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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 14, 2011

Avis Budget Group to Buy Avis Europe

Purchase price is approximately $1 billion total. “While Avis Budget will continue to monitor the Dollar Thrifty situation, the Company's focus squarely will be on completing and integrating the significant acquisition of Avis Europe,” according to a press statement by the companies.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 8, 2011

Car Rental Agency Helps Joplin Residents After Tornado Destruction

An Avis licensee serving Southwest Missouri uses his rental fleet to help in the relief effort.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 8, 2011

Enterprise Holdings Contacting More Than 4,000 Local Governments About Car Rental Customers’ Traffic Fines

Annual reminder part of effort to help officials address outstanding tickets and revenue shortfalls.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 8, 2011

Online Quiz Helps Determine What Car to Rent

Hertz developed an online quiz for customers to take to see if they are the “gas” or the “brake” in terms of driving habits. The results tell customers which collection of cars they should rent from.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffJune 8, 2011

Oregon Residents Join Peer-to-peer Car Sharing

Legislation in Oregon would make it easier for residents to rent out their personal vehicles.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 6, 2011

Hertz Introduces Electric Bikes in London

Hertz is now offering Ultra Motor electric bicycles for customers to rent in London.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 6, 2011

DTAG Recommends Shareholders Take No Action Regarding Hertz Exchange Offer

Dollar Thrifty’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders not tender their shares pursuant to Hertz's offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Dollar Thrifty for $72 per Dollar Thrifty share, consisting of $57.60 in cash and 0.8546 shares of Hertz common stock.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 3, 2011

AOL Releases a Study on Leisure Travelers

The study shows that 85% of travelers are leisure travelers who choose to drive to their destination even if another form of transportation were available.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 3, 2011

CNBC Report: Avis Hears from FTC

Concessions regarding a merger with Dollar Thrifty called “manageable.” Full FTC report has not yet been released.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 1, 2011

CarTrawler and Travel Booster Sign Cooperation Agreement

CarTrawler gains real-time distribution to new customers via the Travel Booster network; Travel Booster users benefit from the largest selection of car rentals across the globe.

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