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AAA Reports Future Gas Prices Dependent on Path of Hurricane Wilma


The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline has dropped 9 cents per gallon since the middle of September, but still is about 74 cents higher than one year ago. "In early September, pump prices soared in the wake of the destruction to refineries, drilling platforms and pipelines l ... Full Article

DELTA AIR LINES BANKRUPTCY NEWS: Issue No. 2 Released by Bankruptcy Creditors' Service This Morning


Judge Beatty approved the $1.7 billion interim request for debtor-in-possession financing by Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) this morning. Additional information about that financing pact and Judge Beatty's ruling is available in Issue No. 2 of DELTA AIR LINES BANKRUPTCY NEWS released by Bankruptcy ... Full Article

Better the Air Quality Inside Your Car


end more and more time inside their car, the need for air purification has grown, and has become one of end-users key expectations in today's vehicles. Focusing on this new trend, Valeo announces the creation of a fragrance diffuser and a Vitamin C filter that complement its ...

Tips for Safe Holiday Road Travel


(NewsUSA) - Preventive auto maintenance is the best way to assure hassle-free driving through the woods and to Grandma's house this holiday season. Here's advice from the pros at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence: * Engine performance: Get ...

Hit the Road With Dollar Rent a Car; Win One of 30 Free Week-Long Rides


This spring, hit the road with Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) . Now through May 2, 2006, Dollar is giving away a free week's car rental to a new winner daily during its 'Hit the Road' Sweepstakes, totaling 30 chances for D ...

Thrifty Car Rental Offers Double 'Look To Book(R)' Points


Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) will award travel agents in the U.S. and Canada with double Look To Book(R) points for car rental bookings made between April 5 and May 15, 2006. To be eligible, these bookings must be on ...

Dollar Celebrates Delta SkyMiles(R) Silver Anniversary; Members Earn 250 Bonus Miles


In celebration of Delta Air Lines 25th Anniversary of SkyMiles, Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) , is offering Delta SkyMiles(R) Members 250 bonus miles per rental of a compact car or larger vehicle for two days or longer th ...

Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Welcome Cruisers With All Makes and Models


Take one part exuberant enthusiasts, add the lovely landscape of an automotive gem and blend in summer's balmy breezes and it's Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills. The Museum is welcoming cruisers with all makes and models 6 - 9 p.m. Thursdays ...

Thrifty Car Rental Offers 250 Bonus Miles on Delta With Two-day Rental Made on Thrifty.com


Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) will offer its customers 250 bonus miles with Delta Air Lines(R) effective April 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006. Delta SkyMiles(R) members who rent a compact car or larger vehicle for two days ...

Thrifty Cures Spring Fever With Daily Drawings of Free Week's Car Rental


Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) , has a cure for spring fever with the launch of a new sweepstakes on http://www.thrifty.com/ . From March 13, 2006 through April 11, 2006, Thrifty will award daily prizes of a free week of ...

AAA Reports Gas Prices at Highest Level Since Last November


Gasoline prices are at their highest levels since last November 9, with the current nationwide average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline at $2.363 per gallon. This is more than 6 cents higher than last month and more than 33 cents higher than a year ago. "The ...

Dollar Rent A Car Offers Triple Miles With Delta Air Lines(R) on Florida Rentals


Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) , is offering its customers the chance to earn triple Delta Air Lines(R) SkyMiles(R) when renting a mid-size car or larger vehicle, for two days or longer, at any Florida DOLLAR(R) participat ...

ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine Introduces Auto & Travel Network Portals; Adds Rich Media


& TRAVEL Magazine (RTM) announced today the introduction of its new "Automotive Network" and "Travel Network" landing pages. Serving as the doorway for entry into the wide variety of content RTM offers in each category, each Network portal also introduces rich media into th ...

World Forum for Motor Museums Comes to Detroit


MotorCities National Heritage Area will host the 2005 World Forum for Motor Museums October 9-14 in Detroit where automotive museum curators from more than a dozen countries and across the United States will converge. Themed "Motor Museums Today: Preserving the Past and Adap ...

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Will No Longer Participate in the Expedia Preferred Partner Program


Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) today announced that the Company's brands, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, will no longer participate in the Expedia Preferred Partner Program, effective May 1, 2005. The Preferred Partner Program provides participat ...

Thrifty Car Rental Offers Quadruple Miles on Delta With Two-Day Rental


Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) will offer its customers quadruple frequent flyer miles with Delta Airlines, effective April 1, 2005 through May 31, 2005. Delta SkyMiles members who rent a compact car or larger vehicle wit ...

Thrifty Car Rental Offers Triple Miles on Delta With Two-Day Rental Made on Thrifty.com


Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) will offer its customers triple miles with Delta Air Lines(R) effective March 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006. Delta SkyMiles(R) members who rent a mid-size car or larger vehicle for two days, ...

Thrifty Car Rental Opens On-Airport Location at Southwest Florida International Airport


Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) , today announced it has opened a new location at Southwest Florida International Airport's (RSW) new consolidated car rental facility. The opening coincided with the airport's opening of ...

Create Safe and Fun Summer Road Trips


officially starts the American family summer vacation season. With a few tips from the expert automotive editors at Consumer Guide(R) Automotive ( http://auto.consumerguide.com/ ) families can make these trips more enjoyable through preparation. "No matter how far famili ...

Thrifty Car Rental Offers 250 Bonus Miles on Delta With Two-day Rental Made on Thrifty.com


Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) will offer its customers 250 bonus miles with Delta Air Lines(R) effective April 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006. Delta SkyMiles(R) members who rent a compact car or larger vehicle for two days ...

Thrifty Car Rental Offers Double 'Look To Book(R)' Points


Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) will award travel agents in the U.S. and Canada with double Look To Book(R) points for car rental bookings made between April 5 and May 15, 2006. To be eligible, these bookings must be on ...

Tips for Safe Holiday Road Travel


(NewsUSA) - Preventive auto maintenance is the best way to assure hassle-free driving through the woods and to Grandma's house this holiday season. Here's advice from the pros at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence: * Engine performance: Get ...

Thrifty Car Rental Opens Location at Orlando Sanford International Airport


Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) , today announced it has opened an in-terminal location at Orlando Sanford International Airport. "Orlando remains one of the top vacation destinations in the United States among internat ...

Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental Open in New Consolidated Facility in Ft. Lauderdale


Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) today announced its two brands, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental are celebrating their grand opening in Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport's (FLL) new Rental Car Center. Each brand previously served custo ...

Thrifty Car Rental Rewards Snow Bunnies With Great Rates and Complimentary Ski Racks


Like a cup of hot cocoa, Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) , is warming the hearts of snowbound skiers. From Jan. 1, 2006, to April 12, 2006, consumers who book one of 14 participating ski destinations using promotion code S ...

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Strengthens Presence in Louisiana; Company Acquires Franchise Operations in New Orleans and Baton Rouge


Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:DTG) today announced the acquisition of the Thrifty Car Rental operations in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The acquisitions include in-terminal locations at the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport and the Ba ...

AAA Says 'Get the Lead Out' for Its Great Battery Roundup April 16-23


In commemoration of Earth Day, AAA Chicago and the EPA are asking area motorists to help take charge of their environment by helping "Get the lead out" during AAA's Great Battery Roundup. "AAA wants to educate the public on the potential dangers of having old lead acid ba ...