Thrifty Car Rental Launches Mobile App for Windows Phone
Oct 23, 2012
Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today introduced its new mobile app for Microsoft's Windows Phone. The app allows customers to book a rental car on the move with a short, three-step reservation process. "The new state-of-the-art Thrifty app for Windows Phone, in addition to o ... Continue reading
Hertz Extends Tender Offer To Acquire Dollar Thrifty
Oct 22, 2012
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. for $87.50 per share. The tender offer is now scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City tim ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Expands In Boston
Oct 20, 2012
The Hertz Corporation today announced the expansion of its car sharing program Hertz On Demand with four new locations at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. The service is a pay-as-you-go system without an annual fee, providing University faculty, staff, students and all Hertz On Demand members with 24/7 access to ... Continue reading
Hertz Extends Timing Agreement With The FTC Until November 16, 2012
Oct 18, 2012
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. today announced that, in connection with its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. for $87.50 per share, Hertz has agreed to extend the term of its timing agreement with the Federal Trade Commission ... Continue reading
Zipcar Completes Integration Of Spain's Largest Car Sharing Service
Oct 17, 2012
New global technology platform launched to support Zipcar's international operations -Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the final integration of Spain's largest car sharing service, Barcelona-based Avancar. The integration widens Zipcar's global network and membership base, giving ... Continue reading
Scion iQ EV Arrives for Campus and Urban Car-sharing Programs
Oct 17, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the U.S. The iQ EV is a battery- electric 4-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments. "Toyota believes battery-electric vehicles have the potential to play a role in future mobi ... Continue reading
Hertz: Committed To Rental Car Safety
Oct 12, 2012
The Hertz Corporation today announced that its U.S. car rental fleet does not include any of the Toyota vehicles subject to the recently announced safety recall related to power-window switches. The company said its corporate rental fleet vehicles are currently from the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Model Years. All of the reca ... Continue reading
Hertz Extends Tender Offer to Acquire Dollar Thrifty
Oct 5, 2012
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. for $87.50 per share. The tender offer is now scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City tim ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2012
The upcoming Columbus Day weekend is the perfect opportunity for exploring the autumnal Northeast and thanks to the new BMW On Demand USA program from BMW Financial Services, explorers in the New York Tri-State region can do it in a new BMW 328i without worries about mileage charges or cutting their holiday short. The ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Expands In Washington D.C. And Montgomery County MD
Oct 1, 2012
The Hertz Corporation today announced the expansion of its car sharing program, Hertz On Demand in the Washington D.C. metro area with the addition of 70 new parking spots, including spaces in Virginia and Maryland. The service is a pay-as-you-go system without an annual fee, providing members with 24/7 access to vehic ... Continue reading
Zipcar Expands Car Sharing to City of Tacoma, WA
Sep 27, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the company's expansion into the city of Tacoma, WA. The Zipcar program will provide Tacoma residents, visitors and businesses with increased access to affordable, convenient transportation options that reduce congestion and emissions. The Zipcar p ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces End Of "Go-Shop" Period
Sep 26, 2012
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the expiration of the "go-shop" period established pursuant to the terms of its previously announced merger agreement, dated as of August 26, 2012, with Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. . The "go-shop" period expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 25, 20 ... Continue reading
Fleet Car Sharing: An Industry Innovation
Sep 26, 2012
LeasePlan Luxembourg and Avis have partnered to launch an innovative car-sharing solution, representing an unprecedented step in vehicle and fleet management. 'By providing flexible solutions such as electric car-sharing and encouraging alternative means of transport, including city buses and soft mobility, we're going ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2012
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced that Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) has acquired Pioneer Equipment Rental and Sales, a leading Oklahoma-based construction and industrial equipment rental company, focused primarily on rentals to the industrial and construction markets, that services the Oklahoma, Southe ... Continue reading
Hertz Brings Mobile Car Booking To The Palm Of Your Hand
Sep 15, 2012
The Hertz Corporation announced today the addition of Hertz for Windows Phone. The app allows users to book, modify and search car rental reservations as well as find locations, all from the palm of their hand. Once on the road the app helps Windows Phone users find the nearest gas station and even where their rental c ... Continue reading
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