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Green Motion and U-Save sign both franchises for the state of Hawaii.

Pictured left to right - Pat Aiona, Richard Lowden, Patrick Aiona Jr.
Green Motion & U-Save Hawaii
Following a successful first day at the International Car Rental Show, Green Motion and U-Save announced the signing of both franchises for the state of Hawaii, continuing the group's rapid expansion across the Americas.
Acquired by local entrepreneurs, Patrick Aiona Jr. and his son Pat Aiona, who are accomplished car rental leaders within Hawaii, Green Motion & U-Save Hawaii will initially launch locations supporting the major international airports in the state followed by expansion into downtown markets later in the year.
Green Motion Founder & CEO and U-Save President Richard Lowden said, "Hawaii is one of the most important markets within the United States, and I am delighted that we have got the opportunity to work with truly formidable partners. I would like to thank our Americas team for their unwavering support in bringing this opportunity to reality."
Richard added, "This marks another major step in our continued development of one of the most important rental markets in the world."
Green Motion and U-Save are currently exhibiting at the year's International Car Rental Show at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. To find out more visit internationalcarrentalshow.com
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