Tagged Avis

Avis 2010 Fleet Offers Travelers Eco-Friendly Options

May 26, 2010

Sixty-two percent of the car rental company’s fleet is SmartWay-certified, including vehicles such as the Ford Focus, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Versa and Pontiac G6. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certifies vehicles in its SmartWay Certification program based on its rigorous air pollution and greenhouse gas emission standards.

Avis Recognized for Customer Loyalty for 11th Consecutive Year

April 23, 2010 in Rental Operations

The car rental company is named the top car rental company in customer loyalty by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. The annual study examined customers' relationships with 518 brands in 71 categories.

Florida Regulators Investigate Electronic Toll Systems

April 14, 2010 in Rental Software

Florida state regulators are investigating the Hertz Corp.'s use of electronic toll-paying systems, after five customers told officials they were not properly notified that the vehicles they rented in Florida were registered with a company called PlatePass.

Car Rental Companies Launch Mobile Apps for iPhone

April 14, 2010 in Rental Software

The applications allow customers to search for rental locations, sort through potential reservations by vehicle type and price, and book their reservations.

Public RACs: 2009 Report Cards

By Chris Brown, March 2010 in Rental Operations

Hertz, Avis Budget and Dollar Thrifty improved earnings year over year. Expect continued—if modest—improvements in 2010.

Charging for No-Shows Could Improve Profits

By John Healy, January 2010 in Rental Operations

Analysis by Northcoast Research reveals that implementing policies to reduce no-shows could help Avis Budget eliminate potential loss of up to $9 million annually and instead generate profits of up to $13.3 million. This excerpted analysis was published by Northcoast Research, an institutional equity research firm that specializes in car rental, among many other industries.

Jury Awards Avis Licensee $16 Million in Breach of Contract Case

By Chris Brown, January 2010 in Legislative

The case of Alaskan Avis licensee Robert C. Halcro versus his franchisor highlights the issues of territorial protections when a car rental competitor is acquired and operated by the same parent.