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PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) has announced that Hertz Dayim Equipment Rental has further expanded in Saudi Arabia by opening a greenfield location in Jeddah. The new location will serve Western Province-based petrochemical, oil and gas, government, military, construction, event services, industrial, and emergency response sectors. Similar to the company’s Damman location, the Jeddah operations provides equipment rental and fleet management services. Its broad range of rental solutions includes equipment for earth moving, aerial, material handling, power, electrical, and compressor requirements.

Saudi Arabia’s Western Province is considered a strong growth opportunity due to heavy construction and industrialization. According to the Zawya Projects Monitor, USD$230 bn of projects are underway or in planning throughout the Western Province of Saudi Arabia, which includes Jeddah, Makkah, Medina and other nearby cities.

Lois Boyd, Group President, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, said: "Hertz Dayim Equipment Rental, the joint venture of Hertz Equipment Rental and Dayim Systems, is continuing its rapid growth across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in order to meet strong demand. The aim of our new Jeddah operations is to provide customers a first class, value-added equipment rental supplier in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia. The move also positions Hertz-Dayim for further strong growth opportunities in the region."

Chairman of Hertz-Dayim Equipment Rental, HRH Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan, added: "The expansion is another milestone in our endeavor to make Hertz-Dayim one of the largest equipment rental companies in Saudi Arabia. The new branch in Jeddah will be ideally placed to cater to the equipment needs of the large number of infrastructure and construction projects in the Western Province. This includes landmark projects such as the Jeddah, Makkah and Medina Metro, Kingdom Tower, the airport expansions and the economic cities. We will continue to expand and invest in this business to create a premier equipment rental company fully aligned with the needs of the industry in Saudi Arabia."

The HERC Jeddah location offers a broad range of equipment and tools, including straight mast and articulating manlifts, telehandlers and construction and industrial fork lifts, 185 CFM to 1600 CFM compressors (including Instrument Quality), light towers and 50KW to 1 MW generators. Equipment comes from manufacturers including Atlas Copco, Case, Doosan, Genie, Himoinsa, Ingersoll Rand, JCB, JLG, Miller, and Wacker.

Located on the Makkah Highway, the new facility features a 10,000 square meter yard, shop and branch office. The facility is located 8 km Southeast of Jeddah City, with easy access to Yanbu (petro chemical hub of Western Region), the mega project King Abdul Aziz Economic City and close to the two holy cities Makkah and Madina. The location’s hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 8 am – 5 pm and, on Saturday, from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. The location can be reached at +966 3 839 3250 or toll free within the KSA at 800 116 1006.

About Dayim Systems
Dayim Systems and its associated company Dayim Holdings operate as vehicles for investment, joint ventures and strategic partnerships in the rapid growth environment of Saudi Arabia. Dayim’s portfolio of companies and partnerships currently spans oil and gas EPC contracting, heavy equipment rental, infrastructure, water treatment, man guarding services, high tech safety and security equipment, information and Communication technology (ICT), and systems integration services. Dayim’s partnerships with the global industry leaders in these sectors underpin its vision to bring the best of brands, knowledge, expertise and technical skills in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and contribute towards building a balanced and sustainable Saudi economy.

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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PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), announced today that Turner Construction Company has been selected to build the Hertz worldwide headquarters facility in Estero, Florida. Hertz expects to break ground later this year and complete construction in 2015.

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"Turner Construction Company has been building in Florida for 105 years, employs over 250 employees in the state, and completes an average of $400 million of Florida projects annually. Turner also has an excellent track record of efficiency, timeliness and quality which made them the best choice to help Hertz establish a long term headquarters presence in Southwest Florida," said Todd Poste, Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Fleet. "Additionally, Turner has awarded well over $100 million of business to small, minority and women owned sub-contractors in Florida over the past five years, which represents a strong commitment to these important segments of the contracting market. Finally, Turner is a leader in sustainable construction, another important consideration in our decision," Poste added.

Hertz announced on May 7, 2013 that it would relocate its worldwide headquarters to Southwest Florida from Northern New Jersey. The company selected a site at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Williams Road in Estero Florida for the location of its new headquarters building. As of October 2013, Hertz will establish temporary headquarter operations in Naples, Florida, while the Estero building is under construction. The company has said it estimates that 400 headquarter jobs could be filled locally, with approximately 300 positions being filled by Hertz employees relocating to the Estero area.

