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ACTIF Concludes 2003 Membership Drive

The Association for Car and Truck Rental Independents and Franchisees (ACTIF) recently concluded its 2003 Membership Drive. The membership drive encouraged current members to recruit new member...

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ACTIF Presents Seminar Cruise to Bahamas

As part of an ongoing effort to provide educational opportunities for its members, the Association for Car and Truck Rental Independents and Franchisees (ACTIF), is presenting its 2003 education...

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Atlanta Consolidated Facility Contract Awarded

ATLANTA -- A subsidiary of Jacobs Engineering Group has won the contract for the consolidated rental car facility planned for Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.Officials didn't disclose t...

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Alamo Canada Introduces Business Benefits Program

TORONTO -- Alamo Rent-A-Car Canada launched a new benefits program for small business travelers. The program offers guaranteed fixed rates, one additional driver at no extra cost, and unlimited ...

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Eckhaus Fleet Offers Online Fleet Ordering

Eckhaus Fleet, a nationwide fleet supply company, has introduced a Web-based fleet ordering system. Rental car companies can now order new repurchase and risk vehicles from most manufacturers' f...

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NBTA Forecasts Car Rental to Remain Flat in '04

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A new report forecasting business travel trends, released by the National Business Travel Association, predicts that the corporate car rental market will remain flat in 2004. ...

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Vanguard Names Kennedy Senior VP, CFO

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.-- Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc. has appointed Thomas C. Kennedy to the positions of senior vice president and chief financial officer. Vanguard Car Rental was recently formed...

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VIP, TSD Announce Alliance

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada -- VIP International and TSD Inc. have formed an alliance, giving VIP's car rental clients access to online total pricing and real-time connectivity with global distribu...

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Budget Columbus' Miles Wins ARN Executive Award

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Kevin Miles, general manager of the Budget franchisee operation in Columbus, Ohio, won Auto Rental News' 2003 Executive Leadership Award. Miles accepted the award at the annual ...

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DTG Names MacNeil New GM for Houston

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group has named Carol MacNeil general manager for Houston operations. MacNeil was previously city manager for Dollar's operations at Houston's George B...

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Which Hybrids Pay Back the Quickest?

After five years and 15,000 miles of driving per year, are there any hybrids that actually have a lower cost of ownership than their gas-engine counterparts? One unexpected vehicle takes the prize.

How Far Will Cell Phone Bans Go?

The federal government means business with its new law banning cell phone use while driving commercial vehicles. Can the laws go even further, and how should fleets react?

Righting a Wrong in Arizona

Arizona is one of a super minority of states in which auto rental companies are required by statute to pay for the negligent acts of their renters. Look for new legislation in the coming weeks that proposes to change that.

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