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LONDON, Feb. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental brand, has signed an agreement with Costco, the UK’s leading membership cash and carry wholesaler, to bring short term Hertz 24/7 van rental to Costco’s members. The self-drive service operates at all 25 Costco warehouses in the UK, with hourly rentals starting from just £13 per hour, bookable from http://www.hertz247.com/costco. Costco’s members can hire a Long Wheel Base Ford Transit Van from the warehouse car parks to drive their purchased items home immediately.

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Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said: "We have been growing our global van rental offering through Hertz 24/7 for over five years. Our Hertz 24/7 service enables Costco to provide its members with an attractive and efficient van delivery service. Hertz takes care of providing and maintaining the fleet and handling all customer transactions while Costco’s members can enjoy the convenience of taking their purchases home straightaway, rather than waiting for the goods to be delivered in the future."

Sue Knowles, Costco’s Marketing Director, commented: "Our agreement with Hertz 24/7 is another example of our dedication to improving member service, ensuring members can transport their purchases conveniently and at a low price. Given Hertz’s 24/7’s customer support network, combined with its solid reputation for reliability and experience of operating a large and strong van fleet across the UK, I am confident that this agreement will further enhance the Costco member experience."

For Costco’s members Hertz 24/7 represents a hassle-free self-delivery option. The price covers insurance, maintenance, road tax and VAT. Using the service is seamless; members simply sign up to Hertz 24/7 by using an instant enrolment pack available from the Costco warehouse, or by calling +44 207 365 4199. Future rentals may then be booked on-line or by using smartphone apps, and once on the road, the member has full access to the Hertz 24/7 Customer Care Centre, which can assist in case of any questions. If a journey is taking longer than anticipated, the rental period can be extended simply by using a display pad fitted inside each vehicle. To register for Hertz 24/7 and hire a van, customers need to be aged 21 years and over, have a standard driving licence valid for the UK, and hold a Visa debit or credit card in their own name.

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Hertz 24/7 supports its partners by co-branding all vans and promoting the scheme through the web, the warehouse car park and the Hertz network.

As well as with Costco, Hertz 24/7 has partnered with IKEA in the UK to offer customers access to van hire. Hertz 24/7 self-drive van hire is also available to customers of B&Q in the UK; IKEA, Castorama and the Casino supermarket chain in France; the DIY store Leroy Merlin and a number of IKEA stores in Spain; and Lowes DIY store in the United States.

About Hertz

The Hertz Corporation (www.hertz.com) operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,400 corporate and franchisee locations in 75 countries.

Hertz is in its 96th year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers. Product and service innovations such as Gold Plus Rewards, Worldwide Online Check-in, Carfirmations, Mobile Wi-Fi, NeverLost® satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company’s Dream, Green, Family, Fun/Adrenaline and Prestige Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition.

About Costco

Costco currently operates 648 warehouses, including 461 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 87 in Canada, 33 in Mexico, 25 in the United Kingdom, 18 in Japan, 10 in Taiwan, nine in Korea and five in Australia. Costco also operates electronic commerce web sites in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Hertz Press Contacts

Nicola Hanley
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E: nicola.hanley@ketchum.com

Ian Savage
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E: ian.savage@ketchum.com

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NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ) has announced that Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (hertzequip.com) has opened a new facility in Bismarck, North Dakota’s capital city, to deliver specialty equipment rental solutions for oil producers, refineries, commercial construction, agriculture, wind farming and mining.

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"The City of Bismarck and the surrounding area are an exciting land of opportunity owing to the strong, diverse economic development in the area, including the Bakken oil fields as well as the construction, agriculture, power and mining sectors. More and more companies in the region are realizing the compelling economic benefits for equipment rental instead of ownership," said Lois Boyd, Group President, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation.

"As well as providing the right, state-of-the-art equipment for the job, we provide comprehensive fleet maintenance solutions to free our customers to focus on their core areas of expertise and add value to their bottom line."

The new Bismarck facility joins neighboring Hertz Equipment Rental branches in Dickinson and Williston, North Dakota and Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The company is also serving on site with companies in the area.