About Hertz
Hertz Global Holdings, through its subsidiary The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz," the "Company" or "we"), operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,460 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 8,960 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Our Dollar and Thrifty brands have approximately 1,500 corporate and franchisee locations in 85 countries. Our Hertz brand name is one of the most recognized in the world, signifying leadership in quality rental services and products. We are one of the only car rental companies that has an extensive network of company‑operated rental locations both in the United States and in all major European markets. We believe that we maintain the leading airport car rental brand market share, by overall reported revenues, in the United States and at 120 major airports in Europe where we have company‑operated locations and where data regarding car rental concessionaire activity is available. We believe that we also maintain the second largest market share, by overall reported revenues, in the off-airport car rental market in the United States. In our equipment rental business segment, we rent equipment through approximately 340 branches in the United States, Canada, France, Spain, China and Saudi Arabia, as well as through our international licensees. We and our predecessors have been in the car rental business since 1918 and in the equipment rental business since 1965. We also own Donlen Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, which is a leader in providing fleet leasing and management services.

About Turner
Turner Construction Company is the nation’s largest general builder completing over $8.5 billion in construction volume annually. Founded in 1902, Turner completed its first project in Florida in 1908 and has served many Fortune 500 clients across the state such as Siemens, KPMG, Time Warner and many others. The nation’s leading green builder for seven consecutive years, Turner has completed more than 325 projects that have earned LEED Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council with another 450 under construction that are seeking LEED certification. Turner’s 5,000 employees complete work on over 1,500 projects each year with a strong commitment to the utilization of Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE). In Florida, Turner consistently awards more than 23% of their $400 million annual revenue to M/WBE subcontractors and vendors in an effort to help grow local and developing businesses

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation has appointed Discover the World Marketing as its new General Sales Agent (GSA) in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to grow outbound car rentals from the two Gulf countries to more than 8,800 Hertz locations in 150 countries.

Michel Taride, Group President of Hertz International commented: "Hertz and Discover the World Marketing have enjoyed a long-standing relationship that has existed for more than 20 years, and we are delighted to extend this to two very important outbound car rental markets in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

"With the extensive Hertz product range perfectly matched to suit the needs of Saudi and Bahraini customers, combined with Discover the World’s proven track record of providing outstanding service to the global travel industry, this partnership will boost our long-term outbound strategy focusing on key growth channels."

The new partnership will see the world’s leading general-use car rental brand and the global travel outsourcing company extend a long-standing relationship to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain – both of which present significant growth opportunities for Hertz outbound bookings.

Discover the World, which has existing GSA partnerships with Hertz in nine other countries, aims to grow Hertz outbound revenue from the two Kingdoms to key global destinations such as the USA and Europe by more than 50 per cent.

This is in addition to an already upward growth curve of international rentals from both Saudi and Bahrain that Hertz has so far enjoyed for the first half of 2013.

Hertz car rental transactions from Saudi Arabia to overseas destinations were up 21 per cent year-on-year for the first six months of 2013, while the top ten countries of choice were the USA, UAE, South Africa, Qatar, France, Germany, UK, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.

In Bahrain, outbound Hertz car rentals grew 13 per cent year-on-year from January to June 2013, with the UAE, United States, Qatar, Oman, UK, Germany, France, Kuwait, South Africa and Italy on the top-ten list of travel destinations for Hertz Bahraini customers.

Jenny Adams, CEO of Discover the World Marketing, said: "We are very excited to be the new GSA for Hertz in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and to provide a whole new level of service for travel trade professionals when making car rental bookings globally for their customers.

"Both Gulf countries have a strong foundation with huge potential and we look forward to building on that from a global sales perspective. Our goal is to grow outbound revenue into key worldwide destinations by more than 50 per cent, and we intend to achieve this through nurturing existing and new Hertz customers, while working closely with trade partners, corporations, and direct bookers."

Discover the World has established an independent sales team operating as a dedicated resource representing the Hertz brand for the Saudi and Bahrain travel trade, providing instant accessibility to the global portfolio of Hertz outbound products.

Hertz offers a wide range of makes and types in a global fleet of more than 500,000 vehicles, including the popular Hertz Dream Cars collection in the USA and Europe, where Saudi and Bahraini customers can drive the likes of an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, a Bentley Continental GT, a Lamborghini Gallardo, or an SRT in the USA; or the new Jaguar F-TYPE in Europe.

