Local car dealer, suppliers watching auto bailout talks Dec 16, 2008
redbridge wrote on Dec 12, 2008 4:33 PM:" Albertsons grocery, Mervyns department stores, both Alamo and National car rental, BlueBird bus company, Formica and of course, GMAC and Chrysler. These are the people who cannot afford to put their own affairs straight. These are the people you would ask the UAW to 'forgive' their 'promise' of a pension. These uber-rich that demand we pay them outright, or pay for their mismanaged ill-advised decisions when they fold up the last of American... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Big Brands Buy Into Online .tel Directory Listing Dec 15, 2008
com, Pages Jaunes, Pages Blanches, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Ticketmaster, National Car Rental, Easy Rent a Car, Ebookers. Trademark owners only have until February 2nd 2009 to register their trademarks for. (PR Newswire)
Enterprise brings hybrid fleet to DIA Dec 4, 2008
For customers who really want to be green, Enterprise and sister companies National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car allow customers the chance to pay $1. 25 per rental to offset the carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions from their rented vehicles. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Preliminary injunction imposed on Orbitz Worldwide Oct 31, 2008
ST. LOUIS Car Rental companies Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental received a preliminary injunction against Orbitz Worldwide Inc. Thursday after seeking to have some of their services restored on the travel Web site and Cheap Tickets. The two companies have sued Orbitz in an Illinois court, claiming the company willfully violated an online listing agreement that ends on Dec. 31. (Yahoo News)
Court: Orbitz must restore Alamo, National to front Web page Oct 30, 2008
The Taylor Family of St. Louis owns and operates Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental, along with. Reader Comments. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Tucker's Past is an Impressive List of PGA Stars Oct 3, 2008
Waldorf has gone on to claim four PGA Tour wins, most recently the 2000 National Car Rental Classic Disney. Waldorf has placed as high as fifth at the Masters, his best finish at any of the Majors. (Golobos.com)
Congo-Kinshasa: Cell Phone Pioneering in Mobutu's Zaire Sep 19, 2008
Fortunately for us President Mobutu [Sese Seko] came to the United States at that time, in 1985 [when he met with President Ronald Reagan] and we were able to get cellphones from National Car Rental. That was another hurdle. (allAfrica.com)
We're out of cars -- you're on your own Sep 19, 2008
(Tribune Media Services) -- When David Nicholson arrives at the National Car Rental counter in Guadalajara, Mexico, he's told they're out of cars ... I ask because we recently rented a car from National Car Rental in Mexico, and they ran out of cars. (CNN -- Travel)
Rental Car Cancelled — Now What? Sep 14, 2008
I ask because we recently rented a car from National Car Rental in Mexico, and they ran out of cars. 09. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Were out of cars and youre on your own Sep 10, 2008
National Car Rental leaves customer stranded in Guadalajara, Mexico ... I ask because we recently rented a car from National Car Rental in Mexico, and they ran out of cars. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Nicholson: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Vanguard integration to be completed in a year Aug 5, 2008
National Car Rental caters to frequent business travelers. Alamo targets leisure travelers, and Enterprise touts its services to the value-minded consumer, Nicholson said. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Guest Viewpoint - Celebrating similarities, embracing differences Jun 27, 2008
He subsequently accepted a position on Kauai as station and island manager with Tropical Rent-a-Car and National Car Rental, where he remained until 1985. From 1985-1994, he owned a small floral business, Petals and Passions, in Kapaa. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Taylor family acquires Murdoch Group Jun 25, 2008
The Taylor family of St. Louis, which owns and operates , and , bought , the largest Canadian licensee of the National Car Rental brand, for an undisclosed amount ... -based , which operates the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Summer Travel Gas-Saving Tips Jun 15, 2008
National Car Rental has a $30-off weekly special until the end of June. You can rent a Chevrolet Cobalt from National for $159 with unlimited mileage. (Forbes)
AiM CEO Named Finalist in Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Jun 6, 2008
"They have demonstrated the ability to inspect vehicles from the on-line buyer's point of view. This helps us sell more vehicles over the Internet with greater buyer satisfaction. Their ability and dedication to standing behind their inspections brings trust to the marketplace and allows buyers to bid with confidence knowing the vehicle has been represented accurately. We view AiM as an integral business partner in our ability to grow our Smartauction platform." Greg Thibault, Vice President... (PR Newswire)
Budget travelers turn to compact rental cars May 24, 2008
