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NewsJanuary 7, 2013

Zipcar Launches Membership Pilot Program with No Annual Fee

The Access Plan will launch in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada. Members can rent Zipcars and Zipvans from Monday through Friday and are allowed 125 km per day.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2013

Avis Budget Group to Acquire Zipcar

The total transaction is valued at approximately $500 million and is expected to be completed in the spring of this year.

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NewsDecember 7, 2012

Zipcar to Move Corporate Headquarters to Boston

Zipcar’s headquarters will relocate from Cambridge, Mass. to Boston’s Innovation District in 2013.

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NewsNovember 9, 2012

Zipcar Expects Full-Year Profits for 2012 after Strong Third Quarter

In releasing results for the third quarter, which saw a revenue increase of 15% compared to the same time last year, Zipcar said it expects its 2012 full-year U.S. GAAP net income to range from $1 million to $4 million.

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NewsNovember 7, 2012

Wheelz Launches Car Sharing Service in San Francisco

The peer-to-peer car sharing service allows car owners to rent their idle cars to drivers starting at $7 per hour or $50 per day.

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NewsNovember 6, 2012

Miami Marks Zipcar's 20th Major Market

Hybrids, convertibles, sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks will be available to Miami residents, visitors and businesses for hourly and daily rentals.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 6, 2012

What Are Challenges to Green Rental Cars?

While carving a niche through eco-friendly car rentals, these companies face numerous challenges, such as higher initial costs and keeping rates competitive to worrying about fluctuating fuel prices and competition from the majors.

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NewsOctober 23, 2012

<i>Updated:</i> Public RACs to Announce Q3 Results in Coming Weeks

Due to the storm, some financial release dates and conference calls were delayed. See the updated information here.

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NewsOctober 22, 2012

Zipcar Completes Integration of Car Sharing Service in Spain

Zipcar’s purchased a majority ownership interest in Avancar in February 2012.

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NewsOctober 19, 2012

Zipcar to Reduce Rates on Election Day

The ‘Zip to the Polls’ program offers Zipcar members half-price hourly rentals this election day in efforts to boost voter turnout.

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