Alamo, National Upgrade Worldspan Connectivity

ATLANTA -- Worldspan announced that Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental have upgraded to Worldspan Car Source, the highest level of connectivity in the Worldspan global distribution system....

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Former Budget CEO Now U-Save Co-owner

JACKSON, Miss. -- Sandy Miller, former chairman and CEO of Budget Group Inc., has become a new co-owner of U-Save Auto Rental, the company said. Miller assumes the role of co-chairman and co-CEO...

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When Training Warrants an Outsider’s Perspective

RACs can often benefit from hiring outside professional trainers for such specialties as incremental sales and vehicle repairs.

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DTG’s Battle-Tested Business Strategy

Keynote speaker Joseph Cappy explains how Dollar Thrifty managed to lead the industry in pre-tax profit margin even in the aftermath of 9/11.

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The Payless-Sixt Alliance

The new partnership provides Payless with both a channel for European business and impetus to tighten quality standards across the franchise system.

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DTG Purchases Cleveland Thrifty Franchise

TULSA, Okla. --Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operation serving the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.The structur...

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Cendant Annual Meeting Set for April 20

NEW YORK -- Cendant Corp. today announced that its annual meeting of stockholders will be held on April 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt New YorkCendant owns Avis and Budget.The company's annu...

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ZAP Opens Electric Car Operation in Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Transportation company ZAP announced it has opened a rental operation here with more than 100 electric cars. The company has also opened a dealership on Las Vegas' auto row.ZAP of ...

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DTG Acquires Thrifty Franchise in Detroit

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced it has acquired the Thrifty Car Rental franchise serving the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Terms of the transaction weren't...

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Advantage Names Regional Director for Dallas, Houston

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Ken Nicholson has joined Advantage Rent-A-Car as regional director for Dallas and Houston as well as all of Oklahoma. He is responsible for all operational aspects of the 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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