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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 14, 2010

UK Carrentals.com Works the Social Media

Price aggregator starts online competition to find the best video clip about cars.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Dollar Thrifty Expects Strong Q2

The car rental company expects second quarter improvements on guidance, though it is lowering revenue guidance, along with fleet costs, for full year 2010. Avis Budget bid likely before Aug. 18, analysts say.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Miami Airport Opens New Car Rental Facility

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held July 12 at the 3.4-million square foot facility, which accommodates 16 car rental companies and 6,500 vehicles.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Fee Hike to Fund Consolidated Airport Project in Hawaii

One tourism executive questions whether Honolulu needs a new $229 million rental facility. Another $190.5 million project is planned for Kahului Airport, and smaller facilities are planned for Lihue and Hilo.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Hertz Completes European Refinancing Objectives Ahead of Schedule

The car rental company closed an offering of €400 million in senior notes and completed a €220 million revolving credit facility. It also plans to close a €400 million asset-backed securitization facility tomorrow.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Nissan Unveils 2011 Vehicle Lineup

The automaker’s all-new pure electric LEAF and motosports-inspired JUKE lead the lineup and will be introduced later this year.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Chrysler Begins Establishing Fiat Dealer Network

Chrysler Group expects to select dealers in about 125 markets identified for growth potential in the small-car segment. Fiat dealers will be located in approximately 41 states.

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Rental Operationsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Discount Car and Truck Rentals Offers eConcierge Program

eConcierge will create a personalized Web site for Discount customers, who make online reservations, based upon their trip itinerary. The eConcierge platform, which is available online or as a simple desktop shortcut, provides essential destination information, virtual tours, driving and weather reports.

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Rental Softwareby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Analysts Cut Rating of GPS Maker

Analysts lowered the rating of GPS maker Garmin Ltd, citing competition from smart phones with built-in navigation. Will rentals of portable navigation units drop, too?

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Rental Operationsby StaffJune 30, 2010

Zipcar Partners With City of Baltimore to Launch Car Sharing

Through the new partnership, 22 new Zipcars will be available to consumers in convenient locations across the city. Rates begin at $7 per hour and $66 per day, depending on the type of vehicle.

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