The Hertz Equipment Bismarck facility provides a wide range of industrial and commercial fleet for rent or sale including aerial, compaction and paving, earth moving, heaters, power generators, forklifts and other material handling equipment. In addition the location features a retail showroom and offers rentals and sales of small tools, equipment and safety supplies.

Hertz equipment is purchased from the industry’s leading manufacturers and is available for daily, weekly, monthly and long-term rentals. There are also rent-to-own and rental purchase option plans available for the new and used equipment for sale.

The Bismarck, ND branch employs highly trained staff fully dedicated to providing customers a premier rental experience. The branch is located at 2300 Vermont Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504. Its hours of operation are 7:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. Local staff can be reached at telephone 701-224-3500.

About Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation
Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (www.hertzequip.com) – a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation since 1965 – operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, offering a diverse line of equipment and tools for rent and sale. Products include aerial manlifts, air compressors and tools, earthmoving equipment and power generators, forklifts and material handling equipment, pumps, and trucks and trailers. Hertz Equipment also offers programs and equipment through its customer programs for Aerial, Energy, Entertainment, Government, HERC360 Fleet Management, Industrial Plants, National Accounts and Safety. With approximately 360 locations in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Saudi Arabia as well as through international licensees, Hertz Equipment Rental offers daily, weekly, monthly and long-term rentals, tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale.

About The Hertz Corporation
Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2013/14 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 10 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental business. Hertz also operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, through approximately 350 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Saudi Arabia, as well as through its international licensees.

Contact:
Zoe White
+44 1895 553 887
zoewhite@hertz.com

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LONDON, Jan. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental brand, has appointed Optimus Limited as its General Sales Agent (GSA) to grow outbound car rentals from Pakistan to more than 8,800 Hertz locations in 150 countries.

The Hertz Corporation is the first major car rental company to appoint an outbound representative in Pakistan, which has seen a steady rise in expenditure on outbound travel in recent years¹.

Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said: "This partnership reinforces the message of Hertz’s market leadership in Pakistan and extends our broad range of products and services, not just domestically but internationally, to meet the needs of discerning and savvy travellers."

Optimus, Pakistan’s market leader for domestic car rental operations, is also the Hertz Corporation’s Pakistan licensee, offering domestic car rental from nine locations in five main cities.

Optimus has established a new business unit to focus more on outbound car rentals for the world’s sixth most populous country, in which Hertz is already a global mobility solutions provider to many multinational companies. This new business unit comprises a 24-by-7 international reservations team dedicated to servicing the travel trade, corporate market and direct customers.

Since January 2012, Optimus has built up significant momentum, with over PKR 12.5 million generated from direct retail business. Irfan Ahmad, Chief Operation Officer, Optimus Limited, said that the company is excited at the possibilities.

The economy of Pakistan is the 27th largest in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) and 44th largest in terms of nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

"With our extensive corporate customer base, alliances with leading travel businesses and a strong network of offices across Pakistan, Hertz will have the first mover advantage to tap on this huge potential from a global sales perspective," said Ahmad.

Besides sedans, Hertz offers an extensive selection from its Hertz Collections, such as Prestige, Adrenaline, Fun, Family and Green Traveler, allowing customers to book the exact model of choice. This will appeal to the growing needs of savvy Pakistani business travellers into USA, Canada and Europe.

Customers who book in advance can enjoy discounted, guaranteed rates at more than 8,800 locations worldwide. Online bookings can be made through www.hertz.com.pk, while phone bookings can be made via local toll-free line 0800-43789. Reservations are also available for bookings at all Global Distribution Systems (GDS) in Pakistan.

No down payment is required for reservations as customers have the option to pay at the end of their rental. Promotional offers are available to all customers residing in Pakistan and are valid only when booked before departure.

About Hertz
Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2013/14 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 10 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and services such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

About Optimus
Optimus Limited is the exclusive licensee of Hertz in Pakistan, launched in 2005, and rapidly became the leading company in the country with the largest share of market, spanning 9 offices in 5 cities. Now, being recognized as the largest vehicle rental and operating lease company, Hertz has become the partner of choice for leading corporate entities including a majority of multinational companies.

