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Newsby Chris BrownMay 11, 2020

In Memoriam: Morris Belzberg, Budget Rent a Car Pioneer

Through his marketing campaigns, government relations, and ability to manage a powerful group of franchisees, the former Budget CEO is credited with propelling the brand “into the major league of car rental.”

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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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NewsDecember 2, 2013

Budget Adds '14-MY Vehicles to Rental Fleet

Budget Rent A Car has been adding fuel-efficient 2014 model-year vehicles to its rental fleet that are now available to its rental customers in the U.S., according to the company.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2011

Understanding Customer Satisfaction

J.D. Power and Associates’ Stuart Greif talks about the 2010 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study, how RACs were graded and why brands achieved the scores they did.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMay 10, 2010

The Cost of Operating a Fleet Will Increase

It will become more expensive to operate a fleet in the coming years. Vehicle acquisition costs will increase. Fuel prices, in all likelihood, will trend upward and maintenance costs will ratchet higher due to more companies adopting extended replacement schedules. In addition, vehicle-related taxes will increase. Let's examine the dynamics that will force fleet expenses to escalate.

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ArticlesCover StoryMay 6, 2010

Analyzing the Industry Trend to Extend Replacement Cycles: Part I

With budget constraints encouraging more fleets to be creative with their cost-cutting strategies, fleets in many business sectors are experimenting with extended cycling. Read on to find out the advantages and disadvantages.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJanuary 25, 2010

Fleets are Facing an Era of Higher Taxation

In 2009, of every $100 spent on fleet, $5 was consumed by taxes. This compares to $4.10 in 2006 and $3 in 1983. The recession has caused sales and property tax revenues to plummet creating widespread shortfalls in government budget funding. States and other governmental jurisdictions are scrambling to find new ways to generate new tax revenues. Again, commercial fleets are in their cross-hairs.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2009

State of California Issues First Report on Fuel Use & Spending

SACRAMENTO, CA - The state of California spent $145.1 million to buy just over 45.5 million gallons of gasoline, diesel and alternative fuels for its vehicles and equipment during the 2007-08 fiscal year.

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NewsNovember 14, 2008

LeasePlan USA Appoints Brooks Sales Vice President, East Region

ALPHARETTA, GA – As sales vice president, East region, Jim Brooks will report directly to Buck Whitman, national sales vice president.

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NewsAugust 6, 2008

To Save Fuel, Westchester County Uses Veggie Oil

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Motivated by budget considerations, environmental concerns, and the desire for American energy independence, a handful of local governments have begun to fuel their vehicles with waste vegetable oil.

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