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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 9, 2011

ACRA Issues Safety Recalls Rules Proposal

Released at the 2011 Car Rental Show, the American Car Rental Association has issued a proposal for modifying the current safety recall rules to a two-tiered system.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 9, 2011

Miami Rental Car Center Receives Quick Response Vehicle

The Rosenbauer Airwolf Quick Response Vehicle provides the power of a larger pump-type truck with the ability to fit into structures that traditional fire trucks cannot.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 9, 2011

Car2go Extends Operating Area in Austin

The expanded operating area will include about 74,000 additional citizens from Texas’ capital city, while the vehicle network will increase from 200 smart fortwo vehicles to 300 smart “car2go” edition vehicles.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffMarch 8, 2011

Hertz, Renault to Bring Electric Vehicles to European Rental Markets

Hertz will be adding 500 new Renault electric zero-emission vehicles to its fleet in Europe over the next two years. The planned lineup includes the Renault Fluence Z.E., Kangoo Z.E., Twizy, and ZOE vehicles.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 8, 2011

Hertz Corporation to Sell $500 Million Private Offering of Senior Notes

Hertz intends to use all of the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes to redeem a portion of its outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes due 2014.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffMarch 3, 2011

NY Legislation Would Keep Recalled Vehicles Off the Road

The Safe Rental Car Act would close a loophole that allows rental car companies to rent cars that are unlawful for car dealers to sell.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffMarch 3, 2011

Report Faults State Tax Hikes on Non-Residents

In addition to rental cars, taxes have been increasing on hotel rooms, restaurant meals, and local sales taxes in resort areas.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Avis Budget Group Receives WBENC Top Corporation Award for 11th Consecutive Year

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) chose the company, along with 19 other U.S. companies, as part of their annual Top Corporations listing for 2010.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

CarTrawler Announces Car Rental Vendor of the Year Awards

The CarTrawler Car Vendor of the Year Awards will be launched at the 2011 Car Rental Show in Las Vegas on March 9th where further details on the awards will also be announced.

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Rental Operationsby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Avis Extends "Free to Get Away" Promotion, Expands Rental Rewards

Due to positive response to the promotion in 2010, Avis has extended the offer until December 31, 2011 and had increased the limit on maximum total rental rewards.

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