Car-sharing companies use these tactics and more to rent your Corolla

It might not be a Tesla Model X with falcon-wing doors and a sleek sunroof, but car-sharing apps still want to rent out your ride. 

Putting your Toyota Prius on any major car-sharing app means it gets the same royal treatment as a Ferrari or Porsche, with a professional automotive photographer taking glamour shots. 

Free professional photo shoots are the current norm in the competitive space of car-sharing apps. The industry is expected to grow from $5 billion in 2016 to $11 billion in 2024 with more and more peer-owned cars available. Turo, Getaround, and Maven all offer "hosts," or car owners, photo services to create better online listings. Ultimately a stamp on your profile that reads "verified photo" is supposed to make renting out your car to strangers more appealing since you can potentially earn more. Read more...