Founded in 1958, Thrifty Car Rental is one of the largest car rental companies in the world. Through corporately owned and franchised stores, the company operates more than 1,000 locations in over 60 countries. It offers cars from various manufacturers, such as Acura, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Lexus and Volvo. Thrifty Car Rental s car inventory also includes models by Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Nissan, Pontiac, Suzuki, Toyota and Volkswagen. The company provides SmartBusiness, SmartBiz, government and neighborhood rental programs. With a location in College Park, Ga., it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group.