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NewsJuly 15, 2004

ACTIF Members: Recommendations are being accepted for the 2004 Board of Directors Election

The Association for Car and Truck Rental Independents and Franchisees (ACTIF) is now accepting recommendations for its 2004/2005 Board of Directors election. ACTIF is looking for five car rental...

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NewsJuly 15, 2004

Enterprise Acquires Merchants Rental Division

MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Enterprise Rent-A-Car has acquired Merchants Automotive Group's rental division, which includes a 1,500-vehicle fleet and 17 rental locations."Much thought has gone into this...

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NewsJuly 14, 2004

R.I. Governor Vetoes Anti-Steering Bill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island Gov. Donald L. Carcieri has vetoed a bill aimed at protecting a policyholder's right to choose a rental car provider. The bill (S-2616) would have prohibited ins...

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NewsJuly 14, 2004

Payless' Web Revenues Rise 31% in FY 2004

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -– In fiscal-year 2004, Payless Car Rental System saw a 31% increase in its own Web site's revenues, with an average of 11 million hits per month, the company said. The comp...

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NewsJuly 13, 2004

Budget Doubles Rewards for Small Businesses

PARSIPPANY, N.J. –- Budget Rent A Car has teamed up with Southwest Airlines' online corporate booking tool, SWABIZ, to offer small businesses the chance to earn free travel faster. Through April...

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NewsJuly 13, 2004

Enterprise, First Notice Form Alliance

BOSTON –- Enterprise Rent-A-Car has partnered with First Notice Systems, a claims-reporting service provider, to offer insurance customers car rental. Car insurance carriers using First Notice ...

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NewsJuly 2, 2004

DTG Salutes Employees Serving in Military

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. (DTG) on Thursday signed a statement of support for the National Guard and Reserve in a ceremony at the company's headquarters. Volunteer rep...

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NewsJuly 1, 2004

PAC, Inc. Opens Additional Office in Florida

New York-based PAC, Inc., which specializes in providing optional coverage products to the rental industry, has opened a satellite office in Port Charlotte, Fla. ...

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NewsJuly 1, 2004

Miles Joins Thrifty Columbus as Vice President

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Kevin Miles, formerly the general manager at the Budget franchise in Columbus, Ohio, has joined the Thrifty franchise in Columbus as vice president of business development. Cen...

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NewsJuly 1, 2004

AirIQ Acquires Aircept

TORONTO, Ontario -- AirIQ, a leading fleet tracking and telematics provider serving the car rental industry, has acquired telematics company Aircept.com LLC, based in Irvine, Calif. An AirIQ su...

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