Zipcar Expands Car Sharing to San Jose, CA
Apr 18, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the company's expansion into the city of San Jose, CA. The new Zipcar program will provide San Jose residents, visitors and businesses with increased access to affordable, convenient transportation options that reduce congestion and emissions. The ... Continue reading
Hertz Rent a Car Launches Industry-First Family Collection in Europe
Apr 17, 2012
Hertz Family Collection focuses on comfort, guaranteed availability, 5-star safety and free additional driver - With Photo Hertz, the world's leading general use car rental brand has launched a specially-tailored Family Collection in seven countries across Europe, featuring spacious and comfortable vehicles ideal for t ... Continue reading
Apr 12, 2012
Hertz CFO, Elyse Douglas, has been nominated for CFO magazine's Women in Finance Awards. The awards will be presented on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the first annual CFO Women in Finance Conference held at Capitale in New York City. "We're pleased CFO magazine is honoring Elyse as she has been instrumental in moving the ... Continue reading
Zipcar to Feature Latest Advanced Technology Vehicles from Honda
Apr 11, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that Honda has become a Zipcar preferred vehicle manufacturer with a focus on hybrid and electric vehicles. The agreement will give Zipcar members access to Honda's most technologically advanced, lowest emission v ... Continue reading
Hertz and ITL Partner in Vietnam on Outbound Car Rentals
Apr 10, 2012
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental company, has appointed ITL, a premier logistics, transportation and aviation services provider, as its General Sales Agent (GSA) representative for international and business travelers from Vietnam. Through this partnership, travelers from Vietnam can b ... Continue reading
Hot New Prius C is the Latest Hybrid Acquisition at MPG Car Rental
Apr 9, 2012
Located in the heart of Venice, and convenient to LAX via its pickup service, MPG Car Rental is a company to watch this year. Much in the way the Toyota Prius has spent the past few years building a presence on our roads and in our minds as a force to be reckoned with, MPG Car Rental similarly finds itself riding a wav ... Continue reading
Hertz Brings Plugless Power EV Charging to the New York Auto Show
Apr 3, 2012
Apr. 3 WHO: Hertz Global EV & Partner Evatran WHAT: Hertz Global EV and its partner Evatran to showcase the first wireless charging system for electric vehicles in the car rental industry. The first car rental company to introduce EVs on three continents, Hertz is on the ground floor of Plugless Power EV recharging ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2012
Ford of Canada and Zipcar, Inc. the world's leading car-sharing network today announced the launch of a national partnership designed to accelerate the use of Zipcar across Canada and introduce a new generation of drivers to Ford vehicles. The strategic alliance is an expansion of the program that Zipcar and Ford launc ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - NASCAR And Google Confirm April Fools Day Joke
Apr 2, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH, April 1, 2012: NASCAR and Google today confirmed what many expected throughout the morning â the two companies working together to bring autonomous vehicle technology to NASCAR race cars was Googleâs very popular, annual April Foolsâ Day joke. The collaboration highlights an evolving relat ... Continue reading
New England Revolution launches partnership with NuRide
Mar 28, 2012
Boston-area residents who are concerned with preserving the environment and reducing their carbon footprint have a new way to earn rewards for their conscientiousness. The New England Revolution and NuRide have partnered to offer Revolution-related rewards to NuRide participants. Through NuRide, commuters can learn how ... Continue reading
Ryder Names Top Drivers of the Year
Mar 26, 2012
For the 39th consecutive year, Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, recognized the tradition of driver excellence by presenting its annual Driver of the Year" awards to three professionals who, combined, have 117 years and more than 10 million miles of safe, professio ... Continue reading
Zipcar Charges Up Car Sharing in Chicago with Electric Vehicle Pilot Program
Mar 22, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the launch of the company's first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in Chicago. Beginning today, five Chevrolet Volts are available to members by the hour, with up to 20 additional EVs to be added into the Chicago fleet during the cou ... Continue reading
car2go Poised For Growth in Vancouver This Spring
Mar 20, 2012
car2go Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, announced today it will expand its Vancouver, B.C. operations to meet the growing needs of its more than 10,000 members. Beginning in mid-April, 100 car2go edition smart fortwo cars will be added to the car2go carsharing network, the ca ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces Slate of Directors Including Addition of American Express Vice Chairman Ed Gilligan
Mar 15, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the nomination of three Class 1 directors including Ed Gilligan, vice chairman of American Express Company, to its board of directors. Mr. Gilligan has been nominated for election at Zipcar's Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 31, 201 ... Continue reading
6,000 New Electric Vehicle Users in First 100 Days of car2go Service in San Diego
Mar 9, 2012
car2go North America LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, announced today successful operations for its first 100 days in San Diego, CA. Since the launch of car2go in San Diego on Nov. 18, 2011, more than 6,000 people have registered as members of North America's first all-electric carsh ... Continue reading
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