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Sharon Faulkner, executive director of the American Car Rental Association, says the growth in the upscale rental market differs from years past because it's no longer limited to beach and tourist towns.
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For rental companies, the exotics sector requires an extra level of care. Businesses do more extensive detailing on the vehicles, drop them off at the customer's doorstep at odd hours, and require large deposits or an insurance plan fit to replace the car.