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NewsApril 10, 2006

DTAG Acquires Rhode Island Thrifty Franchise Operations

TULSA, Okla. --- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has acquired the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operations in Providence, R.I., which includes an airport location as well as an off-airport parking business.

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NewsApril 7, 2006

Driveitaway Launches Upstream Program for Rental Fleets

LAS VEGAS --- Driveitaway Inc., a provider of Web-based upstream remarketing programs for commercial fleet vehicles, has launched programs that are now available for the rental car sector.

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NewsMarch 24, 2006

Chinese Autos to Flood U.S. Market in 2007

LAS VEGAS --- Beginning in 2007, Global Holdings International will introduce its line of Chinese-manufactured vehicles to the U.S. market, expecting unit prices to be 30% to 50% less than similar vehicles currently sold domestically.

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NewsMarch 24, 2006

Sabre Launches GeoShopping for Car Rental Searches

SOUTHLAKE, Texas --- Global distribution system Sabre Travel Network has launched the first GeoShopping feature offered through a GDS, allowing for site-specific car rental searches.

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NewsMarch 23, 2006

Budget Business Program Receives Value Award

PARSIPPANY, N.J. --- Budget Rent A Car's Budget Business Program for small and midsize businesses has been named "Best Car Rental Value" in the 2006 Business Travel Awards presented by Entrepreneur magazine.

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NewsMarch 15, 2006

After Acquisition, Advantage Appoints New CEO

SAN ANTONIO --- Following private investor group ARC Venture Holding Inc.'s purchase of Advantage Rent-A-Car, the rental agency has appointed George J. Gremse as CEO.

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NewsMarch 14, 2006

DTAG Honored with Pro Patria Award

TULSA, Okla. --- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has been awarded the Pro Patria Award by the Oklahoma Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, recognizing the rental firm's support of its employee reservists.

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NewsMarch 14, 2006

Travel Holdings Partners with the Khoury Group

ORLANDO --- Travel Holdings Inc., a worldwide travel distribution company, has partnered with rental car consulting firm The Khoury Group to launch its car rental engine in order to continue providing tour operators, wholesalers and travelers with inventory.

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NewsMarch 13, 2006

Avis, Budget Offering Electronic Toll Collection in Rental Vehicles

PARSIPPANY, N.J. --- Cendant Car Rental Group, which operates Avis and Budget, announced two new programs to enable their customers to bypass cash toll lanes.

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NewsMarch 13, 2006

Enterprise Rent-A-Truck Expands Local Network, Develops Distinct Brand

ST. LOUIS --- Enterprise Rent-A-Truck, a division of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, announced that it is expanding its network of local branch offices, and developing its own distinct brand to serve the commercial truck rental needs of businesses throughout the United States.

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