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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2002

PT Cruisers, Highlanders Recalled

DETROIT -- The Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler is recalling nearly every PT cruiser ever built to repair problems that could cause fuel leaks. The only models not included in the recall are th...

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2002

Oakland Port Commission Imposes Wage Minimums

OAKLAND, Calif. -- After more than three months of debate, the Port of Oakland Commission has decided that the city's new "living wage" ordinance applies to car rental employees at Oakland Inter...

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2002

Avis, Leisure Travel Group Enter Agreement

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Avis Rent A Car System and Leisure Travel Group (LTG) have entered into a preferred supplier agreement for Avis to provide car rental services at negotiated rates to LTG's mo...

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2002

Advantage to Serve John Wayne Airport

SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Advantage Rent-A-Car now provides service to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif. The company has opened a location at the nearby Hilton Hotel. Customers can board the Ai...

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2002

Ohio Supreme Court to Rule on Columbus Tax

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Car rental operators here are awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court decision on whether a new $4-a-day car rental tax will take effect or go before a public vote.Because $4 a day repr...

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 31, 2002

Boston Rental Taxes Highest Among Major Airports

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Among the nation's top-50 car rental airport markets, Boston charges the highest level of car rental taxes and surcharges. Today, taxes and surcharges typically make up abo...

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 29, 2002

Thrifty, Walmart Partner for Flat Rate Rental Plan

BRISBANE, Calif. -- Walmart.com and Thifty Car Rental have entered into an exclusive marketing and sales agreement to provide anytime, anywhere flat-rate pricing for Thrifty's compact and interm...

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 29, 2002

Budget Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

LISLE, Ill. -- Budget Group voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on Monday, July 29, citing the need to reduce its non-vehicle debt and secure new capital investmen...

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 29, 2002

Dollar Florida President to Head Tourism Board

TAMPA, Fla. -- Dollar Rent A Car Florida President Peter Guptill has been elected chairman of the board of directors for Visit Florida, the state's tourism marketing corporation. Guptill will pr...

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 29, 2002

Avis Provides Interface With Four GDS Systems

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Avis Rent A Car System Inc. announced it has partnered with all four major global distribution systems (GDS) to provide direct access to its reservation system. In an effort ...

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