Tagged fleet acquisition

Hertz Acquires Australasian Discount Brand

Ace Rental Cars, which operates in Australia and New Zealand, will continue to operate under its existing brand as an independent subsidiary.

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How to Acquire an Auto Rental Company

Buying out or merging with another rental company can be a quicker path to new revenue than opening up a brand new store—if you can avoid the pitfalls going in.

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Car Rental Show 2010: Right-sized for the Future

As the industry emerges from the recession, auto rental executives, operators and other professionals met at this year’s show ready to tackle the issues of fleet financing, lifecycle management, remarketing, utilization and no-show fees.

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How to Select Risk Vehicles

Many factors beyond price affect risk vehicle purchasing. But do you know who will buy the vehicle when you take it out of service? Identifying this “final customer” early in the vehicle’s lifecycle could be most important to your bottom line.

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How to Make Money in the Car Rental Business

Some rental operators net pre-tax 20 cents or more on the dollar. With the right plan and enough drive, you can too, advises industry consultant Neil Abrams at the Car Rental Show.

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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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