Hertz contacts:

Contact U.S.:
Paula Rivera
(201) 307-2824
privera@hertz.com

Contact International:
Zoe White
+44 1895 553 887
zoewhite@hertz.com

¹ World Travel and Tourism Council (2013)

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PARK RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — To continue streamlining the car rental process, The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) launched the newest version of its mobile app, now available on iTunes. This version of the app features a new, modern redesign, along with several new features to provide customers with a convenient travel experience, including the ability to access the app in airplane mode to reschedule and update rentals while on the move, and to help customers Travel at the Speed of Hertz – anywhere, anytime.

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"We listen closely to the feedback customers provide us. They wanted a new and improved app and we delivered," said Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "At Hertz we strive to make the rental experience as fast, easy and enjoyable as possible, and our new innovations and technologies, including the redesigned mobile app, are just the start of what’s to come."

The updated app, built to harness each mobile device’s available screen size, includes faster reservations and persistent log in. Bookings are much quicker with the new update, so there’s no need to switch over to the Hertz website to book your vehicle or log in for every reservation. Enhanced location search options are also now available – now it’s easy to find a location around the corner or across the country, wherever and whenever you need a car.

Additional features in this new version:

• Login once and stay logged in
• Enhanced location search options
• Works in airplane mode
• Future reservation information at your fingertips
• Fresh look & feel

The updates also include the same great features of the previous app, including:

• Special offers
• Quick access to Roadside Assistance
• Frequent deals
• Save your Member ID for speedy booking
• Find nearby locations

Hertz is committed to providing its customers speed, ease and value with technological innovations and personalized service. "Traveling at the Speed of Hertz" offers a variety of unique customer enhancements, which include:

• Carfirmation: Hertz’s mobile email/SMS text service – Mobile Gold Alerts — confirms a Gold customer’s reservation and advises of the car’s location.
  • Carfirmation Upgrade: Carfirmations also show other available cars and upgrades and lets members select the one they want – all on their mobile device in three simple steps.
• Hertz Gold Choice: Gives the customer the power to keep the car they reserved or simply choose another, something no other car rental brand offers.
• Hertz e-Return: The fastest way to return their car with receipt emailed to the customer in a flash.
• Hertz ExpressRent™ kiosks: Hertz is the first car rental company to offer both airport and neighborhood location customers the ability to rent cars through an interactive, live face-to-face video kiosk.
• Mobile Apps: As consumers continue to harness mobile technologies to take control of their travel experience, Hertz mobile apps offer everything from on-the-go bookings to instant upgrades.
  • Hertz Mobile App: Book, modify and search car rental reservations, find locations, and browse special deals and offers all from the palm of your hand.
  • Hertz NeverLost My Explore App: Users can plan their itinerary and navigate popular cities all on their smart phone and import it into a calendar or to the award-winning Hertz NeverLost® GPS.
  • Hertz 24/7 App: Members have 24/7 access to a variety of vehicles when and where they need them with the ability to reserve a car or modify an existing reservation and view upcoming and previous reservations.

About Hertz
Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 11,200 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 9,770 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at approximately 130 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,410 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2013/14 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

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LONDON, Dec. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

• Hertz rings in the New Year with generous vehicle hire savings in more than 100 countries for travel from January 2, 2014 until June 30, 2014
• The winter promotion runs from December 24, 2013 to January 26, 2014

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental brand, has launched the Hertz Global Sale winter edition to provide customers with generous savings on vehicle hire in over 100 countries for rentals starting any time from January 2, 2014 to June 30, 2014.

For bookings made between December 24, 2013 until January 26, 2014, customers will enjoy discounts up to 33% for qualifying domestic or outbound rentals in Europe and the Middle East, up to 20% for Asia and 15% in South America. In addition, the sale offers 15% savings on qualified outbound rentals to North America. The rentals made through the sale will also qualify for loyalty points and reward days through the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program.

The Hertz Global Sale is available at participating locations throughout Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa, while discounted Hertz van rental is also offered in the UK and Italy. Savings will be applied by quoting the customer discount promotion (CDP) code "783530" when booking online at www.hertz.com or by calling Hertz.

