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03 Aug 2011 Zipcar Releases Survey on Car Sharing ImpactThis press statement was issued by Zipcar on July 18: Zipcar, Inc., the City of Baltimore and the Parking Authority of Baltimore City celebrate Zipcar's one-year anniversary of operations in Baltimore with the release of survey data from Zipcar's Baltimore-area members documenting Zipcar's impact on the city's transportation landscape. The data reveals that during the past year, Zipcar members in Baltimore, whom the company calls "Zipsters," own fewer cars, drive less and use public transportation more often than they did prior to joining.
02 Aug 2011 Avis Adds Camaro Convertible to Cool Car Collectionto its 'Cool Car' collection of fun-to-drive vehicles. Renters can choose from the Camaro SS with a 400-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 engine, or the Camaro LT which features a 312-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine. The new Camaro Convertible, available with automatic transmission, can be rented exclusively at Avis.
01 Aug 2011 Hyundai Ousts Honda, Toyota to Take No. 1 Spot for Brand Loyalty on Kbb.comKelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com, announces that Hyundai has ousted traditional mainstays Honda and Toyota to take the No. 1 spot in brand loyalty on kbb.com for Q2 2011. While Hyundai took the top spot in loyalty in February 2010, this marks the first time since kbb.com began tracking this data that Hyundai has held the No. 1 spot for an entire quarter. 31 Jul 2011 Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce Second Quarter 2011 Financial ResultsDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will announce second quarter 2011 financial results prior to market open on Monday, August 8, 2011.
30 Jul 2011 Hertz to Acquire Donlen Corporation for $250 MillionPARK RIDGE, NJ - Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and Donlen Corporation announced on July 17 they have signed a definitive agreement for Hertz to acquire Donlen. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, and by the stockholders of Donlen. The companies said they expect the transaction to be completed in the third quarter of 2011, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
29 Jul 2011 Fox Rent A Car Allows 20-year-olds to Rent VehiclesFox Rent A Car is encouraging young drivers to hit the road with the Young Driver Program. Effective immediately at all 13 Fox locations, this new program allows 20-year-olds the choice of renting any car in Fox fleet.
With a variety of makes and models available, Fox has an attractive selection for young drivers, that includes convertibles, Jeeps and luxury vehicles. With Fox's Choice Program, renters can select their preferred make, model and color upon pick up. "We are a discount rental agency," stated Jakub Kopiczak, Marketing Manager. "Our low prices are attractive to everyone, including budget minded students and youth. By allowing this age group more options, we feel we'll attract a larger clientele base. Our goal is to be a low cost value leader across the board." 28 Jul 2011 New Car Rental Facility Opens at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Birmingham rental car customers will find added convenience at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) rental car facility. 27 Jul 2011 Avis Partners With Golf Pro Steve StrickerAvis Rent A Car announces a new multi-year relationship with the world's fifth ranked golfer, Steve Stricker, who will begin representing the brand at the 2011 Open Championship (commonly referred to as the "British Open") at the storied Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, United Kingdom.
Stricker, known as Mr. September for his prowess on the course during the annual PGA TOUR playoffs, won his third consecutive John Deere Classic on Sunday. The victory marked his second win in 2011 and catapulted him to second place, from 12th, in the FedExCup standings. In June, Stricker defeated an elite field at The Memorial tournament. 26 Jul 2011 Hertz Global Holdings to Hold Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results Conference CallHertz Global Holdings, Inc., the parent company of The Hertz Corporation, announced plans to hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2011 results.
The call will be held on Wednesday, August 3, at 10:00 a.m. ET and will remain available for audio replay one hour following the conclusion of the call until August 17th. 25 Jul 2011 Hertz Rebrands Car Sharing ServiceThis week Hertz unveiled its strategy to redefine the car sharing experience and grow its business by lowering costs, enhancing member benefits, adding new vehicles and locations, and deploying the latest in-car and customer support technology.
