Category: Press Release

  • Hertz Reinvents the Car Rental Experience
Hertz 24/7 brings together car sharing technology and global car rental capabilities to create “anytime, anywhere, any car” rental service

    Hertz Reinvents the Car Rental Experience Hertz 24/7 brings together car sharing technology and global car rental capabilities to create “anytime, anywhere, any car” rental service

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) is announcing the global launch of Hertz 24/7, (www.hertz247.com or www.hertz.com) a revolutionary new rental service available any time, day or night. The expansion is a game changer for the industry because for the first time customers will be able to rent a wide variety of vehicles near their home or work when needed and for any length of time — hourly, daily, weekly or monthly. The company estimates that by 2016, it will have "self-serve" vehicles within minutes of the majority of the United States population.

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    The company is also announcing that it will host a 24/7 product and service demonstration event in the metropolitan New York City area during the second week of September, 2013. This technology event will focus on the future of in-car telematics and mobile applications to enhance the rental experience. Additional details will be provided later this summer.

    "Driven by the company’s award-winning technology, Hertz is reinventing the car rental industry by putting the rental process in the hands of consumers. Technology-enhanced vehicles will be available close to where customers live or work, making it easier than ever to reserve and quickly pick-up a rental vehicle at the customer’s convenience. Urban and suburban customers will be able to rent a much wider variety of vehicles at any hour – not just weekdays 9 to 5 when a neighborhood rental location is open. 24/7 service is a key part of our commitment to create the fastest, easiest and most valued rental experiences in the business," commented Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark P. Frissora.

    Once a member, the Hertz 24/7 customer experience is powered by the fast and easy "Click. Swipe. Go!" process. Click on hertz247.com or hertz.com from your mobile device or laptop and complete the simple 24/7 reservation process in a few minutes. The car will only be minutes away and Swipe the 24/7 key fob against the reader on the windshield to unlock the doors. Then Go!, after retrieving the keys tethered to the dashboard.

    Hertz 24/7 service is available today at 1,800 neighborhood and airport locations in the U.S., France, Germany, U.K., Spain and Australia with plans to be in more than 2,000 locations by year end. The company now has 35,000 vehicles (cars, mini-vans, vans and SUVs) equipped for 24/7 rentals. The company will be prepared to have approximately 500,000 Hertz 24/7-enabled vehicles in service globally by 2016. At that point, Hertz 24/7’s fleet would be more than ten times the size of the current car sharing industry combined.

    "Hertz 24/7 is revolutionary because it combines the technology and on-demand service associated with car sharing with the operational and logistical capabilities of a global car rental company to create a new universal car rental service. In fact, the goal is to bring this user-friendly, round-the-clock service to all consumers. Additionally, Hertz 24/7 demonstrates our commitment to sustainable mobility solutions by making situational vehicle rental a viable option for all consumers," Frissora concluded.

    With Hertz 24/7, the company is creating a new "self-serve" mobility solution with no membership fees which also allows customers to talk directly to and get help from a Hertz service representative from the car, as needed. Additionally, customers can pick up a vehicle at one location and drop-off at another; Hertz was the first company to introduce the "one-way rental" concept in car sharing in 2009.

    Hertz 24/7 allows customers to reserve vehicles for immediate rental through a variety of convenient touch points including www.Hertz247.com and www.hertz.com, interactive kiosks, or mobile devices, for pick up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.*

    For more information, visit www.hertz247.com, hertz.com or follow Hertz on Facebook or Twitter.

    * Customers are able to provide personal information, reserve a 24/7 vehicle, and be on their way the same day, provided that they first stop into a Hertz location for Driver’s license validation.

    About Hertz Technology
    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:

    Mobile Apps: As consumers are looking to mobile technologies as a way to take back control of their travel experience, 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 in the US and Canada all on their smart phone and import it into a calendar or to the award-winning Hertz NeverLost® GPS.

    Hertz 24/7 Mobile App: Customers 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.

    Carfirmation: Hertz’s mobile email/SMS text service – Mobile Gold Alerts — that confirm a Gold customer’s reservation and advises them of their car location.

    Carfirmation Upgrade: Hertz 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.

    Choose Control: 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.

    Zap Technology: Hertz’s Gold enrollment and e-Return in the US is the fastest way to get customers in their cars and when they return, back on their way home. Hertz will email the customer’s receipt in a flash.

