Correction Canada Province Requires Dealers to Disclose Former Rental Vehicles

In a law that is now in effect in the Manitoba Province of Canadia, vehicle dealers are required to disclose if a vehicle had at any point been used as a rental.

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Car Rental Q&A: What's a Manufacturer's 'Non-Return Allowance' in a Repurchase Program?

Q: I saw on one of your manufacturer’s Repurchase Programs a reference to a “Non-Return Allowance.” What is that?

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Sixt Records Best Q2 Earnings in Company History

Sixt Group’s pre-tax earnings double, rental revenue rises 11.9 percent in first half.

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Hertz to Acquire Donlen Corporation for $250 Million

PARK RIDGE, NJ — Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and Donlen Corporation announced on July 17 that they have signed a definitive agreement for Hertz to acquire Donlen, a fleet leasing and management services company.

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What is Holding Back the Electric Vehicle Revolution?

The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)

What’s Next for a Hertz Deal for Dollar Thrifty?

With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?

A Call to Action on Damage Recovery

Even if the vast majority of damage claims are handled properly, it doesn’t take many incidences of abuse to erode the auto rental industry’s trust with consumers. The industry needs to be consistently and actively engaged in reducing the number of damage claim disputes.

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