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NewsSeptember 28, 2011

Hertz Brings CNGs to Oklahoma State University

The two compressed natural gas vehicles will be the first introduced in the U.S. by Hertz, which already has these alt-fuel vehicles in rental in Italy and the U.K.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2011

Hertz to Open Times Square Showroom?

The prime real estate space would showcase fuel-efficient Hertz vehicles, and possibly models from Tesla. Vehicles, though, would not be rented from this location.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2011

EZ-Rent-A-Car Announces LAX Airport Shuttle

EZ Rent-A-Car will be offering a low-cost shuttle — the Oyster Shuttle program — at Los Angeles International Airport and John Wayne Airport for those traveling near and around Orange County.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2011

Chevrolet Volt Webchat Answers Battery Technology Questions

In a webchat with Seth Fletcher from Popular Science and GM’s director of Global Battery Systems Bill Wallace examine Volt battery life, where the technology is heading and how to conserve battery life in cold weather. They also shed light on GM’s plans for end-of-life usage and battery recycling.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2011

Avis Budget Group Achieves ‘Gold Standard’ For Worker Health Programs

The company received accreditation because of its focus on smoking cessation programs, insurance incentives for nonsmokers, and diet and nutrition counseling among other initiatives.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2011

O’Hare Airport Begins Work on New Conrac

Some worry the $8 daily rental fee to pay for the facility could go higher, "but we’re not planning on that at this point,” O’Hare rep says.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2011

Enterprise Holdings Helps Clarify Misunderstood 'Loss of Use' Fee

Roger Van Horn, vice president for corporate loss control at Enterprise Holdings, addressed a column by consumer advocate Chris Elliott on loss of use. Van Horn emphasizes that a rental agency is compensated for loss of use, not loss of revenue, while a vehicle is out of service.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2011

Hotwire.com Reports Deep Car Rental Rate Drops

In the September Hotwire.com Travel Savings Indicator, five North American cities are ranked by the largest year-over-year drops in hotel, air and car rental rates.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2011

Brits Favor Car Rental over Public Transport When Holidaying Abroad

Confusing transport systems along with not being able to speak the language topped the list of reasons for shying away from public transport and renting a car instead.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2011

Jury Finds Ford, Hertz Licensee Not Negligent in Fatal Crash

In a case involving a 2002 fatal crash, a Yellowstone County jury rejected negligence and product liability claims against Ford and negligent maintenance claims against Overland West Inc., a licensee of Hertz Rent-a-Car.

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