The Hertz Global Sale includes rentals on a wide range of vehicles from economical city cars to family hatchbacks, luxury vehicles and people carriers. Many locations are also providing discounts on Hertz’s popular Prestige, Fun, Family and Green Collections. Customers renting from the Hertz Collections can also benefit from Hertz’s Make and Model Guarantee that they will drive away in the exact car they chose when booking.

All discounts are subject to availability and terms and conditions and may exclude short term, blackout periods. A complete list of destinations, car groups and related discounts in the sale is available on www.hertz.com.

The Hertz Global Sale launches with a prominent advertising campaign featuring the "One look and you’ll be booked" and "spinning down prices: up to 33% off" catch phrases.

Terms and conditions

• Discount applies to all mandatory rental costs excluding taxes, fees, surcharges and optional extras such as child seats, additional drivers and fuel, which are charged at normal rates
• Offer applies to online and phone reservations made from December 24, 2013 until January 26, 2014 quoting CDP: 783530. Qualifying rentals must start on any date from January 2^nd to June 30, 2014
• Offer is valid at participating locations worldwide, subject to availability
• Discounts, car groups and rental lengths will vary with country.
• Blackout periods may apply
• This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts, offers or promotions provided by Hertz, or jointly with any other organization or Hertz affiliate or business partner
• Offer subject to change without notice and may be withdrawn at any time. All car rentals are subject to Hertz terms and conditions
• The Hertz Global Sale offer varies across channels and websites including those provided by Hertz or jointly with any other organizations, Hertz affiliates or business partners
• This offer applies to the Hertz brand only

For further information, bookings and full terms and conditions, visit www.hertz.com

Hertz Press Contact:
Ian Savage
Ketchum
T: +44 (0) 207 611 3774
E: ian.savage@ketchum.com

About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation (www.hertz.com) operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in 80 countries.

Hertz is in its 95th year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers. Product and service innovations such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, specially designed NeverLost® satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company’s Prestige, Dream, Family, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition.

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LONDON, Dec.18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental brand, announced that the University of Reading in the UK has been awarded the accolade of Sustainability Programme of the Year at Public Sector Travel’s annual Engage Awards, following the implementation of its Hertz 24/7 car share club. The on-campus scheme gives the university’s staff and students around-the-clock access to a self-service fleet of low emission vehicles, reducing traffic congestion, carbon emissions and pressure on the campus’ parking spaces.

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Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said: "Hertz 24/7 on-campus car club has been operating at the University of Reading for the last three years, driving a considerable reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The Sustainability Programme of the Year accolade is an important recognition of the University of Reading’s efforts to offer cost-effective alternatives to traditional transport as well as to Hertz’s dedication to delivering smart mobility and environmentally friendly solutions."

Dr Karen Stanbridge, Sustainable Travel Coordinator, University of Reading, said: "It is very exciting to win this award. Our Hertz 24/7 on-campus car club allows staff and students to travel to the University by alternative means of transport and access a Hertz 24/7 vehicle to attend meetings in locations that may not be easily accessed by public transport. The Hertz 24/7 car club is just one of many travel initiatives introduced in recent years in our university to reduce its carbon footprint. Given so, it is very gratifying to be rewarded for these achievements."

Hertz 24/7 vehicles conveniently located on campus at the University of Reading can be booked on line (www.hertz247.com), over the phone or by using a smartphone app. As with all 24/7 vehicles, the RFID technology allows scheme’s members keyless entry to any vehicle in the fleet, as well as to those in any Hertz 24/7 location around the world. A few vehicles can therefore be shared by a number of people improving utilization and reducing costs. While on the road drivers have 24/7 one-touch access to the Member Care Centre through the in-car, hands-free telecom technology.

GPS tracking allows the savings in fuel and CO2 to be measured. The University of Reading’s Car Club has been operating for 36 months, and since its inception, over 38,000 miles (60,000km) have been driven on staff and students travel saving 4500 Kilos of CO2. In addition, analysis of booking patterns has allowed the 24/7 fleet for the University of Reading to be right sized according to demand patterns – contributing to further savings in cost and CO2.

Announcing the award, Public Sector Travel’s editor in chief Betty Low said: "In a category of excellent entries, the University of Reading won special plaudits for being realistic and not stopping travel but encouraging their people to use alternative methods. They persuaded their people to move to a car-sharing scheme which was a solution that has made sense for the business and for the environment."

