Avis Car Rental has selected a licensee to launch car rental operations in Laos and Cambodia. Avis Car Rental will officially enter both markets with the opening of airport and city facilities in Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane in Laos; and Phnom Penh and Siam Reap in Cambodia.

Avis Car Rental has unveiled its model-year 2014 vehicle roster, which will soon be available at Avis locations across the United States. “We take great pride in operating a young fleet that is structured to meet the various rental needs of travellers and those in need of temporary ground transportation,” said Tom Gartland, president, Avis, North America.

Avis Car Rental is celebrating more than 300,000 vehicle exchange/upgrade transactions for Avis Preferred® Select & Go, the Company’s vehicle selection service. Launched in June 2012 and now available at top airport locations in North America, Avis Preferred Select & Go empowers frequent renters to select the vehicle that best fits their needs without ever visiting the rental counter.

Avis Car Rental is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Mexico, commemorating the occasion with a recent gala event at the Hotel St. Regis in Mexico City. Among the attendees were members of the senior management team of Avis Budget Group, as well as Avis Mexico Chief Executive Officer Alberto Gomez, invited guests and customers.

From today, Volkswagen’s flagship 4x4 - the Touareg - will be available to hire from Avis as it launches its new 4x4 car category in the UK.

With the launch of the original and classic Renault Clio model over 20 years ago, Avis UK is excited to announce the introduction of the brand new fourth-generation Renault Clio model, now available to hire at Avis locations throughout the UK. Avis’ latest addition, the sleek new Renault Clio IV, has the look of a coupé yet all the benefits and practicality of a five door car, making it the perfect choice for that short get-away or city break.