    Acceler-Rental: Hertz is the first car rental company to now offer both airport and neighborhood location customers the ability to rent cars through a live face-to-face video kiosk with Hertz ExpressRent™ kiosks.

    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

  • Hertz Announces New General Sales Agents In Jordan, Lebanon To Grow Outbound Car Rentals
Eastern Travel & Tours and Nakhal appointed to represent Hertz in two Levant countries; US and Europe top list of most popular destinations

    Hertz Announces New General Sales Agents In Jordan, Lebanon To Grow Outbound Car Rentals Eastern Travel & Tours and Nakhal appointed to represent Hertz in two Levant countries; US and Europe top list of most popular destinations

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation, the world’s leading general use car rental brand, has today announced the appointment of new General Sales Agents (GSA) in Jordan and Lebanon to grow its outbound car rentals from the two Levant countries to more than 8,800 Hertz locations in 150 countries.

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    The partnerships see the world’s largest general-use car rental brand tie up with Eastern Travel & Tours in Jordan and Nakhal in Lebanon, and will provide a new level of service and support for the countries’ travel trade professionals when making car rental bookings globally for their customers.

    They will also provide a significant boost to the upward curve of Hertz outbound car rentals in recent years from Lebanon and Jordan to popular European and US destinations.

    In 2012, Hertz outbound transactions from Lebanon grew by 20% year-on-year, with France, UAE, Italy, USA and Greece among the top five countries of choice for its Lebanese customers, accounting for 79% of total outbound transactions for the company.

    For the same year, the USA was the second most popular travel destination for Hertz customers in Jordan, sitting just behind the UAE and followed by France, Italy, Spain, Greece, the UK, and Switzerland.

    Michel Taride, Group President of Hertz International commented: "Hertz is excited to be aligned with Eastern Travel & Tours and Nakhal, whose combined presence and knowledge of the Jordanian and Lebanese travel markets make them ideal partners to grow our outbound car rentals from the two countries to key overseas destinations.

    "Hertz is one of the most well-known brands globally and is instantly recognisable by millions of people, helping customers around the world for more than 90 years. These partnerships build upon the long-standing history Hertz has enjoyed in Jordan and Lebanon, and we look forward to continuing to provide our customers in these countries superior service and value with our innovative products and services."

    Amani Qassim, General Manager of Eastern Travel & Tours, added: "As one of Jordan’s most trusted travel operators, our aim is to continue to broaden the range of services that we offer for outbound travel and tourism. Eastern Travel & Tours has an independent multi-lingual sales team operating as a dedicated resource to represent the Hertz brand and we are excited to build on its presence among our trade and corporate client portfolio."

    Elie Nakhal, General Manager of Nakhal in Lebanon concluded: "Nakhal is one of Lebanon’s oldest and most specialised agencies, with more than 50 years experience in the travel and tourism industry.

    "With our extensive global retail network and 125 experienced staff members, we are perfectly poised to significantly increase Hertz product awareness among the travel trade and grow outbound sales."

    The principal benefits of the new GSA appointments to travel trade professionals in the Levant will be the 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, while in USA, the newly launched Hertz Dream Cars collection means customers can enjoy the thrill of driving the likes of an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, a Bentley Continental GT, a Lamborghini Gallardo, or an SRT Viper among more than a dozen other premier names.

    Other popular choices include the Hertz Collections range of cars in certain locations in Europe, USA and Australia. These include the Prestige, Green, Fun, Adrenalin, and Family collections, in which customers are guaranteed the make and model of the car they choose upon making a reservation.

    Notes to editors:

    About The Hertz Corporation

    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 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.

    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.

    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

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Takes Top Spot In 2013/14 Zagat Car Rental Survey
CEO Frissora Praises Technology for Recent Accolade

    Hertz Takes Top Spot In 2013/14 Zagat Car Rental Survey CEO Frissora Praises Technology for Recent Accolade

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world’s largest general use car rental brand, was #1 Top Rated Overall and Most Popular Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2013/14 Car Rental Survey. The Zagat Car Rental Survey was conducted among a national sample of Zagat.com registered users, who were asked to rate a total of eight U.S.-based rental companies in various categories. In addition to winning tops overall and Most Popular, Hertz was also #1 Top Rated in Service, Reliability and Vehicles, and earned honors in 10 additional categories (see complete list of wins below), more than any other car rental company included in the survey.

