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Why don't the rental car companies in the US keep Honda cars?

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Contrary to what is believed Honda actually does corporate sales, But, it was never the big things for Honda, due to its corporate history. read more

Now, as to why most rental agencies don't carry Honda's. I'd guesstimate that 80-90% of rental car companies carry only American cars. The only foreign cars I've seen are a handful of Nissan's and some fairly exotic/luxury cars like Porsche and Mercedes. Car rental companies don't want a foreign image, they want to appeal to the American consumer. read more

The wind keeps blowing, the sun keeps rising, and Honda keeps avoiding selling cars to rental fleets -- even though it would turn the Accord into the best-selling car in America. Doug DeMuro is an automotive journalist who has written for many online and magazine publications. read more

With one exception, the answer to this question over the last few years has been no. While each of these companies may pride themselves on brand recognition and the like, for most travelers, rental cars are a commodity, interchangeable in most leisure travelers' eyes depending on price. read more

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