Car & Truck Rental News

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Alamo and National Franchise Locations Open in Trinidad and Tobago

The three new locations are part of Enterprise Holdings' Caribbean expansion, according to Jerry Smith, vice president of franchise operations with Enterprise Holdings.

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Blog Covers Brazilian Car Rental Market

Blog das Locadoras gathers daily key information on the growing business of car rental market in Brazil.

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Sixt Opens First Branch in Kenya

The first Sixt branch in Kenya, which is the 13th country in Africa to now be served by the car rental company, is at the international airport in Nairobi.

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car2go Launches in Berlin with 2,000 Pre-registrations

The launch of car2go in Berlin is accompanied by the release of the first official car2go mobile app for Apple smartphones and the introduction of an 'Eco Score' feature for all car2go vehicles worldwide.

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China Auto Rental Postpones U.S. Initial Public Offering

Last week, the Chinese car rental company announced that it has postponed plans to offer public shares after being the first China-based company to file for a U.S. listing since regulators changed rules on foreign registration.

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Cheap.co.uk Updates Website to Include More Locations

According to a company spokesperson, the website will feature a new quote requests page, results area and a new list of locations.

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Thrifty Car Rental in Ireland Launches Foreign Language Websites

The company created four new websites for Ireland-bound travelers from France, Germany, Spain and Italy.

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Rhinocarhire Website Goes Mobile

The new mobile platform helps its customers to book rentals from anywhere.

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Hertz Introduces Family Collection in Europe

Depending on the location, customers will be able to choose from vehicles such as the Renault Scenic, Ford Galaxy and the Mercedes B Class vehicles.

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Global Snapshot: Iceland Car Rental Company Faces Seasonal Challenges

In this web-exclusive Q&A with Tómas Hafliðason of recently established Nice Cars in Iceland, which offers specialized 4WD vehicles for traveling through the snow, Hafliðason speaks on dealing with uneven seasonal demand, how customers use the website and narrowing in on effective marketing strategies.

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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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