Looking at the first half of 2013, rates are up and the used car market is down but stabilizing. Pay attention to developments that portend the long-term future of car rental.
Read More →The two U.S. public car rental companies both report gains in pricing — finally — though they present different views on the cost scenario for 2013.
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As John F. Kennedy once said, “History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.”
Read More →The Avis offer for Zipcar was inevitable. But is it good?
Read More →As fleet sales and the used car market finally get back to normal, the land rush for vacated airport locations will produce a ground war on rates.
Read More →Will car rental companies be able to raise prices to compensate?
Read More →Based on the second quarter reports and conference calls from the three public car rental companies, here are some thoughts on rates, Europe, the local market, new remarketing channels and the merger – or lack thereof.
Read More →A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue?
Read More →With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?
Read More →With 2011 a record revenue year, 2012 could be tough on revenue per day and pricing.
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