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Which Gender Is Your Fleet Tailored For?

Some movies are described as "chick flicks," while others are classified as "guy flicks." Their appeal is arguably divided along gender lines. But are there also "guy cars" and "chick cars"? The...

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Visa USA Adds Thrifty Car Rental to Visa Business Partner Advantage Program

Visa USA has added Thrifty Car Rental to Visa Business Partner Advantage, Visa's partnership savings program available to more than 6.5 million Visa Business cardholders nationwide. Thrifty Car ...

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Kenneth R. Moses Named President and CEO of USI Rental Specialties

USI Insurance Services Corp., based in Irvine, Calif., has named Kenneth R. Moses president and CEO of USI Rental Specialties, USI's national equipment and daily auto rental insurance division.M...

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Budget EV Rental Cars Declared Hero

Budget EV Rental Cars, a joint effort between EV Rental Cars and Budget Rent a Car Corp., was recognized as an "alternative fuel vehicle hero" at the recent seventh annual National Clean Cities ...

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Manheim Auctions, Budget Team Up for Summer Sales

Manheim Auctions and Budget Rent-a-Car are teaming up for "Budget Blowout," a series of sales that will offer a wide selection of Budget vehicles. Included will be more than 50 different makes a...

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ADESA Phoenix Names Sutton Business Manager

ADESA Phoenix, one of the 55 auto auctions owned by ADESA Corp., has named John Sutton business manager. Sutton will maintain financial records, titles and registration and will assume other adm...

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Hertz Improves Italy Rental Package

Hertz has eliminated the deductible on its collision damage waiver and theft protection for its Affordable Italy Prepaid Inclusive package. In addition, Hertz is providing fire coverage at no ad...

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Thrifty Partners with Carlson Hotels

Thrifty Car Rental has become the exclusive car rental partner in Carlson Hotels Worldwide's Look to Book travel agent loyalty program. Travel consultants who book a car with Thrifty will earn f...

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Industry Backs New York Bill to Amend Liability Guidelines

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The car rental industry is solidly backing the Motor Vehicle Renter’s Responsibility and Protection Act, a New York bill that would put an end to the $100 liability limit in pla...

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Avis Named One of the Best Companies for Asian Americans

Avis Rent A Car System has been named one of the best companies for Asian Americans by Asian Enterprise magazine. The publication chose Avis and 12 other companies for the award from a field of ...

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Car Rental: First Quarter Analysis and Outlook

A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue?

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?

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