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NewsFebruary 17, 2012

Avis Budget’s Income Drops on Acquisition Costs, Weak Pricing

Company reports net losses for fourth quarter and full-year 2011 on costs related to its purchase of Avis Europe, as well as a decline in pricing in North America.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2012

Avis Budget Group Chairman, CEO Recognized as Influential Executive of Business Travel Industry

According to Business Travel News, executives named to the list for 2011 were chosen for having made decisions that ‘had farther-reaching influence in a turbulent time.’

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NewsJanuary 23, 2012

Avis Named World's Leading Business Car Rental Co. for 6th Consecutive Year

The car rental company received 12 World Travel Awards for customer service and business performance in its various operating regions.

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NewsJanuary 23, 2012

Avis Budget Group Generated $65 Million in Savings from ‘Performance Excellence’ Initiative

In 2011, compared to prior-year results, the program saw significant cost reductions and revenue enhancements through enhancing operational efficiency, driving incremental revenue, reducing fleet depreciation and fleet maintenance costs, and improving the Avis and Budget customer experience.

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NewsDecember 2, 2011

Avis Budget Group and Vacation Group Announce Multi-Year Partnership

The alliance will designate Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car as Wyndham’s preferred car rental providers.

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NewsNovember 7, 2011

Avis Budget Group Announces Completion of Multi-Country European Fleet Facility

Transaction provides incremental liquidity for funding its European fleet.

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NewsNovember 3, 2011

Avis Budget Group Reports Record Results for 2011 Third Quarter

The increase in margin was primarily due to a 19 percent decline in per-unit fleet costs, including gains on vehicle dispositions, lower vehicle interest costs and incremental savings from the productivity initiatives.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2011

From Conversation to National Association: ACRA Celebrates Successes

Through its various incarnations, the American Car Rental Association has continuously advocated for major car rental companies, franchise owners and large and small independents. Today, the association is stronger than ever.

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NewsOctober 18, 2011

Avis Budget Group Expands Principal U.S. Asset-Backed Bank Conduit Facility

The move allows the company to expand its borrowing capacity to $2.5 billion.

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NewsOctober 4, 2011

Avis Rent A Car and TripIt Join Forces to Aid Trip Planning

Avis Rent A Car becomes the first car rental provider to offer personalized reservations using TripIt's open technology platform.

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