Rental Fleets Outlook: Vehicle Purchasing & Supply, OEMs, and Resale Values

Sales into rental fleets dominated the entire fleet sector in 2025, propping up flatter sales in the commercial and government sectors: How is 2026 shaping up in terms of available inventory and supply, OEM fleet programs and incentives, optimal fleet cycling and turnover, shifting customer expectations and vehicle preferences, and rental car resale values? Dive in with this panel of experienced car rental operators who can read the fleet leaves on the rental vehicle market. Moderator: Carlos A. Bazan-Canabal, Green Motion International and U-Save International Panelists: Gary Kolodziej, Midway Auto Group Helder Dias, Roam Rental Jared Kinnaird, Tom Wood Think, Inc. Mike Muehlenfeld, Walser Automotive Group