News By Topic: Rental

U-Save Auto Rental of America Growing at a Tremendous Rate

Nov 22, 1999

How do you grow a franchise system expeditiously, in a time where most domestic growth has slowed for other nationwide chains? ... Continue reading

Hertz Equipment Rental Announces The Opening of its Nashville, Tennessee 'Super Store'

Nov 18, 1999

Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation and a leading construction and industrial equipment rental business in North America, announces the opening of its Nashville, Tennessee "SuperStore." ... Continue reading

Alamo and Universal Studios Recreation Group Announce Marketing Partnership

Nov 16, 1999

Alamo Rent a Car, the nation's premiere leisure-oriented car rental company, and Universal Studios Recreation Group, a division of Universal Studios announced a new three-year marketing partnership. ... Continue reading

Record Q2 and Six-Month Results Announced by Rent-A-Wreck of America

Nov 15, 1999

Rent-A-Wreck of America, Inc. announced results for the second quarter and six-month period ended September 30, 1999. ... Continue reading

Just in Time for the Holidays: Budget Rent a Car Gift Certificates

Nov 12, 1999

Don't know what to get Uncle Eddie this year for the holidays? What about Grampa Ted, the man who has everything? Sound familiar? ... Continue reading

Dollar Receives 1999 'NDTA Distinguished Service Award'

Nov 10, 1999

Dollar Rent A Car recently received the 1999 "NDTA Distinguished Service Award." This is the seventh time the National Defense Transportation Association has honored the rental car company with this prestigious honor. ... Continue reading

AutoNation's Auto Rental Spin-Off To Be Named ANC Rental Corp

Nov 9, 1999

AutoNation, Inc. announced the formation of ANC Rental Corporation, which will be spun-off to AutoNation shareholders as a tax-free share dividend to be distributed in January 2000. ... Continue reading

DCR to Rate Ryder Vehicle Lease Trust 1999-A Asset-Backed Notes

Nov 9, 1999

Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. (DCR) expects to assign the following ratings to the asset-backed notes to be issued by Ryder Vehicle Lease Trust 1999-A: ... Continue reading

Hertz Introduces 'Next Generation' NeverLost(R) System to Canada

Nov 9, 1999

The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, unveils its "next generation" NeverLost(R) satellite navigation system at the World Congress Trade Show on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Toronto, Ontario. ... Continue reading

Dollar Offers Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Members Triple Bonus

Nov 2, 1999

Dollar Rent A Car is offering triple bonus half credits (1 1/2 credits per rental transaction) to all Southwest Airlines(R) Rapid Rewards(R) Members who book rentals on the DOLLAR(R) Web site, dollar.com through February 29, 2000.* ... Continue reading

GoAmerica and Avis Sign Wireless E-Commerce Agreement

Nov 2, 1999

GoAmerica Communications Corp. and Avis Rent A Car announced a 2year preferred partnership agreement to develop and market Rent A Car With Avis, a new service that initially will allow users to wirelessly obtain and confirm reservation status. ... Continue reading

National Car Rental Opens Key Locations in Portugal

Oct 26, 1999

National Car Rental announced that it has expanded its presence in Europe with the establishment of several key locations in Portugal. ... Continue reading

Thrifty Car Rental Kicks Off Neighbors Together Fundraising Effort

Oct 25, 1999

Thrifty Car Rental will kick off its fifth-annual Neighbors Together(R) campaign benefiting children's charities throughout the U.S. beginning November 1, 1999, with plans to raise in excess of $70,000. ... Continue reading

National Car Rental Announces "Great Florida Dive-In"

Oct 19, 1999

National Car Rental announced it is once again offering its popular "Florida Drive-In, a one-way, time-limited car rental program designed to move portions of its fleet from 35 locations across the US to Florida. ... Continue reading

Avis Canada Announces Price Increase

Oct 15, 1999

Avis Canada announced an increase in car rental rates of $3.00 per day and $20.00 per week, effective October 18, 1999. The rate increase applies to all rentals other than those covered by corporate agreements or other special arrangements. ... Continue reading