In addition to Reading University, Hertz 24/7 works with Imperial College London, Oxford Brookes University and London’s Brunel University in the UK. Hertz 24/7 also partners with over 50 universities in the United States.

Notes to editors:

About Hertz

The Hertz Corporation (www.hertz.com) operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in 80 countries.

Hertz is in its 95th year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers. Product and service innovations such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Worldwide Online Check-in, specially designed NeverLost® satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company’s Prestige, Family, Fun/Adrenaline and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition.

Contact: Zoe White
+44 1895 553 887
zoewhite@hertz.com

SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental brand, has fully remodeled its London, Marble Arch flagship location to reflect the faster pace of modern life and the demands of today’s rental customer. On entry to the new look branch customers are greeted by a streamlined, open plan showroom featuring a concierge-style service, Hertz Supercar display, complimentary internet access and the option to use self-service kiosks that connect with an agent by video.

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Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, commented: "At Hertz we are always listening to our customers and implementing solutions to meet and exceed their needs. Since we remodeled our Marble Arch and other key locations in the U.S., customer feedback for the new lifestyle experience has been overwhelmingly positive. We are in the process of rolling out new or updated formats to all of our global locations by 2015."

The high-tech makeover at Hertz’s London, Marble Arch location includes a ‘Recharge Zone’ for mobile phones and computer devices and a ‘Discovery Zone’ which allows customers to learn more about what’s on in London and surrounding area via touch screens. There is also a ‘Kids Zone’ with computer-based games and drawing packages to keep the little ones occupied. In addition, video walls featuring rotating scenes of London offer the perfect photo opportunity and add to the fun atmosphere for tourists and residents alike.

In line with Hertz’s sustainability program, the London Marble Arch location features energy efficient lighting and equipment, water saving fixtures, recycling of general and automotive wastes, as well as the use of recycled content for building materials and finishes. The branch also offers an "on demand" service that enables low emission, fuel efficient cars to be booked by the hour.

Hertz has been fully transforming flagship locations as well as updating other facilities across the world in an effort to streamline the rental experience. To date more than 400 Hertz locations have been updated around the globe, with over 200 renewed so far in Europe, Australia and South Africa. Employees are being issued with modern, sporty uniforms as part of the makeover.

In addition to the rental facilities at Marble Arch in London and San Diego in the US, the full remodeling of the Hertz flagship branches at Paris Saint Ferdinand and Frankfurt Airport are close to completion. In the UK, new brand updates are planned at additional airports and neighborhood locations throughout 2014, including those at Heathrow, Aberdeen and Newcastle airports.

For more information, visit www.Hertz.com or follow Hertz on Facebook or Twitter.

Notes to editors:

About Hertz

The Hertz Corporation (www.hertz.com) operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in 80 countries.

Hertz is in its 95th year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers. Product and service innovations such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Worldwide Online Check-in, specially designed NeverLost® satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company’s Prestige, Family, Fun/Adrenaline and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition.

Hertz Press Contact
Nicola Hanley
Ketchum
T: +44 (0) 207 611 3597
E: nicola.hanley@ketchum.com

Ian Savage
Ketchum
T: +44 (0) 207 611 3774
E: ian.savage@ketchum.com

SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ) has announced that Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (hertzequip.com) has launched a new Hertz Energy Services location in Bordeaux, France. The new facility provides large scale power solutions to provide cost-efficient, reliable electricity to the industrial, construction, commercial, film production, shipping, special events and utilities sectors. The branch is the fifth Hertz Energy Services location in France and serves customers in Bordeaux, Gironde department, and south west of France.

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The metropolis of Bordeaux is the sixth largest urban area in France and has enjoyed growth of over 1% a year for ten years due mainly to positive net immigration. Since 1995, Bordeaux and the surrounding region has seen significant urban and economic change. Its series of major infrastructure projects, new transport links and urban development has attracted a wide variety of industry and commerce. (Source: Bordeaux Invest)

Lois Boyd, Group President, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, said: "With its continued commitment to industrial growth, France is an important market for Hertz Equipment Rental and its Hertz Energy Services business. Bordeaux and the surrounding region is undergoing exciting developments in industry, construction, events and shipping. We are experiencing strong demand from these sectors for our large-scale power solutions, which feature state-of-the art power generation and associated equipment supported by our specialist industry consultancy and maintenance services."

