How Can On-Site Carsharing Have the Best Environment for Success?
Jun 30, 2012
Part One of Mineta Transportation Institute's research offers several recommendations. The Mineta Transportation Institute (transweb.sjsu.edu) has released its newest peer-reviewed research report, ResidentialOn-Site Carsharing and Off-Street Parking Policy in the San Francisco Bay Area. This research investigates the ... Continue reading
Breathalysers - Now Essential for Driving in France
Jun 29, 2012
New French regulations require drivers to include two breathalysers in vehicles when driving in the country Motorists planning to drive in France must carry two breathalysers in their vehicles from 1st July 2012, in order to conform to the latest safety regulations in French law, warns Comparecarhire.co.uk. This new re ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Signs Long-Term Vehicle Supply Agreement With Chrysler Group
Jun 25, 2012
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that it signed a multi-year vehicle supply agreement with Chrysler Group, LLC "Chrysler Group." The agreement will allow Dollar Thrifty to source a portion of its annual vehicle purchases through Chrysler Group's 2015 program year. ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2012
Hertz announced that its equipment rental division, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC), will be hiring hundreds of new employees this summer and will be holding a two-day employment open house at more than 50 HERC locations throughout the country on Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27, 2012. ... Continue reading
Hertz Italy Launches smart fortwo Electric Vehicle in Rome for Italo-NTV Train Customers
Jun 19, 2012
Hertz and Italo-NTV partnership offers sustainable travel solution for Italy's capital city The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that through its partnership with Italo-NTV, the first European private high speed railway operator, Italo customers will be able to rent st ... Continue reading
car2go Continues Expansion in Canada and the USA
Jun 13, 2012
car2go North America LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, announced today it will expand its carsharing operations in Canada and the United States this summer, making urban mobility more convenient, more flexible, and more widely available than ever before. car2go will officially start o ... Continue reading
Hertz Expands Unique Gold Choice Program in Europe
Jun 11, 2012
Hertz #1 Club Gold members now have the freedom to change their rental car on-the-spot at seven European locations The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, has extended its Gold Choice program in Europe to its Amsterdam, Munich, Frankfurt, Edinburgh and Birmingham airport locations in a ... Continue reading
Hertz Social Media Campaign Wins Travel Industry Award
Jun 8, 2012
The Hertz Corporation has won the first-ever Travel + Leisure Social Media + Tourism Awards (SMITTYS) for "Best Use of a Social Media Platform" in the car rental category for its 2011 "Gas and Brake" campaign. The award acknowledges leaders in the travel industry who use social media in innovative ways. "We are honored ... Continue reading
Zipcar Brings Car Sharing to DC Housing Authority
Jun 7, 2012
Mayor Vincent Gray, the DC Housing Authority (DCHA) and Zipcar today announced that Zipcar, the world's leading car sharing network, is expanding car sharing availability to DCHA public housing sites across the District to provide alternative transportation options for local residents. As part of the new program, Zipca ... Continue reading
Zipcar Adds American Express Vice Chairman Ed Gilligan to Its Board of Directors
Jun 1, 2012
"We are thrilled to welcome Ed to the Zipcar board of directors. Having worked for many years for a global brand like American Express, Ed's expertise in global expansion, member-based product and service offerings and digital commerce will benefit us greatly as we look to continue to expand our international footprint ... Continue reading
Epic Airfares Help Drive RV Rental Business to Record Levels
May 31, 2012
According to Allstar Coaches, the RV rental industry is poised to have its best year ever; thanks in part to the highest airfares seen in more than three decades. The airline industry's seemingly relentless commitment to create innovative new ways to bilk consumers is finally driving them away. With no end in sight, ev ... Continue reading
Hertz First to Offer Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel
May 26, 2012
Hertz , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, announces the introduction of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean diesel car into its Green Traveler Collection, becoming the first rental car company to make clean diesel vehicles available for rent in the US. The clean diesel engine gets 42 MPG on the ... Continue reading
May 21, 2012
The Hertz Corporation and its Hertz On Demand car sharing service announce today the launch of its new mobile website, mobile.hertzondemand.com (and, m.hertzondemand.com) that allows Hertz On Demand members to make, modify, and cancel reservations. The site, available to all members, allows any user to make and modify ... Continue reading
MPG's Completely Green Fleet Alleviates Gasoline Price Worries
May 17, 2012
California gas prices have been hovering at over $4 per gallon for months. To make matters worse, the West Coast was hit with an economic inconvenience last week when 4 California refineries were temporarily closed for maintenance. Because the state requires a special blend of pollution-fighting gasoline that these ref ... Continue reading
Hertz Partners With Chrysler To Bring The FIAT 500 Sport To Car Sharing Fleet
May 17, 2012
The Hertz Corporation announced today the addition of the new 2012 FIAT 500 Sport cars to its fleet of Hertz On Demand vehicles. The sleek Italian compact will roll out to Washington DC, San Antonio, San Francisco, New York and Miami Beach as well as onto 50 college campuses as part of the global car sharing club's uni ... Continue reading
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