High Occupancy Toll lanes are a huge trend in urban highway transportation. Drivers pay extra to use the special lanes, and while some believe that all roads should be free, others feel that the option to pay for a quicker commute should be available.
Hertz has rolled out its car-sharing Connect program to compete with Zipcar in major US and European cities. Hertz has much better cost advantages based on volume of vehicle purchases and maintenance agreements and the capacity to expand quickly.
The government bailout of Detroit automakers is also good news for the used car industry. John Blair, ALG's CEO, says the bailout package will add stability to the weakened domestic market, allay concerns over parts and servicing, and improve short-term residuals.