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Rental Operations•by Staff•August 29, 2011

Canada Woman Smuggles 70,000 Ecstasy Tablets in Her Rental Car

The drugs have an estimated value of $500,000 to $2.1 million. The woman is expected to get at least 10 years in federal prison.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•August 29, 2011

Webinar: How to Increase Cash Flow in 2012

This free webinar Wednesday, Sept. 22 from WTP Advisers will outline how to implement a like-kind exchange program and the benefits of this tax strategy.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•August 25, 2011

AAA Projects More Americans Driving and Flying Less Over Labor Day

Car rental rates are expected to decrease this year by 7 percent compared to the holiday weekend rates in 2010.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•August 25, 2011

Europcar Adds Electric Peugeot iONs to London Fleet

Europcar is adding the all-electric Peugeot iONs to several locations, including the Luton Airport. The EV will initially roll out on a day-rental basis only.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•August 25, 2011

Payless to Launch 5 Dual-function Stores, CPO Program

Payless Car Sales and Payless Car Rental will join forces to offer five multi-service stores around Orlando, Fla., with national launch planned. Payless Car Sales will introduce a certified pre-owned vehicle program in the fourth quarter.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•August 24, 2011

Hertz Global EV Expands to China

Hertz partners with GE Energy China and the China EV Pilot City to build out EV infrastructure.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•August 24, 2011

Automakers Limiting Scope of Recalls Face Challenges

GM says it cannot be held liable for damages relating to vehicles produced before the “new GM” was created out of the 2009 bankruptcy.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•August 23, 2011

Avis Budget Launches ‘Avis On Location’

In an agreement Aug. 22 between Avis Budget and I.D. Systems, a wireless program will allow the car rental company to offer smartphone technology and hour-to-hour rentals to its corporate clients without lot staff.

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Remarketing•by Staff•August 23, 2011

Sixt Records Best Q2 Earnings in Company History

Sixt Group’s pre-tax earnings double, rental revenue rises 11.9 percent in first half.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•August 23, 2011

Report: Global Car Rental Spend for Business Travel Drops in Q2

While car rental spend dropped, other categories such as airfare, hotel and dining, increased worldwide compared to 2010.

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