hertz rental cars

After 18 months of letting potential buyers kick its tires, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced that it's no longer for sale. This is bad news for Hertz, which seemed to be the last bidder standing after Avis Budget dropped out. The operators' loss is naturally the consumers' gain, and trends look ominous for this industry going forward.

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group confirmed Thursday that it received a $1.33 billion takeover from Avis Budget Group, which topped an earlier bid from rival Hertz. Now it's up to the car-rental company's board to declare the winner.

Hertz is giving away a free weekend day car rental with no strings attached at participating Hertz locations. No need to rent it for another day, or any other catches, to get the deal. Go to the Hertz Web site and use promo code PC#127595 to reserve an economy through full size car for a weekend...