News By Topic: Rental

National Car Rental Named Official Car Rental Company of NFL

Jul 23, 1999

National Car Rental announced that it intends to become the official car rental company of the National Football League. ... Continue reading

AutoNation Establishes Rental Group Headquarters in Minneapolis

Jul 22, 1999

In a joint announcement with Governor Ventura, the parent company of National Car Rental, AutoNation, Inc. said that it will make Minnesota the headquarters home of its North American Rental Group. ... Continue reading

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Revenue

Jul 21, 1999

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. reported record results for the second quarter ended June 30, 1999. ... Continue reading

ECHO Awarded Bid for U-Haul Dealers' Credit Card Processing

Jul 21, 1999

Electronic Clearing House Inc. announced that U-Haul International, Phoenix, has awarded to ECHO a bid for credit card processing service for its independent dealers who participate in the Preferred Dealer Program. ... Continue reading

Thrifty Adds 44 International Locations

Jul 19, 1999

Thrifty Car Rental is solidifying its global presence with the addition of 44 new locations in the United Kingdom, Mexico, and eight other European, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Caribbean and South Pacific countries. ... Continue reading

Budget Rent A Car International Acquires U.K.-Based Jasmor Rent A Car

Jul 16, 1999

Budget Rent a Car International, Inc. a subsidiary of Budget Group, Inc., announced the acquisition of U.K.-based Jasmor Rent a Car, effective immediately ... Continue reading

Auto Europe Reduces Rates on All Mercedes by 20%

Jul 15, 1999

Auto Europe is reducing rates 20% on all Mercedes rentals in Europe. The offer is valid for reservations made by August 31 for travel through December 31, 1999. As an added bonus, included is one week's free cell phone rental. ... Continue reading

Avis Rent A Car, Inc. Reports Record Second Quarter 1999 Operating Results

Jul 15, 1999

Avis Rent A Car, Inc. reported record results for the quarter ended June 30, 1999. ... Continue reading

Budget Rent A Car and Vipre Launch Commuter Program

Jul 15, 1999

Budget Rent a Car International, Inc. and Vipre, both subsidiaries of Budget Group, Inc., have teamed up in the UK to launch a new commuter vanpool program, commonly referred to as driveshare in the UK. ... Continue reading

Hertz Reports Record Second Quarter Earnings of $87.9 Million, Up 17%

Jul 13, 1999

The Hertz Corporation reported record second quarter, 1999, earnings of $87.9 million, up 17 percent from the $75.1 million generated for the same period last year. ... Continue reading

Budget Group, Inc. Deploys InterAction Employee Self-Service Applications

Jul 12, 1999

Interlynx Technology announced that Budget Group, Inc. has implemented InterAction(tm), the self-service product developed by Interlynx. ... Continue reading

Free Upgrade and Discount Offers Extended by Auto Europe

Jul 9, 1999

Auto Europe has extended for one month their guaranteed free one-class car upgrade and 5-10% discount for rentals booked by July 31 for pick-up through December 31, 1999. ... Continue reading

Budget Rent A Car Named Global Supplier of the Year By Woodside Travel Trust

Jul 8, 1999

Budget Rent a Car Corporation, the world's third largest car and truck rental system and a wholly owned subsidiary of Budget Group, Inc., has been named "Global Supplierof the Year" by Woodside Travel Trust. ... Continue reading

Rent-A-Wreck Announces Fifth Consecutive Record Year

Jul 7, 1999

Rent-A-Wreck of America, Inc. announced record earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 1999. ... Continue reading

Executive Offices of Avis' Vehicle Management Business Relocate

Jul 5, 1999

Avis Rent A Car, Inc., announced that the executive offices of its newly acquired vehicle management business have been relocated from Hunt Valley, Maryland to Avis World Headquarters located in Garden City, New York. ... Continue reading