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Sep 26, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Chris Brown

    What Happens on a “Day on the Hill?” (opens the original)

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    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. You’re in Washington, D.C., for your first “Day on the Hill.” Welcome to the American legislative advocacy process. You’re now taking part firsthand! The reason for these meetings is simple: Your industry wants its concerns heard by the people who write the laws that will affect you. An association representing your industry likely

  2. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Chris Brown

    Palm Beach Airport Code Change Creates Car Rental Distribution Gap (opens the original)

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    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. Car rental operators serving West Palm Beach may want to check how their inventory is appearing across online booking channels following the airport's recent code change. President Donald J. Trump International Airport's IATA code officially changed from PBI to DJT on Aug. 18, following the airport's rena

  3. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Chris Brown

    What New Tariff Uncertainty Means for Rental Fleet Planning (opens the original)

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    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. Autumn is in the air. But if you live around the Great Lakes, the great wind you felt recently was more likely the political rhetoric than the typical autumn gales. (We’ll leave the Lake America controversy out of it for now.) President Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on Canadian vehicles and auto parts to 50% on Ja

  4. Article · Aug 13, 2026 · Chris Brown

    In Memoriam: Bobby Klyce, Avis Licensee Legend (opens the original)

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    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. Robert “Bobby” William Klyce, a longtime Avis licensee and respected leader in the car rental industry, died July 30, 2026. He was 80. Klyce served as president of Avis Birmingham and president and CEO of Car and Truck Rentals Inc., his franchise name. His career continued a family connection to car rental that began m

  5. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Chris Brown

    Rental Vehicle Orders Remain Steady Amid Supply Concerns (opens the original)

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    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. Rental operators appear to be maintaining normal vehicle purchasing levels, while strong wholesale values are helping them generate favorable returns on resale, according to Mike Muehlenfeld, general manager at Walser Automotive Group, an independent seller of m

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