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NewsMarch 8, 2016

Budget UK Adds 100 Mercedes-Benz Citans to Rental Fleet

Budget Car and Van Rental UK has invested in a fleet of 100 fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz Citans.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 12, 2014

Avis: Pricing Gains Tempered by Recalls

Avis Budget Group goes in-depth on how pricing is driving strong earnings, while this year's record number of recalls is taking a toll.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 12, 2014

Hertz, Avis Budget Forecast 2014

In their most recent conference calls, Avis Budget Group and Hertz gave an outlook on pricing, fleet costs, the used car market and fleet optimization strategies.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2014

Car Rental 2014 — Full Speed Ahead

It continues to be a good time to be in the rental business. Here are the key trends the investment community will likely be watching in 2014.

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NewsAugust 14, 2013

Avis Budget Group Acquires 50-Percent Ownership in Brazilian Licensee

Avis Budget Group has acquired a 50-percent ownership stake in its Brazilian licensee, which the company said involves the investment of $50 million to enable the company to expand the presence of its Avis and Budget brands in the Brazilian car rental market.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJanuary 4, 2013

100-Plus Most Important Events in Fleet

As John F. Kennedy once said, “History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.”

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Articlesby Chris BrownApril 29, 2011

Car Rental Majors: Looking Forward

On their fourth quarter and full-year 2010 earnings calls, the three public car rental companies look into the crystal ball on prepaid rentals, franchising, new remarketing channels, potential mergers and growth opportunities.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 2, 2010

Majors Report Q2 Earnings

Dollar Thrifty again leads profit performance. Commercial business rebounds; leisure lags.

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NewsMay 26, 2009

Avis Gets Commitments for $325M in Lease Financing

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Roughly $325 million in operating-lease financing was obtained to add vehicles to Avis' U.S. rental fleet over the next four months, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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NewsApril 21, 2009

SmartAuction Helps Avis Budget Group Remarket Vehicles

TROY, MI – SmartAuction, a wholesale remarketing Web site, reports it has achieved record sales of Avis Budget Group vehicles during the first quarter of 2009.

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