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New York City Limousine services
2008-06-03 03:18:00
New York limousine service for NY airport limousine transportation to NYC . New York limo services to the airport from NYC for any NY Limo occasion. Stretch limousines for New York airport limousine service to New York City from John F. Kennedy ( JFK limousine ), Newark (EWR) or LaGuardia (LGA) airport. This New York Limousine service has a fleet of the latest model NYC Limousine , Town cars, Vans and NYC stretch limo cars are for hire to do New York airport transfers and hummer limos for elegant affairs. We are always making sure you can hire services with New York limos made affordable for everyone !!Whether the New York airport limousine service to a business meeting in NYC , for a NY wedding limo service or even just a night out on the town, every effort will be made to make your ride in our NY limousine an affordable one to remember. Courteous NYC limo drivers that are prompt and will cater to your every special occasion. We happily offer professional NY limos for clients takin...
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Protest
2008-05-09 10:35:00
I received this email and would like to share it with you my friends. Dear Colleagues, At the risk of boring the ‘uninterested’ ones we feel we must update you all on our progress. We have managed to muddle through another hectic weekend and we hope you all have managed to get through it unscathed. We thank everyone for the enormous response we have received. It is truly heart warming to at last realise we are not alone down here in deepest, darkest Wales, and that there are tens, if not hundreds of other companies in exactly the same position as us. Nearly everyone who rang us or emailed us wanted imminent action in some shape or form and so far we seem to have recruited in excess of 150 limousines, which is fabulous, and the numbers are increasing with every passing day. It is clear there is a real and urgent need for something to be done and indeed the industry is crying out for this. At present, after listening to everyone’s availability it looks as th...
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The Apprentice ? You?re Hired!
2008-03-30 13:41:00
Chauffeur Car Hire Northampton (http://www.xec-uk.com/), Chauffeur Car Hire Milton Keynes (http://www.xec-uk.com/), Executive Car Hire Northampton (http://www.xec-uk.com/) and Executive Car Hire Milton Keynes (http://www.xec-uk.com/). XEC-UK “Room to Move, on the Move”.I watched the first episode of the new series of The Apprentice last night. I’d rather have been out working but we didn’t have much on. The show is a great concept and has been syndicated in other countries due to its popularity.For those of you that haven’t seen it, there are 12 young high flying entrepreneurs and executives competing to be Sir Alan Sugar’s apprentice. Each week Sir Alan splits them into two groups and sets them a task. Each group selects a project Leader and sets about beating the other group. One person from the losing group is fired each week until the last person standing gets the job. As a contestant you need to keep your head down in the early stages....

F1 is back ? Great!
2008-03-21 14:13:00
XEC-UK, Chauffeur Services Northampton (http://www.xec-uk.com/), Chauffeur Services Milton Keynes (http://www.xec-uk.com/), Airport Taxi Northampton (http://www.xec-uk.com/chauffeur-services .html) and Airport Taxi Milton Keynes (http://www.xec-uk.com/chauffeur-services .html). “Room to Move, on the Move”.The new F1 Season got off to a good start last weekend with a win for our Lewis. It’s great to have it back even if it had become a bit processional over recent years. I think this season will be better. Although Lewis looks to be strong and is quickest again in Malaysia, there are a number of other drivers and teams that are well placed to challenge.You may not know this but the home of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, is in Northamptonshire. I’m kept very busy over the four days that the tour is in town. Many local businesses entertain their clients at the Grand Prix so I’m busy driving between the circuit and neighbouring towns. I’m pl...
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London Heathrow Terminal 5
2008-03-14 13:39:00
Heathrow Airports new Terminal was officially opened today (Friday 14 March) by the Queen providing much needed extra passenger capacity at Europe’s busiest Airport. The £4.5bn project has not been without its controversy particular concern being raised by environmental groups. BAA has always claimed that there will be no increase in the number of flights. I’ve seen the new building up close during my frequent trips to the airport through my Northampton chauffeur cars (http://www.xec-uk.com/) and Milton Keynes chauffeur cars (http://www.xec-uk.com/) business.The building is quite stunning and is a state of the art facility bringing Heathrow right up to date. Once operational, attention will turn to Terminal 1 which is in much need of modernisation. Some interesting facts relating to Terminal 5: Construction began: September 200260,000 people have worked a total of 100 million man hours to buildAircraft stands: 60 by 2010Car park spaces: 3,800Self service c...
