News By Topic: Rental

Shelby GT-H commemorates 40-year anniversary of famed Shelby/Hertz GT350H "Rent-A-Racer"

Apr 14, 2006

MUSTANG MUSCLE FOR RENT: FORD, SHELBY, HERTZ TEAM UP ON SHELBY GT-H Shelby GT-H commemorates 40-year anniversary of famed Shelby/Hertz GT350H "Rent-A-Racer" Shelby, Ford Racing give Mustang GT V-8/automatics extra "show," added "go" to make Shelby GT-H A special run of about 500 units will be available for rent exclusi ... Continue reading

Hit the Road With Dollar Rent a Car; Win One of 30 Free Week-Long Rides

Apr 10, 2006

TULSA, Okla., April 10 -- This spring, hit the road with Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. . Now through May 2, 2006, Dollar is giving away a free week's car rental to a new winner daily during its 'Hit the Road' Sweepstakes, totaling 30 chances for DOLLAR(R) customers to win a fr ... Continue reading

Ferrari Freedom: Italy From Behind the Wheel of the World's Most Famous Sports Car

Apr 7, 2006

Select Italy offers unique tours of Italy from behind the wheel of the most famous sports cars in the world - Ferraris! These tours are custom tailored for every request. They are perfect for romantic getaways, incentive trips, special occasions and bachelor parties. Chicago, IL April 7, 2006; Travel agency and tour op ... Continue reading

Club Revolutionizes How Car Enthusiasts Experience Driving the World's Most Desirable Automobiles

Apr 5, 2006

BOSTON--April 5, 2006--Scott Speed's Squadra Piloti is a national club that provides car enthusiasts with access to virtually any car that they want to drive. By connecting local car enthusiasts with each other, the club makes it convenient, affordable and hassle-free for its members to routinely drive a variety of exc ... Continue reading

Europe by Car Offers 2006 Early-Booking Savings

Apr 4, 2006

Reserve in April for free rental upgrade and lease discount on certain models NEW YORK, April 4 -- Europe by Car, a leader for over 50 years in long-term tax-free leasing of Renault and Peugeot-Citroen automobiles for Americans traveling in Europe, is offering discounts - for use any time this year - on vehicle leasing ... Continue reading

Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Members Earn Triple Miles Worldwide With Dollar Rent A Car

Mar 29, 2006

TULSA, Okla., March 29 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is offering Delta SkyMiles(R) Members the opportunity to earn triple miles when renting a compact car or larger vehicle for two days or longer at participating locations worldwide, April 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006. ( ... Continue reading

Entrepreneur Names Budget Best Car Rental Value

Mar 26, 2006

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 22 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced that its Budget Business Program for small and midsize businesses has been named "Best Car Rental Value" in the 2006 Business Travel Awards presented by Entrepreneur magazine. The Business Travel Awards, now in its 13th year, are presented to ... Continue reading

A Green Ride to the Red Carpet: Zipcar to Star at SF Asian Film Fest

Mar 15, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO, March 14 -- This year, as attendees don their red carpet attire for the 24th Annual San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) the accessory of choice will have more zip than bling. For the first time, the SFIAAFF has turned to Zipcar, the nation's largest car sharing company, to ... Continue reading

Avis and Budget Customers No Longer Need to Wait in Line to Pay Highway Tolls

Mar 13, 2006

First Major Rental Car Companies to Offer Electronic Toll Collection to Customers PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 13 -- Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC, the parent company of Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car, today announced two new programs to enable their customers to bypass cash toll lanes. Starting this April, customers ... Continue reading

Penske Sponsors Local Olympian Allison Baver

Mar 13, 2006

READING, Pa., March 13 -- Today, Penske Truck Leasing announced its sponsorship of U.S. Olympic speedskater and Reading, Pa. native Allison Baver. As a part of the sponsorship, Baver will promote Penske Truck Rental to consumers and conduct personal appearances for the company. "We are very pleased to work with Allison ... Continue reading

Capital Dream Cars Announces Exotic Car Rental Service for D.C. Area

Mar 7, 2006

MCLEAN, Va., March 7 -- Do you ever dream of driving a Ferrari, but can't afford one? Is there a special occasion coming up -- like a wedding, birthday or corporate event -- that you would love to celebrate behind the wheel of a dream car? Washington, D.C.-area car lovers now have a chance to live their dreams. Capital ... Continue reading

Thrifty Car Rental Offers Triple Miles on Delta With Two-Day Rental

Mar 2, 2006

TULSA, Okla., March 1 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will offer its customers triple miles with Delta Air Lines(R) effective March 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006. Delta SkyMiles(R) members who rent a mid-size car or larger vehicle for two days, up to seven days in length, dur ... Continue reading

Free Song Downloads on iTunes(R) With Avis Rentals

Mar 2, 2006

First and Only Rental Car Company to Reward Customers with Music Downloads PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 1 -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today announced a new and exclusive program that rewards customers with free song downloads on iTunes(R) with every rental booked on avis.com. Through the long-term arrangement with iTunes ... Continue reading

Private Investment Group Acquires Advantage Rent-A-Car

Feb 28, 2006

SAN ANTONIO--Feb. 27, 2006--Advantage Rent-A-Car has been acquired by ARC Venture Holding, Inc., a private investor group. This acquisition includes all of the fleet and retail assets and trademarks of Advantage Rent-A-Car. It does not include the Star Shuttle brand, which will continue to be owned and operated by Walk ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Commits Largest Order of Fuel Cell Vehicles to LAX

Feb 10, 2006

* LAX receives the keys to five DaimlerChrysler F-Cells * DaimlerChrysler has the largest fleet of fuel cell vehicles in the world - more than 100 * DaimlerChrysler works in unity with BP, Praxair and government agencies to mature fuel cell vehicle technology and a hydrogen infrastructure * Two million invested for LAX ... Continue reading