Zipcar acquires leading car sharing service in Austria

Zipcar, Inc. announced the acquisition of Denzel Mobility CarSharing GmbH, a leading car sharing service in Austria, operating under the name CarSharing.at. With this deal, Zipcar continues to grow its car sharing network globally, expanding the company's

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Zipcar wraps up first 'The Ultimate Ziptrip' social media contest

Zipcar, Inc. recently wrapped up its first 'The Ultimate Ziptrip' social media contest, awarding Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Jason and Elizabeth Hart an all-expenses paid trip to San Francisco. The Hart couple entered the Facebook contest with almost 5,000

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Zipcar pilots monthly membership plan in Chicago

Zipcar, Inc. announced the launch of a pilot program for a new monthly membership plan now available in Chicago. The new plan allows Chicago residents to pay for their Zipcar membership as they go, providing a new option for those who want to test out

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Zipcar adds American Express Vice-Chairman to its Board of Directors

Zipcar, Inc. announced the election of  Ed Gilligan, Vice-Chairman of American Express Company, as a member of its Board of Directors. Gilligan, along with Zipcar Chairman and CEO Scott Griffith and long-time board member Bob Kagle, were elected as

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Zipcar and Vauxhall charge up electric vehicle sharing pilot in London

Zipcar, Inc. has announced a pilot partnership with car manufacturer, Vauxhall, that sees the all-new electric Ampera join its fleet of self-service, pay as you go vehicles for the next six months.

It’s the first time in the UK that a car sharing club has offered access to an

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Zipcar expands 'Zipvan' cargo van service to Chicago

Zipcar, Inc. has announced the expansion of its 'Zipvan' pilot cargo van service to Chicago. With this expansion, the Ford E-150 full-size cargo vans currently available through the service in San Francisco, Boston and Washington, D.C., are now available for

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Zipcar expands service to Austin, Texas

Zipcar, Inc. announced a significant expansion of the Zipcar car sharing network into the City of Austin. The new program will provide Austin residents, visitors and businesses with increased access to convenient transportation options that reduce downtown parking

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Zipcar appoints Ciara Smyth as Executive Vice-President of Human Resources

Zipcar, Inc. announced the appointment of Ciara Smyth as its EVP of Human Resources. In this role, Smyth will be based in Zipcar's Cambridge, Mass. office and will oversee global talent programs and policies at Zipcar. She will report directly to Scott

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Ford, Zipcar 'Students with Drive' grant program awards $300,000 to student organisations

Ford Motor Company and Zipcar, Inc. announced the culmination of the first year of the 'Students with Drive' grant program, which donated a total of $300,000 to student organisations on university campuses throughout the United States. In an event at the University of

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Zipcar expands car sharing to San Jose, CA

Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world's leading car sharing network, announced the company's expansion into the city of San Jose, CA. The new Zipcar program will provide San Jose residents, visitors and businesses with increased access to affordable, convenient

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