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Avis warns of imminent price hikes

Avis warns of imminent price hikes

17 November 2009 Car Rental News

Avis Europe has warned customers to expect price hikes in the future in the face of lower demand, and that this would lead to a further exceptional restructuring charge of around €11m in the second half of this year.

Avis named N.America’s Leading Car Hire at 15th anuual World Travel Awards

Avis named N.America’s Leading Car Hire at 15th anuual World Travel Awards

29 September 2009 Press Release Car Rental News

Avis Rent A Car was recognized by more than 160,000 travel professionals as “North America’s Leading Car Hire” at the regional World Travel Awards for the Americas, held recently in Orlando, Fla. The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the world’s travel and tourism industry.

Could Avis have turned a corner?

Could Avis have turned a corner?

28 August 2009 Car Rental News

Avis Europe says it may have turned a corner during the summer despite reporting net losses of €34.6m for the first six months of 2009, compared to a €6.8m profit for the same period in 2008. Revenues fell 14.1% to €533.2m, but strong performance in July and August indicated the market might be improving.

Avis Launches iphone application

Avis Launches iphone application

18 August 2009 Press Release Car Rental News

Avis Rent A Car today announced the launch of a mobile iPhone application, a free interactive tool that allows travelers to book Avis car rental reservations via an Apple iPhone.

Avis Will Have Florida Travellers Beaming With AT&T Cruisecastsm In-Car TV

Avis Will Have Florida Travellers Beaming With AT&T Cruisecastsm In-Car TV

15 July 2009 Press Release Car Rental News

Dallas and Parsippany, N.J., July 6, 2009 - Avis Rent A Car and RaySat Broadcasting (RBC) today announced that Avis renters at select locations can now enjoy the ride with AT&T CruiseCast service, a new satellite TV technology that delivers 22 video satellite channels as well as 20 audio channels to a mobile unit in automobiles. Beginning today, Avis renters at airport locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach can rent AT&T CruiseCast for $8.95 per day or $62.65 per week.

Avis to Offer Rental Car Services at Penske Auto Malls

Avis to Offer Rental Car Services at Penske Auto Malls

15 July 2009 Press Release Car Rental News

Avis Rent A Car today announced that it has joined forces with Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG) to provide rental car services in select Penske Automotive locations in the United States. These new Avis locations will provide Penske Service customers with access to outstanding Avis vehicles at affordable prices, including the convenience of onsite professional service, automatic reservations and roadside assistance.

Avis Issues a Challenge to the NO. 12 Penske Racing Pit Crew

Avis Issues a Challenge to the NO. 12 Penske Racing Pit Crew

15 July 2009 Press Release Car Rental News

The annual NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge provides an opportunity for Cup Series crews to compete against each other proving who the best of the best is; however the No. 12 Penske Racing pit crew must first face off against Charlotte’s best Avis pit crews in a series of physical and mental challenges.