News By Topic: Rental

Alamo Launches Industry-First Leisure Travel Amenities

Apr 27, 2000

Alamo Rent A Car will officially premier its revamped Fort Lauderdale facility offering leisure travelers a wide range of amenities never before seen in car rental industry. ... Continue reading

Alamo Tests Entertainment Vans

Apr 27, 2000

Beginning in May, Alamo Rent A Car will begin renting entertainment vans featuring TV/VCR packages and On Star(R) navigational systems as part of an initial market test at their Fort Lauderdale rental facility. ... Continue reading

Dollar Offers Continental Airlines OnePass Members Double Miles on Leisure Rentals

Apr 26, 2000

Dollar Rent A Car is offering double miles to all Continental Airlines OnePass members who rent an intermediate size car or larger for three or more days through June 7, 2000.* ... Continue reading

Thrifty Car Rental Sweepstakes to Award Prizes to Winning Agent

Apr 24, 2000

Thrifty Car Rental wants travel agents to have a PT or "Perfectly Thrifty" summer, so is going to award one lucky sweepstakes winner with: ... Continue reading

Further Technology Innovations From Avis Europe

Apr 20, 2000

As part of its on-going investment in new technologies, Avis Europe plc, the leading car rental company in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, announced its latest set of initiatives: ... Continue reading

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Revenue

Apr 19, 2000

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. reported record results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000. ... Continue reading

Avis and BNP Paribas Group Form Vehicle Management Solutions Brand

Apr 18, 2000

Avis Group Holdings, Inc. and BNP Paribas Group have reached agreement to form a joint venture creating the leading vehicle management solutions brand in North America and Europe. ... Continue reading

Avis Announces Three Strategic Initiatives and Strong Earnings

Apr 18, 2000

Avis announced three strategic initiatives that reflect the Company's evolution as a global business-to-business vehicle management and information solutions company. ... Continue reading

ZAP Terminates Agreement to Merge with GEM and EVR

Apr 18, 2000

ZAPWORLD.COM announced that it has terminated its agreement to merge with electric car manufacturer Global Electric MotorCars, LLC and rental company EV Rental and Management Company, LLC (EVR) both of Fargo, ND. ... Continue reading

Ford, Ford Cr `A+' Rtgs Affd By Fitch IBCA On Major Actions

Apr 17, 2000

Ford Motor Company's `A+' senior debt and Ford Motor Credit's `A+' senior debt and `F1' commercial paper ratings for all issuing entities are affirmed by Fitch IBCA. Hertz Corporation's `F1' commercial paper rating is also affirmed. ... Continue reading

Avis Offers Travelers One-Way Rental Bargains

Apr 13, 2000

Avis Rent A Car, a member of Avis Group Holdings, Inc. is offering exceptional one-way rates for Florida, Arizona and Las Vegas based travelers. ... Continue reading

Budget Group Announces Sale of Non-Core Assets

Apr 13, 2000

Budget Group, Inc. announced that it has closed on the sale of its Licensee Leasing Program and has reached agreement to sell two of its new car dealerships. ... Continue reading

Thrifty Moves to New $5.5M Rental Facility Serving Orlando Airport

Apr 13, 2000

Thrifty Car Rental, a major player in the Orlando leisure car rental market since 1983, will move to a new 11,000 square- foot, $5.5 million facility serving Orlando International Airport on April 14. ... Continue reading

Budget Rent a Car Customers Can Benefit From Paying Taxes

Apr 11, 2000

Taxes are unavoidable, so why not benefit from them. Budget Rent a Car's customer loyalty program, Perfect Drive, allows members to earn points on the entire cost of their rental car transactions, including the taxes. ... Continue reading

Cheap Tickets Partners With Alamo and Avis to Offer Discounted Car Rentals

Apr 11, 2000

Cheap Tickets, Inc. announced it has signed preferred partnership agreements with Alamo and Avis. ... Continue reading