Hertz Expands SIRIUS XM Radio Options

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Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:39pm EDT

  PARK RIDGE, NJ, Jun 30 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Hertz has expanded its Prestige Collection to include SIRIUS XM Radio as
a complimentary, standard feature in every vehicle in the collection's
line up. SIRIUS and XM are now available as a standard feature across the
entire Hertz Prestige and Hertz Fun Collections, collections of vehicles
that can be reserved by specific make and model, as well as more than 20
Hertz standard vehicles including those from Ford, Mercury, Chrysler,
Kia, Volvo, Infiniti, Audi and more than 10 GM models. The Company now
offers more than 55,000 cars equipped with SIRIUS XM and customers are
able select SIRIUS XM as an option at time of reservation on
www.hertz.com.

    With this expanded relationship, Hertz is now the only car rental company
to offer satellite radio -- including the "Best of Both" SIRIUS and XM --
and NeverLost as a standard part of the Prestige Collection.

    "Hertz is excited to mark another milestone by being the only car rental
company to offer both satellite radio and in-car navigation as part of its
Prestige Collection," commented Mike Senackerib, Chief Marketing Officer,
The Hertz Corporation. "Having an extensive line up of vehicles equipped
with satellite radio enhances the car rental experience. Hertz customers
rely upon SIRIUS XM Radio to ensure their travels are enjoyable, knowing
their favorite commercial-free music channels and radio personalities are
easily and conveniently accessible."

    "We are delighted to expand our relationship with Hertz to now include
SIRIUS XM, along with the 'Best of Both' SIRIUS and XM across the entire
Hertz Prestige Collection, Hertz Fun Collection and now over 20 Hertz
standard vehicles," said Doug Pergament, Vice President, SIRIUS XM Radio.
"Together, SIRIUS XM and Hertz have enhanced the rental experience by
bringing our critically-acclaimed sports, news, talk, entertainment and
commercial-free music to thousands of additional Hertz customers."

    Hertz rental vehicles equipped with SIRIUS XM are available at 53 major
airport locations nationwide including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami,
New York City, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Denver, Detroit and Chicago as
well as numerous, off airport Hertz Local Edition sites.

    SIRIUS XM broadcasts more than 130 channels of exclusive sports, news,
talk, entertainment, commercial-free music, plus traffic, weather and
data. SIRIUS XM programming includes:


--  Commercial-free Music:  With music from every genre, artist-dedicated
    channels, live performances and more, SIRIUS XM is the home of commercial-
    free music.
--  Live Sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk:  The most comprehensive sports
    coverage available, including the NFL, MLB(R), NASCAR(R), NHL(R), NBA, the
    PGA TOUR(R) Network and college sports. Plus 24/7 sports talk with channels
    such as SIRIUS NFL Radio, MLB Home Plate(TM), SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, NHL(R)
    Home Ice and more.
--  Exclusive Entertainment and Talk:  The biggest names, compelling talk,
    hilarious comedy.  Hear Howard Stern, Oprah Radio(TM), Martha Stewart,
    Jamie Foxx, Blue Collar Comedy, political talk and more.
--  World-class News:  Stay informed with FOX News, CNN, CNBC, NPR(R), BBC
    and more.  Plus local traffic and weather.
--  Family & Kids:  Entertain the entire family with Radio Disney, Kids
    Place Live, Laugh USA and more.
    

    
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE: HTZ), is the world's largest general use car rental brand,
operating from approximately 8,000 locations in 145 countries worldwide.
Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 42
major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations
in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia
and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in
cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and
service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold(R), NeverLost(R)
customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS XM Radio, and unique cars
and SUVs offered through the company's Prestige, Fun and Green
Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. In 2008, the Company
launched Connect by Hertz, entering the global car sharing market in
London, New York City and Paris. Hertz also operates one of the world's
largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation,
offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as
well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major
industrial companies to local contractors and consumers from
approximately 350 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France
and Spain.

    About SIRIUS XM Radio

    SIRIUS XM Radio is America's satellite radio company delivering to
subscribers commercial-free music channels, premier sports, news, talk,
entertainment, and traffic and weather.

    SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities
and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy
Buffett, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Opie & Anthony, Bubba the Love
Sponge(R), The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Bob
Edwards. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the
Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball(R),
NASCAR(R), NBA, NHL(R), and PGA TOUR(R), and broadcasts major college
sports.

    SIRIUS XM Radio has arrangements with every major automaker. SIRIUS XM
Radio products are available at http://shop.sirius.com and
http://shop.xmradio.com, and at retail locations nationwide, including
Best Buy, RadioShack, Target, Sam's Club, and Wal-Mart. SIRIUS XM Radio
also offers SIRIUS Backseat TV, the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat
entertainment featuring Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network;
XM NavTraffic(R) service for GPS navigation systems delivers real-time
traffic information, including accidents and road construction, for more
than 80 North American markets.

    



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