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First Car Rental Drives 2013 South African Women’s Open
First Car Rental is proud to announce its support sponsorship of the 2013 South African Women’s Open. - April 21, 2013 - First Car Rental
First Car Rental "Badges" Big Events
In recognition of First Car Rental's large contingent of sportsmen and women, in 2013 the car rental company will "badge" some of the big sporting events in March. - March 27, 2013 - First Car Rental
Download the First Car Rental City Guide App and Explore South Africa This Easter
For South Africans hitting the road this Easter, First Car Rental in association with Tourism Radio offers travellers the perfect companion to assist them during their stay in South Africa’s top cities. - March 27, 2013 - First Car Rental
First Car Rental Earns Best in Car Hire Service in South Africa
True to its payoff line: First In Car Hire, First In Service, First Car Rental has won 1st place at the highly-regarded South African Service Awards in the Travel and Related Services category beating all of its car hire competitors in South Africa. - March 25, 2013 - First Car Rental
CMH Adopt a School Project Update
All staff at CMH, of which First Car Rental is wholly-owned subsidiary, embarked on an Adopt-A-School Project in an attempt to upgrade selected schools. - February 10, 2013 - First Car Rental
Free Website Linking, Traffic and Backlinks for Accommodation Providers
Free Hotel, Vacation Rental, B&B website promotion launched by Airport-Car-Rent.com. Accommodation providers can have an exclusive position on each airport information page with links back to their website free of charge. - January 31, 2013 - Airport-Car-Rent.com
First Car Rental Scraps Cape One-Way Fees for January
For a limited period only First Car Rental is eliminating the one-way fee for selected one-way rentals. - January 25, 2013 - First Car Rental
Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live Launches Its New Product, North Eastern Europe – Motorcycle Adventure
After the success of South Eastern Europe Motorcycle Tour, the company designed an itinerary that completes the Eastern European motorcycle experience with amazing motorcycle roads, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, legendary places and countries rich in history and culture. - November 28, 2012 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live
Maiellano Car Rental Now Offers Hotel Booking Options in Europe
Having been in the car rental industry since 1969, Maiellano Car Rental now expands its services by offering hotel booking options for travelers planning to visit Europe. - September 21, 2012 - Maiellano Car Rental
Car Hire Assistant Introduces a New Travel Essential Car Hire Excess Insurance
With rental operators steadily increasing the insurance excess on car hire and, in turn, the cost of excess insurance, hirers need to shop around for Car Hire Excess Insurance rather than taking out expensive policies offered by the rental company. - August 13, 2012 - Car Hire Assistant
SEOmoz Coming to Cape Town
Out of 18 top nominations, Cape Town has been chosen to host one of three SEOmoz MozCation Meetups around the world. - August 12, 2012 - Drive South Africa
Drive South Africa Pronounces Latest Collaboration with Trusted Brandnames
South African rental car company Drive South Africa has announced their own collaboration with the South African online travel journals Weg!, Go!, Wegsleep, Drive Out and WegRy. Renting a vehicle or even an equipped 4x4 vehicle is made really easy with this new online partnership. Offering... - April 05, 2012 - Drive South Africa
Financing a Car in Canada – Expat Car Leasing and Financing Service in Canada Launched by ExpatRide
Financing a car in Canada? Car leasing and financing service for expats offered by ExpatRide. When trying to get an auto loan in Canada as a newcomer, it can be very frustrating not having a Canadian credit score (Beacon score). - March 18, 2012 - ExpatRide International, Inc.
Insider Look Into Car Rental Prices by Getrentalcar.com
When people try to rent a car online, they realise how much hassle and time it takes to surf through dozens of websites entering desired dates and location. Not to mention time they spend going through rental terms and conditions. - November 24, 2011 - [GET] Rental Car
President Obama Beats Oprah 2-1 as the Person Holiday Travelers Would Most Like to Run Into
AutoSlash.com Reports Findings from Their First Annual Consumer Holiday Travel Survey - November 16, 2011 - AutoSlash.com
Expat Car Leasing: Enterprise Fleet Management and ExpatRide Launch Partnership
Enterprise Fleet Management, an affiliate of Enterprise Holdings, has partnered with ExpatRide, a specialized expatriate service company to provide foreign nationals in the U.S. with the nation’s most comprehensive expat car leasing program. The partnership gives expatriates moving to the... - November 02, 2011 - ExpatRide International, Inc.
