Week of April 28th, 2025

May 1, 2025 | Legislation

House T&I Committee Advances Budget Reconciliation Proposal On Thursday April 30, the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee approved its portion of the reconciliation package, meeting a required $20 billion in net savings. The committee’s...

ACRA STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT RESOLUTIONS

May 1, 2025 | ACRA News

Washington, D.C. — Today, American Car Rental Association (ACRA) Executive Director Don Lefeve issued the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions overturning California’s electric vehicle...

Rental Car Tips 0008 – Why I Suggest Considering Your Seasonality and Location Specifics

May 1, 2025 | Car Rental Tips, Inside Track

From the ACRA Newsletter Editor: Carlos A. Bazan Carlos has ample experience operating peer to peer and traditional, independent car rental companies, including neighborhood locations and airport facilities. Carlos has owned car rental operations in the San Diego, Los...

Guest Column – Human, Please! Embracing AI Without Losing the Personal Touch

May 1, 2025 | Guest Column

Guest column by: Pat Bowie, aka “Pat The Trainer” Pat The Trainer is a seasoned professional with over 36 years of Training and Development experience, including 30 years specifically in the Car Rental industry. Pat develops comprehensive courses that span the realms...

Rental Car Tips 0007 – Why I Suggest Using an Industry-Specific Chart of Accounts for your Books

Apr 1, 2025 | Car Rental Tips, Inside Track

From the ACRA Newsletter Editor: Carlos A. Bazan Carlos has ample experience operating peer to peer and traditional, independent car rental companies, including neighborhood locations and airport facilities. Carlos has owned car rental operations in the San Diego, Los...

ACRA Statement on Florida Attorney General and Law Enforcement’s Swift Action Against Car Rental Theft Ring

Mar 17, 2025 | ACRA News

Washington D.C., March 17, 2025  – This morning, the American Rental Car Association’s President of the Board, Sharky Laguana, issued the following statement in response to Florida Attorney General and Law Enforcement’s actions to hold criminals...

Rental Car Tips 0006 – Why I Suggest Having an Expert Recover your Damages

Mar 1, 2025 | Car Rental Tips, Inside Track

From the ACRA Newsletter Editor: Carlos A. Bazan Carlos has ample experience operating peer to peer and traditional, independent car rental companies, including neighborhood locations and airport facilities. Carlos has owned car rental operations in the San Diego, Los...

Guest Column – The Power of Training: A Blueprint for Success

Mar 1, 2025 | Guest Column

Guest column by: Pat Bowie, aka “Pat The Trainer” Pat The Trainer is a seasoned professional with over 36 years of Training and Development experience, including 30 years specifically in the Car Rental industry. Pat develops comprehensive courses that span the realms...

American Car Rental Association Names Don Lefeve as New Executive Director

Feb 5, 2025 | ACRA News

Seasoned Association and Government Affairs Leader to Support ACRA’s Policy and Advocacy Efforts in Washington, D.C. and Across the Country February 5, 2025 8:12 AM Eastern Standard Time WASHINGTON, D.C.— (BUSINESS WIRE)—The American Car Rental Association (ACRA)...

Rental Car Tips 0005 – Why I Suggest a Constant Self-Assessment

Feb 1, 2025 | Car Rental Tips, Inside Track

From the ACRA Newsletter Editor: Carlos A. Bazan Carlos has ample experience operating peer to peer and traditional, independent car rental companies, including neighborhood locations and airport facilities. Carlos has owned car rental operations in the San Diego, Los...