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      <title>Clean on Paper: Red Flags in Exotic Car Rental Verification</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A suspicious $45,000 Lamborghini booking reveals the strengths and limitations of renter verification, from forged insurance documents to coverage gaps and unauthorized drivers. (Part 2 of 3) ]]></description>
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      <title>Turo and Tesla Take the Next Step Toward Autonomous Car Rentals</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The partnership brings Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) technology into the rental experience, offering a glimpse of how increasingly automated vehicles could change car rental.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How Rental Operators Can Navigate Personalized Pricing Rules</title>
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      <title>Direct, Broker or Hybrid? How Travel Retailers Source Rental Cars</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As travel retailers weigh direct supplier relationships against third-party distribution, rental operators need to understand how those decisions affect their business.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How Did This Independent Rental Operator Grow to 170 Vehicles in 4 Years?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[With 170 vehicles across three Kentucky locations, Joel Price relies on an overseas team to handle reservations, payments, and after-hours customer service. It's one part of an unconventional approach to growing an independent rental operation.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What Does It Take to Succeed in B2B Rentals?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The fundamentals may be familiar to daily car rental operators, but project-based truck rentals put different demands on the fleet and the business.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:30:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>NPR Builds on International Partnerships to Grow Rental Bookings</title>
      <description><![CDATA[With Ana Laborde supporting broker development, NPR Auto Group is tailoring distribution strategies, rate packages, and partnerships to grow international reservations across its three brands.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Wholesale Used-Vehicle Values Fall as Cox Automotive Cuts 2026 Forecast</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:20:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>September Rental Fleet Sales Jump 22.5%, Narrowing Year-to-Date Decline</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Advantage, Sixt Place Among Top Five in Annual Satisfaction Study</title>
      <description><![CDATA[While Enterprise and National retain the top spots in JD Power’s 2026 rankings, the latest customer satisfaction results suggest renters can find competitive service beyond the biggest car rental names.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ACRA 2026 Annual DC Industry &amp; Policy Conference in Photos</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Car rental made its voice heard on Capitol Hill Sept. 22-25.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The $100,000 Insurance Trap in Exotic Car Rentals</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Exotic rental agencies often rely on customers’ personal auto policies to protect six-figure vehicles. But policy language can dramatically change the coverage for vehicles over $100,000 MSRP.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How Operators Will Work With Their RMS in the Age of AI</title>
      <description><![CDATA[AI embedded directly into rental management systems could change how operators analyze their businesses and take action, while raising new questions about permissions and control.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:39:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Booking Is Confirmed, But Is Your Customer Ready to Drive?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For international renters, a confirmed reservation doesn’t always mean they’re eligible to drive. Earlier checks can help operators catch documentation and payment issues before the customer reaches the counter.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What Happens During a “Day on the Hill?”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Walking into a congressional office to discuss legislation certainly is outside the normal workday for most of us. But it’s a worthy, fun, and meaningful experience.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:24:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ICRS 2027 Opens Call for Papers</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The International Car Rental Show seeks session proposals on the business, operational, and technology issues facing car rental operators. Submissions are due Jan. 15.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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      <title>Turo to Launch Vehicle Delivery Service</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Turo Delivered will let travelers search for vehicles that hosts can deliver directly to hotels, homes, airports, train stations, and other locations.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:17:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Palm Beach Airport Code Change Creates Car Rental Distribution Gap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A test of rental searches under the old PBI and new DJT airport codes returned largely different sets of brands and vehicles, highlighting a potential distribution problem for rental operators.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/palm-beach-airport-code-change-creates-car-rental-distribution-gap</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:57:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
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      <title>U-Save Continues Dominican Republic Expansion with Launch in Punta Cana</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The new franchise location builds on U-Save’s existing Santo Domingo operation and will begin taking reservations for October 2026.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/u-save-continues-dominican-republic-expansion-with-launch-in-punta-cana</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:31:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fleet Forward Conference Introduces One-Day Passes for 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[New one-day registration gives fleet professionals the flexibility to attend Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with passes available for $199 through Sept. 18.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:14:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>When AI Books the Rental Car, Who Controls the Sale?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As AI moves from comparing rental rates to completing transactions, operators need to understand how travelers find, interpret, rank, and ultimately see their offers. (Part 2 of 2.)]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:54:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>European Booked Car Rental Rates Fell 5%, Results Varied by Country</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ireland, Cyprus, and the United Kingdom saw steep declines, while booked rates rose in Poland and Hungary.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/european-booked-car-rental-rates-fell-5-results-varied-by-country</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/european-booked-car-rental-rates-fell-5-results-varied-by-country</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:09:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Rates</category>
