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Are Record Car Rental Revenues a Reason to Celebrate?

The U.S. car rental industry’s $22.4 billion in revenues for 2011 is an industry record. Here’s a closer look at the numbers.

November 30, 2011

The U.S. car rental industry’s $22.4 billion in revenues for 2011 is an industry record. Here’s a closer look at the numbers.

Tags: J.D. Power, rental revenue, Fact Book, industry statistics

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:00 AM | » Comments(1)

What’s Hot from the L.A. Auto Show

This year’s show features a new flagship sedan for Cadillac, a premium sedan from Hyundai, a slew of compact crossovers and rumblings of a new horsepower war.

<p>Cadillac XTS</p>

November 17, 2011

This year’s show features a new flagship sedan for Cadillac, a premium sedan from Hyundai, a slew of compact crossovers and rumblings of a new horsepower war.

Tags: LA Auto Show

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:00 AM

How Did Ace Rent A Car Win the 2011 Rental Car Satisfaction Study?

In a year in which the industry increased its overall score for the second year in a row, an independent takes the prize.

November 15, 2011

In a year in which the industry increased its overall score for the second year in a row, an independent takes the prize.

Tags: J.D. Power, customer service, customer satisfaction, Ace Rent A Car

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:00 AM

Wholesale Market Drives Q3, But Will Record Rental Revenues Last?

The three public car rental companies posted healthy third quarter results last week. While the quarter was characterized by price competition, healthy volumes and fleet rightsizing, the key driver was the used-car market. But what does the future look like?

November 7, 2011

The three public car rental companies posted healthy third quarter results last week. While the quarter was characterized by price competition, healthy volumes and fleet rightsizing, the key driver was the used-car market. But what does the future look like?

Tags: depreciation, Hertz, Avis Budget Group, financial report, used car market, Avis Europe, Avis On Location, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Monday, November 7, 2011 12:00 AM

After Historic Highs, a Used Car Value Reset

We’re off those historic used car value highs, but the sky is not falling. Why? Three words: supply, supply, supply.

November 1, 2011

We’re off those historic used car value highs, but the sky is not falling. Why? Three words: supply, supply, supply.

Tags: Fleet Replacement, used vehicle sales, used car market, used car prices

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Tuesday, November 1, 2011 12:00 AM

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Chris Brown

Executive Editor

Chris Brown is the executive editor of Business Fleet Magazine and Auto Rental News for Bobit Business Media. Through these publications, online newsletters, trade events and associations, Chris covers all aspects of the fleet world, including fleet management, manufacturer fleet activities, the fleet leasing industry, vehicle remarketing, rental industry news, car rental taxation and legislation as well as automotive environmental initiatives and trends.

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