Car Rental Blog

Car Rental stranded in the Hoh Rain Forest

On 13th november while I was on vacation I had received an email from patricia hite regarding her car rental getting struck in the Hoh Rain Forest and asking for a suggestion as to how she can save some dollars from the rental car company Thrifty.I logged on to thrifty.com to check to see what the terms and conditions read about the natural calamities and how or if at all a car rental will be covered during such situations.I reserve these comments for patricia hite to help her. To read the full ...

Car Rental Company sued over GPS will pay approximately $700,000 in civil penalties and restitution

A California-based rental car company that allegedly used Global Positioning System satellite devices to charge customers for out-of-state travel was ordered today to pay restitution to those customers, Attorney General Bill Lockyer and San Mateo County District Attorney James Fox announced. In a settlement stemming from a lawsuit alleging improper business practices, Fox Rent A Car Inc., said to be California's largest independent car rental company, will pay approximately $700,000 in civil...

$7 Million for Car Rental Company “Carzonrent” by Sequoia Capital India.

Sequoia Capital India has announced an investment of $7 million in Carzonrent India Pvt Ltd, the exclusive long-term licensee of Hertz in India. A joint statement claims that Carzonrent is the market leader in the organized car rentals market in India through its Hertz branded services. They also have online booking service. With Sequoia's investment, the company plans to expand its services to new cities, strengthen its existing offerings as well as enter into related businesses. Sandeep Singha...

Slim-down increasing Car Rental costs-Big Three

As the nation's Big Three automakers remake themselves into smaller, leaner companies, the rental-car business is suffering collateral damage. All three have cut production this year to bring supply in line with lower demand for their products, and further cuts are inevitable next year. They're also trying to wean themselves off rebates and other incentives to bring sales prices closer to the sticker. That means fewer cars are available for low- profit bulk sales to rental companies, and...

Governor Vetoes Car Rental Tax Surcharge

Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) has vetoed a bill that would have allowed local governments to impose a tax surcharge on car rentals. As reported on heartland.org The bill would have allowed an additional $2-a-day local tax on rental car customers.read more

37 million AARP members to receive Budget Car Rental savings

According to Budget news release dated 10/31/06 mentions AARP Services and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. have teamed up to offer AARP members a money-saving benefit on car rentals. AARP members will receive up to 20 percent off car rental rates as well as bonus offers such as free upgrades, free weekend days and dollars off weekly rentals. Coupons for bonus offers can be found at www.aarp.org/budget. "Budget customers appreciate value, quality and the satisfaction that comes with ...

NASCAR entering car rental business

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced earlier in the week that it would enter the car rental business beginning next year. According to a media release by the association, "NASCAR views the extension of our brand into the rental car market as a natural. Market research indicates that customers are willing to pay a significant rental premium for a fully equipped but street-legal NASCAR vehicle." The association has already taken delivery of nearly 500 Chevrol...