      <category domain="tag">Europe</category>
      <category domain="tag">Online Bookings</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Is It Time to Rethink Rental Categories?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As traditional economy and compact cars disappear from the market, longtime rental operator Mike DeLorenzo asks whether the industry’s familiar vehicle categories still make sense — and what operators need to rethink along with them.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/is-it-time-to-rethink-rental-categories</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/is-it-time-to-rethink-rental-categories</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:38:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet acquisition</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Remarketing</category>
      <category domain="tag">car rental demand</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Rental-Pulse_Mike-DeLorenzo_Thumbnail_fg1f0h.jpg"/>
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      <title>Who Owns the Rate? AI Is Creating a New Distribution Problem for Car Rental</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Generative Engine Optimization asks whether AI can find a rental company, but operators also need to know whether the agent inspected enough of the market, compared equivalent offers, and presented a rate the traveler can actually book. (Part 1 of 2)]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/who-owns-the-rate-ai-is-creating-a-new-distribution-problem-for-car-rental</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/who-owns-the-rate-ai-is-creating-a-new-distribution-problem-for-car-rental</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:45:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/michael_meyer_rates_AI_nfc7lr.png"/>
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      <title>Three Years Later, Car Rental Has a Smaller Margin for Error</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In my return to writing about the day-to-day challenges of car rental, I have a few observations about shrinking vehicle mix, changing customer base, and the incessant hunt for new efficiencies. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/three-years-later-car-rental-has-a-smaller-margin-for-error</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/three-years-later-car-rental-has-a-smaller-margin-for-error</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">digital-cover-features</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">cost efficiencies</category>
      <category domain="tag">customer experience</category>
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      <title>Hertz Settlement Expands Hand-Control Rental Vehicle Availability</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A court-approved ADA settlement requires Hertz to add dedicated hand-control minivans, expand reservation access, and, when necessary, offer the least expensive vehicle capable of accepting hand controls.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/hertz-settlement-expands-hand-control-rental-vehicle-availability</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/hertz-settlement-expands-hand-control-rental-vehicle-availability</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:58:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Legal &amp; Legislative</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Hertz</category>
      <category domain="tag">ADA vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">legal issues</category>
      <category domain="category">Legal &amp; Legislative</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/ADA_Hertz_settlement_xzpri7.png"/>
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      <title>What New Tariff Uncertainty Means for Rental Fleet Planning</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Automakers won’t relocate production overnight, but uncertainty over Canadian tariffs could affect vehicle pricing, sourcing, and allocation well before the proposed Jan. 1 deadline.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/blogposts/what-new-tariff-uncertainty-means-for-rental-fleet-planning</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/blogposts/what-new-tariff-uncertainty-means-for-rental-fleet-planning</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:08:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">blogposts</category>
      <category domain="tag">tariffs</category>
      <category domain="tag">Canada</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet acquisition</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Untitled_design_77_cqbsvz.png"/>
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      <title>Which Is Cheaper, Ride-Hailing or Car Rental?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[An Amex GBT comparison of airport trips in 10 U.S. cities found that rental was the clear winner for some one-day trips. But trip length, parking, fuel, and the number of local journeys can change the calculation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/which-is-cheaper-ride-hailing-or-car-rental</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/which-is-cheaper-ride-hailing-or-car-rental</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:29:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">ride-hailing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Business Travel</category>
      <category domain="tag">trip planning</category>
      <category domain="tag">Uber</category>
      <category domain="tag">Lyft</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/ride_hailing_vs_car_rental_ie1mdi.png"/>
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      <title>U.S. Business Travel Car Rental Rates Forecast to Rise Up to 2%</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Improved fleet supply should limit pricing gains in 2026-27, while insurance, repair costs, and softer residual values continue to pressure rental operations, according to Amex GBT.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/us-business-travel-car-rental-rates-forecast-to-rise-up-to-2</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/us-business-travel-car-rental-rates-forecast-to-rise-up-to-2</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:48:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Rates</category>
      <category domain="tag">corporate travel</category>
      <category domain="tag">American Express</category>
      <category domain="tag">Market Forecast</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Portland Airport Adds Overhead EV Charging for Rental Fleets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The design is intended to address challenges associated with installing chargers in busy rental-car facilities. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/portland-airport-adds-overhead-ev-charging-for-rental-fleets</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/portland-airport-adds-overhead-ev-charging-for-rental-fleets</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:34:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Green Fleet</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">EV Charging</category>
      <category domain="tag">ChargePoint</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/CHPT_PDX_bckf1x.jpg"/>
