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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2010

Car Rental Show 2010: Right-sized for the Future

As the industry emerges from the recession, auto rental executives, operators and other professionals met at this year’s show ready to tackle the issues of fleet financing, lifecycle management, remarketing, utilization and no-show fees.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2010

Hertz Looks to Acquire Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 Billion

The deal would give Hertz 1,550 additional locations worldwide and a total of 9,800 across six continents. The combined market share for the group will be 24 percent, based on Auto Rental News’ 2009 estimates of total fleet size.

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NewsApril 29, 2010

Avis Budget Appoints Tucker as Executive VP and General Counsel

He will be responsible for the legal affairs of the company, including management of its franchising and other contracts, litigation, government relations and information security. "With his extensive and varied accomplishments as an attorney, Michael is a terrific addition to Avis Budget Group," said Ronald L. Nelson, chairman and chief executive officer of Avis Budget Group.

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NewsApril 29, 2010

Sioux Falls Airport Rental Agencies to Increase Charges

Rental car companies at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport will soon be able to charge customers 1 percent more to go toward the contractual payments they have had difficulty paying to the airport recently, according to the ArgusLeader.

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NewsApril 29, 2010

Hertz Launches On-Airport Location in Orlando

The car rental company moved into a new upscale facility, located in both the A and B terminals. Customers can now make an easy in-terminal walk to pick up their Hertz rental, instead of catching a shuttle bus to an off-site pick-up location.

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NewsApril 29, 2010

Hertz Appoints Seavey to Lead Off-Airport Business

Seavey will be based at Hertz's corporate headquarters in Park Ridge, N.J. He will oversee the off-airport business unit, which covers insurance replacement, leisure and commercial rentals in urban and suburban markets across the country.

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NewsApril 29, 2010

Dollar Thrifty Posts Record 1Q Profit

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. reported net income of $27.3 million and Corporate Adjusted EBITDA of $49.4 million for first quarter of 2010. Dollar Thrifty's total revenue reached $348.3 million in the first quarter, compared to $362.4 million in the year-ago period.

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NewsApril 29, 2010

Hertz Reports Improved 1Q Results

The car rental company's worldwide revenues reached $1.7 billion, an increase of 6.1 percent from the year-ago period. Worldwide car rental revenues for the quarter increased 10.8 percent (a 7 percent increase excluding the effects of foreign currency) to $1.4 billion.

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NewsApril 23, 2010

Avis Recognized for Customer Loyalty for 11th Consecutive Year

The car rental company is named the top car rental company in customer loyalty by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. The annual study examined customers' relationships with 518 brands in 71 categories.

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NewsApril 23, 2010

Argus Waives Cancellation Fee on Ash-Affected Bookings

The Irish car rental company will offer a full refund and free cancellation for customers affected by Iceland's volcanic ash crisis. "ArgusCarHire.com will be supporting all customers who have had to cancel their car rental booking due to the current traveling conditions," ArgusCarHire.com Customer Services Manager Sonia Pender said.

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