Effective immediately, Hertz's car sharing service, formerly Connect by Hertz, is named Hertz On Demand (www.HertzOnDemand.com). According to the company, the move reflects increased customer control over the car sharing experience utilizing industry-leading technology. 24 Jul 2011 Manheim Index Declines Slightly in JuneWholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased modestly in June from their record level in May, Manheim reports. Wholesale used vehicle values before the seasonal adjustment fell 1.6 percent. After the seasonal adjustment, they declined 0.2 percent. 23 Jul 2011 AutoShare Adds Electric Vehicles to NetworkAutoShare is launching its Plug-in Electric Vehicle program, introducing half a dozen full electric, extended range and plug-in hybrids to its fleet in 2011. As a company committed to innovation and sustainable transportation, AutoShare is the first car sharing company in Canada to add 100 percent electric vehicles to its fleet. The company has been working with a number of companies to install a network of charging stations for this project in Toronto, including Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), Toronto Hydro, Brookfield Place, King and John Festival Corporation, and Toronto Atmospheric Fund's FleetWise EV300 initiative. 22 Jul 2011 Hertz Extends Exchange Offer to Acquire Dollar ThriftyHertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced that it has extended the expiration date of its exchange offer for all outstanding shares of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. for $57.60 in cash and 0.8546 shares of Hertz common stock. The exchange offer and withdrawal rights are now scheduled to expire at midnight EST August 5, 2011, unless further extended. The exchange offer was previously scheduled to expire on July 8.
21 Jul 2011 Black Book: 22 of 24 Vehicle Segments Decline in ValueThis past week with almost 1,950 vehicles adjusted each day, at 20 percent of adjustments being increases to the value, this was the smallest number of positive adjustments since the week ending November 19, 2010, reports Ricky Beggs, managing editor at Black Book in his weekly edition of Beggs on the Used Car market. 20 Jul 2011 Westlake Financial Services Partners with MarubeniWestlake Financial Services announces a partnership with Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation. The partnership will result in Marubeni taking a 20 percent ownership stake in Westlake in a deal valued at $250 million dollars in newly issued equity. Marubeni will also gain two seats on the executive board. The deal closed July 1, 2011. 19 Jul 2011 Rental Car Demand Spikes in Japan Quake AreaRental car demand has spiked in northeastern Japan after the March earthquake and tsunami, reports Mainichi Japan. Car rental industry groups in Miyagi and Iwate prefectures estimate demand has been running at least 50 percent and 30 percent higher, respectively, from a year earlier as both local residents and companies are in need of transportation, industry officials said. 18 Jul 2011 Electric Car Rental Service To Open in ParisA new electric-car rental service will open soon in Paris, according to Bloomberg citing a report from Le Parisien. The company Bollore SA will start operations in December. The service is based on the short-term bike rental system in Paris. 17 Jul 2011 Car Rental Site Warns Over Peer-to-peer RentalsSchemes that let car owners rent out their car to other drivers are gearing up for trouble, according to car rental comparator Carrentals.co.uk. While the schemes such as WhipCar offer motorists a chance to recoup some of the costs associated with running a vehicle, the potential for disputes and bad feeling is vast says the company. 16 Jul 2011 Avis Budget Chairman Ronald Nelson Receives Award for Fight against CancerAvis Budget Group Inc. announced on June 23 that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ronald L. Nelson has received the 2011 Donald A. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award. The award, presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, recognizes leaders for broad-based policy change in the fight against cancer. Mr. Nelson was saluted for both pioneering Avis Budget Group’s landmark smoke-free fleet policy and for being one of the founding co-chairs of the American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer program in the ACS Northeast Region.
15 Jul 2011 Payless Opens Corporate-owned Store in AlbuquerquePayless Car Rental (http://www.PaylessCar.com) has opened a new company-owned store in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Travelers flying into Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) can now rent a car at the new Payless Car Rental booth located at the Sunport Car Rental Center. While not considered a mainstream vacation spot, this Southwestern city is a popular niche travel market known for its combination of serene landscapes, outdoor adventures, multi-culturalism and historic attractions.
14 Jul 2011 Hertz Expands Energy Services & Service Pump DivisionThe Hertz Corporation and its equipment rental entity, Hertz Equipment Rental Corp, has added four new U.S. locations to the Pump & Power specialty division. The new locations will service the Memphis, Detroit, Syracuse, and San Diego markets.
13 Jul 2011 Zipcar Announces Fourth Annual “Low-Car Diet Challenge”
Zipcar, Inc. announced the launch of its fourth annual Low-Car Diet challenge. As part of the challenge, Zipcar is calling for car owners in participating markets to pledge to give up their personally-owned vehicles for 30 days and seek alternative methods of transportation, starting July 25, 2011. 12 Jul 2011 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Reports Consumer Interest High for Holiday Weekend Car Rentals
Many Americans are preparing to hit the open road this Independence Day weekend, according to advance reservation numbers for weekend car rentals at Enterprise Rent-A-Car's neighborhood locations. Compared to last year, Enterprise has seen a 20 percent jump in reservations at its more than 5,500 non-airport locations, which can be found within 15 miles of 90 percent of the U.S. population. 11 Jul 2011 Hertz Extends Mobile App Offering to Help Travellers Stay Connected
Hertz Europe has launched three new free apps for Android, Nokia and Blackberry devices, extending its adoption of self service mobile technology. The new additions, created by Hertz and leading app development agency Grapple Mobile, complement the car rental provider's iPhone app and mobile website http://www.hertz.mobi. Any customer with a smart-phone will now have full access to Hertz mobile services, via the relevant version of the app, as well as the mobile website http://www.hertz.com - providing travellers on-the-move with access to Hertz reservations around the clock. 10 Jul 2011 Euro Disney and Hertz Extend their Partnership Agreement for Five YearsEuro Disney SCA and Hertz have signed a new, five-year official partnership agreement for Europe, Middle East and Africa. The two companies are also celebrating the 15th anniversary of their partnership.