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      <title>Sixt Revenue Tops $2.4 Billion in First Half of 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Sixt’s first-half revenue surpassed $2.4 billion for the first time as demand outpaced fleet growth, lifting utilization and earnings despite weaker consumer sentiment in North America.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/sixt-revenue-tops-24-billion-in-first-half-of-2026</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/sixt-revenue-tops-24-billion-in-first-half-of-2026</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Sixt</category>
      <category domain="tag">quarterly earnings</category>
      <category domain="tag">Financial Report</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Sixt_financial_results_1H_2026_v3qhpd.png"/>
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      <title>In Memoriam: Bobby Klyce, Avis Licensee Legend</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The longtime Birmingham Avis operator and 2018 Auto Rental News Impact Award recipient was remembered as an advocate for independent licensees and the broader car rental industry.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/in-memoriam-bobby-klyce-avis-licensee-legend</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/in-memoriam-bobby-klyce-avis-licensee-legend</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:01:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Obituary</category>
      <category domain="tag">In Memoriam</category>
      <category domain="tag">Avis Budget Group</category>
      <category domain="tag">licensee</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Klyce_hero_htrnzj.png"/>
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      <title>How to Build Custom Fleet Tools With AI and Vibe Coding [Webinar]</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A new Automotive Fleet webinar explores how fleet managers are using AI and vibe coding to automate routine work and create simple operational tools without traditional programming skills.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/aug-25-webinar-build-custom-fleet-tools-with-ai-and-vibe-coding</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/aug-25-webinar-build-custom-fleet-tools-with-ai-and-vibe-coding</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:12:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">webinar</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet managers</category>
      <category domain="tag">technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Vibe-Coding_Thumbnail_rrxd05.jpg"/>
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      <title>Rental Vehicle Orders Remain Steady Amid Supply Concerns </title>
      <description><![CDATA[With Hyundai’s South Korean strike creating uncertainty for 2027-model-year deliveries, Mike Muehlenfeld of Walser Automotive Group says rental operators are maintaining normal purchasing levels and generating strong returns at disposal.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/rental-vehicle-orders-remain-steady-amid-supply-concerns</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/rental-vehicle-orders-remain-steady-amid-supply-concerns</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:33:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Walser Automotive Group</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Sales</category>
      <category domain="tag">Hyundai</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Remarketing</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
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      <title>Car Rental Rates Forecast to Rise 3.6% in 2026 Before Easing in 2027</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Car rental rates are projected to rise less than airfares and hotel rates in 2026, then become the only major travel category forecast to decline in 2027, according to projections from GBTA and ALTOUR. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/car-rental-rates-forecast-to-rise-36-in-2026-before-easing-in-2027</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/car-rental-rates-forecast-to-rise-36-in-2026-before-easing-in-2027</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:01:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Rates</category>
      <category domain="tag">Market Forecast</category>
      <category domain="tag">GBTA</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Global_Car_Rental_Rates_2_gytu5s.png"/>
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      <title>Federal Appeals Court Upholds Colorado’s $3 Rental Car Fee</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In a case brought by the American Car Rental Association on behalf of the rental industry, the 10th Circuit ruled that Colorado’s congestion impact fee falls on renters — not rental companies — and can remain in effect.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/federal-appeals-court-upholds-colorados-3-rental-car-fee</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/federal-appeals-court-upholds-colorados-3-rental-car-fee</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:01:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Legal &amp; Legislative</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">rental taxes</category>
      <category domain="tag">state regulations</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACRA</category>
      <category domain="category">Legal &amp; Legislative</category>
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      <title>Avis Cuts Fleet as Summer Demand Trails Expectations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Avis Budget Group increased second-quarter earnings despite lower Americas revenue and softer-than-expected summer demand. The company also expanded Avis First and advanced its autonomous fleet operations with Waymo.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/avis-cuts-fleet-as-summer-demand-trails-expectations</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/avis-cuts-fleet-as-summer-demand-trails-expectations</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:02:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Avis Budget Group</category>
      <category domain="tag">quarterly earnings</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Utilization</category>
      <category domain="tag">Financial Report</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Untitled_design_41_acqjpc.png"/>
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      <title>Why Bookings Are Only the Start of the Rental Day</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A reservation captures demand. The operating test is whether the business can keep the customer, vehicle, commercial terms, and next action aligned until the rental is closed.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/why-bookings-are-only-the-start-of-the-rental-day</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/why-bookings-are-only-the-start-of-the-rental-day</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">digital-cover-features</category>
      <category domain="tag">reservation management software</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle reservation system</category>
      <category domain="tag">operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Bookings_eby6r7.png"/>
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      <title>This Is the Oldest Car Rental Advertisement You’ll Ever See</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This ad for Saunders Drive it Yourself, believed to be the first car rental company in the U.S., was found in an Omaha phone book from 1926. 

 ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/this-is-the-oldest-car-rental-advertisement-youll-ever-see</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/this-is-the-oldest-car-rental-advertisement-youll-ever-see</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Advertising</category>
      <category domain="tag">Hertz</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet History</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/saunders-ad-main-photo-for-article_1775996541881_udes5s.jpg"/>
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      <title>I&apos;m Back</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Life moves forward, as it inevitably does, but it sometimes seems to move in circles too. You end up in a different place, but you never close a door. Because you may walk back through it again. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/blogposts/im-back</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/blogposts/im-back</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Chris Brown</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">blogposts</category>
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      <title>The Desk Upsell Is Costing Operators More Than it Earns</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Counter upsells generate revenue, but they can also slow transactions, erode trust, and cost repeat business. Fully inclusive pricing may offer operators a better path to long-term value.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/the-desk-upsell-is-costing-operators-more-than-it-earns</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/the-desk-upsell-is-costing-operators-more-than-it-earns</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:44:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Ancillary Revenue</category>
      <category domain="tag">Online Bookings</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>U-Save Expands Indian Ocean Presence with New Master Franchise for Mauritius</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The franchise has been acquired by Mauritian travel entrepreneur Umarfarooq Omarjee, an established figure in the island's tourism and mobility sector.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/u-save-expands-indian-ocean-presence-with-new-master-franchise-for-mauritius</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/u-save-expands-indian-ocean-presence-with-new-master-franchise-for-mauritius</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:42:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">franchise</category>
      <category domain="tag">expansion</category>
      <category domain="tag">U-Save Car &amp; Truck Rental</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Franchises</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Global Carsharing Fleet Projected to Reach 768,000 Vehicles By 2030</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A new Berg Insight forecast outlines several business models driving the projected growth in public carsharing worldwide through 2029.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/global-carsharing-fleet-projected-to-reach-768000-vehicles-by-2030</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/global-carsharing-fleet-projected-to-reach-768000-vehicles-by-2030</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:01:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">carsharing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Sixt</category>
      <category domain="tag">Zipcar</category>
      <category domain="tag">Free2Move</category>
      <category domain="tag">Avis Budget Group</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
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      <title>AI Can Supply The Damage Data, But Operators Must Apply The Judgments</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The rental car industry held its first open discussion about the most controversial issue of the past year. Here are some key lessons, takeaways, and viewpoints.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/blogposts/takeaways-and-lessons-an-ai-damage-tracking-session</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/blogposts/takeaways-and-lessons-an-ai-damage-tracking-session</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:24:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">blogposts</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="tag">artificial intelligence</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Damage</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Inspections</category>
      <category domain="tag">customer experience</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
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      <title>Rental Car Fleet Sales Show Mid-Year Strength</title>
      <description><![CDATA[June gains ensured rental fleets closed out the first half of 2026 in positive territory.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/rental-car-fleet-sales-show-mid-year-strength</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/rental-car-fleet-sales-show-mid-year-strength</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:53:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Sales</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet acquisition</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle purchasing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Commercial Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Government Fleets</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Surprice Mobility Opens Corporate Rental Station at Milan Malpensa Airport</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Milan opening is part of Surprice Mobility's broader strategy to expand its corporate operations while increasing the use of technology across its network.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/surprice-mobility-opens-corporate-rental-station-at-milan-airport</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/surprice-mobility-opens-corporate-rental-station-at-milan-airport</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:24:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Surprice</category>
      <category domain="tag">Greece</category>
      <category domain="tag">Italy</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Rentals</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Running A Profitable Electric Rental Fleet</title>
      <description><![CDATA[How do you successfully operate an all-electric rental car fleet? Whether you manage a rental fleet or another commercial fleet, this conversation offers practical lessons on deploying, operating, and scaling electric vehicles.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/running-a-profitable-electric-rental-fleet</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/running-a-profitable-electric-rental-fleet</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Green Fleet</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Fleet</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet electrification</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">EV Charging</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
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      <title>Hanging By A Vote: What the Hertz Insurance Ruling Means for Rental Operators</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A recent precedent-setting court case points to the precautions and steps a rental fleet operation should take to minimize risk, reduce exposure, and avert legal consequences.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/hanging-by-a-vote-what-the-hertz-insurance-ruling-means-for-rental-operators</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/hanging-by-a-vote-what-the-hertz-insurance-ruling-means-for-rental-operators</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:01:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Insurance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">digital-cover-features</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Insurance</category>