Coggin Nissan on Atlantic Welcomes New General Manager
Coggin Nissan on Atlantic in Jacksonville is pleased to announce the appointment of Melvin Burkett as the dealership’s new general manager. - October 21, 2011 - Coggin Nissan on Atlantic
Say "No" to SANRAL's Gauteng Toll Roads Plan
First Car Rental invites individuals and businesses to unite behind the initiative to scrap additional toll roads and e-tag fees. Read more. - October 21, 2011 - First Car Rental
A Motorcycle Ride to the Clouds on Transalpina Road – the Highest Mountain Road in Romania
After Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear referred to Transfagarasan Road in Romania as possibly the best in the world, Romanians reveal the secret weapon – Transalpina Road, the highest mountain road in Romania (2145m above the sea level). - October 09, 2011 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live
Ride Under Dracula's Wings to the Spooky, Adventurous Halloween Party in Transylvania
Halloween in Transylvania on Motorcycle – Short Break, October 30, 2011 Departure – 10% Discount for Motorcycle Rental - September 30, 2011 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live
Europcar Joins Perth Glory Football Club
Perth Glory is pleased to announce that Europcar, one of the most popular companies providing car hire in Perth, has joined forces with the football club as a “Premier Sponsor” for the 2011/12 season. - September 23, 2011 - Europcar
Holden Cruze, Skoda Superb Join Australia’s Europcar Car Hire Fleet
Leading Australian car rental company Europcar, will begin introducing the Holden Cruze and the Skoda Superb station wagon to its large fleet. - September 23, 2011 - Europcar
Europcar Encourages Its Australian Customers to be "Green" Drivers by Promoting Its Fleet of Eco-Friendly Cars Online
Europcar, one of Australia’s most popular car rental companies and a key player in sustainable development in its sector, has launched a new eco-friendly section on it’s Australian website which highlights its fleet of green cars. - September 23, 2011 - Europcar
Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live Prepares to Breach the Great Wall of China and to Take the Capital Beijing, a Great Motorcycle Adventure
In the footsteps of Genghis Khan is a 12 day motorcycle itinerary departing from Beijing and offering incredible rides, freedom, exploration and general getting messy – a once in a lifetime adventure. Book the May 25, 2012 departure and enjoy an epic ride in the hoof prints of the marauding hordes riding a Classic Chinese Military Sidecar Motorcycle – Chang Jiang 750. - September 20, 2011 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live
Car Leasing and Financing for Expatriates in USA Without a U.S. Credit Score by ExpatRide.com
For newly arrived foreign nationals in the USA it is very frustrating not having a U.S. credit score. When it comes to car leasing and financing ExpatRide has solved that problem. - September 18, 2011 - ExpatRide International, Inc.
Blossom Leasing Announces Promotions on Commercial Van Leases
UK commercial vehicle leasing firm Blossom Vehicle Leasing announced today that they are offering excellent promotions on two of their most popular commercial van models. Customers can contact Blossom Leasing online to get precise quotes and obtain customized financing options. - September 16, 2011 - Blossom Vehicle Leasing
Discovery Car Hire Stands Firm on the No GPS Tracking on Rental Cars Movement
If there is one car rental company that’s strongly against GPS tracking devices to be installed on rental cars, it’s Discovery Car Hire. The company is determined to continue to make sure that every client keeps his or her privacy when travelling. - September 15, 2011 - Discovery Car Hire
Coggin Nissan on Atlantic Supports the Special Olympics
Jacksonville Nissan Dealership Teams Up with the Florida Surfing Association to Raise Money. - August 31, 2011 - Coggin Nissan on Atlantic
First Car Rental Drives TOPS Soweto Wine Festival
First Car Rental sponsors Soweto Hotel transfers for wine exhibitors to the TOPS Soweto Wine Festival. - August 20, 2011 - First Car Rental
Best of Transylvania – Motorcycle Tour, Now 10% Off
The discount is available for September 3rd, 2011 departure from Cluj Napoca, offering rides on the most spectacular motorcycle roads in Europe. - August 10, 2011 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live
First Car Rental Makes Use of ACCSSA Notification Systems
First Car Rental has implemented Customer Credibility Scan and Security Alerts to combat fraud, theft and vandalism in the car rental industry. - July 20, 2011 - First Car Rental
Coggin Nissan on Atlantic Announces Service Blog
Coggin Nissan on Atlantic has created a new blog featuring Certified Service Technician Sarah Mueller. Service with Sarah is the voice for anyone who may feel uncomfortable in the service environment. - June 25, 2011 - Coggin Nissan on Atlantic
First Car Rental Supports Estee Lauder Pink Illumination Ball
First Car Rental donates car rentals in support of the Estee Lauder Pink Illumination Ball and breast cancer awareness. - June 25, 2011 - First Car Rental
Apollo Motorhomes Drives Tourism Queensland´s Best Expedition in the World´s Ultimate Queensland Road Trip
Australian success story Apollo Motorhomes is the driving force behind the ultimate Queensland Road Trip, part of The Best Expedition in the World. The world’s largest privately owned recreational vehicle operator, born and bred in the sunshine state, is providing an Apollo Motorhomes motorhome as part of their sponsorship of The Best Expedition in the World, the next chapter of Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World campaign with Island Caretaker Ben Southall. - May 13, 2011 - Apollo Motorhomes
