Founded in 1958, Budget Rent A Car System is the owner and franchiser of one of the leading car rental brands in the world. It maintains more than 1,900 car rental locations in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. The company provides cars of various makes, including Infiniti, Ford, Nissan, Dodge, Chrysler and Cadillac. It offers insurance coverage, repair and maintenance services. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, which provides business and consumer car rental services throughout the world. Additionally, it offers various rental certificates. Avis Budget Group is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J.