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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 16, 2011

Sixt to Partner with Avis for Dollar Thrifty?

To help win regulatory approval, the German car rental firm is in talks to take some of the business from an Avis Budget/Dollar Thrifty merger, according to the New York Post.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 13, 2011

Zipcar Reports 2011 First Quarter Results

Revenue in established markets grows 20 percent, though net loss grows and is expected for the second quarter.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 13, 2011

Hertz and Dollar Thrifty Agree to Cooperate in Pursuit of FTC Clearance

Hertz says it is engaged in discussions with the FTC and has commenced a process for the divestiture of its Advantage brand.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 11, 2011

Toyota to Boost North American Production Earlier Than Expected

Beginning in June, overall North American production will reach approximately 70 percent of normal levels, up from approximately 30 percent in May.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 11, 2011

National Car Rental Launches "Tales From The Road" Facebook Contest

Grand Prize Winner Receives National's Emerald Club Executive Elite Status for Life and 350,000 Airline Miles

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 11, 2011

Enterprise Implements Program to Recycle Used Motor Oil

Universal Lubricants will collect the spent motor oil of Alamo, Enterprise and National vehicles and re-refine the waste fluid to be used in a new motor oil, which will then circle back into Enterprise cars and light trucks.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 11, 2011

Private Equity Firm Invests in CarTrawler

ECI Partners, a UK mid-market private equity firm, will provide resources to help the online car rental distributor’s aggressive expansion plans. Founders Greg and Niall Turley will retain advisory roles.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 9, 2011

Wholesale Prices Stay Near Record Levels

According to Adesa, wholesale prices in April averaged $10,551, only 0.6 percent lower than last April’s record level.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 9, 2011

Hertz Submits New Bid for Dollar Thrifty

Hertz's new offer is for $72 a share. Hertz said it will divest discount brand Advantage to gain FTC clearance.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMay 6, 2011

Hertz Names John Holt Leader of Advantage Rent A Car

John Holt has been appointed Vice President, Advantage Rent A Car, effective immediately, and reporting to the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark P. Frissora.

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