As gas prices push past $4 a gallon, car rental companies see green
Car rental companies are trying to cash in on higher gas prices and America’s newfound fascination with all things green. The latest is Advantage Rent A Car, which earlier this week declared its commitment to becoming “the first major all green car rental company in the United States.”
Rent a car — buy a car? Survey says: yes!
For years, car rental companies assumed that the cars they rent will affect the cars that ultimately their customers will buy. Heck, it is one of the reasons car manufacturers owned most of the rental firms. A new Avis survey taken in Britain has confirmed those assumptions.
Green — or greenwashed? How to tell if your hotel loves the environment
Every April, my email “in” box is clogged with press releases from hotels touting their new and fabulous eco-friendly policies. This April was no exception. But unlike other columnists who press the “delete” key, I read every one. I can’t help myself. I’m both a cynic and a bit of an eco-nut.