Other popular choices are the Hertz Collections range of cars in Europe, USA and Australia, including the Prestige, Green, Fun, Adrenalin, and Family collections, guaranteeing the car make and model the customer chooses upon making a reservation.

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 Hertz Middle East and Africa

Hertz has a strong presence in the Middle East and Africa region, with 11 Hertz franchisees in the Middle East and 23 in Africa, and a total of 66 locations in the Middle East and 161 outlets in Africa, offering a wide range of car rental and leasing services. Hertz locations across the region offer customers the most modern fleet of vehicles in the market, with a focus on quality, safety and reliability.

About Discover the World Marketing

Discover the World Marketing has earned a reputation as a leader in global travel distribution and its success in developing a worldwide network of 80 offices in more than 60 countries capable of exceptional representation performance is unmatched. With a portfolio of 76 clients utilizing its sales, marketing and business process outsourcing services, Discover the World Marketing remains a dominant innovator for the travel industry.

CONTACT (U.S.):	CONTACT (International):	CONTACT (Middle East):
Paula Rivera	Zoe White	Gareth Wright
(201) 307-2824	+44 1895 553 887	+971 4 428 1502
privera@hertz.com	zoewhite@hertz.com	gareth@totalcompr.ae

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LONDON, Sept. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental brand, has announced the return of the Hertz Global Sale, giving customers up to 33% discount on bookings in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Available on bookings made up until 15^th September 2013, the savings are applicable on cars reserved and collected between now and 31^st March 2014, excluding short term, blackout periods. Savings will be applied when booking online at www.hertz.co.uk or by phone, quoting the code ‘CDP 778700’.

Offered at participating locations across a wide range of vehicles from economical city cars to family hatchbacks and people carriers, many locations are also providing discounts on Hertz’s popular Prestige, Fun, Family and Green Collections.

Customers can also benefit from Hertz’s Make and Model Guarantee when renting from the Hertz Collections – meaning they can pick exactly the car they want to drive when booking – while also qualifying for loyalty points and reward days through Hertz Gold Plus Rewards.

Hertz discounted car rental is available at participating locations through Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa, while discounted Hertz van rental is also offered in the UK and Italy. A complete list of destinations, car groups and related discounts in the sale is available on www.hertz.co.uk.

The discounts received on international car rentals across participating countries in Europe and the Middle East are up to 33 percent depending on the location, and the discount received for international car rentals in participating countries in the Americas and Asia Pacific is 20 percent. All discounts are subject to availability and terms and conditions.

The 2013 Global Sale, which has run annually since 2010, launches with an advertising campaign highlighting the fun of travelling, with the ‘Big Fun – Little Prices’ strapline. For more information, bookings and full terms and conditions, visit www.hertz.co.uk.

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

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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 up until 15^th September 2013 quoting CDP: 778700. Qualifying rentals must start on any date up until 31^st March 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 (Christmas and other key blackouts)
• 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

About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation (www.hertz.com) 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 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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PARK RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) today announced the expansion of its Firefly brand, Hertz’s deep value brand for price conscious leisure travelers, into the US. Opening throughout the year, the first location, in Orlando, will begin serving customers on September 15, 2013 followed by San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. The Company plans to have, by year end, approximately 20 Firefly locations servicing local area airports in select US leisure markets where other deep value brands have a significant presence.

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The Company said that Firefly will enable the company to re-enter the deep value, leisure car rental market in the U.S. which it temporarily exited after divesting the Advantage brand earlier this year. Additionally, Firefly will generate incremental fleet sharing, systems and operational synergies among its four brands, including Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty.

First launched in Europe, in March 2013, Hertz now operates 40 Firefly locations in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, the UK, Switzerland and Portugal. The locations service the deep value leisure segment, the fastest growing market segment in the airport car rental market.

The Company is committed to growing the brand, targeting the price conscious leisure market. Adding Firefly is part of a strategic objective to offer multiple brands to provide customers a full range of rental services at different pricing points.

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.

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LONDON, Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world’s largest general car use brand, has signed an exclusive global partnership with Relais & Chateaux, a world leading association of luxury hotels and restaurants. Through the high profile, three year agreement customers of both companies will benefit from exclusive offers and preferential rates. The partnership builds on the successful relationship between Hertz and Relais & Chateaux in France.

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Michel Taride, Group President, RAC International, Hertz Corporation, said: "We are delighted to partner globally with Relais & Chateaux following on from the success of our affiliation in France. Both parties possess a long heritage of delivering high quality and great customer care and this agreement further expands the range of fantastic customer experiences on offer."

