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Hertz Mobile Wi-Fi launches in Italy
Hertz car rental customers travelling to Italy will be able to take advantage of a brand new mobile Wi-Fi service, offering unprecedented convenience while driving on the Mediterranean country’s rustic roads. Called Hertz Mobile Wi-Fi, the pocket size device is offered in collaboration with Wind Mobile, enabling Hertz customers to enjoy secure 24/7 internet connectivity anywhere in Italy.
Hertz finally completes Dollar Thrifty deal
More than two years after launching its initial bid, Hertz Global Holdings has finally completed the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group. The news comes just five days after Hertz received Federal Trade Commission approval for the deal.
Hertz On Demand introduces electric vehicles in San Antonio
The Hertz Corporation announced the expansion of its car sharing program, Hertz On Demand, in San Antonio with the introduction of a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle and the addition of seven parking locations throughout downtown San Antonio.
Marriott and Hertz relaunch Florida Drive & Shop package
Over 4.7 million Latin Americans traveled to the sunshine state last year to sightsee, enjoy the white sand beaches, amazing restaurants and nightlife and to take advantage of the exceptional shopping Florida has to offer. With the end of the year shopping season approaching, Marriott International Florida properties and Hertz are preparing to host the savvy holiday shoppers by relaunching the Florida Drive & Shop Package for Latin American & Caribbean travelers.
Hertz launches car sharing programme in Sydney
The Hertz Corporation has launched its car sharing club Hertz On Demand in Sydney, making Australia the seventh country in the international programme. Members have 24/7 access to a fleet of self-service vehicles placed throughout Sydney.
Hertz and CLEAR partner to offer benefits for busy travelers
The Hertz Corporation and CLEAR, a company which uses fingerprint and iris verification to speed travelers through airport security, announced a partnership agreement aimed at making travel fast and efficient for busy travelers.
Hertz and Liberty tire announce industry’s first national tire recycling program
The Hertz Corporation and Liberty Tire Recycling launched the first nationwide tire recycling program in the U.S. car rental industry.
Hertz becomes first car rental company to introduce mobile Wi-Fi units in Australia
The Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest general use car rental brand, has introduced a portable Wi-Fi service in Australia in a first for the country’s car rental industry. Hertz has introduced pocket-sized 3G units for rent to enable customers to connect to the internet from anywhere in Australia for a fraction of the cost of mobile roaming or hotel internet charges.
Hertz for Heroes: Honoring the nation’s military
The Hertz Corporation continues honoring the nation’s military through “Hertz for Heroes” and announces its commitment to donate a portion of each car rental reservation booked on Hertz.com from November 11 through November 12, 2012 and a portion of every equipment rental contract opened between November 1 and November 11, 2012 to DAV.
Hertz reports strong third quarter improvement
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (with its subsidiaries, the “Company” or “we”) reported third quarter 2012 worldwide revenues of $2.5 billion, an increase of 3.4% year-over-year (a 6.4% increase excluding the effects of foreign currency, primarily in Europe).
Hertz announces Donlen CEO retirement
The Hertz Corporation announced that Gary Rappeport, the CEO of Donlen, a leading fleet leasing and management company acquired by Hertz in 2011, will be retiring at the end of 2012. Rappeport will be succeeded by Donlen’s current President and COO, Tom Callahan, on January 1, 2013. Tom will become Vice President, Hertz and President, Donlen and he will report directly to Hertz Chairman and CEO Mark P. Frissora.
Hertz puts customers in charge with electric vehicle campaign
During the next month, The Hertz Corporation is partnering with Mission Electric, an outreach campaign co-founded by the City of New York, to give New Yorkers a vote on which neighborhoods in their city should receive new Electric Vehicles (EVs) to rent through Hertz. Based on the results, the most popular locations will each receive a Hertz On Demand EV to rent by the hour or by the day.