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Remarketingby StaffDecember 15, 2010

Adesa: Wholesale Market to Strengthen

In his monthly commentary, Tom Kontos states that continued tight used vehicle supply should keep pricing solid in December and into the first few months of 2011.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 15, 2010

RelayRides Opens in San Francisco

Peer-to-peer car-sharing service RelayRides recently received funding from Google’s venture capital arm.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 15, 2010

City Still Working to Keep Hertz’s Corner Cars Program

Corner Cars’ “Surrender Your Permit” program provides incentives, valued at more than $500, to residents who give up their parking permits.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 15, 2010

Avis and Budget Rent A Car Named Exclusive Partners for Qantas Frequent Flyer

Avis and Budget debuted as Qantas Frequent Flyer car rental partners in 2002. Quantas members can use Avis and Budget services, while earning frequent flyer points.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 15, 2010

Avis Named the Official Rental Car Company of the Tournament of Roses

Avis will fulfill the vehicle rental needs of the Tournament of Roses' management, members and volunteers as well as the NCAA college football teams playing in the annual Rose Bowl Game on New Year's Day, and their alumni and followers who attend the game.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 15, 2010

How Avis Budget Is Using Social Media

In the U.K., a service rewards users when they check into locations by linking their Topguest account to their Facebook Places and Foursquare accounts.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 8, 2010

Lawsuit Filed to Block Avis Budget From Acquiring Dollar Thrifty

The plaintiffs’ complaint states that the acquisition will lessen competition, increase prices, reduce supply and negatively impact service.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 8, 2010

Stocks Rise as Hertz, Avis Battle for Dollar Thrifty

Shares of Hertz have jumped 44 percent over the past three months. Avis, which has a $1.57 billion bid for Dollar Thrifty awaiting government approval, has seen shares rise 46 percent.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 8, 2010

Hertz to Offer Consumers Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Vehicles

The smart fortwo electric drive will be available for rent through Connect by Hertz car sharing in New York City beginning December 15.

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Rental Operationsby StaffDecember 8, 2010

Avis Welcomes Model-Year 2011 Vehicles

The new Chevrolet Cruze is now available for rent, exclusively at Avis.

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