Avis Upgrade Promo to Benefit Make-A-Wish

PHOENIX -- Avis Rent A Car System has launched a special holiday promotion aimed at supporting the Make-A-wish Foundation and increasing customer upgrades. Through Feb. 8 of 2004, customers can...

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Volunteer for an ACTIF committee today!

ACTIF is always looking for dedicated members of the vehicle rental industry to serve as volunteers on one or more of ACTIF’s committees. Serving on a committee is a terrific way to meet new p...

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Cruise sponsorship opportunities for rental industry vendors

ACTIF Needs YOU! As a vendor to the vehicle rental industry, your value to ACTIF is immeasurable. ACTIF is always looking for ways to connect members with the vendors whose products and servic...

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GM Introduces Stability Enhancement and Traction Control System

The following information was developed by the Loss Control Department of ACTIF Member Philadelphia Insurance Companies.General Motors recently announced that the 2004 GMC Savana and Chevrolet ...

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Don't miss out on ACTIF's exciting Cruise Seminar! Only 5 berths are available for these LOW prices

Join ACTIF for an exciting seminar aboard a Carnival Cruise to the BAHAMAS, February 5-8, 2004! Prices for this cruise seminar were only guaranteed through last Friday. However, ACTIF was able t...

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DTG Acquires Thrifty Franchise in Memphis

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. announced the acquisition of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise in Memphis, Tenn. The purchase includes the Thrifty operation at Memphis Intern...

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GM Names Enterprise 'Preferred Provider'

DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. announced that Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been selected as the preferred provider for courtesy transportation for all Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac/GMC ...

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Hertz Opens Local Market Location in Hartford

PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- The Hertz Corp. has opened its first suburban facility in Hartford, Conn. The company hosted a grand-opening celebration for local area body shops and insurance companies las...

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Budget to Feature MADD Promotion

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Budget Rent A Car System announced it will promote safe driving and carpooling throughout the season in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving's (MADD) 17th annual "Tie One...

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DTG Appoints V.P.-Customer Advocate

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (DTG) has named Janet Worley to the newly created position of vice president-customer advocate.In her new role, Worley will oversee the company's ...

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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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