Tagged Advantage Rent A Car
By Chris Brown , December 2011
What roles will independent car rental companies, car dealers and car-sharing technology play in the car rental industry in 2012? And will Hertz deal anew for a Dollar Thrifty merger?
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December 13, 2011
In Europe, Advantage offers vehicles in mini, economy, compact, intermediate and premium categories.
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September 16, 2011 in Rental Operations
In a new promotion, “Working for the Weekend,” Hertz will give U.S. travel agent members of the rewards program a chance to win a new car as well as additional rewards points.
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May 6, 2011 in Rental Operations
John Holt has been appointed Vice President, Advantage Rent A Car, effective immediately, and reporting to the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark P. Frissora.
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April 27, 2011 in Rental Operations
Hertz also promotes Lois Boyd to president of Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation.
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By Chris Brown , November 2010
Stuart Greif, the director of the study for J.D. Power and Associates, drills down past the circle scores to analyze the factors that produced this year’s results. Factor number one—the economy, stupid!
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October 6, 2010
The Hertz Corporation said it will open six more locations by November.
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October 1, 2010
Hertz states it is taking the necessary steps to cease activities related to the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty.
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September 8, 2010
Former auto dealer and Advantage Rent A Car owner pleads guilty to fraud and conspiracy. Hecker faces up to 10 years in prison, but avoids a 20-year maximum sentence.
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February 12, 2010
Hecker and an associate are each charged with wire fraud.
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