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NewsFebruary 17, 2012

Avis Budget UK Appoints Kaye Ceille as Managing Director

The appointment will be effective March 1.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2012

Avis Rolls Out the BMW 5 Series for U.S. Travelers

The vehicles have been available for rent at select Avis car rental locations across the United States as of Feb. 7.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2012

Avis Selected as ‘Preferred Partner’ by United Airlines and Continental Airlines

The approximately 85 million MileagePlus and OnePass members from the two airlines will receive additional benefits from the partnership, including money-saving offers for Avis rentals and the opportunity to earn bonus miles for rentals at participating Avis locations.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2012

Avis Budget’s Income Drops on Acquisition Costs, Weak Pricing

Company reports net losses for fourth quarter and full-year 2011 on costs related to its purchase of Avis Europe, as well as a decline in pricing in North America.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2012

Zipcar Stays in Black, though UK Slows Gains

The company reported a fourth quarter U.S. net income of $3.9 million, compared to a loss of $1.1 million in the prior year period, and a full year 2011 U.S. net loss of $7.2 million versus a loss of $14.1 million in 2010.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

Budget Announces New Vehicle Lineup

Half the vehicles in the 2012 lineup are rated at 28 mpg or better on the highway.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

Avis Launches Global Promotion With Rates as Low as $25 Per Day

This promotion is open to U.S. and Canada residents only and is valid at participating locations in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin American and the Caribbean, the Middle East and New Zealand.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

Car Rental Rates Trend Upward in January

Auto rental rates in all six airports in our rate survey trended upward from late December through January, from a 22% increase at LAX to a 107% increase at MIA.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2012

Mint Cars On-Demand Opens New Location

The car-sharing company was founded in New York by Tufts University alumnus Richard Ull and is geared toward university students.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2012

Hertz Launches New Sustainability Strategy

Using clean, low-emissions technology such as electric vehicles and hybrids is one aspect of the program.

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