Tagged Federal Trade Commission

Hertz Withdraws Offer to Acquire Dollar Thrifty

While the company remains interested in obtaining FTC approval, Hertz announced Oct. 27 that it is withdrawing its exchange offer, which would have expired Nov. 1.

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Hertz Receives Request for Additional Information from FTC Regarding Proposed Acquisition of Dollar Thrifty

Hertz has received a request for additional information from the FTC relating to Hertz's proposed acquisition of Dollar Thrifty.

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USA Today Analysis Questions Safety of Rental Fleets

Many vehicles in rental fleets are rated "good" in head-on crashes, but a large disparity exists in their safety ratings in side, rear and rollover crashes.

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And Then There Were Three

How will the potential Hertz acquisition of Dollar Thrifty affect franchisees and independents?

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Complying With Data Security Standards

The continuing spread of identity theft and computer hacking has prompted an assortment of standards designed to protect consumers' privileged information, including credit card and driver’s license numbers.

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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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