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Rental OperationsCover Storyby Chris BrownJune 22, 2011

Rental Car Supply: Silver Lining, or Dark Cloud?

The used car market is enjoying historic pricing — but can you take advantage, and how long will it last?

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Rental Operationsby Chris BrownApril 29, 2011

Turning A Profit

At the 2011 Car Rental Show, four members of the Tennant Group Roundtable each presented a proven cost-reduction and profit-making idea that they have implemented in their car rental operations. Seminar attendees voted for the best idea. Can they work for you?

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Rental Operationsby Chris BrownApril 29, 2011

Cheers to Irish Independence!

County Car Rentals, the largest independent car rental company in Ireland, creates opportunity in a tough economy with its own used car sales outlet and public-use gas station and car wash.

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Rental Operationsby Chris BrownApril 29, 2011

Car Rental Majors: Looking Forward

On their fourth quarter and full-year 2010 earnings calls, the three public car rental companies look into the crystal ball on prepaid rentals, franchising, new remarketing channels, potential mergers and growth opportunities.

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Legal & LegislativeCover Storyby Chris BrownApril 29, 2011

2011 Car Rental Show: Gaining Consensus, Setting Direction

Amidst overflowing conference rooms, a reinvigorated car rental industry gathered in Las Vegas to set direction on hot-button issues such as recalls, prepaid reservations and corporate sustainability.

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Rental Operationsby Cheryl KnightMarch 11, 2011

How Best Buy Integrates Fleet Into Its Total Brand

Best Buy's GeekMobile is a key icon of the company's image. The unique nature of Geek Squad vehicles and the treatment of those vehicles help solidify the Best Buy brand as "quirky, trustworthy, and expert."

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Rental Operationsby Scott WhiteFebruary 25, 2011

How to Explain Car Rental to Banks and Investors

Based on 18 years of experience raising money for major car rental companies, investment banker Scott White gives eight good reasons to convince banks their money will be safe, and three compelling arguments to attract equity investors.

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Rental Operationsby Jennifer Washington and Chris BrownFebruary 25, 2011

An Independent’s Evolution

Greenberg Rent A Car has progressed into a new client base through a new location, an affiliate program partnership, a “big-business” look and meticulous attention to customer service.

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Rental Operationsby Chris BrownFebruary 25, 2011

The Future of Internet Reservations for Car Rental

Mark Walker explains how direct connect technology, mobile phone reservations and alternatives to traditional travel portals are all driving change in the world of travel reservations.

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Rental Operationsby Chris BrownFebruary 25, 2011

A Plan for Growth

Fox Rent A Car is looking for a few good affiliate partners to share in its expansion plans.

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