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.
October 6, 2003
TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. announced that Shary Rent-A-Car has become a master franchisee for the Thrifty Car Rental brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnersh...
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September 26, 2003
TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group President Gary L. Paxton will assume the role of company CEO and president next week, DTG's board of directors announced. Current Chairman and CEO...
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September 24, 2003
ORADELL, N.J. -- Enterprise Rent-A-Car is among the most recognized and respected car rental companies by small business owners, according to a new study released by the Small Business Division ...
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September 18, 2003
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Sixt AG and Payless Car Rental System have formed a partnership, giving customers of both companies access to an international network of more than 1,400 rental locations...
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September 18, 2003
DENVER -- United Airlines announced that Denver will be the launch hub for the company's new low-cost operation. The service will launch from Denver International Airport in February 2004.From D...
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September 18, 2003
TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. announced that franchisees in Harrisburg, Penn.; Des Moines, Iowa; and Myrtle Beach, S.C. have opened new Dollar Rent A Car locations in addi...
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September 18, 2003
TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced its corporate operations subsidiary has agreed to acquire nearly all of the assets of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise in Las Vegas. The...
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September 18, 2003
TOKYO, Japan -- JCB, an international credit card brand, and Hertz Asia Pacific in Japan have forged a partnership to promote Japanese traveling abroad.The two companies announced they are focus...
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September 16, 2003
PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- As the fall travel season gets ready to heat up, Avis Rent A Car System Inc. announced its "Drive Free" promotion that lets renters earn a free weekend rental after they've r...
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September 16, 2003
PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Abrams Consulting Group President Neil Abrams announced the car rental consulting and research firm is launching a new division focused on technology.Abrams Technology Advisory...
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