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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 25, 2010

National Car Rental Offers Eighth Annual “One-Two-Free” Promotion

Through the promotion, which runs through Jan. 31, 2011, National’s Emerald Club members can earn one free rental day with every two qualifying rentals of two or more days.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 25, 2010

Budget Offers End-of-Summer Rental Promotion

From now through September 13, subscribers of Budget Hot Deals, a weekly e-mail newsletter, will receive special money-saving offers that remain valid if they reserve within seven days.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

SEC Approves Hertz and Dollar Thrifty Deal

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved The Hertz Corp.'s registration statement for its proposed acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. DTG will hold a special meeting on Sept. 16 for shareholders to vote on the deal.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffAugust 18, 2010

New York Approves Anti-Steering Law Against Auto Insurers

Under the new law, insurance companies cannot require consumers to use a specific car rental company when they rent vehicles as substitute transportation per their insurance policies.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

Dollar Thrifty Expands International Web Sites With CarTrawler

Dollar and Thrifty plan to launch new international Web sites, which feature market-specific products and use country-specific languages and currencies.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

Resale Value of 2010 Ford Taurus Jumps 39 Percent

The 2010 Ford Taurus is posting an average 39 percent increase in resale value - or $7,100 - over the 2009 model, according to Ford Motor Company.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

An Independent RAC Opens in Michigan

In an era of brand name consolidation and store closings, an independent car rental company hangs a shingle in a small local market.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

An Auto Rental Customer’s Good Service Story

Exceptional service from contract signing to vehicle return illustrates the possibilities when employees are well-coached in customer service.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

GM Recalls Crossovers for Safety Belt Inspection

The recall affects 2009-2010 models of the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook. GM said it discovered damaged second-row safety belt buckles among warranty returns.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 11, 2010

Advocacy Groups Petition FTC to Stop Enterprise From Renting Recalled Vehicles

The petition, filed by the Center for Auto Safety, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, and Carol S. Houck, asks the FTC to stop Enterprise and its parent company from renting out unrepaired recalled vehicles to customers.

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