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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 24, 2012

Avis Launches Marketing Affiliation with German Auto Club

Through this agreement, ADAC will promote Avis products, services and special offers to nearly 18 million club members in Germany, while Avis will provide ADAC members with offers on a wide range of late-model cars, trucks and vans from a variety of manufacturers.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 24, 2012

Zipcar Leads $13.7M Investment in ‘Wheelz’ Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing

Wheelz is designed to meet the needs of campus communities by connecting students who own cars with students who need them.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffFebruary 24, 2012

Gainesville, Ga., Says ‘No’ to Rental Car Tax

Among several reasons, the Gainesville City Council voted down a rental car excise tax proposal after reports from city staff showed that the tax would generate little revenue since the city has but two rental car businesses.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 24, 2012

<i>Corrected:</i> Payless Opens New Sales and Rental Franchise in Orlando Suburb

The Payless Car Sales portion opened Feb. 20 in the Orlando, Fla. suburb of Sanford, while the Payless Car Rental operations of the franchise will open in March.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Avis Budget Group Joins Pledge to Increase Hiring of Veterans

The ‘100,000 Jobs Mission’ is a coalition comprised of major corporations that have jointly committed to hiring 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Getaround Officially Launches in Portland, Ore.

Through a federally funded study, owners and renters can receive incentives of up to $300 to rent out their vehicles in the peer-to-peer model.

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Rental Operationsby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

Europcar Launches Free App for iPhone

Customers can reserve vehicles, view deals, book amenities and cancel reservations from their iPhone.

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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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