Employee‑owned classics like the DeLorean and ’64 Chevy meet Hertz’s modern 2026 fleet at second annual event
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ESTERO, Fla., February 19, 2026 – Hertz hosted its second annual Employee Car Show and Meet the Fleet event today at the company’s global headquarters in Estero, where cars of all eras took center stage. The event celebrated employees’ passion for vehicles while offering an exclusive look at the new models joining the company’s 2026 rental fleet.
This year’s event was co-hosted by two of Hertz’s Employee Resource Groups: Veterans and First Responders, serving as the primary sponsor, and GenH (Generation Hertz), which supports employees who are newer to the workforce or to Hertz. Together, the ERGs delivered a program that highlighted Hertz’s strong employee car culture and reinforced the company’s commitment to service, innovation, and community engagement.
The event showcased an impressive lineup of employee-owned vintage classics and high-performance sports cars, vehicles from the Lee County Sherriff’s Office and Estero Fire Department, and a range of new 2026 model-year vehicles that will be available for customers to rent at Hertz nationwide.
“Hertz employs thousands of car enthusiasts, including myself and many at our headquarters and throughout Southwest Florida,” said Mike Moore, Hertz Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and executive sponsor of Hertz’s Veterans and First Responders Employee Resource Group. “This event is a great way to celebrate that passion while also giving our employees a firsthand look at the latest makes and models joining our new and refreshed fleet so they can better serve our customers and deliver a great rental experience.”
Hertz’s Fleet team and local dealership reps showcased a variety of the new 2026 models that will soon be available to rent at Hertz, including luxury vehicles such as the Cadillac CT-5, Genesis GV80, Mercedes GLE350, Volvo XC90 and more.
“It was great to see iconic cars like the DeLorean and a ’64 Chevy alongside some of the 2026 models we’re renting,” said Jessica Owens, event co-chair and Hertz Account Service Representative. “I’ve always appreciated cars, and it’s rewarding to work with people who share that interest and enjoy bringing it to our customers.”
The annual Hertz Employee Car Show and Meet the Fleet Event is one of several ways the company is engaging its employees and in its broader fleet strategy, which is focused on ensuring customers have access to newer vehicles equipped with the latest safety features, technology and comfort.
Today, the majority of Hertz’s fleet is less than a year old, reinforcing the company’s commitment to offering a modern, well-maintained fleet while also giving employees firsthand exposure to the vehicles they rent to customers every day.
About Hertz
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. is one of the world’s leading car rental and mobility solutions providers. Its subsidiaries, including The Hertz Corporation, and licensees operate the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly vehicle rental brands, with more than 11,000 rental locations in 160 countries around the globe. The Company also operates the Hertz Car Sales brand, which offers a range of quality, competitively priced used cars for sale online and at locations across the United States, and the Hertz 24/7 car-sharing business in Europe. For more information about Hertz, visit www.hertz.com.