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      <title>Brazilian Executive MBA Targets Growing Domestic Rental Car Industry</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rental car companies face a unique combination of challenges that are rarely addressed in traditional programs.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/brazilian-executive-mba-targets-growing-domestic-rental-car-industry</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/brazilian-executive-mba-targets-growing-domestic-rental-car-industry</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry education</category>
      <category domain="tag">Brazil</category>
      <category domain="tag">Brazil Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">Professional Development</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Green Motion Expands Into Japan With Master Franchise Agreement</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Japan's tourism industry, business travel market, and demand for vehicle rental services are reasons the country represents an important market for the company.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/green-motion-expands-into-japan-with-master-franchise-agreement</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/green-motion-expands-into-japan-with-master-franchise-agreement</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Green Motion</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Franchises</category>
      <category domain="tag">Franchise Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">Japan</category>
      <category domain="tag">Asia Pacific</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Green_Motion_Japan_icqwtb.png"/>
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      <title>ACRA Carrying Fuller Industry Load As AI and EVs Lurk In Future</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The leading car rental professional business group details an active legislative, regulatory, and macro-trends agenda affecting car rental operators.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/acra-already-carrying-fuller-industry-load-in-2026</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/acra-already-carrying-fuller-industry-load-in-2026</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Legal &amp; Legislative</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="tag">American Car Rental Association</category>
      <category domain="tag">Legislation</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry regulations</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Car Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">artificial intelligence</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleet</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">lobbying</category>
      <category domain="tag">Washington D.C.</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Legal &amp; Legislative</category>
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      <title>World Cup Travel Data Shows Longer Car Rentals and More One-Ways</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A recent analysis of FIFA bookings found varied demand patterns that influenced rental car pricing.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/world-cup-travel-data-shows-longer-car-rentals-and-more-one-ways</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/world-cup-travel-data-shows-longer-car-rentals-and-more-one-ways</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Car Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">Online Bookings</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Rates</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Rates</category>
      <category domain="tag">Events</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Car_Rental_Gateway_World_Cup_data.web_nshv7b.png"/>
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      <title>A Leveling Force: AI Morphs Into A Rental Car Profit-Seeker</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Revenue managers can’t match the emerging AI tools gobbling lots of data that could counter the competitive race to the rate bottom. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/a-leveling-force-ai-morphs-into-a-rental-car-profit-seeker</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/a-leveling-force-ai-morphs-into-a-rental-car-profit-seeker</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:01:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Revenue</category>
      <category domain="tag">Revenue Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Rates</category>
      <category domain="tag">artificial intelligence</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/ICRS26.Sanchit.Garg.1_bo71fn.png"/>
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      <title>Stop Losing Money On Rental Tolls</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Regardless of your rental fleet size and structure, fleet managers, executives, and owners can gain valuable insights into an often-overlooked area of fleet operations.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/stop-losing-money-on-rental-tolls</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/stop-losing-money-on-rental-tolls</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electronic Tolls</category>
      <category domain="tag">Toll Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Stop-Losing-Money-on-Rental-Tolls_Thumbnail_olxqyd.jpg"/>
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      <title>Rethink The Future To Avert A Race To The Bottom</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rental car operators heard a sobering industry message and a stern challenge at the close of the International Car Rental Show.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/rethink-the-future-to-avert-a-race-to-the-bottom</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/rethink-the-future-to-avert-a-race-to-the-bottom</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">future trends</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Operations</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Car Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Rates</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Revenue</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="tag">keynote speakers</category>
      <category domain="tag">Green Motion</category>
      <category domain="tag">U-Save Car &amp; Truck Rental</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>DriveItAway, Free2move Plan Shared Fleet Program for Independent Rental Fleet Operators</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Vehicles would be placed with participating rental operations to support car renter demand and provide additional fleet capacity. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/driveitaway-free2move-plan-shared-fleet-program-for-independent-rental-fleet-operators</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/driveitaway-free2move-plan-shared-fleet-program-for-independent-rental-fleet-operators</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:48:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Subscriptions</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Leasing</category>
      <category domain="tag">DriveItAway</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
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      <title>Stellantis Recalls 1.3 Million Jeep Vehicles Worldwide Over Fire Risk</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models worldwide over a fire risk linked to power steering pump wiring.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/stellantis-recalls-13-million-jeep-vehicles-worldwide-over-fire-risk</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/stellantis-recalls-13-million-jeep-vehicles-worldwide-over-fire-risk</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:05:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle manufacturers</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">risk management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Stellantis</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Stellantis_Recalls_1.3_Million_Vehicles_r9toqj.png"/>
