The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2024

That’s terrible news for its dealers, half of which are unprofitable, according to a source talking to Automotive News. The company said it expects rental fleet sales to stabilize and noted that it would come within a point or two of its 15 percent target. Though those numbers don’t look great for Nissan, its leader of U.S.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2024

Building on the success of Royal Enfield Rentals in India, the company has now made that service available across many more international markets and has dubbed it Royal Enfield Rentals and Tours. A call-back from the tour operator will be organised, to confirm and finalise details of the tour and the itinerary.

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Electrek

MAY 11, 2023

Hertz announced today that it plans to add up to 6,000 rental EVs to its existing fleet in Orlando for leisure and business customers, as well as rideshare drivers. more… The post Hertz is adding up to 6,000 EVs to its rental fleet in Orlando appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 26, 2024

Ford dealers can now use the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E as part of its rental car programs. If you want to try the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E before buying, you may be in luck.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Close to six months after announcing a massive order from GM’s BrightDrop , logistics and vehicle rental specialist Ryder is deploying its first batch of electric vans across the US. more… The post Ryder deploys first of 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans into its rental fleet across these 4 cities appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Eco Mobility offers its car rental services in 100+ cities in the country. New Delhi: Eco Mobility , India’s premium car rental service provider, has launched its corporate car rental services in 10 new cities in India. Currently, Eco Mobility offers its car rental services in 100+ cities in the country.

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Electrek

AUGUST 17, 2023

Tesla is hiring to launch a new in-house “Tesla Rental Program” with a pilot program coming to collision centers in Texas. more… The post Tesla wants to launch an in-house rental service appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Tesla has built new in-car software specifically for Hertz’s growing fleet of Tesla vehicles for rent around the world. more… The post Tesla builds in-car software to make car rental easier with Hertz’s fleet appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Ryder System, a US commercial vehicle fleet management company, announced its plan to introduce 4,000 BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric vans to its lease and rental fleet through 2025, with the first 200 to be ordered this year.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Ryder System, a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announces the deployment of its first BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric vans at four strategic Ryder facilities in California, Texas, and New York.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 22, 2023

Car rental companies have long pledged to make the transition alongside their auto industry partners, and Hertz recently announced that it would be adding the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Silverado EV.& electric rental fleet. Automakers are going electric, which means that all the companies that rely on them will have to adapt.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Uber kicked off its Tesla rental program with Hertz roughly one year ago, and the company has published a report on its progress. Uber’s report , published by an analyst within the company, Rainer Lempert, details the Tesla rental program’s first year in operation. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com !

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 25, 2022

Stellantis is introducing “Electric As You Go”: a competitive long-term rental service devoted to the full electric models of the Stellantis Group, designed by the e-Mobility Business Unit, PSA Bank and Opel Bank to provide an affordable driving experience to all customers who choose to drive Stellantis’ BEVs.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This was particularly true for Miete Deinen Tesla , a German electric vehicle rental company that expanded its operations by purchasing more EVs from other automakers. The car rental company outlined its decision in a recent video, which was uploaded on its YouTube channel. German BEV rental company abandons all BEVs after 2.5

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

Under this arrangement, MakeMyTrip is set to secure a majority interest in Savaari, a prominent player in the car rental industry. The company has further disclosed that it has entered into agreement to acquire Savaari Car Rentals Private Limited. MakeMyTrip recently revealed its highest-ever quarterly revenues and profits.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ford is instituting big discounts on the Mustang Mach-E for fleet customers, as well as a new program that allows dealers to use inventory as rental cars. A discount of $7,500 for state and local government customers, as well as certain customers, is available on all new 2024 Mach-E orders received through Apr.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Rental car giant says it’s making 50-60% savings on maintenance costs with its recently acquired Tesla fleet compared to fossil fuel cars. The post Hertz says Tesla fleet of rental EVs are 50 pct cheaper to maintain than fossil fuel cars appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

MARCH 6, 2023

Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, announced Monday the formation of a new electric car and scooter rental company that will use VinFast EVs to promote green mobility. more… The post VinFast owner establishes a new electric car and scooter rental company appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 10, 2022

The post Hertz and Polestar take rental EVs across Australia appeared first on The Driven. Polestar 2 EVs are now available to rent through Hertz. We take one for a spin and chat to Hertz VP Eoin MacNeill.