This partnership will continue to offer an array of services for guests and Disney Cast Members (company employees) alike at Disneyland Paris, Europe's largest tourist destination, with over 15 million guests annually. Guests staying in any of the Resort's hotel rooms may use a direct line to the Hertz rental agency in Chessy Marne-la-Vallée to rent a vehicle. Cast Members may also benefit from special rates when renting a vehicle or buying a used vehicle from Hertz. 09 Jul 2011 GBTA Brings Rental Car Taxes and Trusted Traveler Messages to Capitol HillAlexandria, VA (June 23, 2011)-The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)-the voice of the global business travel industry-kicked off the ninth annual Legislative Summit on Tuesday with a packed agenda featuring speakers from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the U.S. Congress. 08 Jul 2011 High Bids Halt Airport ProjectConstruction on the new transit center at the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport was expected to start this summer with completion by December 2013. Bids for the project were more than $47 million over original cost estimates, according to a Pasadena Star-News article. 07 Jul 2011 Enterprise Holdings’ Brands Sweep 2011 Executive Travel “Leading Edge Awards” for Car RentalST. LOUIS - June 21, 2011 - Enterprise Holdings' brands were named the top rental car services of 2011 by Executive Travel readers. The company's three brands - National Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car - were respectively awarded gold, silver and bronze rankings in the "Top Rental Car Overall" category of the magazine's 2011 Leading Edge Awards.
06 Jul 2011 225 car2go vehicles roll into Vancouver June 18VANCOUVER, June 17, 2011 /CNW/ - car2go, the world's first free floating car sharing service, announced that a fleet of 225 smart "car2go edition" vehicles will be ready for "on-demand" rentals beginning on June 18th in Vancouver. On April 27th, car2go Canada Ltd CEO Nicholas Cole and Mayor Gregor Robertson announced Vancouver, British Columbia as the first Canadian city selected to launch the innovative car sharing service, where cars have no reservations time limits, and members are allowed to make one-way trips instead of returning cars to their pickup location. Since the announcement, approximately 2,000 Vancouverites have registered and received their membership cards. Members will be able to drive the vehicles starting Saturday June 18th. 05 Jul 2011 Rental Car Returned Seven Months LateA man who rented a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in October is just now returning the vehicle, seven months later, according to a Moon Patch article.
Nicholas Balzer turned himself in to the police after learning that there was a warrant out for his arrest. The police were charging him with felony theft of leased property and unauthorized use of the vehicle. 04 Jul 2011 Avis Budget Group Named Best Car Rental Company for Corporate TravelersPARSIPPANY, N.J. and VANCOUVER, B.C., Jun 16, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. announced that it has been selected as the "Best Corporate Car Rental Company" by Corporate Traveller, Flight Centre Limited's division of travel experts serving small and mid-sized businesses. The 2011 award honors Avis Budget Group for providing great synergy between the company's sales team and corporate travel managers, excellent customer service to Canada-based small and mid-sized businesses and the industry's first smoke-free car rental fleet.
03 Jul 2011 Woman Drives Rental Car into a Marsh Per GPS DirectionsA woman and her friends were attending a conference in Bellevue, Wash., when they got lost driving back to their hotel from dinner, according to a Ninemsn article. 02 Jul 2011 Rental Car Employee Helps Catch Shooting SuspectA high school student who works at Hertz car rental at Del Norte County Airport after school helped police find a double-shooting suspect, according to The Daily Triplicate. 01 Jul 2011 Hertz Supports U.S. Natural Disaster ReliefPARK RIDGE, NJ, Jun 20, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Hertz Corporation announces its participation in assisting victims of recent natural disasters throughout the United States by supplying equipment to areas devastated by these events through its Equipment Rental Corporation. Hertz Equipment Rental has also donated $38,000 worth of materials including hard hats, extension cords, and gloves to the Joplin, Missouri clean-up effort.
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