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Avis Budget Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sign New Connected Car Agreement, Giving a More Streamlined, Self-Serve and On-Demand Rental Experience in Europe

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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The announcement comes as Avis Budget Group surpasses the 200k milestone of connected vehicles, globally

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  • The announcement comes as Avis Budget Group surpasses the 200k milestone of connected vehicles, globally
    BRACKNELL, United Kingdom, Jan. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group, Inc .
  • (NASDAQ: CAR) today announces a new agreement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Group to connect more than 22,000 Fiat vehicles in Avis Budget Groups European fleet.
  • The partnership follows a recent announcement from Avis Budget Group as it surpassed the 200,000 connected car threshold globally.
  • Avis Budget Group undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Avis Budget Group Provides Leadership Update

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Monday, December 30, 2019
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Ms. Martins has been with Avis Budget Group for 15 years in a number of senior strategic and financial roles.

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  • Ms. Martins has been with Avis Budget Group for 15 years in a number of senior strategic and financial roles.
  • Mr. Coleman concluded: On behalf of the Board and everyone at Avis Budget Group, Id like once again to thank Larry for his many contributions and years of extraordinary leadership.
  • Until his appointment to the Interim CEO role, Mr. Ferraro served as President, Americas, for Avis Budget Group.
  • Avis Budget Group has approximately 30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More information is available at avisbudgetgroup.com .

Avis Budget Group Surpasses 200,000 Connected Vehicle Mark

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Monday, December 16, 2019
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A fully connected fleet increases operational efficiency for Avis Budget Group by providing greater visibility into fleet usage and access to information in real-time.

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  • A fully connected fleet increases operational efficiency for Avis Budget Group by providing greater visibility into fleet usage and access to information in real-time.
  • In the past year, Avis Budget Group introduced new app features to improve the overall customer experience.
  • Avis Budget Group works directly with OEMs including Ford, Toyota, GM and Groupe PSA as well as third-party hardware companies including I.D.
  • Avis Budget Group has approximately 30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com .

Avis Budget Group Partners with Verizon and Edison Interactive to Launch New All-in-One Digital Travel Assistant 

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group, in partnership with Verizon and Edison Interactive, today announced the launch of a new all-in-one digital travel assistant exclusively available to Avis, Budget, and Payless Car Rental customers.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group, in partnership with Verizon and Edison Interactive, today announced the launch of a new all-in-one digital travel assistant exclusively available to Avis, Budget, and Payless Car Rental customers.
  • Were thrilled to be partnering with Verizon and Edison Interactive on the launch of this Travel Assistant, combining the best in car rental, connectivity, and digital technology to allow our customers to take their travel experience to the next level.
  • The partnership between Avis Budget Group, Verizon and Edison Interactive will prove to be incredibly valuable for rental car customers around the globe.
  • We are excited about working with Avis Budget Group and Edison and look forward to a partnership that will accelerate the transformation of how we travel.

Avis Named World’s Leading Car Rental Company at World Travel Awards 2019

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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BRACKNELL, United Kingdom, Dec. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading car rental brand, Avis, has been named the worlds leading car rental company for the second year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2019 Grand Final.

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  • BRACKNELL, United Kingdom, Dec. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading car rental brand, Avis, has been named the worlds leading car rental company for the second year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2019 Grand Final.
  • The 26th annual World Travel Awards is globally recognized as a highly prestigious honours programme in global travel and tourism.
  • Keith Rankin, President, International, Avis Budget Group said: Were delighted to be named the worlds best car rental company.
  • Avis is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR ), which is the parent company of Avis, Budget, Zipcar, Payless, Apex Car Rentals, France Cars, Maggiore, Morini Rent and Turiscar.

The Car Continues Its Rule of the Road: But Ownership Is Evolving, According to New Report From Avis Budget Group

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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These findings reflect the changing attitude towards car ownership across the globe, where more than half of those surveyed (54%) are open to alternative mobility solutions.

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  • These findings reflect the changing attitude towards car ownership across the globe, where more than half of those surveyed (54%) are open to alternative mobility solutions.
  • The Avis Budget Group Road Ahead: The Future of Mobility Report examined the current and near future mobility landscape across markets in Europe and Asia.
  • Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe and Australasia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in other parts of the world.
  • Avis Budget Group has approximately 31,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com

Avis Budget Group Recognized for Support of Women in the Workplace at Inaugural WINiT Awards Gala

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Friday, November 15, 2019
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WINiT for Women is a career development network for women in the travel, meetings, events and exhibition industries.

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  • WINiT for Women is a career development network for women in the travel, meetings, events and exhibition industries.
  • Beth Kinerk, senior vice president of sales at Avis Budget Group, was also recognized by WINiT for Women as one of the Top 40 Women in Travel.
  • Thank you WINiT for this incredible honor and to my Avis Budget Group family for all of their support, said Kinerk.
  • Avis Budget Group has approximately 30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com .

Avis Budget Group Announces Role as Founding Partner of Urban Movement Labs, Driving Transportation Innovation in Los Angeles

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group announces today it is one of the founding partners behind Urban Movement Labs, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership to accelerate transportation innovation launched by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group announces today it is one of the founding partners behind Urban Movement Labs, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership to accelerate transportation innovation launched by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
  • This unprecedented venture will focus on developing, testing and rolling out innovative transit solutions and addressing core challenges around climate change, technology and workforce development in Los Angeles.
  • In addition to Avis Budget Group, the other founding partners behind the launch of this new initiative include Mayor Eric Garcettis Office of Economic Development, Lyft, Verizon, Waymo, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Los Angeles World Airports, the Port of Los Angeles, and the L.A. Cleantech Incubator (LACI).
  • Avis Budget Group has approximately 30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com .

Avis Budget Group Renews Exclusive AARP Relationship

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Monday, October 28, 2019
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group today announced the renewal of a multi-year agreement to extend its relationship as the exclusive car rental provider for AARP members.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group today announced the renewal of a multi-year agreement to extend its relationship as the exclusive car rental provider for AARP members.
  • Avis Budget Group will continue to provide AARP members with discounted rates and special offers on vehicle rentals with Avis Car Rental, Budget Car Rental, Budget Truck Rental and Payless Car Rental.
  • We are committed to providing AARP members with transportation solutions that are convenient and affordable, said Beth Kinerk, senior vice president of sales, Avis Budget Group.
  • As AARP members look for the best options for auto rentals, we are excited to extend and grow our existing relationship with the Avis, Budget, and Payless brands to bring exclusive benefits to our members, said Angela Jones, Senior Vice President, AARP Services.

Avis Budget Group to Announce Third Quarter 2019 Results on October 31st

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Monday, October 7, 2019
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) announced today that it plans to report its third quarter 2019 results after the market close on Thursday, October 31st, 2019, and to host a conference call for institutional investors to discuss these results and its full year outlook on Friday, November 1st, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) announced today that it plans to report its third quarter 2019 results after the market close on Thursday, October 31st, 2019, and to host a conference call for institutional investors to discuss these results and its full year outlook on Friday, November 1st, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.
  • A telephone replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on November 1st, 2019 until 10:00 p.m. on November 15th, 2019 at (877)-660-6853 using conference code 13695307.
  • Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe and Australasia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in other parts of the world.
  • Avis Budget Group has approximately 30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com .