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Chris Brown's perspective on fleets, mobility, and the business of cars.


Multiple Authors
2 contributors
Chris Brown's perspective on fleets, mobility, and the business of cars.
An analysis of the conference calls of Avis Budget Group and Hertz Global Holdings reveal trends and initiatives involving fleet right sizing, pricing, ancillary revenue opportunities, and renting to ride-hailing drivers.
Read More →Storylines that emerged from the 2018 Work Truck Show include the increasing need for on-site productivity, inclusion of active safety systems in trucks, DPF frustrations affecting product decisions, data management, and the growing link between fleet management and company revenue.
Read More →Uber and Lyft drivers make far less when factoring vehicle expenses, though the actual numbers are now in dispute. A proper lifecycle cost analysis would’ve helped, and shows the benefit of collaboration with fleet professionals.
Read More →Counter bypass is just the beginning. The promise of a “data-driven ecosystem” that connects renters with the rental agency, retail services, and even the city is a better managed fleet, an improved user experience, and new revenue opportunities during the rental itself.
Read More →The question is central to the City of San Francisco’s lawsuit against Turo for operating without a permit at San Francisco International Airport.
Read More →The hottest segment today is facing a glut of models and volume in tomorrow’s wholesale market.
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