National Car Rental is running last-minute specials for midsize and full-size cars at its Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport location this weekend ... Enterprise Rent-A-Car which also owns National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car is adding more fuel-efficient cars to its fleet, including the Toyota Prius, which spokesman Laura Bryant said is now one of the most requested vehicles. (AZCentral -- Business)
Clinton Fights "Poor Hillary" Chorus May 17, 2008
"He's got a pretty, smart wife and a nice little girl," said Andrea Evans, 19, a National Car Rental employee in Little Rock. "Poor, poor Hillary -- that's his wife. What's he need to be looking around for? He needs to be looking to solve this country's problems.". (CBS News -- Iraq)
MBA veterans settle into the serious business of life May 8, 2008
In 2003, with the travel industry still reeling from the Sept. 11 attacks, Behar was laid off from National Car Rental just before it went into bankruptcy protection. She moved into her uncle's beach condo to pretend that she was not living with her parents. (USA Today -- Money)
Alamo Rent A Car May 2, 2008
Alamo, National car rentals file suit against Orbitz - St. Louis Business Journal ... Alamo, National car rentals file suit against Orbitz. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Some changes this year for Coles Farm Bureau membership payments Apr 2, 2008
-Car Rentals: Save up to 20 percent at Enterprise, Alamo, Hertz, National Car Rental. - Vacation Lodges: Great Wolf Lodge and Wisconsin Dells. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
California Dreamin' FREE 3-Day Alamo or National Car Rental Mar 26, 2008
Teaming up with Alamo and National car rental companies, United Vacations brings its customers the ability to see all that California has to offer -- for free. The message is simple: purchase a flight and hotel package to California for three nights or longer and receive a free three-day Alamo or National rental car. (PR Newswire)
Car Rentals at Vancouver Airport Mar 6, 2008
Find companies like Budget and National Car Rental in Vancouver, Canada, located in the Vancouver Airport ... National Car Rental and Insurance: National car rentals charges about $69. (Suite101.com)
Enterprise teams with VeraSun for E85 rental car branch Mar 5, 2008
The Taylor family of companies, which includes Enterprise, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car, rents some 73,000 flexible fuel cars and trucks which can run on E85 or standard unleaded gasoline. Brookings-based VeraSun is one of the nation's top ethanol producers. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ramage gets 4 years but is freed on appeal Jan 19, 2008
5 million in their wrongful death lawsuit against Ramage and National Car Rental. Ramage played 15 seasons in the NHL and captained the Leafs from 1989 to 1991. (Toronto Star)
'Don't send Ramage to jail,' victim's family pleads Dec 19, 2007
5 million in their wrongful death lawsuit against Ramage and National Car Rental. Kevin Magnuson told the court today that the money will be used to establish. (Toronto Star)
New brands open in April Dec 12, 2007
Imperials car rental and tourism division had been awarded the franchise to operate the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands in southern Africa from April next year, the listed transport group said yesterday. Listed vehicle retailer Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) had said last week that it was rebranding its National Alamo franchise First Car Rental. (Business Report, South Africa)
250 losing jobs as call center near SC coast closes Nov 30, 2007
The $10 million call center was opened a decade ago to handle reservations for National Car Rental and, later, Alamo Car Rental. Both companies were owned by Vanguard Car Rental, which was bought earlier this year by Enterprise. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Ex-NHLer Ramage faces wrongful death suit Nov 29, 2007
The defendants are Ramage and National Car Rental of Canada. Ramage and Magnuson were returning from a funeral in suburban Toronto when the accident occurred. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
County to lose third cabinet member in a month Nov 29, 2007
Cambs24 Archive Search. CAMBRIDGESHIRE County Council is set to lose yet another cabinet member - but this time for the best of reasons. (Hunts Post)
The right flight, straight to your cell Nov 4, 2007
Starting in January, they'll have the option of adding a nominal fee to their reservations with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car. The companies, owned by the Taylor family in St. Louis, will give customers at participating US and Canadian locations the option of paying an extra $1. (Boston Globe)
BelWo's product takes the risk out of going global Sep 5, 2007
One is a national car rental chain. Local clients include in Troy and Pump Audio in Tivoli, Dutchess County. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Car rental outfits head in a green direction Aug 9, 2007
And National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car currently rent 650 Prius and 400 Toyota Camry sedans, almost all in Western states, said Charles Pulley, communications director for Vanguard Car Rental USA, which owns both companies. Both Enterprise and Hertz offer hybrid vehicles in Greater Boston, but officials said customers who want them need to make reservations well in advance because of the small number of vehicles. (Boston Globe)
Chrysler sold in unprecedented auto deal Aug 4, 2007
Vanguard Car Rental Holdings, holding company for Alamo Rent-a-Car and National Car Rental. Cerberus automotive deals. (USA Today -- Money)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car closes Vanguard buy Aug 2, 2007
