habe nnicht National und Alamo fusioniert? Muß ja was tolles rausgekommen sein 
National war zusammen mit Alamo unter Chapter 11, weil beide der gleichen Muttergesellschaft gehören. Aber eigentlich war National in den letzten 15 Jahren ständig irgendwie in unruhigen Gewässern
Hier hab ich mal einen Text zur Firmengeschichte, der rumgeistert:
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Worldwide Rent a Car
1947
On August 27, at Chicago's Drake Hotel, twenty-four independent car rental operators convened to create National Car Rental - a collaborative of entrepreneurs who were determined to succeed in the car-rental industry, while preserving their independence.
1952
In a strategy shift, National pursued the lucrative and growing airport car-rental business and competed head-to-head with larger rivals, such as Hertz and Avis.
1956
National had its first, big growth step, when it added 21 new members, 50 cities and 70 locations to its ever-growing organization.
1958
By this time, National Car Rental was represented at fifty percent of the nation's major hub city airports.
1962
After its incorporation in 1959, National moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where Dumas Milner, the Horatio Alger of licensees, masterminded the company's next growth phase. National had already become a $1 million company.
1963
National became the first nationwide car rental company to issue S&H Green Stamps - a strategy that helped make the company a threatening contender in the industry.
1965
In response to a turn of bad luck due to poor management and worse cash flow, National "white knights" Mills Lane Jr. and Ken Glaser secured interim financing and moved the company to Minnesota.
1967
In a wave of innovation, National created its "floating fleet" of 1,000 Pontiac Catalinas for intercity travel, introduced unlimited mileage, and installed the most modern billing system in the car rental industry. The company was off the ropes and ready to do battle.
1969
National had revenues of $71.5 million, 1,836 rental locations and had become the second largest car rental system in the world, based on locations. Around the same time, National moved into their new headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota, a 50,000 square foot facility. At this time, Household Finance Corporation owned a majority interest in the company.
1970
National diversified its business by forming Hydro-Soil division, which focused on environmental clean-up, and Air Care, which was devoted to transporting special cargo; National also expanded its EZ Haul move-it-yourself business and rented motor homes, campers and travel trailers through its Funwheels program.
1975
National was operating at 2,500 locations in 64 countries and held a staff of more than 800 in Minneapolis. Corporate revenues were at $155 million, more than ten times the total of a decade earlier. Joe James, National's CEO, is credited with the strong stewardship that brought the company to this point.
1976
National was the first company in the rental car business to offer flat rates at $17, $18, and $19. In this year, Exxon signed-on as National's first commercial account.
1980
National moved into new international headquarters, spanning 23,000 square feet in suburban Edina. Annual revenues skyrocketed to $367 million and profits approached $18 million, even though a recession had stalled many American businesses.
1983
National was the first car rental company to be granted permission to operate in China; a great honor.
1986
When a change in tax policy made it inevitable, Household Finance Corporation, National's owner, sold the company in a leveraged buy-out to former Hertz executive, Vince Wasik and a group of investors.
1987
National launched the Emerald Club, the industry's first frequent renter program, the Paperless Express Rental Agreement and, over the next two years, Emerald Aisle Service, the first car rental transaction system that did not require a visit to a counter, and Smart Key, an automated rental and return service.
1988
General Motors acquired a minority interest in National.
1992
General Motors bought out the Wasik Investment Group, while National struggled with increasing losses.
1993
National was up for sale and all potential buyers were scared off, but one: Bill Lobeck, a veteran of the industry, who had watched National since the 1960's and believed the company could recover and prosper.
1994
National became the first car rental company to give customers the right to choose their own car from the rental lot, using the Choice Rental process.
1995
Even though the company continued to lose money, National invested in a sophisticated "revenue management system" designed to forecast consumer needs and adjust prices, based on demand. National boosted its revenues by $58 million, and within 18 months emerged from the brink of bankruptcy.
On June 1, Bill Lobeck and his investment partners bought National Car Rental. They believed that the "rate wars" would end, and sensible, profitable pricing would return. Lobeck and his management team focused on building National's leisure business, repairing relationships with licensees, creating global company with a single identity, and making the most of technology.
1996
National reached its first $1 billion in revenues.
1997
H. Wayne Huizenga, a Florida-based entrepreneur, proposed the acquisition of National under the Republic Industries Inc. banner. The acquisition brought National and Alamo Rent-A-Car together as sister companies. Bill Lobeck announced that Jeff Parell would become National's new President and COO.
1998
ANC Rental Corporation begins a spin-off with AutoNation. The spin-off includes Alamo, National and Car Temps USA. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the spin-off brought 250 new jobs to the area.
2000
ANC Rental Corporation completes the spin-off with AutoNation. As the result of this, ANC became a freestanding public company.
2001
As a result of the events of 9-11, ANC Rental Corporation filed for bankruptcy protection under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws. Under this protection, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent-A-Car began streamlining their operations and fleet management, in the United States.
2002
National and Alamo have consolidated their operations at many airports around the country, but have also maintained their strong brand identities. National customers now have a greater number of airport locations which are available to them, plus faster and improved service with a larger fleet from which to choose their rental cars.
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