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US news
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

Avis customer has gun drawn on her over mistaken stolen vehicle report

Rental cars mistakenly reported as stolen trigger armed traffic stops that humiliate and endanger innocent customers.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Kyte, which billed itself as the 'best competitor to Hertz,' shuts down | TechCrunch

Kyte has shut down after financial struggles and failed attempts to secure additional funding.
Cars
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Non-AI Businesses Now Use Artificial Intelligence To Charge Customers For Minor Or Made-Up Damage - Above the Law

The introduction of AI systems for vehicle inspection marks a shift in rental car damage assessment.
fromZDNET
3 months ago

AI is changing the rental car return experience - and it could cost you

Hertz is using a new AI-powered system called UVeye for car return inspections, which compares thousands of pictures to detect any damage.
Cars
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

The 5 Best Car Rental Companies of 2025

"Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe-to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more."
Travel
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Bay Area couple stopped by Georgia police for Avis rental car registration mistake: Video

Noelle Wilson and her girlfriend were stopped by police in Georgia due to a rental car's license plate mismatch, highlighting potential issues with rental car registrations.
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