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 18, 2010
The recall affects 2009-2010 models of the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook. GM said it discovered damaged second-row safety belt buckles among warranty returns.
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August 11, 2010
The petition, filed by the Center for Auto Safety, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, and Carol S. Houck, asks the FTC to stop Enterprise and its parent company from renting out unrepaired recalled vehicles to customers.
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August 11, 2010
The study shows that taxes targeting travel services increase cost by 56 percent. Rental industry says high discriminatory travel taxes deter meetings and harm local economy.
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August 11, 2010
The average total cost for a business traveler’s domestic car rental in June was flat year-over-year at $217.13, while the average length of rental was 3.06 days.
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August 11, 2010 in Fleet Acquisition
A Kelley Blue Book study shows Ford as the most considered new auto brand, while Toyota continues to struggle.
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August 11, 2010
The car rental company is offering a free second driver and discounted child seats to customers who book a minimum five-day rental before Nov. 30, 2010.
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August 11, 2010
Police say suspect was caught driving a rental car 18 months after he was supposed to return it.
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August 5, 2010
Company reports total revenue decrease of 1 percent versus second quarter 2009 and pretax income of $29 million, versus $2 million pretax loss in prior year. Rental day decrease and flat average daily rate offset by decrease car rental depreciation costs.
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August 4, 2010
Hertz reports record worldwide pre-tax income boost of 21.9 percent. U.S. car rental revenues increase 10.1 percent year over year. Company reports slight pre-tax loss attributed to one-time gain in second quarter 2009.
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August 4, 2010
In regards to the Hertz merger, Dollar Thrifty takes issue with "Avis Budget's unwillingness to provide a reverse termination fee," which DTAG interprets as a "lack of confidence by Avis Budget in its position" in regards to its ability to remediate any competitive issues and antitrust risks.
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