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NewsSeptember 18, 2003

DTG Acquires Las Vegas Franchisee Operations

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced its corporate operations subsidiary has agreed to acquire nearly all of the assets of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise in Las Vegas. The...

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NewsSeptember 16, 2003

Avis Offers Chance to 'Drive Free'

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- As the fall travel season gets ready to heat up, Avis Rent A Car System Inc. announced its "Drive Free" promotion that lets renters earn a free weekend rental after they've r...

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NewsSeptember 16, 2003

Abrams Launches Technology Division

PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Abrams Consulting Group President Neil Abrams announced the car rental consulting and research firm is launching a new division focused on technology.Abrams Technology Advisory...

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NewsSeptember 15, 2003

New York's Independents Scramble to Find Insurance

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- With more rental fleet insurance providers pulling out of the New York market, and others offering cost-prohibitive quotes, hundreds of car rental independents and franchisees ...

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NewsSeptember 15, 2003

Alabama Voters Reject Tax Plan

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- By a two-to-one ratio, Alabama voters last week rejected a $1.2-billion tax plan backed by Gov. Bob Riley. The ballot measure called for a variety of tax reforms, including a...

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NewsSeptember 15, 2003

ZAP to Rent Electric Vehicles in Las Vegas Market

SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Electric transportation company ZAP announced it has acquired a fleet of electric cars for future rental at various locations, including two sites on the main casino strip ...

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NewsSeptember 15, 2003

Avis Launches Program for Disabled Customers

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Avis Rent A Car System announced plans to introduce a car rental accessibility program for people with disabilities. The program's ceremonial launch will take place at the up...

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NewsSeptember 15, 2003

Taxes, Surcharges Add Average of 24.4% to Rentals

FORT WORTH, Texas -- According to a new study from Travelocity, the average car rental customer pays an additional 24.4% in taxes and surcharges when renting at a major U.S. airport location.Whe...

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NewsSeptember 12, 2003

Study Says More Business Travelers Opting to Drive

ST. LOUIS -- Driving is increasingly becoming a preferred mode of business travel for regional trips, according to a new business travel survey commissioned by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. In fact, mo...

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NewsSeptember 12, 2003

Alamo, National Launch Operations in Argentina

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- ANC Rental Corp. announced that its Alamo Rent a Car and National Car Rental brands have launched operations in Argentina. The launch extends Alamo and National to Latin...

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