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NewsApril 3, 2002

Thrifty Adds International Locations

TULSA, Okla. -- Thrifty Car Rental has opened stores for the first time in Chile, Nicaragua and Indonesia. "Thrifty continues to make great progress breaking into new markets internationally," s...

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NewsApril 3, 2002

NYSE Delists Budget

LISLE, Ill. -- The New York Stock Exchange has suspended trading of Budget Group's common stock because of the company's failure to meet the exchange's minimum share price and market capitalizat...

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NewsMarch 19, 2002

Thrifty Names Team Owner of the Year

TULSA, Okla. -- Thrifty Car Rental has named Thrifty (Australia) Pty. Ltd. as its 2001 International Team Owner of the Year from among its 62 franchise owners around the world. Thrifty (Australi...

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NewsMarch 19, 2002

Hertz Launches Florida Promotion

PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- This spring, Hertz offers visitors to Florida its Florida Drive Out program. The program, designed to reposition Hertz's seasonal fleet out of Florida, serves as an incentive...

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NewsMarch 19, 2002

Minnesota Senate Passes Stadium Tax

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Senate on March 13 passed a $370 million stadium-funding bill that permits a $1.50 per-day surcharge on all vehicle rentals in the city where the stadium will be...

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NewsMarch 19, 2002

Cendant Reports Strong First Quarter

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- At an investors conference March 18, Cendant CEO Henry R. Silverman told investors that the company's results through the first ten weeks of the first quarter are exceeding ex...

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NewsMarch 19, 2002

Dollar Promotion Benefits Chrysler Visa Card Holders

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Rent A Car announced it's awarding Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Rewards Visa credit card members triple Rewards Points (three points) for every dollar charged at participating...

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NewsMarch 7, 2002

Siegel Leaves Avis

Parsippany, N.J. -- Avis Rent A Car System announced that its chairman and CEO, David N. Siegel, has accepted the position of president and CEO of US Airways Group. Robert Salerno, who first joi...

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NewsMarch 5, 2002

Rent-A-Wreck Net Income Down in 4th Quarter

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Rent-A-Wreck of America announced its net income for the fourth quarter of 2001 was $119,000 -- down nearly 32% compared to fourth quarter 2000. Total revenue for the fourth...

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NewsMarch 5, 2002

Thrifty Launches Web Site Contest

TULSA, Okla. -- To celebrate the relaunch of its Web site, Thrifty Car Rental is giving away 92 weeks of free car rentals.Through May 31, customers who visit Thrifty.com can sign up for a chance...

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