The global Hertz Energy Services business has operated in France since 1998, ten years after Hertz Equipment Rental launched in the country. Dedicated to providing a premier rental experience, the Hertz Energy Services team works with customers to customize an engineered solution to minimize downtime, enhance productivity and add financial value. This includes planning, installation, technical supervision, 24/7 support, refueling, redundant power, contingency planning and maintenance. The team also brings specialist knowledge in each of the sectors served.

Generators from 2 – 2,000 kVA, electrical distribution, auxiliary fuel tanks, and load banks are purchased from the industry’s leading manufacturers and are available for daily, weekly, monthly and long-term rentals. The full range of equipment includes: system on skid from 15 to 500 kVA, in container from 500 to 1000 kVA, on trailer from 1 000 to 2 000 kVA, Super Soundproof from 45 to 2000 kVA, on VL trailer up to 100 kVA, refinery equipment, and Portable Power light tower.

Hertz Energy Services Bordeaux is located at 10 rue Blaise Pascal – 33 370 Artigues-pres-Bordeaux. Its hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7.30 – 12.00 and 13.30 – 17.45. Staff can be reached at telephone 05 57 54 30 23 or fax 05 56 32 85 71.

About Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation
Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (www.hertzequip.com) – a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation since 1965 – operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, offering a diverse line of equipment and tools for rent and sale. Products include aerial manlifts, air compressors and tools, earthmoving equipment and power generators, forklifts and material handling equipment, pumps, and trucks and trailers. Hertz Equipment also offers programs and equipment through its customer programs for Aerial, Energy, Entertainment, Government, HERC360 Fleet Management, Industrial Plants, National Accounts and Safety. With approximately 360 locations in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Saudi Arabia as well as through international licensees, Hertz Equipment Rental offers daily, weekly, monthly and long-term rentals, tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale.

About The Hertz Corporation
Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2013/14 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 10 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental business. Hertz also operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, through approximately 350 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Saudi Arabia, as well as through its international licensees.

International Contact: Zoe White
+44 1895 553 887, zoewhite@hertz.com

France Contact: Celine Ferreira
+33 (0) 1 61 08 14 35, celferreira@hertz.com

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PARK RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) has re-launched its Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation website (hertzequip.com) with responsive design technology to give customers a consistent brand and rich user experience regardless of whether they access the site through their personal computer, mobile phone or tablet. Whichever device they choose, customers can quickly browse through the quality industrial and construction equipment for rental as well as easily finding a location near to them. The contact and help pages are also enabled with the new responsive design functionality for further ease of reference.

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"Implementing responsive design technology is a part of our ongoing commitment to customer service," said Lois Boyd, Group President, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation. "We’ve proactively launched this design to create a user-friendly experience no matter whether customers access Hertzequip.com via a touch-screen mobile device, tablet or PC. We will continue to develop our website and other digital channels in order to provide customers a best in class experience."

Hertzequip.com offers a comprehensive, online catalogue of equipment for rental, covering a wide range of categories. Product lines include aerial lifts and manlifts, air compressors and tools, compaction and paving, concrete and masonry, earth moving, electrical tools, material handling equipment, power generators, pumps, safety, and trucks and trailers.

Switching Hertz’s online experience to responsive design technology enables Hertz’s in-house ecommerce team to build and make changes once for multiple devices and platforms. Every end user will have the same Hertz functionality at their fingertips while the content will be presented in an environment best suited to the user’s device.

About Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation
Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (www.hertzequip.com) – a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation since 1965 – operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, offering a diverse line of equipment and tools for rent and sale. Products include aerial manlifts, air compressors and tools, earthmoving equipment, electrical tools and power generators, forklifts and material handling equipment, pumps, and trucks and trailers. Hertz Equipment also offers programs and equipment through its customer programs for Aerial, Energy, Entertainment, Government, HERC360 Fleet Management, Industrial Plants, National Accounts and Safety. With approximately 360 locations in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Saudi Arabia as well as through international licensees, Hertz Equipment Rental offers daily, weekly, monthly and long-term rentals, tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale.

