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Rental Operationsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Hertz Announces Enhancements to Carfimations Alert Service

The updated Carfirmations alert service allows customers to execute a vehicle change prior to picking up their rental directly from their smartphone.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Bud Denker of Penske to Deliver Keynote at 2013 Car Rental Show

Denker, who oversees Penske Corporation's marketing and communications for Penske’s auto dealerships, car rental operations and Penske Racing, will discuss Penske’s recent expansion into the rental car segment and the opportunities it foresees in the years ahead.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJanuary 4, 2013

Average Car Rental Rates Increase at Year's End in 6-City Analysis

All six airport locations — Boston, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Seattle and Los Angeles — saw average year-over-year rate increases in December.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

Louisville International Airport Reconfigures Parking Lot for Rental Cars

An additional 200 spaces will be added to the airport’s parking lot and traffic flow will be realigned to better suit rental vehicles, according to the Courier Journal.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

Silvercar Now Accepting Advance Reservations at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Beginning Jan. 14, Silvercar’s fleet of Audi A4s will be available to rent, according to the company, but customers can book an early reservation as of Dec. 27.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

Prestige Car Rental Launches Mobile Site

New York-based Prestige Car Rental introduced a new mobile site featuring a new reservation system.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

New Bill Introduced to Prohibit Rental of Recalled Vehicles

If enacted, S. 3706 would require car rental companies to fix vehicles that have been recalled by manufacturers for safety-related defects before the vehicles can be rented out to customers.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJanuary 2, 2013

Avis Budget Group to Acquire Zipcar

The total transaction is valued at approximately $500 million and is expected to be completed in the spring of this year.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 27, 2012

Hertz Announces Start of Annual Winter Sale

The winter sale began on Dec. 24 and will last until Jan. 31. Customers must pick up their rental between Jan. 2 and June 30, 2013 to qualify for discounts up to 33% in participating countries.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 26, 2012

‘Car Rental 2.0’ Report Looks at Industry Barriers and Growing Trends in the UK

The BVRLA and RAC Foundation’s report highlights the positives and negatives of car rental, including its future role in the UK.

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