Jean Francois Ferret, CEO, Relais & Chateaux, added: "We are very excited to enter into a partnership with a world leader in car rental. We were looking for a partner who has a presence in the 60 countries in which Relais & Chateaux is represented along with the ability to offer our guests the highest quality standards for unparalleled customer choice and service. We also share in common with Hertz a full commitment to the values of excellence and superior customer satisfaction."

Established over 50 years ago, Relais & Chateaux is an association of the world’s finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs that has set the standard for excellence in hospitality. As part of the partnership agreement, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Members will receive five percent off Relais & Chateaux gift packages and gift certificates, as well as free enrolment into Relais & Chateaux’s prestigious loyalty program for one year.

In addition, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Five Star and President’s Circle members will benefit from a "three nights for the price of two" deal and ten percent off gift packages and certificates. Relais & Chateaux Club 5C members will enjoy 10 percent off all Hertz basic rentals, including Hertz Collections worldwide. Terms and conditions apply.

An additional series of offers will be available for Relais & Chateaux customers who enroll in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program. This includes one free weekend day rental certificate, a free additional driver, early access to new vehicle models and an upgrade from the entry level tier Gold Plus Rewards to the next tier up (Gold Plus Rewards Five Star) after the third rental in a year.

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Terms and conditions
The Relais & Chateaux "3 nights for the price of 2" offer is valid for bookings made until March 31, 2014. Reservations must be made via the Relais & Chateaux call center on free phone 00 800 2000 0002. Offer valid upon request and subject to availability in a selection of Relais & Chateaux properties worldwide. The list of participating properties is subject to modification without prior notice. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours prior arrival. Blackout dates may apply. Reservations are subject to the booking conditions of each individual property. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

The 5% off and 10% off Gift Boxes and Certificates offers from Relais & Chateaux are valid for purchases made until March 31, 2014. Reservations must be made via the website http://www.relaischateaux.com/fr/gift-shop/. Offer valid upon request and subject to availability in a selection of Relais & Chateaux properties worldwide.

About Relais & Chateaux
Relais & Chateaux is an exclusive collection of more than 520 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. Established in France in 1954, the Association’s mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.

Furthermore, Relais & Chateaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony. To choose Relais & Chateaux is to experience an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches of the Fiji Islands, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Chateaux offers a chance to explore the Route du Bonheur and best way to discover a wide range of distinctive destinations.

The Relais & Chateaux signature reflects this ambition: "ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD."

About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation (www.hertz.com) 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 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, 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 Contacts
Nicola Hanley
Ketchum
T: +44 (0) 207 611 3597
E: nicola.hanley@ketchum.com

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PARK RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In a continued effort to streamline the rental experience and improve the way consumers rent cars, The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ) is re-designing, updating and unveiling its locations worldwide. The transformed locations are a complete rethinking of what a car rental location and experience should be as the Company unveils "Road Trip by Hertz" retail stations located on-site that allows travelers to access everything they would need for business or leisurely travel. Travelers now enjoy concierge style service inside Hertz’s facilities with a streamlined rental experience that eliminates the need to wait in line, have access to an an iPad station for researching local area information and to recharge their mobile devices, and can make use of printing and FedEx services on-site which add value to the experience, making it faster and easier. Hertz has started unveiling modernized locations around the globe, which to-date include its rental facilities at San Diego and Shanghai Airports, its Marble Arch location in central London and its Melbourne, Australia headquarters, with more transformations planned for additional airports and neighborhood locations throughout the year.

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"Hertz’s goal is to provide the lifestyle experience traveler’s desire when on the road," commented Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark P. Frissora. "We are consistently listening to our customers and implementing solutions to meet and exceed their needs. In addition to offering the best fleet on the road, we are also planning to expand this new customer experience format to all of our global locations by 2015. Since we unveiled the first redesigned locations, customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive."

The facility makeovers take 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 will have access to an app that enables them to see how many minutes until a Hertz bus will be at the terminal for pick up. 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: Forget something? Customers can visit the on-site "Road Trip by Hertz" retail stations to stock up on food and drinks, and purchase essential road trip and travel supplies—everything from maps and sunscreen to charging cords and beach bags. The updated facilities also carry luggage, clothing and accessories to make their experience a one-stop-shop for both families and the business traveler.
• On-Site Technology Tools: After a long flight, in addition to recharging themselves with a drink or snack, customers can also take a break and recharge their electronic equipment. Additionally, they can interact independently with an iPad station set up 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.
• Increased Visibility for Rental Options: New vehicle displays showcase Hertz’s unique and exciting rentals – 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.

