For these not in tune with the Jeep Wrangler neighborhood, there is a factor referred to as “ducking.” In brief, Wrangler homeowners carry rubber geese round, and once they see one other Wrangler parked, they put a duck on the hood. It is a pleasant gesture from one Wrangler proprietor to a different, however the historical past of how this all began is not essential proper now.

What is essential is that you would partake in the entire Wrangler-duck factor with out proudly owning a Jeep. Hertz now has brand-new Wrangler 4xe hybrids in its rental fleet for the summer season. And a few may have geese inside.

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“We’re thrilled so as to add the Jeep Wrangler 4xe to our expansive lineup of latest automobiles, vans and SUVs for hire at Hertz and provides prospects a style of what it is prefer to be a Wrangler proprietor,” mentioned Hertz Government VP of North America Henry Kuykendall. “The Jeep Wrangler is iconic and all the time in excessive demand for the summer season. With the right mix of ruggedness and the newest tech options, the 4xe fashions are positive to thrill those that are in search of final freedom and journey of their travels.”

Whereas there are geese inside some Hertz Wranglers, it’s possible you’ll not need to give them away. They’re a part of a particular promotion for renters, and for those who discover one, you would get some reductions or upgrades from Hertz. As for precisely what meaning, Hertz does not specify. However the geese are apparently branded particularly for this Hertz-Jeep mashup, and you may preserve it for some precise Jeep ducking do you have to discover one.

This actually is not the primary time Hertz has provided specialty automobiles to the general public for hire. The notorious Shelby GT350H Mustangs appeared within the Nineteen Sixties and have returned periodically since then. Most just lately, Hertz had a fleet of Shelby-branded Mach-E electrical Mustangs. Camaros and Corvettes have additionally been provided every so often.

The Jeep Wrangler promotion comes as Hertz fights to revive its public picture after issues with renters getting falsely arrested for car theft. The rental firm in the end agreed to a $168 million settlement in that case.