Rental
Beware: Rental Companies Can Still Rent Recalled Cars -- For Now
Nearly ten years ago, Raechel and Jacqueline Houck were killed in a horrific accident when the Chrysler PT Cruiser they'd rented from Enterprise Rent-A-Car caught fire, causing the sisters to lose control of the vehicle and collide with an 18-wheeler. Later, the Houck's family and friends learned...
Zipcar Brings Car Reservations To Facebook
Most of the world's successful companies follow one simple rule: they bring their goods and services directly to consumers, rather than waiting for consumers to come to them... October 24, 2011 by Richard Read
Getaround Car-Sharing Service Gains Traction (But We Have Doubts)
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about RelayRides, a car-sharing start-up that lets folks loan out their vehicles to friends and strangers for cold, hard cash. Now, a... May 31, 2011 by Richard Read 2
Hertz Sweepstakes Offers Free Rentals & A New Chevrolet Camaro SS
Whether you're in the market for a new car or just looking for some weekend R&R, you may want to pay attention to a new promotional campaign from Hertz. The rental car... May 5, 2011 by Richard Read
Tip: How To Choose A Safe Rental Car
Whether you're renting a vehicle for a family vacation, or you just need a set of wheels to get you from between the airport and a business meeting, shopping purely on price... March 14, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Alert: Some Rental Cars Not Up To Snuff On Safety, Recall Fixes
Car owners who always make safety a priority when shopping for a new vehicle don't always think about it when selecting a rental car at the airport. Why the disconnect? It's... March 14, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 3
Want To Test Drive A Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid? Zip Over To Zipcar
If you follow car news, you already know that automakers around the globe are preparing to launch an array of plug-in vehicles, from hybrids to full EVs. But while many of... January 28, 2011 by Richard Read 3
Rental Car Customers Are Happier Than They've Been In Three Years
Unless you're a frequent business traveler, you may not think much about rental cars, but rental cars have a huge impact on the auto market. Fleet sales to companies like... November 18, 2010 by Richard Read
Starting Tomorrow: Zipcar Launches Month-Long 'Low-Car Diet' Challenge
If you live in an urban area, you've probably fantasized about ditching your car. It's to be expected, given all the traffic and construction detours and clueless pedestrians... September 13, 2010 by Richard Read
Priceline App Now Lets You Name Your Own Price For Rental Rides
Maybe you're on vacation, and you've suddenly decided to make a daytrip to the outlet mall. Or perhaps you've sent your car to the shop to have its fender un-bended and need... July 30, 2010 by Richard Read
Frugal Shopper: Does It Make Sense To Buy A Used Rental Car?
If you're thinking about a late-model used car instead of a new one, the used cars on offer by major rental companies can be tempting. From a price standpoint, you're getting... May 21, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 11
Dirty, Dirty Rental Cars Might Make You Sick
If you regularly rent cars for business or family vacations, you've likely had at least one or two rentals that grossed you out in some way. Now you have a reason to be... March 4, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Think You Get Side Airbags On A Used Car? Don't Be So Sure.
You thought you got a great deal on a nearly new vehicle that was used as a company car. Yet weeks or months later, you find out that it doesn’t actually have the side bags... September 10, 2009 by Bengt Halvorson
iPhone App Du Jour: Avis Rent-A-Car
Taking a cue from innovative thinkers who've learned to monetize farting, belching, yodeling, and other profit-rich activities, Avis has finally entered the iPhone app arena... August 19, 2009 by Richard Read
Beer Bike To Be Banned In Anxious Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is a city of many and remarkably diverse joys and entertainments. But the Dutch are also an extremely practical people. Enter: The Beer Bike, or bierfiets. It's a... June 30, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
Bugatti On A Budget?
Once upon a time, only Russian plutocrats could only dream of sitting behind the wheel of a real Bugatti Veyron, but times have changed thanks to a little something we like... June 11, 2009 by Richard Read
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