4x4 Car Rental Fleet Doubled at Blue Car Rental Iceland
Blue Car Rental, a family owned company, has recently doubled its fleet of 4x4 car hire for 2011. The car rental company in Iceland now offers customers three different 4x4 jeep options: Suzuki Jimny (manual transmission), Hyundai Tucson (automatic transmission), and Toyota Land Cruiser (automatic... - April 13, 2011 - Blue Car Rental
First Car Rental Joins Good Fellas
All Good Fellas Drivers are now covered by First Car Rental. Good Fellas is a members-only chauffeur service providing a highly accessible alternative to driving under the influence of alcohol. - March 19, 2011 - First Car Rental
First Car Rental Has Been Selected as the Exclusive Car Rental Partner with the New, Low Cost Airline, Velvet Sky
First Car Rental is proud to announce the exclusive car rental partnership with the new, low cost airline, Velvet Sky, as of March 2011. Says Melissa Storey, Executive Head: Strategy, Development & Marketing, “This is an exciting partnership for First Car Rental. We take our strategic... - March 19, 2011 - First Car Rental
First Car Rental Drives Fashion with Jo Borkett
As of 2011, all First Car Rental’s executives, managers and branch staff are sporting the latest in office fashion wear, styled and designed by Jo Borkett, a leading fashion brand for sophisticated and successful trend-setters of all ages. Melissa Storey, Executive Head: Strategy,... - February 17, 2011 - First Car Rental
First Car Rental Selects Amadeus GDS
First Car Rental is now available to Travel Agents on Amadeus, a Global Distribution System. Amadeus is a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and tourism industry. - February 16, 2011 - First Car Rental
First Car Rental Integrates ACCSSA to Stop Fraud and Theft
ACCSSA (Active Customer Credibility Scan and Security Alerts), a South African company, was established in 2008 when a worrying trend of increased instances of fraud, theft and non-payment. ACCSSA offers affordable solution for the identifying, recording and sharing of such defaulting customer information. - February 16, 2011 - First Car Rental
AutoSlash.com’s Holiday Results: Car Renters Averaged $65 Savings
AutoSlash.com, a car rental booking website begun last year, announced results today from its first holiday season indicating consumers saved $65 per rental, or nearly 30% on average. The free service, which applies coupons and discounts, tracks rental price changes over time until the pickup date, and re-books users into found savings automatically, reported that during the holiday period over 80% of its users saved money from their original booking price. - January 31, 2011 - AutoSlash.com
(800)7Exotic Now Offers Ferrari F430 Spider
(800)7Exotic, a defining new car rental service, is offering new vehicles in the South Florida Region. - January 23, 2011 - 8007exotic
First Car Rental Supports The Freedom Revolution Unicycle Tour
On 26 November 2010, the Bobs for Good team and the good people of South Africa will embark on a world’s first journey to unicycle 2500 km off-road from Durban to Cape Town with the aim to fit shoes on to no fewer than 2000 of Mzansi’s neediest childrens’ feet. - November 20, 2010 - First Car Rental
Cape Spirit Just Launched Their Cape Town and South Africa Car Rental Summer Special
Capespirit.com, one of South Africa's favorite car rental websites, has just launched their summer special, and had a record number of car rental bookings for Cape Town and Johannesburg in the last few days. South Africa is the 25th largest country in the world with an extensive coastline and... - October 28, 2010 - Cape Spirit South Africa Car Rental
First Car Rental Applies No Smoking Policy to All Its Rentals
First Car Rental has announced that all their vehicles will be smoke-free under a new policy that prohibits smoking in its rental vehicles effective 11th October. - October 15, 2010 - First Car Rental
First Car Rental to be Represented at All Gautrain Stations
First Car Rental will soon be represented at all Gautrain Stations. Gautrain Stations are strategically positioned and add a new dimension to public transport. - October 01, 2010 - First Car Rental
World Cup Drives New Zealand Motorhome Demand
The 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup has sparked such a strong demand for accommodation and transport that leisure vehicle rental company Apollo Motorhome Holidays is ramping up campervan and motorhome production by 25% from their Auckland factory. - September 23, 2010 - Apollo Motorhomes
Vote for Your Favourite First Car Rental 'Kick It With Connor' Video
First Car Rental, a member of the JSE listed CMH Group, has closed off its successful nationwide competition to win a Chevrolet Spark Lite over the World Cup, but due to the popularity of the videos submitted, has extended a separate voting for the best video submitted. Some people went to... - July 25, 2010 - First Car Rental
SimplyHireACar Sponsored Student Expedition Conquers Quilotoa Crater
On the 5th July the Herschel Grammar School 2010 World Challenge Team landed in Quito, Ecuador. Since then the 11 students (aged 15 to 18) and 3 Adults have reached the halfway mark of their Expedition exploring the wonders of this amazing country. - July 21, 2010 - SimplyHireAcar
SimplyHireACar Sponsors Students on World Challenge Expedition to Ecuador
After two years of fundraising, planning, and some last minute sponsorship from SimplyHireACar.co.uk, a group of students from Herschel Grammar School plus 3 adults departed Monday 6th July 2010 on their month long expedition to Ecuador. - July 08, 2010 - SimplyHireAcar