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NewsAugust 11, 2010

Man Charged After (Very) Late Rental Return

Police say suspect was caught driving a rental car 18 months after he was supposed to return it.

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NewsJuly 28, 2010

‘Avis Blast’ Gives Customers Satellite Radio Option

The new SIRIUS XM Radio service will be available at more than 70 Avis airport and off-airport locations in the U.S.

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NewsMay 26, 2010

Avis 2010 Fleet Offers Travelers Eco-Friendly Options

Sixty-two percent of the car rental company’s fleet is SmartWay-certified, including vehicles such as the Ford Focus, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Versa and Pontiac G6. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certifies vehicles in its SmartWay Certification program based on its rigorous air pollution and greenhouse gas emission standards.

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NewsApril 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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NewsApril 14, 2010

Car Rental Companies Launch Mobile Apps for iPhone

The applications allow customers to search for rental locations, sort through potential reservations by vehicle type and price, and book their reservations.

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NewsApril 14, 2010

Florida Regulators Investigate Electronic Toll Systems

Florida state regulators are investigating the Hertz Corp.'s use of electronic toll-paying systems, after five customers told officials they were not properly notified that the vehicles they rented in Florida were registered with a company called PlatePass.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2010

Public RACs: 2009 Report Cards

Hertz, Avis Budget and Dollar Thrifty improved earnings year over year. Expect continued—if modest—improvements in 2010.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2010

Avis Budget Group 2009 Revenues Decrease, Yet Profit Loss Narrows

The company expects challenging macroeconomic climate in first half of 2010, will continue to experience lower volumes.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2010

Charging for No-Shows Could Improve Profits

Analysis by Northcoast Research reveals that implementing policies to reduce no-shows could help Avis Budget eliminate potential loss of up to $9 million annually and instead generate profits of up to $13.3 million. This excerpted analysis was published by Northcoast Research, an institutional equity research firm that specializes in car rental, among many other industries.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2010

Jury Awards Avis Licensee $16 Million in Breach of Contract Case

The case of Alaskan Avis licensee Robert C. Halcro versus his franchisor highlights the issues of territorial protections when a car rental competitor is acquired and operated by the same parent.

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