Tagged Hertz

Hertz and Marriott Announce EV Car-sharing Partnership

Hertz and Marriott introduce electric-vehicle (EV) car sharing at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront and the first EV car rental program in downtown San Francisco.

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Virgin America and Hertz Team Up

The two companies are offering Elevate loyalty program members great deals on the road and at 35,000 feet.

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Zipcar Draws the Short Straw

Washington D.C. opens up its car sharing market, allowing representatives from four companies to draw straws for allocation of parking spots.

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Hertz UK Launches Reverse Auction on Three-Day Weekend Rentals

Hertz’s mascot Horatio has opened a Reverse Auction Room that allows UK customers to bid and win an economy car rental for the weekend. The winner is the lowest unique price submitted.

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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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Mother Nature Drives the Market in Q2

The public car rental companies adapted to supply disruptions and an unprecedented used car market while suffering through a “frustrating” merger process.

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Hertz Introduces Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Customer Loyalty Program

To introduce the program, Hertz is offering a 500 point sign up bonus, equivalent to a free weekend rental day, and a 100 bonus points per paid rental day on qualifying rentals taking place through September 30, 2011.

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Hertz Swings to Q2 Profit, Raises Guidance for 2011

Hertz swings from a net loss of $25.1 million for the second quarter of 2010 to a net income of $55 million. U.S. car rental adjusted pre-tax income for the second quarter up 46.8 percent over prior year period.

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Teamsters Call On Dollar Thrifty Board to Redeem Poison Pill

Board's contradictory strategy erodes shareholder value; threatens merger options, say Teamsters.

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Are We Any Closer to a Hertz and Dollar Thrifty Merger?

Between Hertz’s purchase of a major leasing company and Avis Budget Group’s bid for Avis Europe, it’s time reassess the merger landscape.

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Car Rental: First Quarter Analysis and Outlook

A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue?

What is Holding Back the Electric Vehicle Revolution?

The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)

What’s Next for a Hertz Deal for Dollar Thrifty?

With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?

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