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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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NewsAugust 17, 2012

Europcar Provides Free Breathalyzer Kits in Vehicles in France

New road rules require that all drivers in France carry a breathalyzer kit, leading Europcar to help drivers avoid fines by providing a kit in its vehicles at no cost.

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NewsAugust 2, 2012

Boxer, Feinstein Introduce Rental Car Recall Legislation as Companion Bill to H.R. 6094

The new House and Senate bills are an updated version of legislation introduced last year by Sens. Chuck Schumer, Barbara Boxer, Dianne Feinstein and Richard Blumenthal.

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NewsAugust 1, 2012

Guest Editorial: Employers Remain Under Union Attack despite Recent Rulings

While in April, federal courts handed employers big wins by halting two National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rules, the car rental industry is already seeing the impact of other changes in the law with one company facing a 31-member union including only service agents. All employers should be vigilant of the shifting landscape and enact strategies for NLRB compliance.

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