operates the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, which serve the airport segment of the market. Clayton-based Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the largest privately held company in St. Louis. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Publicis Groupe Launches the SSF Group Famed Creative Networks Saatchi & Saatchi and Fallon Form Dynamic New Entity to Champion Creativity and Propel Growth Aug 1, 2007
Purina, Asda, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, TIME Magazine, BBC, Garmin, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent A Car. Fallon Worldwide has 500 employees worldwide. (BusinessWire)
United Rentals Finds A Buyer Jul 24, 2007
The firm also owns a stake in Vanguard Car Rental Holdings, the holding company for Alamo and National car rental companies. (See: " ."). (Forbes)
Bluebird Bus to sell RV business Jul 17, 2007
The private equity fund holds a controlling stake in Chrysler, the Alamo and National car rental chains, as well as GMAC, the mortgage and lending business spun off from General Motors. Terms of Monday's deal were not disclosed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Car-rental company awarded damages Jun 23, 2007
Rent-A-Wreck of America Inc., the national car rental franchiser based in Laurel, has been awarded more than $853,000 in damages against an investor who was found to have fraudulently induced Rent-A-Wreck into selling the company to him in 2005. A Montgomery County jury found that San Diego Car Rentals Inc. and its president, Thomas Gruber, committed breach of contract and fraud. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Just leave the driving to Avis Jun 10, 2007
Charge a National car rental to your card now through Nov. 15, and you'll get double card rewards points and a two-class upgrade on your car. See and use code NU1775DDL.. (Boston Globe)
Twin Cities ad firms score Effies Jun 10, 2007
Fallon was awarded a gold for its Brawny Academy for and a silver for the "Green Means Go" campaign for National Car Rental. and led the way with three trophies each, followed by Colle+McVoy and Fallon, which each won two awards. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Cerberus' Labor Pains May 16, 2007
The firm owns stakes in Vanguard Car Rental Holdings, the holding company for Alamo and National car rental companies; GMAC, and several parts manufacturers including Guilford Mills and Peguform Group. Last month, Cerberus won court approval to buy assets of another troubled parts supplier, Tower Automotive, for $1 billion. (Forbes -- Business)
Plus: Cerberus, Who? May 16, 2007
Executives at Vanguard Car Rental USA, the umbrella for National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car that Feinberg bought out of bankruptcy two years ago for $400 million, told investors this summer that they may eventually take the company public. Chicago-based researcher Spin-Off Advisors LLC estimates that if that happens, Vanguard could fetch $2 billion. (BusinessWeek)
Cerberus's strategic plan may finally be paying off May 14, 2007
It owned Vanguard Car Rental Holdings, which owns Alamo and National Car Rental, but is in the process of selling that to Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Cerberus led the consortium that bought a controlling interest in 2006 in GMAC, G.M.'s financing arm. (International Herald Tribune)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to buy National, Alamo operator Apr 3, 2007
operates the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, which serve the airport segment of the market ... Vanguard Car Rental Group Inc., which operates car rental businesses under the brand names National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car, has 3,800 company-owned, franchised and licensed locations in 82 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, the Pacific Rim, Africa, the Middle East and Australia. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Fallon Prepares Alamo's TV Return Mar 17, 2007
Vanguard is parent to both the Alamo and National Car Rental chains. While National targets business travelers, Alamo is more family and vacation oriented, Dow said. (AdWeek)
Car renters should try various options before settling on one Mar 14, 2007
National Car Rental, for example, last week charged $92. 15 for a one-day rental for Wednesday of an economy car, a Chevrolet Aero, at Boston airport. (USA Today -- Money)
Four Brands in Car Rental May Merge Feb 14, 2007
The National car rental brand first entered use in 1947, while Alamo emerged in 1973. In the mid-1990s, H. Wayne Huizenga;s Republic Industries acquired both, combining them into ANC. Republic Industries, now known as AutoNation, spun off ANC in 2000. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Garmin(R) Navigation Chosen by National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car Jan 5, 2007
Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: ), today announced that National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car will begin offering portable Garmin GPS navigation devices at more than 150 National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car locations throughout the U.S. and Canada ... "These two leading brands are now able to provide their customers with a road-proven navigation device that makes any trip in an unfamiliar area stress-free and more enjoyable."... (PR Newswire)