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      <title>Green Motion And U-Save Open Rental Operations In Guatemala</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The brands will open their first rental car outlets in the country at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/green-motion-and-u-save-open-rental-operations-guatemala</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/green-motion-and-u-save-open-rental-operations-guatemala</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:35:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Franchises</category>
      <category domain="tag">Guatemala</category>
      <category domain="tag">Latin America</category>
      <category domain="tag">Green Motion</category>
      <category domain="tag">U-Save Car &amp; Truck Rental</category>
      <category domain="tag">Franchise Operators</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>U.S. Business Travel Drives $623 Billion+ in Economic Impact as Spending Reaches $538 Billion</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The data also underscores the industry’s strong multiplier effect across the U.S. economy, revealing that each dollar invested in business travel in 2024 generated $1.16 in GDP. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/us-business-travel-drives-623-billion-in-economic-impact-as-spending-reaches-538-billion</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/us-business-travel-drives-623-billion-in-economic-impact-as-spending-reaches-538-billion</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">business travel</category>
      <category domain="tag">GBTA</category>
      <category domain="tag">Global Business Travel Association</category>
      <category domain="tag">leisure travel</category>
      <category domain="tag">Global Travel</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>ICRS 2026 Countered The AI Drama, Thanks To These Panelists</title>
      <description><![CDATA[One of my favorite sessions laid out the AI techno-optimism available to rental car operators ready to adapt their services for the decades ahead.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/blogposts/icrs-2026-countered-the-ai-drama-thanks-to-these-panelists</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/blogposts/icrs-2026-countered-the-ai-drama-thanks-to-these-panelists</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:30:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="content-type">blogposts</category>
      <category domain="tag">artificial intelligence</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="tag">customer experience</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Industry Trends</category>
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      <title>Rental Fleet Sales Skating Just Above 2025 Levels</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. economy's continued growth and positive business investment are creating a favorable environment for fleet vehicle demand.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/rental-fleet-sales-skating-just-above-2025-levels</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/rental-fleet-sales-skating-just-above-2025-levels</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Sales</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Commercial Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Government Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet acquisition</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="category">Remarketing</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Grow Your Rental Business Beyond Cars</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rental fleet operations are facing numerous evolving challenges and opportunities from AI technology to rate and revenue management, to customer service and business growth. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/grow-your-rental-business-beyond-cars</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/grow-your-rental-business-beyond-cars</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Car Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Operations</category>
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      <category domain="tag">customer service</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Revenue</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
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      <title>Using AI to Create Clarity, Not Conflict, in Rental Car Damage</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rental companies still need people, policy, judgment, and thoughtful implementation, with operators remaining in control of the customer experience. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/using-ai-to-create-clarity-not-conflict-in-rental-car-damage</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/using-ai-to-create-clarity-not-conflict-in-rental-car-damage</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Inspections</category>
      <category domain="tag">damage claims</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Damage</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">artificial intelligence</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
      <category domain="tag">AI Technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Insurance</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
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      <title>Get Ready To Roll: No Stopping Self-Driving Rental Cars </title>
      <description><![CDATA[The autonomous mobility technology revolution will move at its own pace, but sooner rather than later.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/get-ready-to-roll-no-stopping-self-driving-rental-cars</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/get-ready-to-roll-no-stopping-self-driving-rental-cars</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">digital-cover-features</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mobility</category>
      <category domain="tag">autonomous vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">robotaxis</category>
      <category domain="tag">Ridehailing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Uber</category>
      <category domain="tag">Tesla</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="tag">self-driving vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mobility future</category>
      <category domain="tag">Future Fleets</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
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      <title>Southwest Airlines Selects CarTrawler For Its Car Rental Booking Platform</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The platform is designed to allow customers to compare and book rental vehicles more easily during the travel booking process. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/southwest-airlines-selects-cartrawler-for-its-car-rental-booking-platform</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/southwest-airlines-selects-cartrawler-for-its-car-rental-booking-platform</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Software</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">CarTrawler</category>
      <category domain="tag">Southwest Airlines</category>
      <category domain="tag">partnerships</category>
      <category domain="tag">airlines</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental</category>
      <category domain="tag">reservation management software</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
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      <title>Cross-Pressures, Evolving Trends Drive 2026 Rental Car Industry</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A combination of cautious economic behavior, shifts in the rental vehicle market, and technological influences are shaping car rental operator decisions.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/cross-pressures-evolving-trends-drive-2026-rental-car-industry</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/cross-pressures-evolving-trends-drive-2026-rental-car-industry</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:30:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="tag">economic outlook</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mobility</category>
