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Rental Biz Sees Small-Car Shortage

Demand for small cars on rise, as is anger at 'upgrades'

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 14, 2008 6:43 AM CDT

(Newser) – Rental car companies can't meet the soaring demand for more fuel-efficient small cars and are forcing irritated customers to take "upgrades" to gas-guzzlers. Rocketing gas prices are putting pressure on Hertz, Avis, and other companies to sell their luxury cars and SUVs to pay...   Read full story »

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