8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

February 7, 2008

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

DOLLAR THRIFTY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-13647	73-1356520
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

5330 East 31st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (918) 660-7700

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

Appointment of Officer

On February 7, 2008, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that John J. Foley has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 14, 2008. Mr. Foley, age 52, has been a Senior Executive Vice President with the Company since October 2003 and prior to this election served in several management positions with DTG Operations, Inc. (formerly known as Dollar Rent A Car Systems, Inc.), a subsidiary of the Company. In connection with his promotion, Mr. Foley received an increased grant of performance share units and stock options with a targeted value of $200,000.

Departure of Officer

On February 7, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Steven B. Hildebrand, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.44.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.44 Press release announcing executive changes issued by Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. on February 7, 2008

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

DOLLAR THRIFTY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.

(Registrant)

February 7, 2008 By: /s/ STEVEN B. HILDEBRAND  

Steven B. Hildebrand

Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial

Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal

Accounting Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No. Description

99.44 Press release announcing executive changes issued by Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. on February 7, 2008

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EX-99

EXHIBIT 99.44

Media Contact:

Fred J. Fleischner

Executive Director –

Corporate Communications

(918) 669.3086

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dollar Thrifty Announces Executive Changes

TULSA, OKLAHOMA, February 7, 2008: Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), parent company of the Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental brands, today announced the following executive changes.

John J. Foley has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role as COO, Foley will be responsible for Corporate Operations, Revenue Management and Fleet Planning.

In addition, R. Scott Anderson has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. As CMO, Anderson will be responsible for Revenue Growth, Sales & Marketing, Franchising, and all Distribution Channels.

Steven B. Hildebrand, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has announced his retirement effective March 31, 2008, following a successful 20-year career with the Company. Hildebrand will be available to DTG on a consulting basis beginning April 1, 2008 for a 90-day period. The Company currently has a search underway for a new Chief Financial Officer to succeed Hildebrand.

Commenting on Hildebrand’s forthcoming retirement, Gary L. Paxton, President and CEO, said, “On behalf of our Company and all our associates, I want to thank Steve for the significant contributions he’s made to the Company’s success, and wish him the very best in any future endeavors.”

About Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Driven by the mission “Value Every Time,” the Company's brands, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, serve value-conscious travelers in approximately 70 countries. Dollar and Thrifty have over 800 corporate and franchised locations in the United States and Canada, operating in virtually all of the top U.S. airport markets and in all of the top Canadian airport markets. The Company's more than 8,400 employees are located mainly in North America, but global service capabilities exist through an expanding international franchise network.For additional information, visitwww.dtag.com