About The Hertz Corporation
Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2013/14 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 10 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental business. Hertz also operates one of the world’s largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, through approximately 350 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain and Saudi Arabia, as well as through its international licensees.

Contact: Zoe White
+44 1895 553 887
zoewhite@hertz.com

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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s largest car rental company, and ARINC Incorporated announced today that Hertz has selected ARINC’s microFIDS digital signage solution to provide up-to-the minute access to flight information at its San Diego Airport location. The microFIDS units are part of Hertz’s re-branding effort that harness the latest in technology to re-invent the car rental experience and provide customers with a new and improved way to rent cars.

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"Hertz is reinventing the car rental experience with a goal to make our customer’s travel experience as easy as possible," said Hertz Chief Information Officer, David Trimm. "With microFIDS, we have found a cost-effective way of giving customers the information they need, right when they need it. Customers at our San Diego location have complimented the system and Hertz for making important flight information available as they plan their return trip to the airport terminal."

Hertz has redesigned its San Diego Airport facility to provide technology that makes the car-rental process faster, easier and more flexible. With microFIDS from ARINC, Hertz is deploying up-to-the minute flight, weather and destination information outside the rental office so passengers can see critical travel-related information while on-the-go.

"Hertz is employing a number of key technologies to improve its customers’ travel experience," said Christopher Forrest, Managing Director at ARINC Managed Services. "By using ARINC’s digital signage solution to provide important information, Hertz is taking one more to step to make their customers’ travel easier and less stressful."

microFIDS have rugged outdoor screens and can be placed outside of rental offices or in parking areas. For travelers arriving at the airport, microFIDS provide the first opportunity to see their flight status. The units can display content in addition to flight information, such as advertising and airport information. microFIDS offer a unique advantage over other digital signage solutions because the ease of installation and user-friendly interface makes content updates simple to implement. "Deploying microFIDS is very straightforward and because everything is web-based, it’s up and running immediately after installation," adds Forrest.

In addition to providing flight, weather and destination information via the microFIDS Signage, Hertz’s San Diego location has been re-designed to streamline the rental experience. The facility makeover takes into consideration the common road trip staples, tools and services typically desired by travelers, and offer the following to help enhance the travel experience:

• Bus Tracking: Working with its leasing company, Donlen, Hertz is piloting new telematics for its busses. With smarter tracking, customers have access to an app that enables them to see how many minutes until a Hertz bus will be at the terminal. The system helps bus drivers identify where customers need to be picked up creating a more efficient bussing system and decreasing the amount of fuel used.
• On-Site Retail: Forgot something? The "Road Trip by Hertz" retail station offers customers food and drinks and essential travel supplies—everything from maps and sunscreen to charging cords and beach bags. Luggage, clothing and accessories are also available to make the experience a one-stop-shop for both families and the business traveler.
• On-Site Technology Tools: After a long flight, customers can take a break and recharge their electronic equipment. Additionally, they can interact with an iPad station to access the latest travel apps, entertain kids with games, and book a Hertz reservation, among other things.
• On-Site Business Tools: Customers can print on-site and access FedEx directly inside the store to send important documents and packages.
• Dramatic Vehicle Displays: New vehicle displays showcase Hertz’s unique and exciting rental cars – such as the Hertz Penske GT in the U.S. – that have been added to raise visibility of the company’s expanding fleet options among customers, a further connect with car lovers.
• Sustainability Leadership: The facility transformations also adhere to the company’s commitment to global sustainability best practices.

To see Hertz’s newly redesigned locations, visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/51469-hertz-road-trip-retail-stations-bus-tracking-system-new-app-travel

About ARINC
ARINC Incorporated, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, provides communications, engineering and integration solutions for commercial and government customers worldwide. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland with regional headquarters in London and Singapore, ARINC is ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev C certified. For more information, visit the website at www.arinc.com.

About Hertz
Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine’s readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2013/14 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 10 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and services such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company’s Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

SOURCE The Hertz Corporation