Car & Truck Rental News
Browse the latest breaking news across the automotive rental industry covering fleet acquisition, remarketing, rental software, GPS & telematics, fleet insurance and financing, rental operations, risk management, technological innovations and shifting market conditions.
August 25, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition
In January, the Big Six — General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Nissan — held 73 percent of all commercial/ fleet sales. In July, that shrank to 64.7 percent and is expected to decline again in August.
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August 25, 2010
The acquisition was made by HERC's European business unit for an undisclosed sum and will be integrated into HERC's European operations.
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August 25, 2010
Through the promotion, which runs through Jan. 31, 2011, National’s Emerald Club members can earn one free rental day with every two qualifying rentals of two or more days.
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August 25, 2010
From now through September 13, subscribers of Budget Hot Deals, a weekly e-mail newsletter, will receive special money-saving offers that remain valid if they reserve within seven days.
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August 18, 2010
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved The Hertz Corp.'s registration statement for its proposed acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. DTG will hold a special meeting on Sept. 16 for shareholders to vote on the deal.
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August 18, 2010 in Legislative
Under the new law, insurance companies cannot require consumers to use a specific car rental company when they rent vehicles as substitute transportation per their insurance policies.
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August 18, 2010
Dollar and Thrifty plan to launch new international Web sites, which feature market-specific products and use country-specific languages and currencies.
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August 18, 2010
The 2010 Ford Taurus is posting an average 39 percent increase in resale value - or $7,100 - over the 2009 model, according to Ford Motor Company.
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August 18, 2010
In an era of brand name consolidation and store closings, an independent car rental company hangs a shingle in a small local market.
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August 18, 2010
Exceptional service from contract signing to vehicle return illustrates the possibilities when employees are well-coached in customer service.
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