      <category domain="tag">autonomous vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Global Travel</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Remarketing</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
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      <title>Government Affairs Executive Wins Leading Rental Car Industry Award</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Robert Muhs started in the car rental industry with Avis Budget Group two years before the first International Car Rental Show.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/government-affairs-executive-wins-leading-rental-car-industry-award</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/government-affairs-executive-wins-leading-rental-car-industry-award</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 01:30:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="tag">Awards</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry recognition</category>
      <category domain="tag">Avis Budget Group</category>
      <category domain="tag">American Car Rental Association</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Legal &amp; Legislative</category>
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      <title>Green Motion Expands Its African Presence with Mozambique Launch</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This new rental car outlet reflects the growing demand for reliable transportation and the emphasis on sustainable travel across the continent.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/green-motion-expands-its-african-presence-with-mozambique-launch</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/green-motion-expands-its-african-presence-with-mozambique-launch</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:01:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Green Motion</category>
      <category domain="tag">Africa</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Franchises</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Green Fleet</category>
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      <title>RentalMatics, GeoInt Partner On Rental Car Speed Tracking Tech</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rental operators can now detect and act on speeding while vehicles are still on rent, thereby reducing fines, admin workload, vehicle wear, and safety risks.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/rentalmatics-geoint-partner-on-rental-car-speed-tracking-tech</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/rentalmatics-geoint-partner-on-rental-car-speed-tracking-tech</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">driver behavior</category>
      <category domain="tag">Driver Risk Management</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/RentalMatics-GeoInt_redjaa.png"/>
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      <title>NextPass Expands Toll Payment Service to Highway In Toronto </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fleets and consumer can use a transponder-less option when traveling between Canada and the U.S. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/nextpass-expands-toll-payment-service-to-highway-in-toronto</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/nextpass-expands-toll-payment-service-to-highway-in-toronto</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electronic Tolls</category>
      <category domain="tag">tolling</category>
      <category domain="tag">tolls</category>
      <category domain="tag">Canada</category>
      <category domain="tag">Toll Management</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/407_Press_Release_Logo_v2_bwcecl.png"/>
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      <title>Zubie, PurCo Integrate Rental Damage Detection With Telematics</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The combination brings actionable vehicle insights into PurCo’s PurInspect platform, improving damage detection and operational efficiency for rental fleets.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/zubie-purco-integrate-rental-damage-detection-with-telematics</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/zubie-purco-integrate-rental-damage-detection-with-telematics</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Software</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Zubie</category>
      <category domain="tag">Bosch</category>
      <category domain="tag">PurCo Fleet Services Inc.</category>
      <category domain="tag">TSD</category>
      <category domain="tag">International Car Rental Show</category>
      <category domain="tag">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">Vehicle Damage</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Software</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Telematics</category>
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      <title>Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Slightly Up In April</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Iranian conflict and rising gas prices inject much uncertainty into the future wholesale used vehicle markets, as higher gas prices soak up spendable income from vehicle buyers.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/wholesale-used-vehicle-prices-slightly-up-in-april</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/wholesale-used-vehicle-prices-slightly-up-in-april</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Remarketing</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Wholesale Values</category>
      <category domain="tag">Wholesale Vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Used Vehicle Prices</category>
      <category domain="tag">Used Vehicle Values</category>
      <category domain="tag">Manheim Index</category>
      <category domain="category">Remarketing</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleet-assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,c_fill,g_auto,w_1200,h_630/Used_Vehicle_Prices_April_2026_nssfr4.png"/>
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      <title>U.S. Length Of Rental (LOR) Declines Slightly in Q1 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[LOR related to insurance claims overall continues to trend downward, but ongoing market and economic conditions could affect future results while the industry deals with staffing and productivity challenges. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/us-rental-length-declines-slightly-in-q1-2026-enterprise-reports</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/us-rental-length-declines-slightly-in-q1-2026-enterprise-reports</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Collision Repair</category>
      <category domain="tag">Accidents</category>
      <category domain="tag">Repair Shops</category>
      <category domain="tag">Repairs</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Hertz, Uber Deepen Roles In Self-Driving And Driver-Led Fleet Services</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The business arrangement connects demand with scalable fleet management services and supports a range of mobility uses.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/hertz-uber-deepen-roles-in-self-driving-and-driver-led-fleet-services</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/hertz-uber-deepen-roles-in-self-driving-and-driver-led-fleet-services</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Hertz</category>
      <category domain="tag">Uber</category>
      <category domain="tag">robotaxis</category>
      <category domain="tag">autonomous vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mobility</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Monthly Rental Fleet Sales Dip Again As YTD Numbers Flatten</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pull-ahead demand for rental cars in the second half of 2025 appears to be slowing purchases so far this year. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/monthly-rental-fleet-sales-dip-again-as-ytd-numbers-flatten</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/monthly-rental-fleet-sales-dip-again-as-ytd-numbers-flatten</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:37:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Sales</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Cars</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Purchasing Outlook</category>
