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NewsApril 3, 2008

Zipcar Completes Flexcar Integration

Following its October merger with Flexcar, Zipcar has completed integration of the two services under the Zipcar service and brand, launching in six new states and bringing its service to Pittsburgh.

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NewsApril 2, 2008

2008 Car Rental Show Recap

The rallying cry at this year's show was for a united industry to continue the unfair excise tax fight as well as to consider other issues, such as new metrics to measure the health of the industry, standardizing car classifications, implementing cancellation fees and changing the public's perception of car rental.

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NewsApril 2, 2008

Enterprise Designates E85/FlexFuel Branch in Grapevine, Texas

The Enterprise branch at the Classic Chevrolet dealership will be the nation's first dealership-owned public E85 pumps for consumer use.

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NewsApril 2, 2008

Orbitz, Dollar Thrifty Renew Partnership

The agreement will provide Orbitz Worldwide's customers with access to rental cars from Dollar and Thrifty Car Rental locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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NewsApril 2, 2008

Thrifty Car Sales Signs 3 Dealers, Opens New Locations

The new locations include Dixon, Calif.; Mahopac, N.Y. and San Antonio, Texas.

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NewsApril 2, 2008

Hertz, Avis Budget Initiated with ‘Neutral'

In a research note recently published, analysts said that the rental car companies are facing significant near-term challenges due to moderating business travel trends and reduction in airline capacity.

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NewsApril 2, 2008

Kanye West to Add Star Power to Travel Industry

Neil Abrams says Kanye Travel Ventures has been designed with Kanye and his executive team, and the artist's energy and resources have been devoted to this innovative product offering.

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NewsApril 2, 2008

Auto Sales Plummet by 12%

March U.S. auto sales plummeted to 1.36 million vehicles, while sales declined 8 percent for the quarter to 3.58 million vehicles.

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NewsMarch 26, 2008

Car Rental Show: Last Days to Register

The Car Rental Show 2008, the only industry-wide trade show for the auto rental industry, starts next Monday. Online pre-registration closes Friday, March 28.

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NewsMarch 26, 2008

Omaha Hikes Rental Tax for New Ballpark

To help pay for a new $139.79 million ballpark downtown, the city of Omaha, Neb. is looking to increase taxes on car rental, hotel rooms and keno.

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