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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2003

Protecting Your Trade Secrets from the Competition

In 1999, Enterprise won a court decision that provides a glimpse into how car rental companies can prevent ex-employees from disclosing confidential data.

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NewsJanuary 1, 2003

Affiliated Acquires Replace-A-Car

MATAWAN, N.J. -- Affiliated Car Rental, which operates the Sensible Car Rental and Affordable Car Rental brands, has acquired Replace-A-Car, a company specializing in the neighborhood and insura...

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NewsDecember 19, 2002

Chattanooga Airport Considers $3 Per-Car Surcharge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is considering a plan to charge car rental customers a $3 per-car surcharge in order to finance construction of a new consolidated main...

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NewsDecember 19, 2002

U-Save Targets 2004 to Take the Company Public

JACKSON, Miss. -- U-Save Auto Rental has plans to take the company public in 2004, the company said. U-Save had expected a public offering earlier, but shelved the plans because of the ongoing e...

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NewsDecember 19, 2002

Hertz's Denver Location Caters to Skiers

DENVER -- Through a partnership with a ski resort company and a sporting goods retail chain, Hertz's location at Denver International Airport is now offering customers ski equipment rental and l...

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NewsDecember 13, 2002

Avis Promo Supports Make-A-Wish Foundation

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Avis Rent A Car System today launched a vehicle-upgrade promotion that benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Through Feb. 13, 2003, Avis will encourage customers to upgrade to...

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NewsDecember 12, 2002

ANC Considers Dropping Airline Loyalty Programs

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- ANC Rental Corp. announced it is now evaluating whether to end its participation in Airline loyalty programs. ANC, parent to National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car, p...

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NewsDecember 11, 2002

Hertz Offers Holiday Specials

PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- In response to today's lackluster business travel market, Hertz has launched holiday promotions for the leisure and retail segment. The company's "Last Minute" promotion, ava...

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NewsDecember 11, 2002

Tax Proposal Dies in Pennsylvania Legislature

HARRISBURG, Penn. -- To the relief of Allegheny County car rental operators, Pennsylvania legislators adjourned Nov. 27 without taking action on a proposed 3% car rental tax. The tax plan sought...

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NewsDecember 9, 2002

DTG to Combine Operations of Brands

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced that its two brands -- Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental -- will stop operating as two separate companies in order to cut costs a...

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