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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Formerly NYSE: DTG | |
| Industry | Car rental and Leasing |
| Founded | November 4, 1997 |
| Defunct | November 19, 2012 |
| Fate | Acquired by The Hertz Corporation |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group is the former holding company of Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car. Dollar Thrifty Automotive began to operate as an independent car rental subsidiary of the Chrysler Corporation on November 4, 1997 while continuing to support its two brands, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental.[1][2] It was acquired by The Hertz Corporation for US$2.3 billion on November 19, 2012.[3]
- ^ "After Long Pursuit, Hertz to Buy Dollar Thrifty for $2.3 Billion". The New York Times. August 26, 2012. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ "Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. History". International Directory of Company Histories, St. James Press. 1999. Archived from the original on August 31, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ "No mystery anymore: Hertz moving HQ to Estero". NBC 2. May 8, 2013. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.