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Research and Markets has announced the addition of Global Car Rental to their offering.

According to their press release Global Car Rental industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the car rental industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, demographic information, and descriptions of the leading companies.
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Tom Parsons of Dallas Morning News writes about the gas fees that many or almost all the car rental companies charge in many different ways.Parsons gives a very detailed picture and advices as to how to avoid these charges from the rental car companies.
His article published in san jose mercury news under travel section reveals these gas charges…

Whenever I rent a car, I’m amazed at how many fees are tacked on: a variety of taxes, additional equipment costs and the insurance you probably don’t need. Another avenue used to generate revenue is fuel fees.
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The Rent Exotic Cars Network (www.RentExoticCars.net) has added a new directory devoted to exotic and luxury car clubs. Exotic Car Clubs (www.ExoticCarClubs.com) includes both exotic car share clubs and fractional ownership exotic car clubs. “This type of directory website doesn’t exist anywhere else,” says Cheryl Lyman, Read More ..

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As reported on washinton post dated February 18, 2007, Sheri Annis of Chevy Chase arrived at the Hertz counter in the Los Angeles airport with luggage and a tired toddler, expecting that, as in the past, a Hertz employee would help her install the child safety seat she’d reserved along with a car. But the policy has changed, she was told, and assistance is neither available nor allowed.
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$50 Off Rentals, Unlimited Mileage and a Free Ski Rack
Calling all skiers and winter recreation buffs — now’s the time to head to Avis for ski deals. Avis Rent a Car System, LLC today announced the launch of the “Avis Ski” promotion. Now through April 30, 2007, customers will receive $50 off the weekly rental of a sport utility vehicle or $25 off weekly rentals on all other car classes, mid- size and above. Customers looking to rent for the weekend can enjoy up to $20 off weekend rates on all SUVs and cars, mid-size and above. Read More ..

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Susan Stellin gives a clear picture in the practical traveller section of The New York Times published on June 4th,2006 on how different rental car companies charge additional amounts.Its no surprise to get a surprise while renting a car if you do not read the policies and fine print before you sign a rental car agreement. Read More ..

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Avis Rent A Car System has added real-time traffic updates to Avis Assist, the company’s portable GPS navigation system.
Powered by Motorola’s VIAMOTO technology, the newly enhanced Avis Assist service will help drivers avoid traffic congestion and construction along planned routes. Read More ..