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NewsFebruary 23, 2015

Dollar, Thrifty Open More Locations in Italy

Replacing existing locations operated by a former licensee, Dollar and Thrifty brands have opened 29 branches across Italy, including Rose, Milan, Venice and Naples.

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Newsby Amy HercherFebruary 20, 2015

International Car Rental Show Announces “Lightning Rounds”

In a new format, these 15-minute presentations will deliver insight into new products and services, best practices and new trends benefiting the car rental process.

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NewsFebruary 19, 2015

Avis Budget Hits $8.5B for Full-Year 2014 Revenue

Avis Budget Group has reported an increase in revenue year-over-year for both fourth quarter 2014 as well as the full-year 2014: $1.9 billion and $8.5 billion, respectively. In 2014, Avis had its highest total adjusted EBITA in company history at $876 million.

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NewsFebruary 19, 2015

Florida CarShare Tax Cut in Half

Carsharing customers in Florida are now paying a $1 per-use tax versus the previous $2 surcharge. According to Enterprise Holdings, it supports this tax cut because it helps draw attention to unfair excise taxes.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2015

ACRA Welcomes Kia as Newest Member

The American Car Rental Association (ACRA) has announced that Kia Motors America has joined the association to help support the car rental industry.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2015

Indiana Utility Commission Denies Rate Increase to Fund Electric Carsharing

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has denied a $16 million rate increase to Indianapolis Power & Light Co. to pay for Indianapolis’ BlueIndy electric carsharing charge stations.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2015

Silvercar Contributes to Oscars VIP Gift Bag

Silvercar, the all-Audi A4 rental company, will be giving away a year’s worth of Silvercar rentals and fuel to non-winning nominees as part of this year’s “Everyone Wins at the Oscars” VIP gift bag.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2015

Capital CarShare Expands Parking in Albany

Carsharing company Capital CarShare has opened a new parking location in downtown Albany. Launched last August, the Albany-based nonprofit carsharing company has grown to six cars and 93 members.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2015

Advantage Rent A Car to Purchase E-Z Rent-A-Car

Advantage Rent A Car announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase E-Z Rent-A-Car Group Holding LLC. The parties expect to complete the transaction in the second quarter of 2015.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2015

Nearly 64M Recalls in 2014 Sets Record

The final tally for vehicle safety recalls last year shattered the previous record of 30.81 million in 2004.

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