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New York (AirGuide - Destination News - Car Rental) Nov 1, 2009

Auto Europe

Auto Europe is offering a guaranteed free one-car class upgrade with car rentals in Belgium, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K. Unlike other suppliers which offer free upgrades if available at the counter at time of pick up, Auto Europe is guaranteeing them at time of booking. The offer consists of a guaranteed free one-car class upgrade on various car classes in select European countries. For example, in Italy, reserve a compact class, four-door, four-passenger, manual transmission Alfa Romeo 147 and receive a guaranteed free upgrade to an intermediate class, four-door, five-passenger, manual transmission Fiat Croma. This upgrade offer in Italy is valid for reservations now through Nov. 30, 2009 for travel through Dec. 15, 2009. Upgrade offer validity dates, available locations and applicable car categories vary depending upon rental location and are available in select European countries only. For more information, call 800-223-5555 or visit www.autoeurope.com. Oct 30, 2009

Hertz

Hertz and AAA, North America's largest leisure travel organization, have extended and expanded their ongoing exclusive partnership to provide added benefits and savings to AAA's more than 51 million members through 2015. As part of the agreement, AAA members will now receive a discount on the recently launched Hertz prepaid rates. Other new member benefits include a discount on Hertz's Fuel Purchase Option and a reduced rate for NeverLost GPS, Hertz's customized on-board navigational system. The partnership between Hertz and AAA began 33 years ago, and Hertz has been AAA's exclusive car rental partner for 16 years. The partnership provides program benefits to AAA members in the United States and Canada. Some additional value added AAA member benefits include guaranteed best rate available at time of reservation by booking channel, discounts off the rental of NeverLost and Sirius XM Satellite Radio, no charge for additional qualified AAA drivers and a discount off the fee of Hertz No. 1 Club Gold membership. For more information, visit www.aaa.com/hertz. Oct 30, 2009

Hertz

Hertz has added three models to its Fun Collection at a range of locations across Europe. Thrill seekers can drive away the BMW Z4 sDrive 23i from locations in Spain, and the Lotus Elise and Exige from branches across Italy. Drivers can also take to the road with the new pink Fiat 500 Rosa, a special edition vehicle available exclusively in the Netherlands. All Hertz Fun Collection cars are make and model reservable, giving drivers the guarantee that the car they book is the one they will drive away in. For more information, visit www.hertz.com. Oct 28, 2009

Newlink

Newlink Communications has been named the public relations agency for Avis Rent A CarOs Latin American and Caribbean division. The company continues to expand their roster of clients within the agencyOs travel and tourism practice and will now lead public relations efforts and provide marketing counseling in the United States for AvisO Latin American and Caribbean division, which includes 46 countries. For more information, visit www.avis.com or www.newlink-group.com. Oct 30, 2009

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