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22 Mar 2013

The Mail & Guardian reports that following Avis's stance against e-tolling, the Presidency shifted its vehicle rentals from Avis to a different car rental agency. In an email from the CEO of the South African National Roads Agency Limited, Nazir Ali, to Busani Ngcaweni, it said: "A small addition to our list of car-hire companies that have signed up with us ...Yesterday Avis (the red people) signed up with us. However, please do not hire cars from them yet. [We are] waiting to see visible signs of remorse. It is the right thing to do. No remorse, no business."

However, the deputy President's spokesman, Thabo Masebe, says that "The presidency never had a contract with Avis. It did have a contract with Phakisa World, which has a business relationship with Avis. The contract ran its course and in November 2011 the presidency entered into a new contract with another company. The role of Avis in Outa has nothing to do with the government's choice of which car rental company it does business with. Decisions on the awarding of contracts are made in terms of the Constitution and relevant legislation."

1 Mar 2013

Wayne Duvenhage, the previous CE of Avis SA, joins Skywise Airline as its director of customer services.

9 Nov 2012

A World Global Bronze Award is given to Avis South Africa for the Best Car Hire Company at the Virgin Holidays World Travel Market Awards 2012 in London.“A very integral part of this award could not have been attained was it not for the ongoing support from our operations teams and for the “We try harder” spirit that has been continually displayed to our valued customers and partners. It is a great honour to be recognised for the hard work we put in on daily basis. Well done to the Avis SA Inbound team for building strong relationships and all the hard work that brought this achievement,” said Keith Rankin, CEO of Avis Southern Africa.

5 Nov 2012

Avis South Africa is chosen as the Avis Licensee of the year for Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

The CEO of Avis South Africa, Keith Rankin, said that "Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in South Africa. We take great pride in delivering the best transportation solution for our customers and are proud to receive the Avis Licensee of the Year award for EMEA. We look forward to continuing to exceed customer expectations."

"Avis South Africa has been serving the car rental needs of customers in the region for more than 40 years, and their passion and commitment to service excellence are unwavering. They consistently exceed customers' expectations and have set an example for licensees across EMEA. We applaud their achievements and contribution to helping us grow the business." said the Avis Budget Group's president (EMEA), Larry De Shon.

31 Jul 2012

Wayne Duvenage, CEO of Avis, resigns, after 23 years at the company, 5 of them as CEO. He'll continue in his role as the head of the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance.

Dec 2011

Avis opens offices in Graaf-Reinet

Oct 2011

Avis Coach Charter, which started as a licensee operation in 2008, is acquired by Avis Rent a Car. “Avis Rent a Car now owns 75% of the company, with former licensee, Nobbie Marais, owning the remaining 25%.” said Keith Rankin, Chief Executive of Avis Southern Africa.
Nobbie Marais has 28 years’ experience in the business and remains on board as general manager of Avis Coach Charter.

Apr 2011

Avis car rental info from their academy.

Feb 2011

Avis South Africa becomes the official car rental sponsor of the Vodacom Blue Bulls rugby team.

Apr 2008

Avis becomes the first car rental company to adopt the LATCH system. The LATCH system is a new US government standard for child restraints (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Apparently, this system should make it easier for car rental personell to install child seats - an activity Avis haven't showered themselves themselves in glory with in the past - see Avis car rental endangers lives.

2006

Cendant splits into four seperate independent companies, one of which is Avis Budget Group Incorporated, which is the holding company of Avis Rent A Car System, LLC.

2001

All of the outstanding shares of Avis Group Holdings is bought by Cendant Corporation, with Avis Rent A Car System (Incorporated) becoming a 100% owned subsidiary of Cendant Corporation. Avis's headquarters moves to Parsippany, New Jersey.

1997

In a public offering, 75% of Avis Rent A Car is sold (and HFS Incorporated's holding decreases to 25%).

Aug 1997

Avis Rent A Car purchases First Gray Line Corporation, the second-largest Avis franchisee in North America, for $195m.

Oct 1996

HFS Incorporated purchases full control of Avis for $800m. HFS sets up a wholly-owned subsidiary called HFS Car Rental, which holds the rights to the Avis name and which is the franchiser of the worldwide Avis rental system. HFS also sets up Avis Rent A Car, Incorporated, which houses the company-owned car rental operations.

1992

In Sacramento California, Avis introduces twenty Chevrolet Luminas that run on either unleaded gasoline, M85 (a fuel composed of 15% unleaded gasoline and 85% methanol), or a mixture of both.

1989

General Motors buys Wesray Corporation's 29% holding in Avis Incorporated.

Avis Europe is purchased by Cilva Holdings PLC, becoming private in the process.

1988

Avis buys the company's licensee in New Zealand.

1987

In an employee stock ownership plan, Avis is sold to the employees of the company became its owners, with Wesray Corporation keeping a 29% stake.

1986

In a public offering, 65% of Avis Europe PLC (Avis's European operations) is sold for some $290m.

1986

The PHH Group purchases Avis's domestic leasing fleet from Wesray Corporation, for some $134m.

1986

Wesray Corporation purchases Avis from Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Company.

1985

Beatrice Companies is purchased by Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Company.

1984

An automated self-service check-in device called "rapid return" is introduced at Avis's United States franchises.

1984

Beatrice Companies purchases Esmark Incorporated.

1983

Esmark Incorporated purchases Avis.

1981

A system of vehicle tracking is implemented, known as Advanced Vehicle Identification System.

1977

Norton Simon Inc. purchases Avis and takes it private.

1972

In a public offering, 48% of the shares in Avis are sold.

1965

IT&T ( International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation) purchases Avis.

1962

"We're only No. 2. We try harder" is adopted as Avis's motto

1956

Richard Robie sells Avis Rent-A-Car System to Amoskeag Company and other investors; who create a 100% subsidiary called Avis Rent A Car System, Incorporated.

1954

Warren Avis sells Avis Rent-A-Car System to Richard Robie.

1948

As part of its efforts to move beyond renting cars solely at airports, the word "Airlines" is dropped from Avis's name, to become "Avis Rent-A-Car System".

1946

Warren Avis starts Avis Airlines Rent-A-Car System in Detroit, USA; becoming the first car rental company in the USA to offer car rentals from airports.

22 Jul 2012

Review of Avis - Johannesburg Lanseria : we're off to a good start, having paid R973 for a Toyota Corolla for 2 days, as a result of booking it as part of our 1time flight.

24 Apr 2011

Avis Johannesburg car rental delight our daughter with their balloons, bunny (it was Easter) and friendliness.

21 Jun 2007

Avis Johannesburg review - I blitzed through to my Tiida and Holiday Inn.

Avis car hire website

www.avis.co.za

Email

reservations@avis.co.za

Phone

0861-113748

Cape Town Airport

021 927 8800 (ph)

Cape Town City

021-424-1177 (ph)

Milnerton

021-552-6636 (ph)

Parow

021-930-2348 (ph)

Sea Point
(near hotel Ritz Cape Town)

021-434-9712 (ph)

Stellenbosch

021-887-0492 (ph)

Strand

021-855-3077 (ph)

021 841 4440 (ph)