News By Topic: Rental

New 'Budget Business' Rewards $2 Cash Back On Every Rental Day

Jul 5, 2005

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 5 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced the launch of a unique program for small and mid-sized businesses that offers discounted rates and $2 back on every rental day. "Budget Business," is the first and only product designed to help manage travel expenses by offering great rates and ... Continue reading

Alamo Rental Offers Customers Online Check-in

Jul 5, 2005

TULSA, Okla., July 5 -- Alamo Rent A Car announced today that it had launched Online Check-in at Alamo.com. An industry first, Online Check-In(SM) lets any Alamo customer bypass the rental counter, go straight to their car and head for the exit, regardless of how the reservation was made -- online at Alamo.com, through ... Continue reading

Ford Announces Hertz Filing For IPO

Jun 13, 2005

DEARBORN, Mich., June 13 -- Ford Motor Company today announced that The Hertz Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) of a portion of the economic interest in Hertz. The filing is consistent with Ford's annou ... Continue reading

High Gas Prices Impacting American's Travel Plans

Jun 9, 2005

TULSA, Okla., June 9 -- Eighty percent of consumers in a recent survey said rising gas prices have impacted their household budgets, with 39 percent indicating that high gas prices have forced them to stay home more often. The national study of 1,000 consumers was commissioned by Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dol ... Continue reading

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Adds Thrifty Brand in Philadelphia

Jun 1, 2005

TULSA, Okla., May 31 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the addition of the Thrifty Car Rental brand to its corporate operations in Philadelphia. The new Thrifty operation, located near the Philadelphia International Airport, will serve both airport customers as well as the local community. (Logo: ... Continue reading

Orbitz Lets Customers Take to the Open Road With Harley-Davidson Rentals

May 31, 2005

CHICAGO, May 31 -- Orbitz, the site that makes travel planning faster and easier, today announced it is offering travelers access to the open road with the unmistakable sound and feel of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Orbitz customers can now rent the legendary American-made motorcycles when booking air, hotel and vacati ... Continue reading

Avis Introduces The 'Safety Adventure' Package With Free Child Safety Seats

May 25, 2005

Customers Who Rent a Minivan, SUV or New 12-Passenger Van Can Receive up to Three Free Child Safety Seats - a $150 Value PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 25 -- The number of Americans taking leisure vacations will increase 2.3 percent over last year, according to recent data from the Travel Industry Association's (TIA) Summer 200 ... Continue reading

Rental Car Industry Expansion into Neighborhoods to meet lifestyle and transportation needs

May 18, 2005

ST. LOUIS--May 18, 2005--Despite spending more time in traffic than ever before and all-time-high gas prices, more Americans are renting automobiles in their neighborhoods to meet a variety of lifestyle and transportation needs - a trend that is in the fast lane, according to results of a new national survey released t ... Continue reading

It's The Summer of the Hummer H3 at Avis

May 11, 2005

Avis is the Only Rental Car Company to Offer Customers the Highly Anticipated New Vehicle PARISIPPANY, N.J., May 11 -- Beginning this summer, car enthusiasts now have another option when renting with Avis. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced that the highly anticipated Hummer H3 will be added to its car rental ... Continue reading

I.D. Systems Is Awarded Patent for RFID-Based Rental Car Fleet Management System

May 11, 2005

HACKENSACK, N.J., May 11 -- I.D. Systems, Inc. , a leader in wireless RFID-based asset tracking and management solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a United States patent for a fully automated wireless vehicle rental and return system designed to enhance the car rental experience for consumers and increa ... Continue reading

Thrifty Encourages Consumers to 'Hug Their Travel Agent' With Story-Telling Contest

Apr 5, 2005

Grand Prize Winner and Their Trip-Saving Travel Agent Will Each Win a Trip TULSA, Okla., April 5 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is declaring April "Travel Agent Appreciation Month" by hosting a "Hug Your Agent" story contest, encouraging consumers to share their story of ... Continue reading

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

Apr 4, 2005

TULSA, Okla., April 4 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will offer its customers quadruple frequent flyer miles with Delta Airlines, effective April 1, 2005 through May 31, 2005. Delta SkyMiles members who rent a compact car or larger vehicle with Thrifty for two days or longe ... Continue reading

MBAH Acquires Rent2Ride Nationwide and Street Eagle Motorcycle Rentals

Mar 30, 2005

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--March 30, 2005--MBA Holdings Inc. (OTCBB:MBAH), announced today the 100% acquisition of both Rent2Ride Nationwide (Rent2Ride, Inc.) and Street Eagle Motorcycle Rentals (Street Eagle, Inc.). The acquisition was completed on a cash basis. Cash terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Both companies ha ... Continue reading

Budget Offers Bargain One-Way Rates From Florida and Arizona

Mar 30, 2005

Minivan Rates As Low As $14.95 Per Day in Florida PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 29 -- Looking to beat the Florida heat? Heading home to California? Attention drivers, Budget has the deal for you! Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced special one-way rates from Florida to select locations in the continental United St ... Continue reading

MBAH Acquires Blue Sky Motorcycle Rentals, Inc.

Mar 22, 2005

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--March 22, 2005--MBA Holdings Inc. (OTCBB:MBAH), is pleased to announce that it has acquired 100% ownership of Blue Sky Motorcycle Rentals, Inc. (BSMR). Previous to this 100% acquisition, MBAH held a 50% ownership in BSMR. The remaining 50% purchase of Blue Sky CEO Wayne (Lumpy) Ordakowski's position ... Continue reading