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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

Avis Licensee to Expand Budget in Africa

Avis Budget Group has signed an agreement with Barloworld Ltd, which operates the Avis Car Rental brand, to also operate the Budget car rental brand in southern Africa, including Swaziland, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

Europcar Opens at Belfast International Airport

Europcar has opened a new branch at Belfast International Airport in Northern Ireland.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

UK Carsharing Company Adds New Hybrids

U.K.’s carsharing company Co-Wheels has expanded its fleet with 80 new Toyota hybrids, including the Ayro, Yaris hybrid and Prius plug-in hybrid.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

Right Cars Seeks Franchise Owners to Expand Locations

As it expands its car rental franchise worldwide, Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd is looking for new franchise owners. Currently, Right Cars is located in 17 countries.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2015

eHi Car Services Selected as Provider for Chinese Government

Shanghai-based eHi Car Services will serve as an official vehicle services provider for China’s central government agencies and subordinate units for 2015.

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NewsFebruary 6, 2015

Former Hertz CEO Named CEO of Caesars Entertainment Corp

After stepping down as Hertz's CEO and chairman in September, Frissora has been appointed the new CEO of Caesars Entertainment Corp. starting June 30.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2015

In Memoriam: Lynda LaPlante, Owner of PAC Inc.

The rental industry remembers Lynda LaPlante, founder and president of PAC Inc., which specializes in providing optional coverage products to the rental car market.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2015

Hertz-Driven Rate Increase Short-Lived

After Hertz’s announcement of raising rates, airport rental rates increased for two consecutive weeks and then went back down the rest of January. But overall, the rates in January were only down $2.42 compared to $5.79 in December, according to Rate-Highway and The Tennant Group's 50-City Survey.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2015

Car2go Updates Electric Fleet in San Diego

In San Diego, car2go has updated its car-sharing fleet by adding 2014 models of Daimler smart fortwo electric vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2015

Hertz Offers Luxury Rental in Dream Date Promotion

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Hertz is offering customers the chance to win the ultimate date do-over with a free luxury rental and dinner in its new “Dream Date Rewind” promotion.

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