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NewsFebruary 10, 2010

Budget Business Program Returns $6 Million in Rebates

In 2009, the Budget Business Program awarded nearly $2 million to small and mid-sized businesses for car rentals.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2010

S&P Raises Avis Budget's Ratings After Improved Performance

Ratings firm Standard & Poor's said that Avis Budget's performance, following “a very challenging 2008 and early 2009,” garnered it higher ratings and a stable outlook.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2010

Avis Budget Renews Chairman and CEO Nelson's Contract to Five Years

Under the new agreement, Ronald Nelson will continue to receive his $1 million base salary and a bonus of 150 percent if performance goals are met.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2010

Judge Affirms Halcro Settlement; Avis to Appeal

A U.S. District judge affirms the $16 million in damages a jury awarded to Alaskan Avis licensee Robert C. Halcro in a case involving violation of the franchise agreement.

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NewsDecember 16, 2009

Avis, Budget to Refund Plate Pass Users in Settlement Deal

Customers had alleged that the two car rental companies did not clearly inform them about the use of a toll plaza Plate Pass.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2008

Entrepreneurs Wanted

Avis Budget’s Independent Operator Program allows you to run your own rental operation without the capital investment of a franchise.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2007

Industry Forecast 2008

Rental car companies are mitigating fleet costs by transitioning to risk vehicles and increasing holding periods. Could self-service rental car kiosks be the next big thing?

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2007

How Will Fleet Cuts Affect the Auto Rental Industry?

Fewer cars means per-vehicle depreciation costs will increase by as much as 20% in 2007. How are the major RAC's coping?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2006

Playing the Market: Rental Car Companies Go Public

Hertz and Vanguard will soon trade alongside Avis Budget Group and Dollar Thrifty Group on the Big Board. With profit pressures stronger than ever, what are the ramifications of rental car companies going public?

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