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