Tagged Hertz

Online Quiz Helps Determine What Car to Rent

Hertz developed an online quiz for customers to take to see if they are the “gas” or the “brake” in terms of driving habits. The results tell customers which collection of cars they should rent from.

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Hertz Introduces Electric Bikes in London

Hertz is now offering Ultra Motor electric bicycles for customers to rent in London.

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DTAG Recommends Shareholders Take No Action Regarding Hertz Exchange Offer

Dollar Thrifty’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders not tender their shares pursuant to Hertz's offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Dollar Thrifty for $72 per Dollar Thrifty share, consisting of $57.60 in cash and 0.8546 shares of Hertz common stock.

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CNBC Report: Avis Hears from FTC

Concessions regarding a merger with Dollar Thrifty called “manageable.” Full FTC report has not yet been released.

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Diplomatic Immunity May Get Russian Official Out of Rental Repair Bill

He allegedly drove the car into a river.

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Hertz Introduces EVs to D.C. Fleet

Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF added to Union Station fleet.

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Hertz Commences Exchange Offer for Dollar Thrifty

Hertz is offering to exchange each share of Dollar Thrifty for $57.60 in cash and 0.8546 shares of Hertz.

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Hertz Renews Distribution Agreement with Sabre

The Sabre global distribution system (GDS) drives more than $2 billion in car rental revenue each year.

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Dollar Thrifty Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group's Board of Directors has adopted a plan that is designed to deter or slow down any hostile takeover.

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Hertz and Dollar Thrifty Agree to Cooperate in Pursuit of FTC Clearance

Hertz says it is engaged in discussions with the FTC and has commenced a process for the divestiture of its Advantage brand.

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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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