Sep 27, 2011
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car-sharing network, today announced the results of the company's fourth annual Low-Car Diet challenge, during which more than 30 participants across the U.S. and Canada pledged to give up their personally-owned vehicles for 30 days. Inspired to engage in alternative transportation me ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Brings Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles to Oklahoma State University
Sep 26, 2011
The Hertz Corporation announced today the expansion of its Hertz On Demand University program to Oklahoma State University with the introduction of an all-Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet. Initially, Hertz On Demand will offer students, faculty, staff and the neighboring community access to two Honda Civic GX sedans, ... Continue reading
Hertz Expands Value Car Brand "Advantage" in Europe
Sep 21, 2011
Advantage Rent a Car opens new locations at London, Frankfurt and Geneva after establishing strong market presence in France, Italy and Spain - With Photo Hertz, the world's leading general use car rental brand, is further accelerating the European expansion of its value brand, Advantage Rent a Car, from three markets ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Holdings to Present at 2011 Citi Global Industrials Conference
Sep 20, 2011
Event : Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer Elyse Douglas to speak at the 2011 Citi Global Industrials Conference Time/Date : 9:40AM (ET) on Wednesday September 21, 2011 Internet Access : Hertz's presentation will be broadcast live through an audio webcast available from the Investor Relations section ... Continue reading
Zipcar and Comedian Dan Levy Team Up for "One Crazy Day" Video Series
Sep 20, 2011
In recognition of the never-ending to-do list and absurdly busy days that have become the norm, Zipcar, Inc. is launching "One Crazy Day," a Facebook-based initiative to embrace the craziness in life and engage fans to crowd source the direction and content of its "One Crazy Day" video series. "One Crazy Day" will be a ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces the Extension of Its On-Street Parking Pilot Program With the City of Los Angeles
Sep 13, 2011
DATE: September 13, 2011 WHAT: On August 17, 2011, the Los Angeles City Council voted to extend Zipcar's on-street parking pilot program in Hollywood, Westwood and the areas around the University of Southern California (University Park) until Sept. 14, 2012. Â Currently, Zipcar has 100 cars in the greater LA area. ... Continue reading
Hertz Extends Exchange Offer to Acquire Dollar Thrifty
Sep 11, 2011
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ("Hertz") today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its exchange offer for all outstanding shares of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. ("Dollar Thrifty") for $57.60 in cash and 0.8546 shares of Hertz common stock. The exchange offer and withdrawal rights are now schedul ... Continue reading
What's Next for PhillyCarShare?
Sep 8, 2011
When PhillyCarShare was acquired by Enterprise Holdings last month, the announcement created headlines and raised questions about how a former non-profit, community-oriented car-sharing program would fit in with the largest car rental company in the world. "With 5,500 branch offices located within 15 miles of 90 percen ... Continue reading
First CNG-Powered Ford Transit Connect Taxis Begin Servicing Greater Los Angeles Area
Sep 8, 2011
California Yellow Cab of Orange County becomes first business in California to offer Ford Transit Connect Taxis powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) First 10 taxis are to be joined soon by more than 100 more CNG-powered Transit Connect Taxis servicing the area Interest in California being driven by lower CNG costs a ... Continue reading
Car Renters Beware 'Unfair Wear & Tear' Charges
Sep 7, 2011
Travellers renting cars are being advised to report any 'wear and tear' issues they experience with a car, including concerns such as brake and clutch performance, to the supplier to help avoid unfair excess charges on their return. The advice comes from leading comparison site Carrentals.co.uk, which has been told of ... Continue reading
Back to School Means Backpacks, Notebooks, Laptops ... and a Short-Term Car Lease
Sep 6, 2011
Summer has come to its inevitable end, and for many families, there's an additional dilemma on top of school supplies, meet-the-teacher, choosing classes and making the football team: transportation. From New York City to Los Angeles and in many towns and cities in between, massive school system budget cuts mean longer ... Continue reading
Ryan Dicken Joins Union Leasing as Regional Sales Manager
Sep 2, 2011
Union Leasing, Inc has appointed Ryan Dicken as Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest Region. Dicken will report directly to Mark Conroy, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Union Leasing. "We take each addition to the Union Leasing family very seriously, and the addition of Ryan is no different. ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Sale Offers Up to 33 Per Cent Discount for Car Rental
Sep 2, 2011
Customers Can Enjoy Generous Savings on Car Rental in 80 Countries Across Six Continents in Hertz's Second Annual Global Sale Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced the return of the Hertz Global Sale to offer customers discounts of up to 33 per cent on car rental in over 80 ... Continue reading
USA Truck to Participate in the Avondale Partners Trucking Forum
Aug 23, 2011
USA Truck, Inc. announced today that Cliff Beckham, President and Chief Executive Officer is scheduled to participate in the Avondale Partners Trucking Forum on August 24, 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. CT and will be approximately 30 minutes in length. ... Continue reading
Aug 19, 2011
Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value. The four highlighted picks are: ... Continue reading
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