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3 weeks ago | 
automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue
Commercial, rental, and government fleet sales in May totaled 216,917 vehicles, flatlining at a minuscule 0.1% increase from 216,378 vehicles sold in May 2024, according to Bobit Business Media fleet numbers released on June 5. However, those numbers rose monthly compared to April 2025, which had fleet sales at 207,582 vehicles, up 2.6% compared to 202,309 vehicles sold in April 2024.
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3 weeks ago | 
autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue
New executive director Gary Lefeve discusses his first International Car Rental Show experience and the American Car Rental Association’s federal legislative plans for this year in an interview with Auto Rental News editor Martin Romjue. Learn why both have big shoes to fill in the coming year.
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3 weeks ago | 
automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue
The terms data, analytics, and AI are being tossed around in ways that can intimidate as well as enlighten businesses looking to upgrade their operations. When united into a unified approach or plan, data and AI-driven analysis tools can push an operation to more breakthroughs and better results, said a speaker at the 2025 Conference of Automotive Remarketing in March.
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3 weeks ago | 
autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue
Amid tariff burdens and more international travelers revolting against U.S. visits this summer, rental car operators will need to closely track market data and signals to gauge fleet usage and pricing, a newly released report shows. “Summer 2025 is on track to be an electrifying — yet volatile — season for inbound U.S. travel, and car-rental operators can’t rely on gut feel alone,” states the report Inbound Travel Trends for the U.S. Summer 2025, compiled by RateGain.
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3 weeks ago | 
autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue
While the 2025 global travel industry appears poised for disruptions and setbacks, rental car operators can deploy various tech tools and business approaches to attract more customers. A session, Global Rental Car Outlook and Analysis, shared some practical insights and advice with rental car operators on April 15 during the International Car Rental Show in Las Vegas.
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1 month ago | 
automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue
The deadly Oct. 12, 2000, terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Aden, Yemen, required its commander to exhibit two types of leadership: Urgent decisions in the moment that drew on the solid preparation, trust, and integrity developed over time. Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.), former commander of the USS Cole, led and managed his guided missile destroyer’s crew through a suicide bomber attack that killed 17 sailors and injured about 40 more crew members.
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1 month ago | 
automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue
View Photo Gallery A recent test drive of the 2025 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 AWD proves the next-gen electric delivery van is growing. This van rolls smooth, quiet, and nimble, while being respectful of its surroundings. Its simple, clean, aerodynamic look blends in with the ambiance of scenic and manicured neighborhoods. Originally posted on Charged Fleet Create your free Bobit Connect account to bookmark content. The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
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1 month ago | 
chargedfleet.com | Martin Romjue
Five years ago this spring, homes across America heard more rumbles, slams, and beeps as delivery trucks and vans traversed neighborhood streets. The vehicles brought a daily surge of packages and deliverable goods to homes as Americans faced their first-ever lockdowns and forced work-from-home situations to avoid the COVID-19 virus.
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1 month ago | 
automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue
You wouldn’t know it from all the media headlines, but electric vehicles remain on a solid path to wider adoption when considering rising sales and a future used EV market ready to surge. Two recent sessions at the 2025 Conference of Automotive Remarketing in San Diego explored the drivers of EV growth and resale values in an automotive market thrown into a volatile economic environment in the last few months.
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1 month ago | 
automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue
Commercial, rental, and government fleet sales in April totaled 207,582 vehicles, up a modest 2.6% from 202,309 vehicles sold in April 2024, according to Bobit Business Media fleet numbers released on May 1. These are the first fleet sales numbers after Trump tariffs on the automotive sector started on April 2. Totals last month fell below those of March 2025, with fleet sales at 229,950 vehicles, up 2.3% compared to 224,833 vehicles sold in March 2024.
