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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 20, 2011

Public Rental Companies Release Dates for First Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Hertz, Avis Budget, Dollar Thrifty and Zipcar will hold conference calls on April 27, May 4, May 5 and May 11 respectively.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffApril 20, 2011

ACRA Gets Restrictive Language Removed from Florida Transportation Bill

The bill would have limited the collection for all violations occurring during a rental to a maximum of $10 per contract, but the rental car company would have remained liable for the toll and a fine of up to $100 per occurrence.

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 20, 2011

Are Some Vehicle Recalls More Important than Others?

Some rental car companies rent recalled vehicles if they believe the problem is not serious.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffApril 18, 2011

Alabama Senators Vote Down County Car-Rental Tax

Senators vote against the 3 percent tax increase on vehicle rentals and leases that would have paid for convention complex.

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 15, 2011

Hertz Adds Mitsubishi i-MiEVs to UK Fleet

The Hertz Corporation signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Motors to add the pure-electric vehicle i-MiEV city car to the fleets of Hertz and car sharing club Connect by Hertz in the United Kingdom.

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 15, 2011

Zipcar IPO Beats Expectations

Zipcar raises $174.3 million in its first day of trading on April 14.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffApril 13, 2011

NJ Bill Would Exempt Car-sharing from Car Rental Tax

The NJ Commerce and Economic Development Committee approved a proposal that would exempt car-sharing programs from a $5 state surcharge on vehicle rentals.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 13, 2011

City of Chicago Partners with Zipcar, Incorporates Car-Sharing Network with Existing Fleet

The city of Chicago has partnered with Zipcar to create an integrated program that will turn the existing fleet into a car-sharing network, potentially saving the city thousands of dollars over the next several years.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffApril 13, 2011

Hawaii Lawmakers Consider Raising Car Rental Fees

Car rental fees could increase from $3 to $7.50 per day.

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 13, 2011

Budget Rent a Car of Buffalo Expanding into SoCal

Budget Rent a Car of Buffalo will be the sole operator of the John Wayne Airport Budget, as well as a Budget location on South Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim.

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