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Teslarati

JULY 1, 2021

Vygruppen (Vy), a state-owned transport group in Norway, has launched a novel new service for its electric car-sharing division. As indicated on the company’s website , Vy now offers the Tesla Model 3 for rentals, allowing users of its car-sharing service to experience one of the world’s best-selling electric vehicles today. .

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 24, 2022

Silvercar by Audi, Audi’s premium rental car service, has officially introduced the Audi e-tron Sportback to its premium fleet of rental cars.

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Electrek

APRIL 19, 2023

more… The post Hertz is bringing 4,000 rental EVs to Atlanta, including Teslas appeared first on Electrek. Hertz is rolling out its EV fleets to cities across the US in a program called Hertz Electrifies, and it’s chosen Atlanta as its latest city.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Hertz said it would utilize a new partnership with GM to expand its EV rental fleet, which started with a massive purchase from Tesla nearly one year ago. The rental agency explicitly mentioned that it would purchase a range of models from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac, as part of the deal.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

Ford dealers can now use the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E as part of its rental car programs. Ford Mustang Mach-E turned into a rental car Ford’s Mustang Mach-E had a record year in 2023. According to online auto research firm CarsDirect , the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is now included in Ford dealer rental programs.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 5, 2022

German car rental company SIXT has just signed on to purchase around 100,000 EVs from BYD that will be available to rent in Europe beginning this year. The post BYD widens its presence in Europe by selling 100K EVs to German rental company SIXT appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Interim CEO of Hertz and former Ford frontman Mark Fields hopes to lead a charge of car rental agencies that will transition to a strategy of adding more electrified models to their fleets. In essence, Hertz is attempting to become the Tesla of the rental car sector by showing that EVs will increase consumer interest.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Paris is considering an all-out ban on the insanely popular rental electric scooters in the coming weeks, with backers of the plan saying that they clog up the streets and sidewalks, freak out pedestrians, and aren’t even that green due to their “very short life.”.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Electric car rentals are giving customers a first taste of EVs and dispelling many of the myths around their usage, and range. The post Try before you buy: Car rental market could be launch pad for EV adoption appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 30, 2023

The post Electric vehicles now make up 10 pct of Hertz global rental fleet appeared first on The Driven. Hertz has electrified 10% of its fleet with a goal of adding tens of thousands more EVs to its fleet by 2025.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hertz announced that it has invested in a new self-service electric vehicle rental company known as UFODRIVE – a European company that offers the first all-digital, all-electric car rental service entirely controlled by a Smartphone App. ” The modern rental experience (Credit: Hertz, UFODRIVE).

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Electrek

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is reaching new all-time highs today on a huge rental order of 100,000 cars and a new $1,200 target price from Morgan Stanley. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) surges to new all-time high on huge rental order and new $1,200 price target appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 12, 2024

The rental-car giant Hertz has announced that it’s selling a third of its EV fleet—about 20,000 EVs, including some Teslas—to buy gasoline. Hertz is selling its EVs for more gas vehicles. Vinfast previews three EVs. And the first EV that goes completely by-wire has been U.S.-certified.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 25, 2022

Update: Hertz told Teslarati in a statement that it cannot currently share delivery figures but it did confirm that they are “actively receiving deliveries for both our retail and Uber rental fleet and have availability in several markets throughout the country as part of our phased national rollout.”

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

And how will all those Hertz rental EVs stay charged? BP will help keep the tens of thousands of Hertz rental EVs from Tesla, GM, Polestar, and other brands smartly charged, the companies announced. California considers banning sales of diesel semis by 2040. Seoul thinks big about urban EV charging needs.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Uber has announced a partnership with Stellantis brand Free2Move to offer electric vehicles to drivers on a rental system. In this case, they have partnered with Stellantis’ brand Free2Move to make EV rentals for drivers available in France. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com ! In the U.S.,

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Electrek

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Canoo’s latest order comes from work-ready rental van company Kingbee, who has already committed to purchasing 9,300 LDVs with the potential to double that order up to 18,600 units. The post Canoo secures another binding EV order, this time for 9,300 LDVs from work rental provider Kingbee appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2022

“We’re excited to help bring these new vehicles to market as both a rental and full-service lease option for our customers,” Art Vallely , President of Penske Truck Leasing, said. The 750 units will be the first light-duty electric trucks to be made available in Penske’s rental and leasing fleets.

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