Hertz News
Hertz Equipment Rental Expands into off shore equipment rentals
Hertz Equipment Rental Expands into off shore equipment rentals with acquisition of Delta Rigging & Tools’ Equipment Rental Operation.
Hertz withdraws offer for Dollar Thrifty
Hertz Global has announced it is withdrawing its exchange offer for all outstanding shares of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group. The car rental giant decided to withdraw its exchange offer at this time in light of Dollar Thrifty’s plan to commence its announced share repurchase program and current market conditions.
Hertz to offer DIRECTV to car rental customers
Hertz Entertainment Services and DIRECTV Auto, operated by FMG Lifestyle, are teaming up to offer 200-plus channels of current DIRECTV programming to customers in the entertainment, sports and events industries renting select Hertz Entertainment Services vehicles. Hertz Entertainment Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation, is the only car rental company offering in-motion DIRECTV programming to its studio production customers.
Hertz First Car-Rental Company to Deploy a Zero-Emissions All-Electric Bus
The Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest general use airport car rental brand, announced the use of BYD’s eBUS-12 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the first such use to be conducted by a rental car company. Hertz is testing the all-electric on its main routes to gain data on this new platform.
Hertz on demand expands in Boston; announces elimination of late fees
Car Sharing Club provides more options and benefits for drivers with elimination of late, enrollment and annual fees.
Hertz Adds Five Transit Connect Electric Vans to Its Fleet
The Hertz Corporation, the world’s largest general use airport car rental brand, and Azure Dynamics Corporation (“Azure”), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light and medium commercial vehicles, today jointly announced the addition of the innovative Ford Transit Connect Electric van into Hertz’s fleet, a first for the car rental industry.
Hertz on Demand flies into Heathrow
Hertz On Demand has signed a partnership with BAA’s Heathrow Airport to provide a business car share program for selected airport employees.
Hertz on demand expands global EV initiative on College Campuses
Texas A&M University receives a Nissan LEAF to its existing fleet.
No deal: Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group takes itself off the market
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group has official announced it has taken itself off the market after failing to attract what it viewed as suitable takeover proposals. As a result, the company will continue to act as a standalone brand – at least for now.
Hertz on Demand brings Compressed Natural Gas vehicles to Oklahoma
Car sharing services welcomes the first CNG vehicles in its fleet for rent.
Hertz is ‘Working for the Weekend’ - For You
As travelers gear up for the fall drive season, The Hertz Corporation unveiled its new ‘Working for the Weekend’ promotion which includes car giveaways and free weekend rentals.
Hertz completes acquisition of Donlen Corporation
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Donlen Corporation (“Donlen”), a leading provider of fleet leasing and management services. The acquisition was funded by $177 million in cash proceeds from Hertz and the assumption of $770 million in Donlen fleet debt.