Specific sustainable construction and design highlights include LEED certification at select sites, the use of LED and energy efficient lighting, solar power systems and solar outdoor lighting at select sites, post-consumer recycled content materials and finishes, water saving fixtures and zero-VOC paints. In conjunction with renovation projects, Hertz is rolling out a national single-stream recycling program in addition to current recycling efforts around automotive waste oils and tires. Other Hertz Living Journey sustainability program outcomes include production of 2.5M kWh of solar energy annually and sustainable mobility solutions. More than 75% of the company’s fleet averages 28+ MPGs and the Green Traveller Collection offers a variety of alternate fuel vehicles, including Electric Vehicles, Clean Diesels, Compressed Natural Gas vehicles and hybrids.

There are currently more than 800 locations that have been updated around the globe, with plans to continue transformations of current Hertz locations throughout the year, including Newark and Dulles Airports. For more information, visit www.Hertz.com or follow Hertz on Facebook or Twitter.

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.

SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

LONDON, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental brand, has introduced the latest model BMW 3 Series sedan (320i) to the New Zealand fleet as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide innovative car hire options. The move also marks the extension of the Hertz Prestige Collection range of high end, luxury vehicles to New Zealand.

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Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said: "We are pleased to now offer customers the chance to drive the BMW 3 Series sedan, most fuel efficient and best performing model in its competitive class. The extension of the Prestige Collection into New Zealand builds on our huge success of this range of sophisticated, luxurious vehicles in the US and Europe."

Having won many international awards, the prestigious 320i from the renowned German manufacturer sets new benchmarks in terms of sporting prowess, elegance and comfort. As well as featuring innovative technologies from BMW’s ‘EfficientDynamics’ stable, which reduce fuel consumption and boost performance, the 320i has an award-winning fuel efficient engine, brake energy regeneration and Stop/Start technology.

The high performing 320i sedan will be initially available at two key Auckland locations, the Airport and Victoria Street Downtown.

Mark Righton, Hertz New Zealand Country Manager, added: "The introduction of BMWs to our New Zealand fleet highlights our dedication to providing customers with a broad rental offering and value for money – from our economy models right up to these prestigious motor vehicles. These BMWs are currently being introduced into Auckland, but we’ll be monitoring customer feedback and demand to determine whether we’ll extend these cars to other locations around the country in the future."

The Prestige Collection forms part of Hertz’s global collections of speciality vehicles. All cars in the Hertz Fun, Green, Adrenaline and Prestige Collections come with the Hertz Make and Model Guarantee, so renters know that the car that they book is the exact one they will drive away in.

Hertz customers can choose one of these remarkable BMW vehicles for their next rental by visiting www.hertz.co.nz. International renters can book BMWs in New Zealand by visiting www.hertz.com [or relevant location URL]. After selecting the Auckland pick-up location and booking dates, the currently available BMW vehicles will be displayed.

About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation (www.hertz.com) operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in New Zealand, Australia, North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. 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 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, 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.

About Hertz New Zealand
Hertz New Zealand has 43 locations in all major cities, a large number of regional towns and airports. The fleet includes a range of well-maintained vehicles encompassing economy, intermediate and full-size models as well as minivans and 4WDs.

As a global leader in its field, Hertz offers a range of innovative products and services including the Hertz NeverLost Navigation system in a range of languages, Mobile Wi-Fi and Premium Roadside Assistance. Child and baby seats are also available.

For more information, please visit: www.hertz.com.

CONTACT:
Nicola Hanley
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nicola.hanley@ketchum.com

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PARK RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang’s win at Watkins Glen International, driven by defending Sprint Cup Champion Brad Keselowski, Hertz (NYSE:HTZ) is offering NASCAR Race Fans $22 off their next weekly rental with Hertz. This is Keselowski’s first win in the Hertz Ford Mustang and his 18^th Nationwide Series win driving the No. 22 for Penske Racing.

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"Brad has shown his passion and skill for driving at Watkins Glen in the past," commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "At Hertz we value such commitment and strive to deliver it to each and every customer, just like Brad did this weekend. Hertz is pleased to offer race fans a special discount in honor of the team’s win."

