Factory ready to reopen as convention center (The Sentinel) Converting

Factory ready to reopen as convention center (The Sentinel)
Converting a former crystal factory into an expo center was a business decision, says Carlisle Productions Marketing Director Susan Hanft. But the producers of 10 car shows annually at Carlisle Fairgrounds also see their new venture on K Street across from the fairgrounds as a gift to the community.

Rent-A-Wreck to merge with San Diego Car Rentals (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
Rent-A-Wreck of America, Inc. announced late Monday that it has entered into an agreement to merge with San Diego Car Rentals, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
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HOAs pitted against renters (The Arizona Republic)
Renter vs. owner: the traditional social divide seems to be worsening as investors flock to the Valley's hot real estate market.

Corps. Sample New Model: Deploying Rearden E-Procurement Platform (Business Travel News)
OCTOBER 17, 2005 -- Several large and midsize corporate travel buyers are pursuing further deployment after the initial testing of a new online employee procurement system from Rearden Commerce that incorporates booking air, hotel and car rentals into a portal with other functions, including package shipping and dining reservations.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Unveils Customizable Travel Agency Program That Offers Unprecedented Flexibility (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the fastest-growing rental car company at U.S. airports, today announced a one-of-a-kind partnership program for travel agencies that offers each agency the ability to set its own rate and commission structure based on its individual business strategy.

San Diego Car Rentals to Buy Rent-A-Wreck (Los Angeles Times)
Rent-A-Wreck Inc. said it was being bought by closely held San Diego Car Rentals Inc. in a transaction expected to close in November.

Top Sport Utilities on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Next big thing: Satellite TV in cars (The Globe and Mail)
DETROIT As their average commute time rises, North Americans are making their vehicles increasingly homelike, with cushy seats, multiple zones of climate control and DVD players. So it's no surprise that the next big thing in vehicle accessories is satellite television.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
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