Avis Budget Group surpasses 200,000 connected car threshold globally

Connected fleet offers trifecta of benefits: operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and new revenue models PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group announced today (Dec. 16, 2019) that it has surpassed the 200,000 connected car threshold globally, a significant marker on its journey to fully connecting its fleet of more than 600,000… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group to equip 50,000 vehicles with Continental’s enhanced Key as a Service (KaaS) technology

Strengthens Avis Budget Group’s resolve to achieve full fleet connectivity Expands secure and seamless vehicle access to more markets in the United States; introduces service in Europe PARSIPPANY, N.J. and SAN JOSE, Calif., 2019-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) and Continental today ( Jan. 07, 2019) announced that they have expanded their partnership…. Read the full press release

More than 35,000 Ford Motor Company vehicles to connect in Avis Budget Group’s U.S. fleet

Customers renting Ford Motor Company vehicles from Avis Budget Group’s U.S. fleet soon will find it easier to receive and return their vehicles More than 35,000 Ford vehicles in the Avis Budget Group fleet are projected to be digitally connected by summer 2019 as both companies make strides toward connectivity goals PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Oct-29 —… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group becomes a member of The Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC)

Reflects growing importance of IoT for connecting cars and drivers to enable ubiquitous, personalized and convenient travel Company will co-lead task force on Smart Cities PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) today (Sept. 05, 2018) announced it has become a member of The Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC). The company has joined the consortium… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental to allow travelers to book and manage car rental reservations through voice platform on Amazon Echo devices

Make a car rental reservation, review current reservations and retrieve receipts with the help of the popular voice-activated platform PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today ( July 17, 2017) announced its integration with Amazon Alexa, which will allow travelers to book and manage car rental reservations through the popular voice platform… Read the full press release