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8 Questions on the Dollar Thrifty and Hertz Merger

The devil is in the details, especially as it relates to Dollar and Thrifty licensees.

August 30, 2012

The devil is in the details, especially as it relates to Dollar and Thrifty licensees.

Tags: Hertz, franchises, FSNA, merger, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Advantage Rent-A-Car, licensee

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:00 AM

Vetting The Deal — Why So Long, and Is It Ending Soon?

An antitrust litigator sheds some light on the FTC’s process regarding a Hertz merger with Dollar Thrifty.

August 22, 2012

An antitrust litigator sheds some light on the FTC’s process regarding a Hertz merger with Dollar Thrifty.

Tags: Federal Trade Commission, Hertz, FTC, merger, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, antitrust laws

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:00 AM

Making a Business Case for 200 Hybrid Rental Cars

This independent car rental company switched more than half its fleet to hybrids. Here’s how — and why.

August 17, 2012

This independent car rental company switched more than half its fleet to hybrids. Here’s how — and why.

Tags: hybrid, environmentally friendly, green fleets, Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry Hybrid

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Friday, August 17, 2012 12:00 AM | » Comments(1)

5 Key Takeaways from the Car Rental Quarterly Reports

Based on the second quarter reports and conference calls from the three public car rental companies, here are some thoughts on rates, Europe, the local market, new remarketing channels and the merger – or lack thereof.

August 6, 2012

Based on the second quarter reports and conference calls from the three public car rental companies, here are some thoughts on rates, Europe, the local market, new remarketing channels and the merger – or lack thereof.

Tags: remarketing, Hertz, Avis Budget Group, merger, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Rent2Buy, AutoNation

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Monday, August 6, 2012 12:00 AM | » Comments(1)

Can Small Fleets Get a Reasonable ROI with CNG?

While most small fleets do not present the “perfect” case for switching to compressed natural gas, there are several tactics to make the return on investment more favorable.

August 2, 2012

While most small fleets do not present the “perfect” case for switching to compressed natural gas, there are several tactics to make the return on investment more favorable.

Tags: CNG, green fleets, Alternative-fuel vehicles, CNG vehicles, Alternative Fuels, alternative-fuel conversions, CNG conversions, tax incentives

Author: Chris Brown | Posted @ Thursday, August 2, 2012 12:00 AM | » Comments(1)

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Chris Brown

Executive Editor

Chris Brown is the executive editor of Business Fleet Magazine and Auto Rental News for Bobit Business Media. Through these publications, online newsletters, trade events and associations, Chris covers all aspects of the fleet world, including fleet management, manufacturer fleet activities, the fleet leasing industry, vehicle remarketing, rental industry news, car rental taxation and legislation as well as automotive environmental initiatives and trends.

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