Ryder and Fieldworks in 3 Year Technology Partnership
Jan 28, 1999
FieldWorks, Inc. signed a three-year agreement with Ryder Transportation Services, calling for FieldWorks to provide Ryder 751 PC-based truck service tools and other information technology solutions as needed by Ryder ... Continue reading
Hertz Official Co-Sponsor for Denver Broncos Alumni Pro HandiCup
Jan 27, 1999
The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, has been appointed the official co-sponsor for the 1999 Denver Broncos Alumni Pro HandiCup Race. ... Continue reading
Thrifty Joins LatinPass Program
Jan 27, 1999
Thrifty Car Rental, with some 1,200 rental locations in 71 countries worldwide, will become the newest car rental partner for LatinPass, the frequent flyer program of Latin American Airlines, effective February 1. ... Continue reading
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. Agrees to Buy Richmond's Rent-A-Car Company, Inc.
Jan 26, 1999
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Rent-A-Car Company, Inc. of Richmond, VA. ... Continue reading
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. Announces Record Earning
Jan 26, 1999
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. announced record operating results for the 1998 fourth quarter and full year; and anticipates continued growth. ... Continue reading
Hertz Acquires Yello Truck German Van Franchise
Jan 25, 1999
The Hertz Corporation announced that it has acquired Yello Truck, its largest van franchise in central western Germany with 11 locations in the "Rhineland" area for an undisclosed price. ... Continue reading
AAA Members Save With Penske, Hertz Truck Rental Agreement
Jan 22, 1999
AAA members can now save up to 12 percent when they rent a truck through an exclusive agreement with Penske Truck Rental and Hertz Truck & Van Rental. ... Continue reading
Hertz and Toyota Agree to Pursue Japanese Car Rental Business
Jan 20, 1999
The Hertz Corporation has announced that it has signed a letter of intent to pursue a business partnership in Japan with The Toyota Corporation's rent-a-car operation. ... Continue reading
Budget Leads the Industry in Satisfying Consumers' Cravings
Jan 18, 1999
As America's most popular vehicle, pickup truck sales continue to grow year over year, accounting for nearly half of all motor vehicles sold in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car Opens Five New Licensee Locations
Jan 13, 1999
Dollar Rent A Car announced the opening of four new licensee locations in Mexico -- two in LaPaz, Mexico, and two in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. In addition, Dollar has opened a new licensee location in Tumon, Guam. ... Continue reading
Thrifty Opens in San Francisco Int'l Airport's New Centralized Car Rental Center
Jan 6, 1999
Thrifty Car Rental this week has moved into San Francisco International Airport's new $131-million consolidated car rental center. ... Continue reading
Hertz' 1999 Affordable Europe Kicks-Off with Early Booking Special Bonus
Jan 4, 1999
The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, announces its 1999 Affordable Europe program. ... Continue reading
Budget Rent A Car Drives in the New Year With a $19.99 Ford Ranger
Dec 24, 1998
Only at Budget can you drive in the new year with a Ford Ranger pickup for only $19.99 per weekend day at participating Budget airport locations across the U.S., effective December 26, 1998, through January 16, 1999 ... Continue reading
Netier Clinches Premier Car Rental's Switch from PCs to Thin-Client Computers
Dec 22, 1998
Netier Technologies has been chosen by Premier Car Rental, one of the nation's leading auto rental companies for the insurance industry, to deliver the advantages of thin-client/server computing to Premier's day-to-day operations. ... Continue reading
New Charges Against Budget Rent-A-Car in Class Action Suit
Dec 18, 1998
Budget Rent-A-Car, which was accused of gouging Michigan consumers in a Class Action lawsuit filed in Wayne County Circuit Court, is now charged with discriminating against minorities based on information discovered in the original suit. ... Continue reading
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