New Eco Friendly Car Rental Site Announces U.S. Launch

Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:00am EDT
 
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Vroom Vroom Vroom Drives Out of Beta and Into the U.S. Market,
              Offering Carbon Offsets for All Car Rentals
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
Vroom Vroom Vroom, an eco-conscious car rental site, announces its
official U.S. launch, bringing stateside consumers fast, hassle-free
and environmentally friendly car rental booking service. The new site
enables customers to make reservations with all major rental car
companies in more than 2,000 U.S. locations, including major airports,
city centers, and smaller regional towns; and boasts the industry's
fastest interface (28.5 seconds to complete a reservation). Vroom
Vroom Vroom is the first car rental site to provide carbon offset
credits with each rental, at no cost to the customer. Renters get the
benefit of no cancellation restrictions and a lowest price guarantee
that offers $10 if a lower rate is found elsewhere. And one lucky
renter each month will get their entire booking FREE. With no extra
fees and Vroom Vroom Vroom picking up the tab on carbon offset credits
for all car rentals, Vroom Vroom Vroom takes customer service and
social responsibility as seriously as it takes its unconventional
name.

   An Australian-born brand with success in several countries
including Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and Canada, Vroom Vroom
Vroom has established its U.S. headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. The
U.S. platform has been three years in the making, but Vroom Vroom
Vroom didn't spend that time buried 'down under'--they were developing
technology and building relationships to offer real-time pricing and
direct connections to key car rental providers, giving American
consumers a new choice for renting with ease.

   Peter Thornton, CEO of Vroom Vroom Vroom, wants to be known as a
"company with a conscience." Thornton says, "We want people to choose
Vroom Vroom Vroom not just because we have the lowest rates, fastest
tools and highest level of service, but because we understand their
needs and share their values."

   VroomVroomVroom.com offers more than the expected online rental
options (price comparisons and vehicle selections like luxury cars,
SUVs and convertibles). The site has a "Geek Travel Guide"--a list of
25 Web apps for road-trip planning including maps, travel search
engines, resources for business travel, and tools for finding parking
lots, radio stations and the best gas prices. The site also has travel
guides for major U.S. and international cities and "accidental
tourist" tips--sightseeing ideas for anyone who finds themselves with
extra time in a new place.

   Future expansion is already in the works--look for new site
features, green programs and additional content in the upcoming
months.

                  About Vroom Vroom Vroom Car Rentals

   Vroom Vroom Vroom believes drivers deserve a car rental booking
service that thinks and acts like a customer. Adding a breath of fresh
air to the car rental process, Vroom Vroom Vroom prides itself as a
company with a conscience, offsetting carbon emissions for every car
rented through the site, at no cost to the customer. An
Australian-born company launched 'down under' in 2002, Vroom Vroom
Vroom maintains services and operations in the U.S., Canada,
Australia, New Zealand and the U.K.

   Check us out:

   Web site: http://www.VroomVroomVroom.com

   Blog: http://vroomblog.blogspot.com/

   Facebook: Vroom Man

   Twitter: @CarRental

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