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    "It is an honor to once again win Top Rated Overall Car Rental Company and earn top marks in an additional 10 categories in this year’s Zagat’s Car Rental Survey," commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Zagat and its savvy surveyors are known for recognizing a quality travel experience, and topping their lists once again is a testament to our continued focus on providing the fastest and easiest car rental experience in the industry. By harnessing technology, highlighted in our recent wins, Hertz is able to provide a superior level of service that is unrivaled in the industry."

    In addition to earning Top Rated Overall, Most Popular Car Rental Company, and receiving #1 rankings in Service, Reliability and Vehicles, Hertz was voted the ‘best’ in the following categories:

    • Best for Business Travel
    • Best for Leisure Travel
    • Best Counter Staff
    • Best (Self-Service) Kiosk Experience
    • Best Loyalty Program
    • Best Green Options
    • Best for Airport Rentals
    • Best Car Return Experience
    • Best Shuttle Service
    • Best Website

    Started in 1979, Zagat is a leading provider of consumer survey-based information. With ratings and reviews based on a worldwide network of surveyors, Zagat has become the trusted source to help consumers make informed decisions about restaurants, hotels and other leisure activities. Zagat surveyors are frequent, knowledgeable consumers in each of the categories they rate.

    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 — that confirm a Gold customer’s reservation and advises them of their car location.
      • Carfirmation Upgrade: Hertz Carfirmations also shows other available cars and upgrades and lets members select the one they want – all on their mobile device in three simple steps.
    • Choose Control: 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.
    • Zap Technology: Hertz’s Gold enrollment and e-Return is the fastest way to get customers in their cars and when they return, back on their way home. Hertz will email the customer’s receipt in a flash.
    • Acceler-Rental: Hertz is the first car rental company to now offer both airport and neighborhood location customers the ability to rent cars through a live face-to-face video kiosk with Hertz ExpressRent™ kiosks.
    • Mobile Apps: As consumers are looking to mobile technologies as a way to take back control of their travel experience, 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.

    About The Hertz Corporation
    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.

    To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3001. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Continues To Earn Top Honors In Car Rental Industry
Company Sweeps FlyerTalk Awards, Wins Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award and Tops Christopher Elliott’s List of Best Rental Companies of 2013

    Hertz Continues To Earn Top Honors In Car Rental Industry Company Sweeps FlyerTalk Awards, Wins Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award and Tops Christopher Elliott’s List of Best Rental Companies of 2013

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s largest general use car rental brand, recently earned top honors with three separate car rental industry influencers. For the second consecutive year, Hertz and its Gold Plus Rewards program swept the FlyerTalk Awards, garnering top honors for Best Rewards Program and Outstanding Benefits in the Americas, Europe/Africa and Middle East/Oceania; in Trip Advisor’s first car rental survey, U.S.-based travelers chose Hertz as the favorite brand of car rental in the 2013 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Travel Favorites. Hertz was also chosen as the number one best rental company in Christopher Elliott’s list of six best rental companies of 2013.

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    "Hertz prides itself on providing superior customer service and value with our innovative products and services, such as our robust and rewarding loyalty program," commented Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark P. Frissora. "Being recognized yet again by the influential members of FlyerTalk for our Gold Plus Rewards program, and being selected as the ‘favorite’ and ‘best’ car rental company in the industry by travelers across the U.S., is a testament to our intense focus on giving our customers the fastest, easiest and most valued car rental experience."

    Hertz’s Gold Plus Rewards program received top honors at the FlyerTalk Awards for the past two years in a row. FlyerTalk is a community of nearly 500,000 business and leisure travelers dedicated to finding and sharing elite-level knowledge of air, hotel and car rental programs. The FlyerTalk Best Program award signifies the finest combination of value, ease-of-redemption and customer service.

    Hertz was chosen by U.S.-based travelers as the favorite brand of car rental in the 2013 TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for Travel Favorites. The survey, conducted by the popular website, recognizes brands travelers prefer to have with them on their trips. Travelers in the U.K., France, Italy and Spain also named Hertz as their favorite car rental/car hire agency.

    And, this year, Hertz earned the top spot on Christopher Elliot’s List of Best Car Rental Companies. Elliot is a consumer advocate, multimedia journalist and customer service expert known for his practical advice and creative solutions to customer-service problems. His informal "lists" are formed through an online nomination process and voted on by consumers through a poll on his website.

    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 — that confirm a Gold customer’s reservation and advises them of their car location.
      • Carfirmation Upgrade: Hertz Carfirmations also shows other available cars and upgrades and lets members select the one they want – all on their mobile device in three simple steps.
    • Choose Control: 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.
    • Zap Technology: Hertz’s Gold enrollment and e-Return is the fastest way to get customers in their cars and when they return, back on their way home. Hertz will email the customer’s receipt in a flash.
    • Acceler-Rental: Hertz is the first car rental company to now offer both airport and neighborhood location customers the ability to rent cars through a live face-to-face video kiosk with Hertz ExpressRent™ kiosks.
    • Mobile Apps: As consumers are looking to mobile technologies as a way to take back control of their travel experience, 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 on Demand™ Mobile 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 The Hertz Corporation

    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.

    To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3001. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Launches Dream Cars In The U.S.
New Vehicles, Locations and Services Define Ultra High End Rental Car Experience

    Hertz Launches Dream Cars In The U.S. New Vehicles, Locations and Services Define Ultra High End Rental Car Experience

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s largest general use airport car rental brand, today announced the launch of Hertz Dream Cars, a line of ultra-high-end performance vehicles that redefine the premium car rental experience. The new fleet and broad range of markets offer greater access to high performance luxury vehicles than ever before, while the VIP rental experience delivers white glove, personalized service to every renter.

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    "The launch of Hertz Dream Cars gives consumers the opportunity to experience luxury travel at its finest," commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and CEO. "The experience starts with a choice at select rental locations of some of the finest vehicles built on the planet. Additionally, the Dream Cars experience extends from special reservation channels to being greeted by a Hertz representative at the airport terminal, to a rental vehicle in pristine condition. We ensure the travel experience with a Hertz Dream Car will be unforgettable."

    The Hertz Dream Car VIP rental experience begins with the personalized reservation service available on a dedicated microsite, www.HertzDreamCars.com and via 888.296.9124 although consumers can also reserve most Dream Cars via standard Hertz rental channels. Hertz will either personally meet customers at their airport terminal and give them a one-on-one orientation to the car, or deliver the car directly to the customer.

    Providing unique rental options for consumers looking for an unforgettable travel experience, the Hertz Dream Car Collection includes the following luxury cars:

    Aston Martin V8 Vantage
    Audi R8
    Bentley Continental GT
    Cadillac CTS-V
    Ferrari (California, F430)
    Lamborghini Gallardo
    Land Rover Range Rover Sport
    Mercedes-Benz AMG (SLS, C63, E63)
    Mercedes-Benz SL550, S550 and G550
    Porsche (911, Cayenne, Boxster, Panamera)
    SRT Viper
    Tesla Model S

    Hertz is offering Dream Cars in 35 markets, including Los Angeles, Miami, and Las Vegas – expanding the availability for consumers around the country to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime luxury travel experience (full list of locations below).

    Hertz Dream Cars joins Hertz’s already-extensive fleet of specialty vehicles, joining the Prestige Collection, a unique line of high-end, luxury vehicles; the Adrenaline Collection, an exhilarating line of head-turning, heart-pumping, specialty performance versions of America’s most popular muscle cars; and the Green Traveler Collection, a line of hybrid, electric and clean diesel vehicles that offer high fuel efficiency and are easy on the wallet.

    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.

    Hertz Dream Car Locations (note cars vary by location):

    Los Angeles

    Fort Myers

    Charlotte

    San Diego

    Fort Lauderdale

    Milwaukee

    Las Vegas

    Chicago

    Pittsburgh

    Miami

    Tampa Bay

    Nashville

    San Francisco

    Palm Springs

    Richmond

    West Palm Beach

    St. Louis

    Oakland

    Phoenix

    Seattle

    Boston

    Dallas

    Orange County

    Orlando

    Salt Lake City

    Dulles

    Denver

    Atlanta

    San Antonio

    Houston

    Philadelphia

    JFK

    Colorado Mountains

    Austin

    Jacksonville

    For more information, visit www.Hertz.com and/or follow Hertz at www.Facebook.com/Hertz and www.Twitter.com/Hertz. Click here to visit the Hertz YouTube page and view the Hertz ExpressRent Kiosk.

    About The Hertz Corporation
    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 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.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Renews Title Sponsorship Of The British Grand Prix MotoGP™ At Silverstone
Hertz British Grand Prix to be held at Silverstone from August 30th to September 1st

    Hertz Renews Title Sponsorship Of The British Grand Prix MotoGP™ At Silverstone Hertz British Grand Prix to be held at Silverstone from August 30th to September 1st

    LONDON, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) and Dorna Sports have announced that Hertz, the world-leading general use car rental brand, is once again the title sponsor of the 2013 British MotoGP™. The British edition of the premier motorcycle racing world championship will be held at Silverstone from August 30th to September 1st.

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    Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said: "The whole team is very excited to play a role in staging the Hertz British Grand Prix again this year. Our ongoing partnership with Dorna Sports and MotoGP provides us an excellent opportunity to associate our fastest, easiest and most valued car rental brand values with the adrenalin fuelled action and excitement of the world-renowned racing event."

    As title sponsor of the British MotoGP, Hertz will benefit from significant media exposure through a range of branding opportunities at the circuit, including at the trackside, bridge, starting point, winners’ podium backdrops, and clothing of the Paddock Girls, as well as the added visibility in one turn in the new-to-MotoGP™ circuit in Austin, Texas, USA.

    The move follows the successful collaboration between MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports and Hertz, which has been the car and equipment rental supplier for the premier motorcycle racing World Championship since 2010, and first took on title sponsorship of the event in 2012. Demonstrating the strength of the partnership, the 2013 deal includes an option for an extension to a further year in 2014.

    The MotoGP championship is an eighteen-race series visiting thirteen countries across four continents. The Hertz British Grand Prix edition of the MotoGP will see Britain’s Cal Crutchlow, Bradley Smith and Michael Laverty battle it out with the likes of Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa for the much-coveted title. British riders in the lower classes are also proving an ever-greater threat on the world stage, as Scott Redding and rookie Danny Kent will scrap it out in Moto2™, while Danny Webb looks to make a push for glory in Moto3™.

    Pau Serracanta, Managing Director Commercial Area, Dorna, commented: "To have Hertz on board as title sponsor once more for the 2013 British MotoGP™ gives me great pleasure. It not only shows the strength of our continued collaboration, but also the benefits and advantages the sponsorship of such a popular world-renowned racing event can have. With an extremely exiting season ahead, during which we will continue to use Hertz’s worldwide service for both vehicle and equipment rental, the Silverstone round is the ideal event to showcase our strong partnership."

    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 #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

    Alexis Darby

    Ketchum

    T: +44 (0) 207 611 3764

    E: alexis.darby@ketchum.com

    Luke Campbell

    Ketchum

    T: +44 (0) 207 611 3735

    E: luke.campbell@ketchum.com

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Enters Vehicle Insurance Replacement Market In The UK Following USA Success
Acquisition of CCL, a leading national accident management services provider, accelerates Hertz’s entry to the US $1.5 billion car and van insurance replacement market in the UK

    Hertz Enters Vehicle Insurance Replacement Market In The UK Following USA Success Acquisition of CCL, a leading national accident management services provider, accelerates Hertz’s entry to the US $1.5 billion car and van insurance replacement market in the UK

    LONDON, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s largest general use car rental brand, announced that Hertz UK Limited has acquired CCL Vehicle Rentals Ltd (CCL), a leading national accident management provider headquartered in Dorset, UK. The move positions Hertz for huge growth potential in the £1 billion (US$1.5 billion) car and van insurance replacement market in the UK. In addition, Hertz builds upon its strong track record of success in the United States where it has served the insurance replacement industry for more than 10 years.

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    CCL offers a comprehensive range of services to the authorized and credit hire market place. CCL will operate as a wholly-owned Hertz subsidiary, with its customers benefiting from the car rental provider’s extensive fleet and network of locations across the UK as well its range of innovative products and services. With the financial backing of Hertz, CCL will continue investing in state-of-the-art insurance rental and electronic processing systems while building further relationships with insurers, brokers, body shops, and vehicle manufacturers and dealerships.

    "Hertz’s entry to the UK vehicle insurance replacement market via the acquisition of CCL brings greater choice and an exceptional and comprehensive service to the industry. Already worth £1 billion in the UK, this segment continues to evolve and we’re excited to be a part of it, especially as it complements our significant off airport expansion plans," commented Michel Taride, Group RAC President at Hertz International. "Building on our existing leasing replacement services and extensive infrastructure in the UK, we will offer a convenient and competitive alternative to the current dominant players. We are excited to welcome CCL’s existing management team to ensure the consistency of service delivery and support plans for growth."

    Neil Cunningham, General Manager, UK & Europe Off Airport at Hertz UK Limited added: "Hertz and CCL are a powerful combination to meet the needs of insurers and the wider market. Hertz has nearly one hundred years of experience in the vehicle rental market and a track record of innovation and customer service. CCL has a reputation for quality service in accident management. Its dedicated workforce brings the expertise needed to effectively manage the end-to-end insurance services process – essential for exceptional service provision today and in the future."

    CCL is a leading national provider in the UK, with extensive experience in accident management services to the authorized hire and credit hire market. The company posted a turnover in excess of US$ 32 million (£21 million) in 2012. Having built a reputation for exceptional customer service the company now employs approximately 200 people across six UK locations. Following the acquisition, CCL will continue to utilize its bespoke and innovative technological solutions, but will also benefit from the support of the growing network of Hertz locations and wide range of quality vans and cars.

    Within the US, Hertz is the recognized supplier to more than 90% of the 200 largest US insurance companies, and boasts approximately 2,400 neighbourhood locations nationwide.

    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 #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

    Alexis Darby

    Ketchum

    T: +44 (0) 207 611 3764

    E: alexis.darby@ketchum.com

    Luke Campbell

    Ketchum

    T: +44 (0) 207 611 3735

    E: luke.campbell@ketchum.com

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • The No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang And Driver Joey Logano Dominates The Monster Mile
Hertz Offering Race Fans a Special Discount to Celebrate this Weekend’s NASCAR Win

    The No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang And Driver Joey Logano Dominates The Monster Mile Hertz Offering Race Fans a Special Discount to Celebrate this Weekend’s NASCAR Win

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang’s win at Dover International Speedway, driven by Joey Logano, Hertz (NYSE: HTZ) is offering NASCAR Race Fans $22 off their next weekly rental with Hertz. Coming in first place, this is Logano’s third-consecutive win at the Monster Mile in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and his first Nationwide Series win driving for Penske Racing.

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

    Logano took the lead for the final time following a two-tire pit stop with just 36 laps to go. Over the final run, Logano was able to pull away from the field, earning his first Nationwide Series win of the season. It was Logano’s 19th-career Nationwide Series victory and the 199th series victory for Ford Racing.

    "It was great to drive the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang this weekend and I’m excited to win Dover again," commented Penske driver Joey Logano. "Our winning wouldn’t have been possible without the work and dedication of the entire team and it was great that, together, we were all able to keep the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang traveling at the speed of Hertz."

    This is the third consecutive win at Dover for Logano. Logano won both races at the high-banked, mile-long track last season, leading 338 of the 400 laps. On Saturday afternoon, Logano led 66 of the 200 laps. Since making his season – and Penske Racing – debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Talladega Superspeedway, Logano has racked up strong finishes behind the wheel of the No. 22 Ford Mustang and has helped move the No. 22 up in the Owner’s Standings from sixth to third since he took over the ride.

    To receive the Joey Logano/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 Joey Logano Hertz 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 364 major race wins, 423 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.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Gets Ready To Take On The Monster Mile
The No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang Makes Its Debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Event at Dover International Speedway

    Hertz Gets Ready To Take On The Monster Mile The No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang Makes Its Debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Event at Dover International Speedway

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Hertz (NYSE: HTZ) announces its entry into NASCAR with this weekend’s debut of the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang in the Nationwide Series at Dover International Speedway. At the helm is Joey Logano, who won both of the NASCAR Nationwide Series events at Dover last season. Logano has finished fourth, third and second in his three Nationwide Series races this year. To celebrate its debut, Hertz is offering Joey Logano, Penske Racing and NASCAR fans discounted rates of up to 22% off their Hertz rental.

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    "Hertz is excited for our debut with Penske Racing in the Nationwide Series," commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Dover is a formidable race track, however we’re confident that Joey Logano will be able to bring home a first place win for the team while driving at the speed of Hertz."

    Since making his season- and Penske Racing-debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series just a few weeks ago at Talladega Superspeedway, Logano has racked up strong finishes behind the wheel. Logano has helped move the No. 22 up in the Owner’s Standings from sixth to third since he took over the ride. Logano comes into the Dover race weekend as the winner of the last two Dover Nationwide Series events. Logano won both races at the high-banked, mile-long track last season, leading 338 of the 400 laps over the two events. He also has a pair of poles at the track, as well as two runner-up finishes. Logano made his much anticipated Nationwide Series debut just a week after his 18th birthday in 2008 at Dover, where he started ninth and finished sixth.

    "Dover International Speedway is one of my favorite tracks and I’m excited to be driving the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang this weekend," commented Penske driver Joey Logano. "The track has a lot of speed and g-load through the corners. We’ve had some pretty good success there over the years. I’m confident that the chemistry the team has been building will serve us well this weekend."

    This year, Hertz and Penske Racing teamed up with Hertz serving as a 2013 primary sponsor for select races on the No. 22 Penske Racing car competing in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series. Under the agreement, Hertz is the primary sponsor on the No. 22 Ford Mustang for seven races in the Nationwide Series. The No. 22 Hertz Ford will compete at Dover International Speedway (two races), New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway, Richmond International Raceway, Watkins Glen International and Homestead-Miami Speedway this season. In addition, Hertz is co-primary sponsor on the No. 22 Ford Fusion in the Sprint Cup Series at the fall race hosted at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

    Under the new partnership, Hertz is also an associate sponsor for the Penske Racing No. 22 Cup Series and Nationwide Series teams with branding presence on the team’s uniforms and equipment as well as on the Nationwide Series car.

    To receive the Joey Logano/Penske Racing discount on Hertz rentals, customers must mention corporate discount number (CDP#): 2222222 at time of reservation. The Joey Logano/Penske Racing discount is 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 364 major race wins, 423 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.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation

  • Hertz Optimizes Travel Experience In And Out Of Car With Updates To Award-Winning NeverLost® GPS And My Explore™ Mobile App
Enhancements Include Partnership with Waterkeeper Alliance to Offer “Swim Guide” with Real-Time Beach Water Quality Data and Five New Mobile City Guides

    Hertz Optimizes Travel Experience In And Out Of Car With Updates To Award-Winning NeverLost® GPS And My Explore™ Mobile App Enhancements Include Partnership with Waterkeeper Alliance to Offer “Swim Guide” with Real-Time Beach Water Quality Data and Five New Mobile City Guides

    PARK RIDGE, N.J. and PLANO, Texas, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) and Navigation Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hertz, today announce the newest innovations to the acclaimed Hertz NeverLost® travel planning tools, creating an easier way for users to plan trips and explore cities. Among the enhancements, Hertz has partnered with Waterkeeper Alliance to offer the first-ever "Waterkeeper Swim Guide," accessible to customers via the in-car Hertz NeverLost GPS unit. The "Waterkeeper Swim Guide" is a new data source that will tell users where beaches are located, which are safe for swimming, and what’s unique about each beach. Hertz is also expanding its NeverLost My Explore™ mobile app to include five new city guides for the following locations: Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Detroit and Napa. The new city apps will be available to download starting June 10, 2013.

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    "These innovations allow us to continue delivering the cutting-edge technology and custom content our customers want, both in and out of the car," commented Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark P. Frissora. "As we kick off summer travel, we are excited to provide our customers with tools like the Waterkeeper ‘Swim Guide’ and an expanded list of unique, customized city guides that enhance their car rental experience, and make it fast, easy and fun."

    The "Waterkeeper Swim Guide" is a tool that brings together real-time beach water quality data from across the U.S. and Canada free to customers with interactive visualizations on their computer or mobile device. The Swim Guide, featured within the Hertz NeverLost® GPS ‘Explore City’ in-car content enables customers to further customize their travel experience by receiving up-to-date, and easy to understand beach information.

    "Waterkeeper Alliance is proud to partner with Hertz on the Swim Guide. The Swim Guide re-connects communities with their waterways by telling people how to find the closest beach and if it is safe to swim when they get there," said Waterkeeper Alliance President Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. "An informed public is the foundation of a functioning democracy. By making water quality data easily available, this tool will promote healthy public debate about the costs of pollution to our communities."

    Travelers will also have an easier time planning, navigating and exploring even more of the country’s major travel destinations with the expansion of the NeverLost My Explore app to include five new city guides – Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Detroit and Napa – starting June 10, 2013. Ideal for business and leisure travelers, the app allows users to maximize their travel experience with customized voice narratives and text descriptions for must-see sites, tours, shopping, neighborhoods, favorites and restaurants. Highlights include:

    • Local City Tours: Rediscover a city with unique tours. Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens or spend a day under the sea at Baltimore’s National Aquarium.
    • Local Neighborhoods: Explore niche neighborhoods or take a walking tour to find hidden gems, like that quaint shop or cozy restaurant you wouldn’t find otherwise.
    • Events: In town for a short trip? Stay up-to-date with fun local events – from music festivals and concerts to exhibitions, conventions, theater performances, and more. Events are updated weekly, so you’ll know exactly which nearby Napa wineries are hosting special tastings or events this weekend!
    • Must-See Attractions: Choose from hundreds of media rich attractions and the top must-see and -do for each region. Have a couple of hours to spare in Detroit? Check out the history-rich Henry Ford museum or the must-see Motown Historical Museum.

    Features of the NeverLost My Explore app include augmented reality to turn a camera phone into a live map at the touch of a screen to show surrounding attractions, map view to let users find their way by car, foot, or public transportation, live weather updates for help pre-planning activities, social media integration so users can share travel adventures using Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr, and free download codes to integrate seamlessly with any NeverLost® GPS device.

    Additional features of the Hertz NeverLost® GPS include:

    • NeverLost Online Trip Planning– Users can visit NeverLost.com to build and manage a custom itinerary before they ever hit the road—complete with airport details and every destination along the way. Trips are sent wirelessly to NeverLost® with a personal download code for secure and convenient access.
    • Concierge-on-demand – Concierge Assisted Routing, a FREE on-demand travel service that gives users access to concierge-style customer service and live travel support seven-days-a-week, is available for help with trip planning, tips and re-routing of any travel plans.
      • Users can call 800-823-2547 to connect with a concierge, or get started online and a NeverLost® concierge will build the trip. Routes can be sent wirelessly to NeverLost®; with 10 days advanced notice, users receive a free customized Hertz NeverLost® USB drive with their trip pre-loaded.
    • Comprehensive database of destinations – Hertz NeverLost® does the heavy lifting with a database of more than 6.5 million points of interest. Users get quick and easy access to a frequently-updated list of destinations right at their fingertips – from city attractions and sites to local neighborhood destinations.
      • Popular Chains™, one of users’ favorite features, displays touch screen logos of some of the most popular chains, so users can find the closest locations of well-known restaurants and retailers at the touch of a screen. Need a quick pick-me-up on the road, a well-deserved lunch break for your road crew, or maybe a little TLC for your MVP? Your closest coffee shops, trusted restaurants, and even pharmacies and convenience stores are as close as a touch of a logo!

    The newly-expanded list of My Explore cities joins the existing NeverLost® My Explore cities, which can be found here, with additional cities planned for a future rollout. The first My Explore™ app is available for download for free; additional city guides are available for $0.99 each. My Explore™ complements the award-winning Hertz NeverLost® with download codes for easy transfer of information and routing to the unit. Hertz NeverLost® is available upon request in select Hertz vehicles for $12.99 per day.

    Visit My Explore™ on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/hertz.neverlost) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/myexplore). For more information on Hertz, visit Facebook (www.facebook.com/Hertz) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/Hertz).

    About The Hertz Corporation

    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. 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 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 Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

    About Navigation Solutions LLC

    Plano, TX-based Navigation Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation is the developer of the Hertz NeverLost® travel system, a user-friendly and customizable route-guidance system that provides turn-by-turn audio and visual driving directions to virtually any destination in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico as well as online travel planning. NeverLost® also develops and markets customized destination-specific smartphone mobile applications for travel under the My Explore™ mobile app brand.

    About Waterkeeper Alliance

    Waterkeeper Alliance is the fastest growing global environmental movement uniting more than 200 Waterkeeper organizations around the world and focusing citizen advocacy on the issues that affect our waterways, from pollution to climate change. Waterkeepers patrol more than 1.5 million square miles of rivers, streams and coastlines on six continents.

    SOURCE The Hertz Corporation