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Avis’ Misplaced Optimism in Europe Muddles Car Rental Recovery

Car rental companies are preparing for the future of mobility, even as their recovery continues to be a slow process. Renting a car remains mostly annoying but the experience will improve soon thanks to apps and more customer-centric design.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

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Is a Smarter Car Rental Industry Emerging From Its Funk?

Rumors of the car rental sector's demise may have been greatly exaggerated. Fundamentals have improved for Hertz and Avis, while partnerships with ridesharing companies and autonomous vehicle innovators bring potential for sustained growth.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

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Interview: Silvercar CEO on Evolving With Shifts in Customer Behavior

Silvercar remains an interesting outlier in the car rental space. As part of Audi, it will be interesting to see how it grows its operation in the U.S. as self-driving vehicles hit the mainstream.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

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Weak Demand and On-Demand Services Hurting Car Rental Companies

Car rental brands are losing customers to ascendant ridesharing services. As they become more nimble and technology-focused, however, car rental companies should be able to regain some share in the ground transportation marketplace.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

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Zipcar Continues Expansion as Avis Budget Group Fights Reduced U.S. Car Rental Demand

Avis Budget Group's rental business in the U.S. was unexpectedly weak in early 2016. The good news is that a European car rental resurgence seems to be in the offing for the company.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago