A proposed provision that would establish a new rental car tax to fund training facility upgrades in Mesa, Ariz., for the Chicago Cubs was removed before the legislation was passed in the Arizona House of Representatives.

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Rental Car Tax Removed From Arizona Bill (Auto Rental News)

Car rental rates will continue to increase while hotel rates decline and North American airfares remain steady this year, according to Advito , a travel-management advisory group, which issued a first quarter update on its 2010 industry forecast on the airline, hotel and car rental industries.

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Car Rental Rates Expected to Increase This Year (Auto Rental News)