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

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