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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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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 31, 2012

Guest Editorial: <i>‘If Ever I Would Leave You’</i>

Robert A. Smalley, Sr., was a mentor, a legend in the industry and the man responsible for the powerhouse that Hertz is today.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 31, 2012

Avis Car Rental Named Top Rental Company in Australia

In a customer satisfaction survey of Australian rental drivers by a retail finance information researcher, Avis earned the highest ratings in six out of seven categories.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffMay 31, 2012

Zipcar and Vauxhall Partnership Releases Ampera to London Fleet

The Vauxhall Ampera was voted the European Car of the Year in 2012 for lowering emissions and boosting fuel economy while enabling drivers to travel up to 360 miles in one trip.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 31, 2012

China Auto Rental Withdraws Application for $138 Million IPO

The car rental company removed its application to sell stocks in the U.S. in fear of damaging its ability to raise funds.

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