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NewsApril 1, 2009

Matt Darrah: Car Rental Industry Needs to Earn Public Trust with Fairness, Honesty and Transparency

In his keynote address at the 2009 Car Rental Show in Las Vegas, Darrah warned attendees that: “energy recovery fees have no place in our world.”

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NewsApril 1, 2009

Rental Car Customers May Foot the Bill for Car Wash & Refueling Facility

Customers at Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri would pay a surcharge of 4.50 per car rental, per day.

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NewsApril 1, 2009

Franchise Services of North America's Executive Vice President and COO Receives Prestigious Award

Robert Barton received the 2009 Russel Bruno Award for Car Rental Executive of the Year at the 2009 Car Rental Show in Las Vegas.

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NewsApril 1, 2009

Austin Looks to Launch Large-Scale Car Sharing Program

Austin city officials said the program has the potential to lower emissions, reduce traffic congestion and provide an alternative transportation solution.

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NewsApril 1, 2009

Tax Reform Group Opposes Hawaii Rental Tax Increase

In an opinion piece published by the Hawaii Reporter, Americans for Tax Reform discuss their opposition of rental car tax increases, citing that the local Hawaiian economy will suffer.

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NewsApril 1, 2009

Franchise Services of North America Announces Holding of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

During the meeting, Tom McNeely was appointed director of the Board of Directors for the company.

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NewsApril 1, 2009

EagleRider Motorcycle Rental Named ‘Official Tours of the AMA'

American Motorcyclist Association members can now receive a 10 percent discount on all EagleRider motorcycle rentals.

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NewsMarch 25, 2009

Dollar Thrifty Reports Debt Reduction

In an effort to de-leverage its balance sheet and to match its fleet financing capacity with fleet inventory levels appropriate for current and expected market conditions, the company has reduced excess borrowing capacity and given notice of termination on two fleet financing structures.

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NewsMarch 25, 2009

Hecker Empire Owes $477M, According to Papers in Chrysler Suit

After seizing and selling assets held by auto dealer Denny Hecker, Chrysler filed a lawsuit accusing him of defaulting on car, real estate and personal loans and vehicle lease agreements.

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NewsMarch 25, 2009

Las Vegas to Fund Arts Center after Rental Car Tax Proceeds Fall Short

The Las Vegas City Council approved the sale of $105 million in bonds—originally intended for the car rental tax—to fund a new performing arts center.

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