Auto Rental News

Auto Rental News is dedicated to serving the car and truck rental sector through its website. ARN online connects with all parts of the auto rental industry, including independent operators, franchise owners, and large corporate locations in various markets like business, leisure, and insurance replacement. This website extends its reach beyond the magazine's U.S. audience, making it the sole online resource catering to the global auto rental industry.

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2025 ICRS Interview Series: What’s New at the American Car Rental Association

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.
A Summer of Travel Uncertainty Beckons

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.
Survey: New Tech Tools, Sharper Pricing Plans, and Focused Service Can Improve Rental Car Industry

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.
ICRS 2025: Serving Up a Dynamic Rental Car Event

2 months ago | autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue

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Chinese Electric Vehicle Market Could Alter Car Rental

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.
Rental Car Operators to Gain Survey Insights at Car Rental Event

Mar 5, 2025 | autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue

A survey and data session at the International Car Rental Show will help rental car operators learn more about the latest industry business patterns and how to apply them to company benchmarks, strategies, and challenges. The session — Global Rental Car Outlook Survey and Analysis — will be held Tuesday, April 15, at 4 pm at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
Why Rental Car Fleets Will Be the Real Test of EV Success

Feb 28, 2025 | autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue

I behaved like a typical rental car customer at a major auto rental company outlet near the Denver International Airport last May. My wife and I had just left the counter with our luggage and keys to walk out to our rented car on the lot. When we arrived at the space, I opened the trunk and started loading up our luggage for the 100-mile drive to a resort in Breckenridge. I noticed a lightning bolt symbol on the dash. Then, I saw a round door flap covering an EV plug outlet on the right rear side.
How To Attract and Keep a Digital Customer Audience

Feb 13, 2025 | autorentalnews.com | Martin Romjue

Creating an online presence that undergirds your business and operations should draw on the positive client experiences that define your reputation. “You have to take the trust and goodwill relationship capital you have with your employees, your partners, your investors, your clients, and determine how do you represent that with authenticity online,” said Sameer Somal, CEO of Blue Ocean Global Technology and an expert on digital development and transformations.