Zipcar Expands "Zipvan" Cargo Van Service to Chicago
May 17, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the expansion of its "Zipvan" pilot cargo van service to Chicago. With this expansion, the Ford E-150 full size cargo vans currently available through the service in San Francisco, Boston and Washington, D.C., are now available for use by Zipcar me ... Continue reading
May 16, 2012
Everyone has a role to play in encouraging the further adoption of electric vehicles throughout the UK according to industry experts Office of Low Emissions Vehicles, Transport for London, PwC and Hertz - Continued collaboration efforts should focus on education, financial incentives, creating opportunities to trial an ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports On-Airport Corporate Store Openings
May 16, 2012
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. is pleased to announce three corporate location openings. The Company has opened two since January 1, 2012 and has plans for a third location in July. The openings include a Thrifty Car Rental location at the John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York, NY which opened on March 1, 20 ... Continue reading
Hertz Remembers Carroll Shelby
May 15, 2012
Carroll Shelby brought muscle cars to car renters throughout the US, forming an iconic partnership with The Hertz Corporation , and he will always be remembered as a driving force behind Hertz's 1966 Rent A Racer program and, more recently, Hertz's custom-made Shelby GT-H showcase car. "Hertz has the most diverse drivi ... Continue reading
May 15, 2012
The Hertz Corporation has announced that Hertz On Demand, Hertz's global car sharing club, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chargemaster plc, the UK's premier supplier of electric vehicle charging solutions. The parties are in discussions to launch the operation of an electric vehicle (EV) car share scheme ... Continue reading
Hertz on Demand and IBM Lead on Smart Charging Initiative for Electric Vehicles
May 14, 2012
The Hertz Corporation , has announced that Hertz On Demand, the global car sharing club, and IBM are together piloting a program in Germany to advance electric vehicle (EV) mobility and user adoption through intelligent recharging solutions. In a special agreement, Hertz On Demand in Germany will supply electric vehicl ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record First Quarter Profit
May 9, 2012
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Net income for the 2012 first quarter was $40.4 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, compared to net income of $16.5 million, or $0.53 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2011. The Company also reported Corpo ... Continue reading
Hertz Introduces Military Hiring Portal
May 7, 2012
Hertz , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, announces the introduction of its new military hiring portal, http://hertz.jobs/military/.à The site allows veterans and their family members to view and apply for available Hertz jobs across all company divisions ââ¬â Rent A Car, Equipmen ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Holdings to Present at the Wells Fargo 2012 Industrial and Construction Conference
May 6, 2012
Event: Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.'s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Frissora to speak at the Wells Fargo 2012 Industrial and Construction Conference in New York City Time/Date: 11:15 am (ET) on Wednesday May 9, 2012 Internet Access: Hertz's presentation will be broadcast live through an audio webcast availab ... Continue reading
Zipcar Expands Service to Austin, Texas
Apr 27, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car-sharing network, along with City of Austin Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Chris Riley, today announced a significant expansion of the Zipcar car sharing network into the City of Austin. The new program will provide Austin residents, visitors and businesses with in ... Continue reading
Zipcar Appoints Ciara Smyth as Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Apr 26, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the appointment of Ciara Smyth as its EVP of Human Resources. In this role, Smyth will be based in Zipcar's Cambridge, Mass. office and will oversee global talent programs and policies at Zipcar. She will report directly to Scott Griffith, Zipcar c ... Continue reading
Hertz Local Edition Expands Throughout the US
Apr 23, 2012
The Hertz Corporation continues the expansion into the neighborhood market with the opening of 125 Hertz Local Edition locations in 33 states (listed below). The openings are part of a Company-wide strategy to accelerate expansion in the off airport, neighborhood car rental market servicing the replacement, leisure and ... Continue reading
Ford, Zipcar "Students with Drive" Grant Program Awards $300,000 to Student Organizations
Apr 23, 2012
Ford Motor Company and Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car-sharing network, today announced the culmination of the first year of the "Students with Drive" grant program, which donated a total of $300,000 to student organizations on university campuses throughout the United States. Today, in an event at the Universit ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Franchise Openings in the First Quarter
Apr 18, 2012
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that after opening 23 U.S. and Canada franchise locations in 2011, it has opened an additional seven U.S. locations in the first quarter of 2012. Additionally, the Company continued to expand internationally and added 17 franchise locations abroad in the first quart ... Continue reading
Hertz Introduces 11 New NeverLost My Explore Travel Apps
Apr 18, 2012
The Hertz Corporation and Navigation Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hertz, announce the launch of 11 new travel apps for the iPhone. The apps are part of a suite of travel planning tools designed to make creating itineraries and experiencing cities easier and more exciting. Consumers can download their first a ... Continue reading
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