Car Rental News For 2008 - Car Rental News
Car Rental News For 2008
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November
Read car hire news for November 2008
03/11/2008 – Air Europa charter skids off Lanzarote runway
06/11/2008 – BAA pledges funds to Crossrail project
10/11/2008 – Government to push for rapid Heathrow runway approval
13/11/2008 – Rental car company stocks fall after downgrading
17/11/2008 – Improved profits for TUI Group travel units
20/11/2008 – September premium air travel declines
October
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02/10/2008 – BA may charge passengers to carry skis
06/10/2008 – Airline on time performance improves in US
09/10/2008 – Survey indicates UK motorists willing to downsize
13/10/2008 – European financial crisis could accelerate airlines failures
16/10/2008 – Amadeus will offer more low cost seats
20/10/2008 – UK travellers warned to ensure health cards are valid
23/10/2008 – UK Readers Travel Awards name New Zealand again
27/10/2008 – Tobago tourist attacks deal blow to Caribbean tourism
30/10/2008 – Virgin Atlantic raises prospect of bmi alliance
September
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01/09/2008 – Rental car damage waivers not necessarily superfluous
04/09/2008 – Budget Rent A Car opens shop in Vietnam
08/09/2008 – Enterprise and Europcar formally expand global alliance
11/09/2008 – Sale of Edinburgh or Glasgow airport could boost rivalry
15/09/2008 – UK business group supporting third Heathrow runway
18/09/2008 – Cell phone text message in US rail crash investigation
22/09/2008 – Scheme promotes alternative transport around town
25/09/2008 – Dollar Thrifty shares drop sharply on warning
29/09/2008 – Airlines criticised for not reducing fuel surcharges
August
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04/08/2008 – Hertz sees rise in profits as reservations increase
07/08/2008 – West Midlands MEP wants more car hire firm accountability
11/08/2008 – Dollar Thrifty profits fall in second quarter
14/08/2008 – Kayak offers new online travel cost calculators
18/08/2008 – Enterprise offers 50 per cent off on weekend rentals
21/08/2008 – Edinburgh Airport plans new rental car facility
25/08/2008 – Northwest WorldPerks teams up with Budget car hire
28/08/2008 – Rental car company growth strong in India
July
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04/07/2008 – easycar adds new booking possibilities
07/07/2008 – Dollar Thrifty losing with Chrysler cars
14/07/2008 – Hybrid vehicles gaining popularity as rental options
17/07/2008 – Van and SUV rentals still popular
21/07/2008 – Coscharis Motors and SIXT partner on car rental
24/07/2008 – Avis Budget Group joins Carbonfund in carbon offset scheme
28/07/2008 – Fuel efficient rental cars continue to gain popularity
31/07/2008 – Hertz offers online check in for Australian customers
June
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02/06/2008 – Summer is the time to drive in Wales
05/06/2008 – Drivers go afield for cheap gas
09/06/2008 – Auto Europe offers great rates and guide for USA
12/06/2008 – IAM offers advice to drivers
16/06/2008 – Carhire3000.com sold!
19/06/2008 – Europcar may change its brand to suit changing market
26/06/2008 – Travel coverage recommendation issued for over-65s
26/06/2008 – Smart Travel reckons Jamaica is tops
30/06/2008 – The cheapest way to your holiday destination
May
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01/05/2008 – Car rental company offers e-mail price alerts
05/05/2008 – T5 Touchdown lands at Heathrow
08/05/2008 – Study finds foreign car hire frustrating
12/05/2008 – National Car Rental offers discounts
19/05/2008 – Hertz Europe offers hourly rentals
22/05/2008 – Avis saves trees and cuts paper costs
26/05/2008 – Summer discounts with Avis
29/05/2008 – Compact cars popular rental
April
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03/04/2008 – Competition heats up; car hire rates drop
07/04/2008 – Avis offers Olympic specials in China
10/04/2008 – Expedia acquires Carrentals.com
14/04/2008 – Best Car Finder gets new website
17/04/2008 – To hire or to share, that’s the question
21/04/2008 – Free car hire with EasyCar
24/04/2008 – Car hire costs climb
28/04/2008 – Prepare and plan for May bank holiday car hire
March
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03/03/2008 – Ryanair expands offerings from Edinburgh
06/03/2008 – Hertz launches Simply Wheelz
10/03/2008 – Avis processes airport rentals in 3 minutes or less
13/03/2008 – When you have a reservation but no car…
18/03/2008 – Tourists face parking woes at airports
20/03/2008 – Expedia buys out car hire firm
25/03/2008 – UK car hire site reshuffles for new roll-out
27/03/2008 – Short-term rentals tax-free in BC
31/03/2008 – Budget airline offers cheap car hire
February
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04/02/2008 – Green cars hit the road
07/02/2008 – Car sharing scheme faces problems
11/02/2008 – Avis receives worldwide recognition
14/02/2008 – Eurozone excesses charged to British credit cards
14/02/2008 – Speeders face student castigation
18/02/2008 – Trains, planes and automobiles
21/02/2008 – Avis customer survey revealed
25/02/2008 – Datalex and Car Trawler partnership
28/02/2008 – Scandinavian Car Rental a good deal
28/02/2008 – Renters to choose cars on carbon merit
January
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01/01/2008 – Europcar deals in the new year
03/01/2008 – Renting 'green' gains popularity
07/01/2008 – Green Motion leads the way in green car hire
10/01/2008 – New hotspot for spring break plans
15/01/2008 – Closure advisory for visitors to Glasgow
15/01/2008 – Swissôtel and Avis Europe combine forces
18/01/2008 – ReservaCar partners with Orlando Villas Ireland
18/01/2008 – Valentine’s luxury from Hertz
20/01/2008 – How to make a complaint about your rental
22/01/2008 – Meditation classes with car hire
26/01/2008 – Car hire company grows in leaps and bounds
29/01/2008 – Advantage spreads out in Colorado
31/01/2008 – Cruising Las Vegas in style