Tagged Hertz
By Chris Brown , November 2011
The three public car rental companies posted healthy third quarter results last week. While the quarter was characterized by price competition, healthy volumes and fleet rightsizing, the key driver was the used-car market. But what does the future look like?
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November 1, 2011 in Rental Operations
The CEO says the results were driven by a growth in insurance replacements, Advantage Rent-a-Car and worldwide equipment rentals.
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October 28, 2011 in Rental Software
Hertz entertainment and special events customers will now have access to 200-plus channels of current DirectTV programming.
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October 27, 2011 in Fleet Acquisition
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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October 25, 2011 in Rental Operations
The company is testing a zero-emissions, all-electric bus at LAX.
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October 21, 2011 in Rental Operations
After suspending 34 Muslim workers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for allegedly abusing their paid breaks, Hertz sent termination notices to a majority of these workers citing that they refused to agree to clock in and out for these breaks.
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October 19, 2011 in Rental Operations
At the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport, at least four companies are interested in operating at the newly remodeled counter space.
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October 18, 2011
The program will be available for selected airport employees at the U.K. airport, which is one of the busiest in the world. The agreement includes a dedicated fleet of Ford Fiestas.
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October 18, 2011
The five Hertz units will be deployed mid-November at multiple locations as part of Hertz Entertainment Services and Hertz on Demand car sharing.
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By Chris Brown , October 2011
Franchise systems — and the spirit of the independent operator — are alive and well in the global marketplace, and growing.
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