News By Topic: Rental

Avis Europe plc Preliminary Results for the Year Ended Dec. 31, 1998

Feb 24, 1999

Avis Europe plc, the leading car rental company in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, announced a significant increase in earnings for the period to December 31, 1998. ... Continue reading

Budget Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

Feb 24, 1999

Budget Group, Inc. released its fourth quarter 1998 results reporting a loss of $1.28 per diluted share before one-time items, compared to a loss of 9 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 1997. ... Continue reading

Chevy Chase Hits the Road Again in New Dollar Rent A Car Commercial

Feb 18, 1999

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 18-- Dollar Rent A Car will premier its new commercial with renowned actor and comedian Chevy Chase on February 21. ... Continue reading

Budget Offers One-Way Rates Out of Florida For Just $9.95 Per Day

Feb 17, 1999

Budget Rent a Car Corporation, the world's third largest car and truck rental company, announced a special One-Way Florida Drive-Out rate of only $9.95 per day for intermediate cars, from March 29 through May 15, 1999. ... Continue reading

Hertz to Be the Exclusive Car Rental Company for Harrah's Total Gold Program

Feb 17, 1999

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 17-- Effective March 1, 1999, The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest car rental company, joins Harrah's Total Gold Program as the exclusive car rental provider for program members. ... Continue reading

Thrifty Car Rental Opens New In-Terminal Location at Oakland Airport

Feb 17, 1999

Thrifty Car Rental has signed an in-terminal concession agreement with Oakland International Airport and will be serving customers from two counters, one in each airport terminal, effective immediately. ... Continue reading

9 Months and Q3 Results Announced by Rent-A-Wreck of America Inc.

Feb 11, 1999

For the nine months ended Dec. 31, 1998, net revenues were $4,296,303, an increase of 21% over revenues of $3,542,012 in the same period last year. ... Continue reading

Budget Rent a Car Wins Customer Loyalty Award

Feb 11, 1999

Budget Rent a Car Corporation was named as the top car rental brand in the first annual Brand Keys(R) Customer Loyalty Awards for 1998. ... Continue reading

APCO Announces Administration Agreement With Thrifty Car Sales

Feb 8, 1999

Automobile Protection Corporation announced that it has entered into a 2-year exclusive agreement with Thrifty Car Sales to administer limited warranties and extended service contracts for the Thrifty Certified used vehicle program. ... Continue reading

The Hertz Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

Feb 4, 1999

The Board of Directors of The Hertz Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock payable on March 10, 1999 to shareholders of record as of February 15, 1999. ... Continue reading

Hertz to Be Exclusive Car Rental Sponsor of iVillage.com

Feb 3, 1999

Effective immediately, The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, announces its two-year, exclusive car rental sponsorship of iVillage.com, the number one women's network online. ... Continue reading

Hertz Builds Nationwide Truck and Van Rental Network

Feb 2, 1999

The Hertz Corporation, the global car rental giant, is building a network of truck and van rental locations across the U.S. based on the moving and mobility needs of American households and the needs of small to medium-size businesses. ... Continue reading

Hertz Joins TWA's Aviators Frequent Flyer Program

Feb 1, 1999

Effective immediately, The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, has joined the TWA Aviators frequent flyer program. ... Continue reading

Dollar Delivers Double Miles to United Airlines Mileage Plus Members

Jan 29, 1999

Dollar Rent A Car is offering double miles to United Airlines Mileage Plus(R) members at seven key locations through March 15, 1999. ... Continue reading

Republic Industries, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter

Jan 28, 1999

Republic Industries, Inc. reported that for the three months ended December 31, 1998, comparable net income increased 55 percent to $103.7 million, or $0.22 per share, from $66.9 million, or $0.15 per share, last year. ... Continue reading