PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) today announced the launch of its first-ever “Mobility Lab” that serves as a test bed for fully connected vehicles and operations in the greater Kansas City, Missouri area. Avis Budget Group’s Mobility Lab comprises more than 20 Avis Car Rental locations, including […]

BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced the launch of a new mobility option in select cities for members who depend on a vehicle during the week to commute to and from work. The new weekday Zipcar offering provides unlimited, sole access to a vehicle and a […]

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting industry after industry and the travel sector is no exception. Named one of Skift Magazine’s “megatrends” for 2017, AI technology is beginning to find its way into leading travel products and services. Today, Avis Car Rental announced that it is leveraging AI […]

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avis puts the rental experience in the hands of its customers now more than ever with new features on its mobile app. Avis Car Rental today unveiled major updates, fueled by customer feedback, that provide renters with more options when it comes to car selection and with […]

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avis Car Rental today announced its integration with Amazon Alexa, which will allow travelers to book and manage car rental reservations through the popular voice platform on Amazon Echo devices. The initiative positions Avis as the first car rental company to offer the innovation and paves the […]

PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an industry first, Avis Car Rental is spearheading a transformation of its fleet in support of its commitment to provide mobility solutions to customers. This initiative will result in 50,000 more vehicles becoming fully connected cars by early 2018, more than doubling the number of connected […]

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Budget Car Rental, an industry leader in providing vehicle rental services to value-conscious travelers, has enhanced customers’ online experience with the launch of its redesigned website, www.budget.com. The updated Budget.com features a fresh, modern look with more personalized features. Business and leisure travelers benefit from a faster, more […]

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seven months after announcing enhanced mobile app features that re-engineered the entire car rental process, Avis Car Rental is expanding the mobile app’s innovative offerings to new markets. Now, travelers renting cars at airports across Australia can use their smartphones to experience complete and unprecedented control when […]