New York City Boasts Highest Car Rental Rates in the USA
Mar 21, 2013
New York City is more expensive than any other city when it comes to the price of renting a car. That's the finding of a new survey from CheapCarRental.net. The survey compared 50 destinations in the United States based on their car rental rates over the past 12 months. In New York City, travelers had to pay an average ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2013
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz"), intends to offer $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of ... Continue reading
Hertz Expands Supercar Rentals In Europe
Mar 11, 2013
The Hertz Corporation , the world's leading general use car rental brand, has expanded its Supercar offerings in Europe to cater for international and local market demand. Providing the opportunity to drive high end marques that would normally retail at six figure prices, Hertz Supercars are now available for rental in ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2013
Americans spend a lot of money on cars. To meet the growing need for flexibility, convenience and affordability in driving, short-term car-sharing/rental services are quickly becoming a reliable driving option. In fact, 15 percent of U.S. adults have used a service like ZipCar, Car2Go or Scoot in the past or plan to in ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Launches "Go Like a Pro" Sweepstakes
Mar 4, 2013
National Car Rental, the premier rental car brand for business travel and the Official Rental Car of The PGA of America, has launched its "Go Like a Pro" sweepstakes. From now until May 31, 2013, golf fans can register daily through National Car Rental's Facebook page for the chance to win a four-person VIP package to ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Pioneering FORD2GO Car Sharing Program with German Dealer Network
Mar 4, 2013
Ford of Germany has signed a cooperation agreement with the German Ford dealers association FHD GmbH and DB Rent GmbH -- the company behind Flinkster car sharing -- for a new car sharing platform. FORD2GO will be the first automotive manufacturer-backed, nationwide car sharing program incorporating dealerships Ford com ... Continue reading
Zipcar Launches Honda Fit EVs into Portland Fleet
Feb 26, 2013
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2013 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2013 -- Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the introduction of 2013 Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) into the Zipcar Portland fleet, with the first vehicles located at Portland State University (PSU). Charging st ... Continue reading
Hertz Head Offices Recognized As American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksites
Feb 18, 2013
The Hertz Corporation has announced that its worldwide headquarters in Park Ridge, NJ and U.S. administration headquarters in Oklahoma City have each been designated as Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksites by the American Heart Association. The work sites earned the accreditation by helping employees eat better and mo ... Continue reading
Put Freedom To The Test With Harley-Davidson
Feb 18, 2013
Every one of the approximately 18.4 million miles[1] of paved roads around the world represents an adventure that's waiting to happen, and as the largest provider of motorcycle rentals in the world, Harley-Davidson Authorized Rentals can provide the ride for those inspired to answer the call. With 224 Harley-Davidson A ... Continue reading
Zipcar Supports Government Transportation Programs Across State, City and County in Illinois
Feb 14, 2013
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, announced the launch of a new integrated fleet and car sharing program that is expected to save Cook County, Illinois, more than $250,000 in annual vehicle costs and travel reimbursement in 2013. This new program i ... Continue reading
Hertz Survey Reveals That 1 in 3 Men Rent Items To Fool Their Dates
Feb 13, 2013
Fast cars and fancy clothes top the list of hired or borrowed items to impress prospective partners The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general car use brand, has revealed that British men are feeling the pressure after almost one third (31%) admitted to trying to pass off hired or borrowed items as their own j ... Continue reading
Hertz And Air France Celebrate 24 Year Relationship
Feb 11, 2013
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, is celebrating its 24 year partnership with Air France by offering Air France-KLM customers 24 per cent off basic car rentals for bookings made during the week of Valentine's Day for any of the 1,000 Air France-KLM destinations around the world. ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Introduces Electric Vehicles To Its University Of Connecticut Fleet
Jan 30, 2013
Hertz On Demand, The Hertz Corporation's global hourly car rental program announced the addition of a Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle to the University of Connecticut's car sharing program today. "As Hertz On Demand continues to expand globally, we are also expanding our rental car options," said Mark P. Frissora, Chai ... Continue reading
Hertz Donates Vehicle to Recycled Rides
Jan 23, 2013
The Hertz Corporation announced today the donation of a 2011 Toyota Camry to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides program. The refurbished vehicle, restored by the Pacific Collision Center, will be gifted to a family in need in the Palm Springs, California area during the 2013 National Auto Body Council ... Continue reading
Jan 21, 2013
Tens of thousands of New York City school children who usually ride school buses took subways, taxis and private cars to school on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, as more than 8,000 bus drivers and aids went on strike to keep their jobs. To ease the financial strain on parents getting their kids to school during the strik ... Continue reading
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