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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2011

Hertz Introduces Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Customer Loyalty Program

To introduce the program, Hertz is offering a 500 point sign up bonus, equivalent to a free weekend rental day, and a 100 bonus points per paid rental day on qualifying rentals taking place through September 30, 2011.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2011

Zipcar Ups Revenue, Profits Flat in Q2

Zipcar reports a second quarter revenue increase of $61.6 million compared to $46.0 million in the prior year period. Zipcar reports adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 million compared to $0.3 million in the prior year period; US GAAP net loss of $5.6 million compared to a loss of $5.2 million in the prior year period.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2011

Rental Company’s Employment of Alleged Animal Abuser Brings Protest

Employee is accused of killing an estimated 20 rabbits.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2011

Fee Considered for Renters at Tampa Airport

The fee will go toward expanding the car rental facility and to pay down debt for current rental facilities.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2011

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Partners with Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco and Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced the availability of the city’s first and only electric vehicle (EV) rental program and charging station to be hosted by a hotel, for the Nissan LEAF EV.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 9, 2011

Enterprise Holdings Acquires PhillyCarShare

Nonprofit serves more than 13,000 members. PhillyCarShare will operate as a for-profit service, and the brand name will be maintained during the integration process. Almost all PCS staff members have been offered positions.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 8, 2011

Dollar Thrifty Revenue, Earnings Flat for Q2

Company cites earnings pressure from merger-related expenses, weak rate environment and Japan supply disruptions, partially offset by a decline in direct vehicle and operating expenses.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 5, 2011

Mint Cars On-Demand To Assume Assets of Somerville-based Car Sharing Company iCar

Move consolidates the area’s independent car sharing services.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 4, 2011

Avis Budget Doubles Net Income in Q2

Avis Budget Group Inc. reports 2011 second quarter revenue of $1.4 billion, an increase of 9 percent compared with 2010. Net income doubles to $52 million year over year.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 3, 2011

Hertz Swings to Q2 Profit, Raises Guidance for 2011

Hertz swings from a net loss of $25.1 million for the second quarter of 2010 to a net income of $55 million. U.S. car rental adjusted pre-tax income for the second quarter up 46.8 percent over prior year period.

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