Providence, Rhode Island Gets Zipcars
Jun 9, 2011
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, along with Mayor Angel Taveras and the City of Providence, today announced Zipcar's expansion into Providence, R.I., the second largest city in New England. The new program is intended to provide residents, businesses, city employees, college students and visitors ... Continue reading
Hertz Helps Londoners get on Their Electric Bikes in Car Rental Industry First
Jun 6, 2011
Hertz Provides Customers With the Chance to Explore London in the Summer on fun Ultra Motor Electric Bicycles Hertz, the world's largest general use car rental brand, has now become the first major car rental company to offer electric bicycles for rental, with the introduction of Ultra Motor electric bicycles to London ... Continue reading
Hertz NeverLost Navigation Sponsor for Race Across America
Jun 3, 2011
Navigation Solutions has announced Hertz NeverLost as the official Navigation Sponsor for the venerable 2011 Race Across America, a continuous 3,000 mile bicycle ride across the United States, starting June 14-18 in Oceanside, CA. out of finding restaurants near the 55 different Time Stations. ... Continue reading
Get on the Bus! 15 Passenger Vans Proving to be Most Economical Choice for Avid Road-Trippers
Jun 1, 2011
With gas prices painfully high across the country, it is no wonder that people are being more thoughtful as to how much they drive and how much gas they consume. For those that love getting out of town for a few days with many friends or family members, van rentals in Los Angeles is becoming more and more popular as an ... Continue reading
Zipcar Provides Smart Solution for Today's Graduates on the Move
May 26, 2011
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 26, 2011 -- Those in need of a great gift for the graduate in their life can turn to Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, to give recent grads the gift of "wheels when they want them." Zipcar, a more convenient and cost-effective alternative to car ownership, has locations in 14 ... Continue reading
Thrive DC Day to Mark Partnership With Zipcar DC
May 24, 2011
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2011 Corporate-Nonprofit Partnership to Launch May 26 at FRESHFARM Market by the White House WASHINGTON, May 24, 2011 --Thrive DC, a nonprofit homeless services provider, announced today the launch of a new partnership with Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network. The program will offi ... Continue reading
Indulgence Auto Rental Publishes Guide to Appearing Flashy Rich without Spending a Fortune
May 16, 2011
LOS ANGELES - May 16, 2011: In Los Angeles, appearances are everything, and many people want to appear flashy rich, but not everyone has a fortune to spend. Indulgence Auto Rental, a premier exotic and luxury car rental business, has recently published a step-by-step guide on appearing flashy without spending a fortune ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Warns Against Rental Car Gimmicks
May 15, 2011
YONKERS, N.Y., May 10, 2011-- As the weather heats up and fuel prices continue to rise, the last thing travelers want is to have to pay even more when they hit the road this summer. Rental car companies used to try harder to put the consumer in the driver seat with ease, but today's rental car companies are putting the ... Continue reading
Car2Go Car Sharing Company Comes To Canada
Apr 29, 2011
car2go announced today that Vancouver, British Columbia, is the first Canadian city selected to launch its innovative mobility service. A newly created company, car2go Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, will also be located in Vancouver. Nicholas Cole, President and CEO of car2go Canada Ltd ... Continue reading
Zipcar IPO Lauded by Partner Who Brought Concept South
Apr 15, 2011
PR Newswire ATLANTA, April 15, 2011 ATLANTA, April 15, 2011 -- Lanier Parking Solutions today congratulated its partner, Zipcar, Inc. , on its successful initial public offering. Lanier brought car sharing to Atlanta in 2006 by partnering with Flexcar, which Zipcar acquired in 2007. "Atlanta has embraced the car sharin ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2011
LONDON, April 15, 2011 -- - With Photo The Hertz Corporation has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Motors in the UK to add the pure-electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV city car to the fleets of Hertz and car sharing club Connect by Hertz in the UK. The rollout starts today, with two Mitsubishi i-MiEVs now available for Conn ... Continue reading
Zipcar Launches Partnership with City of Sacramento
Mar 30, 2011
PR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2011 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 30, 2011 -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, along with Mayor Kevin Johnson and the City of Sacramento Department of Transportation, today announced Zipcar's expansion into Sacramento, Calif. This new program is the first car sha ... Continue reading
BMW, MINI and Sixt Join Forces to Launch New DriveNow Premium Car Sharing Venture - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 23, 2011
Innovative mobility concept for inner cities Munich. The BMW Group and Sixt AG are planning a unique and innovative car sharing venture. With effect from April 2011 onwards - initially in Munich and later in Berlin - the two companies intend to join forces in offering a modern mobility concept under the brand-name Driv ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2011
PR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 18, 2011 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 18, 2011 -- Yesterday, as part of his trade mission to the UK, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick met with Brett Akker, Vice President of European Development for Zipcar, Inc., to discuss the Massachusetts-based company's recent expansion in the Uni ... Continue reading
Automotive Leasing Rebounds in the U.S. in 2010, According to Polk
Mar 14, 2011
PR Newswire SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 14, 2011 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 14, 2011 -- Automotive leasing in the United States in 2010 represented nearly 19 percent of overall vehicle transactions, according to Polk. This represents a 5.8 percentage point increase over 2009 leasing penetration rates of just 13.1 percent du ... Continue reading
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