out an arrangement for Sixt to add a limited edition of 2019 Ford Shelby GT-S Mustangs to the company fleet. The deal calls for Shelby to build 21 Mustangs, with 20 rented out by Sixt.
As a way to improve flexibility in customer service and to counter the emergence of ride-sharing firms in the car-rental market, Enterprise Holdings has announced the launch of its new car subscription plan.
There’s hardly an industry involving products/services that haven’t been bitten by the Innovate Or Die virus in recent years, thanks in part to technology and a series of industry shifts. Car rentals are no exception.
There was no shortage of takeaways at the International Car Rental Show earlier in April in Las Vegas. The predominant theme had a great deal to do with changes in the industry, particularly fleet utilization.