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StatisticsJanuary 1, 2010

2009 Car Rental Market Data

This report covers U.S. car rental market data by fleet, locations, and revenue for 2009.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2010

How to Improve Utilization – And Still Satisfy the Customer

With proper fleet planning techniques, having 25 cars on the lot and 100 expected reservations that day is a very manageable situation.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2010

Smarter Hiring: Reducing the Insider Threat

To ensure a thorough background screening process, consider these five points.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2010

Customer Service is the New Marketing

Auto Rental News went into the field to ask operators to share some low- or no-cost ways to build relationships and gain repeat customers.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2010

Why Dealership Rental Operations Don't Work - And How They Could

With streamlined operations and lower cost structures, a dealer rental operation should be a powerful competitor to more traditional rental operators. Why aren’t they?

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2010

Charging for No-Shows Could Improve Profits

Analysis by Northcoast Research reveals that implementing policies to reduce no-shows could help Avis Budget eliminate potential loss of up to $9 million annually and instead generate profits of up to $13.3 million. This excerpted analysis was published by Northcoast Research, an institutional equity research firm that specializes in car rental, among many other industries.

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NewsDecember 30, 2009

Blizzard Ties Up Car Rental Customers

Storm in New York causes shortage of cars for Hertz.

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NewsDecember 30, 2009

Zoning Rule Approval Helps D.C. Car-Sharing Service

The city doesn't allow commercial activity in residential neighborhoods, but the new rule allows Zipcar vehicles to park in lots and alleyways.

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NewsDecember 23, 2009

AAA Projects Year-End Holidays Will See a 3.8 Percent Increase in Travelers

Year-over-year increase in Christmas/New Year travel is another sign consumers are more willing to spend on leisure activities

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NewsDecember 23, 2009

U Car Share Provides 12 More EPA SmartWay Vehicles in Salt Lake City

U Haul's car sharing program is available in eight other states.

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