Martin Romjue

Los Angeles

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Managing Editor of Fleet Group at Green Fleet Magazine

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Articles

Leading Through Crises and Hard Times

1 week 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.
2025 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 AWD Electric Delivery Van

2 weeks 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.
A Cleaner Version of Fleet Driving and Delivery

2 weeks 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.
How Remarketers Can Steer Used EVs Toward More Robust Long-Term Values

2 weeks 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.
Rental Cars Prop Up April Fleet Sales

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.
ICRS 2025: Serving Up a Dynamic Rental Car Event

1 month ago | autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue

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Chinese Electric Vehicle Market Could Alter Car Rental

1 month ago | autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue

Keynote speaker Richard Lowden made sure to wake-and-shake up an early morning breakfast audience with some blunt talk and sobering scenarios looming over the U.S. car rental industry. He posed two questions: Are the Chinese vehicle manufacturers coming? And what impact could they potentially have on our industry? The straight answer: No, they are already here.
Sharon Faulkner Receives ARN Annual Impact Award

1 month ago | autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue

When the American Car Rental Association’s board of directors lines up on stage to give you their full attention, it’s guaranteed to be for a major achievement. On April 15, the Auto Rental News Annual Impact Award took on added merit and prestige in recognizing the lifetime professional accomplishments of Sharon Faulkner, the former executive director of ACRA. She recently stepped down from the post after 14 years and plans to stay on as membership director.
Proceed With Caution: Rental Car Industry Readies for Wild Ride

1 month ago | autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue

The state of the automotive and rental car markets and broader economy now comes with a spreading caveat: Circumstances may change by the time you read this. That summed up the annual rental car industry and “Market Overview” on April 14, officially starting the agenda of the International Car Rental Show in Las Vegas.
Auction Academy Awards Bolster Auto Remarketing Achievement

2 months ago | automotive-fleet.com | Martin Romjue

Auction Academy should never be confused with mere academics; in many ways, it provides more of a practical education. This intense skills-you-can-apply school delivers consistent results with a growing roster of vehicle remarketing industry alumni who improve career prospects and contribute to industry service and volunteerism. As seen at its recent Class 8 graduation, the careers of the 30 auto auction employees range across all stages and levels.