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NewsDecember 6, 2012

Europcar, Autolib, Paris Reach Agreement on Autolib Brand

All three parties came to an agreement to keep the Autolib name for the electric car sharing service in Paris, ending the judicial proceeding from June that prohibited Paris from using the name Autolib.

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NewsNovember 27, 2012

Canton City Council Votes Down Proposed Rental Car Tax

In a 5-1 vote, the Canton City Council in Georgia voted down a proposed car rental tax that would have imposed a 3% excise tax onto rental car companies.

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NewsNovember 26, 2012

Virgin Islands Legislation Allows Car Rental Companies to Pick Up Airport Customers

Five taxi franchise bills passed through the Senate in the Virgin Islands leading to an opportunity for car rental companies to shuttle customers from the airport to pick up their rental.

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ArticlesNovember 6, 2012

ACRA: A Cause We All Embrace, a Bill We Can All Support

A proposed bill governing recalled rental vehicles shows that collaboration between the auto rental industry and key stakeholders can result in a legislative solution that advances the public good.

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NewsOctober 19, 2012

AllCar Rent-A-Car Supports Recalled Rental Vehicle Legislation

AllCar announced its support of the proposed legislation, pledging to not rent out vehicles under a safety recall.

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NewsSeptember 27, 2012

<i>Updated:</i> Major Car Rental Companies Announce Recall Legislation Agreement

Enterprise Holdings, Avis Budget Group, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group and the Hertz Corp. all announced their support for permanent legislation to not allow the rental or sale of a vehicle subject to a manufacturer recall.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2012

Colorado High Court Agrees with PurCo: Loss-of-Use Damages Recoverable Regardless of Fleet Utilization

In a historic ruling for the car rental industry, the Court holds that ‘PurCo is entitled to recover loss-of-use damages irrespective of actual lost profits.’

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NewsSeptember 5, 2012

Rental Car Companies Challenge Arizona Tax on Car Rentals

The tax, which varies depending on if the rental is used as a replacement vehicle or not, is argued to be interfering with interstate commerce by unfairly taxing out-of-state renters.

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ArticlesSeptember 4, 2012

Guest Editorial: How the November Elections Impact the Car Rental Industry

While the presidential election is the main event, it is critically important to engage in meaningful dialogues with legislators on all levels.

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NewsAugust 24, 2012

AAA In Support of Safe Rental Car Act

The letter also stated that AAA will work with Boxer to ensure that the bill becomes law.

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