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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Three Men Break Into UK Rental Car Facility After '57 Pints'

A drunken group of friends broke into a rental facility rather than waiting for a bus.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Avis and Macy’s Offer UK Customers ‘Fashion Passport to America’

The deal gives U.K. customers traveling to the U.S. before April 12, 2012, a 15% discount on car rental, as well as 15% off Macy’s purchases.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Enterprise Announces Support of Federal Recall Legislation

Enterprise said today that its current approach to recalls 'can be part of an effective solution,' and that the company pledges 'to work collaboratively with those individuals and organizations who today are committed to legislative oversight of the recall process.'

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

Comparecarhire.co.uk Sees Spike in Bookings for Hot Weather Locations

The website has reported that people are booking car rental in Portugal, Spain, Greece and Miami instead of places like the U.K. and Switzerland — the most popular destinations last year.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

Hertz Goes from Red to Black in Q4 and FY 2011

Hertz posts worldwide net income in the fourth quarter and full year 2011 versus losses in 2010 on record transaction days, equipment rental revenue growth.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

Car Rental Show to Kick Off with Cocktails

On Sunday, March 11, the 2012 Car Rental Show will start with a Meet & Greet Cocktail Reception. A new pre-conference seminar has also been added.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

<b>Updated:</b> <i>USA Today</i> Reports Hertz ‘Struck an Agreement’ in Recall Legislation

Hertz follows up on statements made to USA Today, says that 'if regulation is necessary,' it supports regulation of recalls in the industry as proposed legislation currently stands.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

Bob Barton Speaks on Excise Taxes on TV News

The ACRA president was interviewed for an ABC News piece on car rental pricing disclosures.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

Washington Peer-to-Peer Bill Passes House with Added Disclosure Rule

The Washington state peer-to-peer legislation for motor vehicle sharing, House Bill 2384, passed the House at 73-23 with two excused and is now in the Senate Rules Committee for its second reading.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

Airport Conracs Get Affirmed Bond Ratings

In combination with a growth in car rental transactions, flexibility in a customer facility charge and other factors, Fitch Ratings affirmed an ‘A-’ for Houston Intercontinental Airport’s consolidated rental car facility (conrac) bonds and a 'BBB+' for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's conrac bonds.

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