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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 5, 2012

Zipcar Adds American Express Vice Chairman Ed Gilligan to Board of Directors

In his role as vice chairman of American Express, Gilligan is responsible for the company's global consumer, small business services, merchant services and network services groups, and has led numerous merging and acquisition efforts for American Express.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Chrysler Appoints Sassorossi as Director of Fleet Commercial & Rental Sales

SAVANNAH, GA – Chrysler announced on Friday, June 1 at its 2013-MY Fleet Product Preview that it has appointed Jim Sassorossi as the new Director of Fleet Commercial & Rental Sales for the company. Sassorossi replaces Pat Dougherty, who is moving to a new role as the Head of Parts Sales Operations for Mopar.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 4, 2012

car2Go Expands to Include Miami this Summer

The car-sharing program has grown to include 100,000 members, who have rented more than 2 million times in 12 cities.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Japanese Car Rental Brand Integrates Three Brands into ORIX Rent-A-Car

ORIX Auto Co. decided to roll its three rental car brands into one to improve convenience for customers.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffJune 4, 2012

Hertz Offers Volkswagen Jetta in Green Traveler Collection

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel car produces 90% less air pollution and delivers a lower fuel cost per mile with 42 highway mpg and a 600 mile range.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Hertz UK to Implement ‘Van Excellence Code’

Hertz UK will institute new standards in vehicle maintenance, driver behavior and environmental impact detailed by the VEC.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Hertz Measures Influence of Social Media Usage on Rental Purchases

The ‘Hertz Path to Purchase Study’ assessed the online behavior of customers when making a purchase, and found that users who were involved in social conversations about the brand, its competitors, car rental and/or travel at the beginning of the purchase process were twice as likely to visit the Hertz website, among other behaviors.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Iowa Car Rental Employee Caught Privately Renting Out Vehicles

A Des Moines woman was reported to police after she took the keys from four Enterprise cars and rented them on her own.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 1, 2012

FSNA Quarterly Revenue Dips

Franchise Services of North America Inc. (FSNA), owners of the U-Save, Rent-A-Wreck Canada and Practicar brands, reported a slight drop in revenue for its second quarter and announced the opening of two new franchise locations.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 1, 2012

Budget Offers One-Way Deals Out of Arizona and Florida

In its annual one-way rental promotion, Budget Car Rental is offering unlimited mileage and no drop-off fees starting at rates of $9.95.

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