Avis Offers the Luxurious Cadillac Escalade

6 December 1999
Avis Offers the Luxurious Cadillac Escalade
    GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Dec. 6 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.
announced today that it has added the Cadillac Escalade to its
fleet in Denver, Aspen, Vail, Reno and Salt Lake City.  Combining bold styling
and rugged sport utility capabilities, Escalade is fully equipped with
features such as heated leather seats, a state of the art BOSE music system
and OnStar Communications and Assistance Service.
    OnStar Premium Service, a standard feature on Escalade, operates through a
combination of cellular and satellite technologies, and provides drivers with
safety, security and convenience services.  OnStar Advisors have the ability
to pinpoint the location of the vehicle and contact assistance if needed or
provide immediate trip routing.  Additionally, Advisors can meet requests for
services such as booking airline tickets or restaurant reservations.
    Escalade is being offered in some of the nation's most popular ski
destinations and will be available as part of the Avis SuperValue Ski Package.
This bold and luxurious SUV is certain to set one apart from the rest of the
ski crowd and with features such as OnStar, skiers will be afforded additional
benefits.
    "We are thrilled to offer this luxury Sport Utility Vehicle which provides
drivers with style, comfort and features that are certain to enhance their
driving experience," said Maria Miller, Senior Vice President of Marketing for
Avis.  "We are proud to partner with General Motors in offering this great
opportunity to our customers."
    For more information and reservation of the Cadillac Escalade and the Avis
SuperValue Ski Package, customers may call 1-800-331-1212.
    For travel agents, the car has been placed in Car Category Code "P."
    Avis is one of the world's leading providers of comprehensive automotive
transportation and vehicle management solutions, with strengths in car rental,
vehicle leasing, and vehicle management services.  Avis operates the second
largest general-use car rental business in the world, with locations in the
United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Latin American Caribbean
region.  Avis operates the vehicle management and fuel card businesses through
three separate units: PHH North America, PHH Europe and Wright Express.  The
services of these units consist of vehicle leasing and a broad range of
vehicle related fee based services.  The Company manages a fleet of
approximately one million vehicles and has over 4 million fuel and maintenance
cards outstanding.  Annually, on a pro forma basis, the Company generates
approximately $4 billion in total revenue.
    For additional information and news, please log onto the Avis Web Site
(http://www.avis.com) or call Company News on Call (1-800-758-5804, access code
#078975).