News By Topic: Rental

Dollar Rent A Car to Purchase Phoenix Locations

Sep 29, 1998

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. announced its subsidiary, Dollar Rent A Car Systems, Inc., had agreed to purchase the DOLLAR(R) locations in Phoenix, Arizona, from its licensee, Stratford American Corporation for an undisclosed price. ... Continue reading

Stratford American Corporation Announces Dollar Rent a Car Sale

Sep 29, 1998

Stratford American Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Stratford American Car Rental Systems, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Phoenix Dollar Rent A Car operations to Dollar Rent A Car Systems, Inc. ... Continue reading

Avis Europe Plc Interim Results

Sep 23, 1998

Avis Europe plc, the leading car rental company in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, announced excellent interim results. ... Continue reading

Hertz Begins Roll-Out of Computerized Driving Directions

Sep 14, 1998

The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, announces the roll-out of its Enhanced Computerized Driving Directions to 16 major airports nationwide. ... Continue reading

NationsRent, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement

Sep 14, 1998

NationsRent, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to combine its operations with A-1 Rental of Texas. A-1 Rental is one of the largest equipment rental companies serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth and Austin markets. ... Continue reading

Rent-A-Wreck Rockets Into 25th Year with Record Sales

Sep 14, 1998

As Rent-A-Wreck of America Inc. celebrates its 25th anniversary, recent earnings for the used-car rental company are at their highest level. ... Continue reading

Avis Rent A Car, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase

Sep 1, 1998

The Board of Directors of Avis Rent A Car, Inc. authorized the repurchase of up to 1,500,000 shares of Avis common stock. ... Continue reading

Thrifty Car Rental's Program Expected to Raise More Than $70,000

Aug 31, 1998

Thrifty Car Rental will drive kids to a healthier future during the month of September when it plans to raise in excess of $70,000 for needy children's organizations in the U.S. with its fourth-annual NEIGHBORS TOGETHER(R) program. ... Continue reading

GMAC and Budget to Offer Truck Rental to Apartment Residents

Aug 28, 1998

GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation has entered into an agreement with Budget Car and Truck Rental to offer local and one-way truck rentals and moving supplies to members of GMAC Resident's Advantage(SM) ... Continue reading

Thrifty and Blockbuster(R) Begin Major Promotion

Aug 27, 1998

In a multi-million dollar promotion, Thrifty Car Rental is partnering with Blockbuster Video(R) to give consumers and frequent flyers a value of "epic" proportions. ... Continue reading

Rent-A-Wreck Continues Record Breaking Trend

Aug 17, 1998

Rent-A-Wreck of America Inc., announced record earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading

Budget Signs on Four More Years With Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Aug 11, 1998

Budget Rent a Car Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Budget Group, Inc., announced it renewed its agreement with Sears, Roebuck and Co., continuing Budget's exclusive right to operate as Sears Car and Truck Rental. ... Continue reading

Ford's July U.S. Sales Off 4% From Last Year's Record

Aug 5, 1998

U.S. customers purchased or leased 343,183 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Jaguar dealers in July, down 4.3% from last year's record sales month. Lower sales to daily rental and other fleet customers more than account for the decline. ... Continue reading

Hertz Announces On-Line Enrollment for Its Expedited #1 Club Gold Service

Aug 5, 1998

The Hertz Corporation, the world's largest car rental company, announced that customers can now enroll for its longstanding expedited car rental service, Hertz #1 Club Gold through its website located at http://www.hertz.com. ... Continue reading

Thrifty Car Rental Opens at Palm Beach International Airport

Aug 5, 1998

With the recent opening of a location at Palm Beach Intl. Airport, Thrifty Car Rental has established a presence at each of the major South Florida airports since it reentered the nation's third-largest car rental market in June 1997. ... Continue reading