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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 23, 2010

Hertz Helps Customers Affected by Volcanic Ash Crisis

The car rental company is waiving international one-way drop off fees, extending rentals for customers with disrupted departures and honoring reservations for people with delayed arrivals.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffApril 23, 2010

Hertz Rent2Buy and Kelley Blue Book Form Partnership

Online-car shoppers will be able to compare Hertz's vehicle prices with the Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail Value and search for Hertz inventory on KBB's online-car shopping site The Trusted Marketplace.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffApril 23, 2010

TRALA Opposes Fee for Rhode Island Rental Trailers

The Truck Rental and Leasing Association (TRALA) is strongly opposed to proposed legislation in Rhode Island that would require a $40 annual registration fee for every trailer used in the transportation of persons or of household goods in the state.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffApril 23, 2010

KAR Reports Record Online Sales Volumes

ADESA, KAR's whole car auction services business, had a 30 percent increase in sales in 2009 compared to the year-ago period. Additionally, the holding company’s salvage auction services business, Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA), experienced a 9 percent growth in online sales volumes in 2009 compared to the year-ago period.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffApril 23, 2010

Hyundai Names Richard Pipenhagen as Corporate Sales Manager

He will be responsible for developing and implementing Hyundai's first commercial-corporate fleet group. Previously, He was the national manager of Toyota Financial Services’ sales and marketing commercial finance division, where he was responsible for sales and marketing groups of more than 20 individuals, generating annual sales in excess of $300 million.

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 23, 2010

Sixt Adds 2,000 Vehicles to Help Travelers Stranded by Ash Cloud

The European car rental company helps stranded air travelers by temporarily expanding its fleet by up to 2,000 vehicles. The car rental company directed these additional vehicles to airports so that stranded passengers could get to their destinations. The company said it offered customers one-way rental prices.

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 23, 2010

Argus Waives Cancellation Fee on Ash-Affected Bookings

The Irish car rental company will offer a full refund and free cancellation for customers affected by Iceland's volcanic ash crisis. "ArgusCarHire.com will be supporting all customers who have had to cancel their car rental booking due to the current traveling conditions," ArgusCarHire.com Customer Services Manager Sonia Pender said.

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 23, 2010

Avis Recognized for Customer Loyalty for 11th Consecutive Year

The car rental company is named the top car rental company in customer loyalty by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. The annual study examined customers' relationships with 518 brands in 71 categories.

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Rental Operationsby StaffApril 14, 2010

Dollar Thrifty to Open 28 New Franchises

The car rental company said it will add 19 domestic and nine international franchises. As of Dec. 31, 2009, in addition to the 296 company-operated stores, Dollar Thrifty has 1,262 franchise locations in 81 countries.

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Fleet Acquisitionby StaffApril 14, 2010

Dollar Thrifty Completes $200 Million Asset-Backed Financing

The transaction provides the company with the funding to complete expected fleet purchases, DTG’s President and CEO Scott L. Thompson said. "It also confirms that the company is again able to access vehicle financing at competitive rates and enhancement levels and highlights our plan to lower the overall interest carry cost of our fleet consistent with our focus on return on assets," he added.

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