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Rental Operationsby StaffJanuary 12, 2004

DTG Canada Acquires Dollar Franchise in Vancouver

TORONTO -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Canada Inc. has acquired the Dollar Rent A Car franchise in Vancouver. The acquisition of this operation, located off airport at Vancouver Internationa...

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Rental Operationsby StaffJanuary 12, 2004

Former Budget Distributor Bill Ecklund Dies

BILLINGS, Mont. -- Bill A. Ecklund, former master distributor for Budget Rent a Car with 28 franchisees in six western states, died Jan. 7. He was 81.He is survived by his wife Doris, daughter D...

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 23, 2003

DTG Purchases Cleveland Thrifty Franchise

TULSA, Okla. --Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operation serving the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.The structur...

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 22, 2003

Cendant Annual Meeting Set for April 20

NEW YORK -- Cendant Corp. today announced that its annual meeting of stockholders will be held on April 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt New YorkCendant owns Avis and Budget.The company's annu...

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 17, 2003

ZAP Opens Electric Car Operation in Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Transportation company ZAP announced it has opened a rental operation here with more than 100 electric cars. The company has also opened a dealership on Las Vegas' auto row.ZAP of ...

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 11, 2003

DTG Acquires Thrifty Franchise in Detroit

TULSA, Okla. -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced it has acquired the Thrifty Car Rental franchise serving the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Terms of the transaction weren't...

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 10, 2003

Advantage Names Regional Director for Dallas, Houston

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Ken Nicholson has joined Advantage Rent-A-Car as regional director for Dallas and Houston as well as all of Oklahoma. He is responsible for all operational aspects of the b...

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 9, 2003

Avis Upgrade Promo to Benefit Make-A-Wish

PHOENIX -- Avis Rent A Car System has launched a special holiday promotion aimed at supporting the Make-A-wish Foundation and increasing customer upgrades. Through Feb. 8 of 2004, customers can...

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 8, 2003

Hertz Opens Local Market Location in Hartford

PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- The Hertz Corp. has opened its first suburban facility in Hartford, Conn. The company hosted a grand-opening celebration for local area body shops and insurance companies las...

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 8, 2003

GM Names Enterprise 'Preferred Provider'

DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. announced that Enterprise Rent-A-Car has been selected as the preferred provider for courtesy transportation for all Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac/GMC ...

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