      <category domain="tag">buying vehicles</category>
      <category domain="category">Fleet Acquisition</category>
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      <title>Why Car Rental Can No Longer Run On Workarounds </title>
      <description><![CDATA[The shift from branch-based software to connected operations is turning rental technology into strategic infrastructure.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/why-car-rental-can-no-longer-run-on-workarounds</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/why-car-rental-can-no-longer-run-on-workarounds</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Operations</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Rental Car Industry</category>
      <category domain="tag">Rental Fleets</category>
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      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Why Car Rental Can No Longer Run On Workarounds </title>
      <description><![CDATA[The shift from branch-based software to connected operations is turning rental technology into strategic infrastructure.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/why-car-rental-can-no-longer-run-on-workarounds</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/why-car-rental-can-no-longer-run-on-workarounds</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
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      <title> Carwiz Sets Up Rental Operations In Central Asia</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The global franchise operation reaches a first in its rental fleet portfolio with new service in Uzbekistan.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/carwiz-sets-up-rental-operations-in-central-asia</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/carwiz-sets-up-rental-operations-in-central-asia</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <category domain="tag">International Franchises</category>
      <category domain="tag">Car Rental Operators</category>
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      <category domain="category">Rental Operations</category>
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      <title>Where Rental Fleets Must Adjust To Shifting Catastrophe Risks</title>
      <description><![CDATA[West Coast disasters pose unique challenges and liabilities for rental fleet operators, who are advised to take steps tailored to their specific situations.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/where-rental-fleets-must-adjust-to-shifting-catastrophe-risks</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/articles/where-rental-fleets-must-adjust-to-shifting-catastrophe-risks</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Martin Romjue</dc:creator>
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      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/using-ai-to-find-rental-car-damage</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Carwiz partner in Puerto Rico is taking on the Panama franchise with operations in the nation's largest airport.]]></description>
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      <title>Flexways Opens 10 Locations Among Franchise, Affiliate Rental Networks</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The integrated business model combines each operator’s local expertise with international standards to boost sales.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/flexways-opens-10-locations-among-franchise-affiliate-rental-networks</link>
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      <title>Traveler Customer Satisfaction Up This Year Data Study Shows</title>
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      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/traveler-customer-satisfaction-up-this-year-data-study-shows</link>
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      <title>New Consulting Company Ready To Boost Point-of-Sale Revenue </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Revcuity, an outgrowth of Frontline Performance Group, aims to help clients capture more revenue moments with face-to-face customers, including in the car rental space.]]></description>
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      <title>Surprice Grows Its Scottish Rental Car Presence</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The fleet consists of a modern range of fuel-efficient compacts for city driving and premium SUVs for highland exploration. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/surprice-grows-its-scottish-rental-car-presence</link>
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      <title>Final Rentals Expands Service to Geneva, Switzerland</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Wales, U.K.-based car rental platform has launched operations to offer airport and city-center vehicle pickup as part of its European expansion.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/final-rentals-expands-service-to-geneva-switzerland</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/final-rentals-expands-service-to-geneva-switzerland</guid>
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      <title>RentalMatics, Rently Combine Platforms To Link Fleet Data With Rental Car Operations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The integration aims to simplify processes by reducing the need to switch between systems and widen access to fleet information.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/rentalmatics-rently-combine-platforms-to-link-fleet-data-with-rental-car-operations</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/news/rentalmatics-rently-combine-platforms-to-link-fleet-data-with-rental-car-operations</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="category">Rental Software</category>
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      <title>How AI Reforms Rental Pricing And Rates</title>
      <description><![CDATA[AI can go further in defining rental pricing as an intelligent process that sets the right rates and right times. [VIDEO]]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/how-ai-reforms-rental-pricing-and-rates</link>
      <guid>https://www.autorentalnews.com/videos/how-ai-reforms-rental-pricing-and-rates</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Surprice Opens Two Rental Branches In Japan</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The launch highlights the global car rental operation’s growing presence in Asia.]]></description>
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      <title>AutoUnion Rent A Car Named to FT1000 Fastest-Growing Companies List</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The list highlights European companies that have achieved significant revenue growth in recent years.]]></description>
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      <title>DriveItAway Transitions To OTCID, Expands To 40 U.S. Markets</title>
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      <title>‘Zero Friction’ Is The New Buzz Phrase for ICRS </title>
      <description><![CDATA[This year’s International Car Rental Show hits the hot buttons on industry change and challenges.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/blogposts/zero-friction-is-the-new-buzz-phrase-for-icrs</link>
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      <title>Making Connections: More Options Diversify Travel Plans</title>
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      <title>Making Connections: More Options Diversify Travel Plans</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As a growing number of itineraries now feature segments with multiple transportation providers, car rental serves as a core mobility link in travel journeys.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.autorentalnews.com/digital-cover-features/making-connections-more-options-diversify-travel-plans</link>
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      <title>Green Motion Launches New Franchise in Azerbaijan</title>
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      <title>Hertz Adds INEOS Grenadier 4x4 To Its Premium Rental Fleet</title>
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