Brad Keselowski took the lead for the final time with 41 laps to go. Over the final run, Keselowski was able to pull away from the field, earning his fourth Nationwide Series win of the season. It was Keselowski’s 24^th-career Nationwide Series victory.

"I’m thrilled to continue the success of the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang by winning the Zippo 200," commented Penske Racing driver Brad Keselowski. "Our winning wouldn’t have been possible without the work and dedication of the entire team. It was wonderful that, together, we were all able to keep the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang traveling at the speed of Hertz for the third time this year." On Saturday afternoon, Keselowski led 46 of the 82 laps helping him win for the first time in the Hertz Ford Mustang and has helped move the No. 22 to within five points of first place in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Owner’s Standings.

To receive the Penske Racing Win discount, customers must mention Promotion Code (PC#): 183234 to receive $22 off their next weekly Hertz rental. The Win discount can be combined with the special Hertz Racing Discount Program (mention corporate discount number — CDP#: 2222222 at time of reservation) for extra savings. The Racing discounts are subject to all applicable terms and conditions and blackout dates may apply.

Hertz is committed to offering its customers the most technologically innovative products and services available to keep customers "Traveling at the Speed of Hertz." This includes Hertz ‘Carfirmations’; ‘Gold Choice’, which gives Gold members the power to keep the car they reserved or simply choose a different car from the Gold Choice area; and e-Return, with the fastest car rental drop-off that includes an email receipt within hours. These are all complimentary services for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members, which is currently free to join. In addition, Hertz continues to expand the presence of its ExpressRent Interactive Kiosks that let customers rent a car, with or without a reservation, through a live, face-to-face video kiosk.

About Penske Racing
Penske Racing is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced 372 major race wins, 430 pole positions and 24 National Championships, including the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title. The team has also earned a record 15 Indianapolis 500 victories in its storied history. For more information about Penske Racing, please visit www.penskeracing.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 2012/13 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 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.

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LONDON, Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) the world’s largest general use car rental brand, has launched its mobile Wi-Fi hotspot service at 24 Hertz locations in Germany and expanded the offering to additional branches across Spain and Italy. Bookable in advance, the portable service provides customers with fast, reliable and fixed-cost internet connection on the move with no roaming charges.

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Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said: "The mobile Wi-Fi hotspot service provides our customers and their passengers the freedom to connect to the Internet from anywhere within the country they are traveling in – such as hotel, cafe or car. The innovative service is yet another way for Hertz to ensure that customers enjoy a high value vehicle rental experience."

Five to eight devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones and games consoles can be connected to Hertz mobile Wi-Fi hotspot service simultaneously, depending on the destination. Customers will enjoy unlimited data (3GB in Spain) and a surfing speed of up to 21Mbps. For an average price of just 10 euros (US$ 13) per day, the portable Wi-Fi units can also help customers avoid internet access fees that may apply in their hotels or other areas. In addition, the units can be recharged by USB or chargers provided by Hertz.

For business travellers, the pocket-sized mobile Wi-Fi hotspot device enables email connections and ongoing contact with the office, customers or family at home. The service also makes it easy for leisure travelers to stay in touch with friends and family, providing the ability to upload photos or videos or to converse via Skype or similar, while also allowing multiple users to connect at the same time.

The locations where the Hertz mobile Wi-Fi hotspot service can be obtained from include:

• Germany airports – Berlin Schonefeld, Berlin Tegel, Cologne, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt Hahn, Hamburg, Hannover, Leipzig, Memmingen, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, and Weeze
• Germany downtown – Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart
• Italy airports – Alghero, Bari, Bergamo, Cagliari, Catania, Florence, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Naples, Olbia, Palermo, Pisa, Rome Ciampino, Rome Fiumicino,Turin, Venice and Verona.
• Spain airports – Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Gerona, Madrid, Malaga Airport, San Sebastian, Santander, Seville, and Valencia.
• Spain downtown – Barcelona Railway Station, Madrid Delicias, Malaga Railway Station, and Seville Railway Station

Hertz also offers a Mobile Wi-Fi service in Australia, New Zealand and the Canary Islands. Service features may vary depending on the country.

Customers can find out more information or book via their Hertz country website or by contacting the Hertz call center of their country or at the locations.

The offer is subject to availability at time of pickup and is for use within the country where originally rented. One-way rentals are not included.

Hertz Press Contact
Nicola Hanley
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About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation (www.hertz.com) 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 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, Family, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition.

SOURCE The Hertz Corporation