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Choosing the Right Limo Provider Can Make or Break Your the Big Event
2008-03-08 18:07:00
Owner of NY 54 Limo usines services offers tips on how to choose a limo service. Renting a limo can seem like a daunting task given the number of car services operating in the Valley of the Sun. Reliability, safety and driver qualifications are just a few of the things people often concern themselves with when looking for the right company. But there are some basic questions you can ask to ensure you're hiring a reputable firm. Many companies that offer car services and luxury limousines operate without licenses and the majority do not conduct thorough background checks on their drivers. Additionally, large cities like Phoenix often see firms that have violated the law disappear only to resurface again under a different name. There are a lot of car services out there and choosing the right one can seem overwhelming, says Darren Pascale, owner of NY 54 Limousines. But there are some basic questions you can ask to ensure you're hiring a reputable firm. Pascale recommend...
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London - Sporting and Business Capital
2008-03-06 15:12:00
I had some pretty happy Chelsea fans in the Viano last night. Chelsea have progressed to the quarter finals of the Champions League along with Manchester Utd and Arsenal. If Liverpool capitalise on their 2 goal advantage over Inter Milan next week that will leave all 4 Premier League clubs in the last 8. I offer chauffeured travel services Bedfordshire and Chauffeured travel services Northamptonshire and as such my work often involves taking migrant football fans down to the Capital to see their teams. Many people have moved out of London to the neighbouring counties but still maintain their allegiance to their football team.In addition to visits to the Capitals football clubs I also find that my Northamptonshire Chauffeur Service and Buckinghamshire Chauffeur Service also takes me to the home of Rugby, Twickenham, and a number of other iconic sporting venues such as Wembley and Wimbledon.My Business Travel Milton Keynes and Business Travel Northampton services also regularly ta...
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Why People Like Limousines!
2008-03-01 16:57:00
Limousines have an appeal to many people, both private consumers and businesses alike. For the rich, the benefits are fairly obvious. Since they have a large disposable income, they have money to spend on a comfortable mode of transport in which they themselves do not have to drive. In this way, they can sit back, enjoy a drink, watch TV, or even conduct business while en route to their destination. Now they don’t have to deal with the increased stress of traffic. They enjoy the fact that at a moments notice in many cases they can call up their driver to take them where they need to go.For private renters not of the rich class, they have the appeal of making them feel like the rich class. Since the middle class normally drives themselves or takes public transport like busses, subways or taxis, the idea of riding in a limousine for a change is refreshing. For the eight or so hours of their rental agreement they get to ride around in the style and comfort the rich class gets to ...
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Mercedes Viano Bench Seat
2008-02-28 12:54:00
I drive a Mercedes Viano as part of my chauffeur driven car hire Northamptonshire (http://www.xec-uk.com/) business. My Viano has four individual seats in the back and a pull out table. When I set up my chauffeur car service Northamptonshire (http://www.xec-uk.com/) I had in mind that I would get most of my business from the executive business travel Northamptonshire (http://www.xec-uk.com/) market.As it has transpired, most of my business has come from Northamptonshire airport transfers to London Heathrow (http://www.xec-uk.com/) and other major airports. As such I receive calls from a lot of customers wanting a vehicle to take 6 or more people. So, at the moment I am turning away business as I can only accommodate 5. What I need is a bench seat which would then enable me to carry 6 passengers.To that end, does anybody know of any places to pick up Viano bench seats without paying dealership prices? MarkNorthamptonshire chauffeur driven car hire (http://www.xec-uk.com/)
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Free Parking Around LHR
2008-02-20 19:48:00
I'm new to this business having been operating XEC-UK for about 3 months now.Most of my Northamptonshire Chauffeured Vehicle Service work has taken me to the UK's major airports. I find most of my work is Executive Chauffeur Driven Car Hire in London.As such most of my Airport Transfers from Northamptonshire take me to London Heathrow. I tend to arrive at the airport in plenty of time and in order to avoid punitive parking costs am always looking to park up outside the terminals. I'll talk about the road congestion and exorbitant parking charges in future blogs.Anyway, this may not be news to the experienced drivers among us but I've found a good spot to park up for a couple of hours free of charge. It's near T4 and it's the 'ON The Run' service station. No charge for parking, you can use the loo and grab a coffee while you wait - ideal!Does anybody know of any other good free parking spots around the UK's airports? Mark - Northamptonshire Pr...
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Hello From XEC-UK
2008-02-13 19:58:00
HiNot sure how this works so just wanted to place a test blog for luxury car hire Northamptonshire (http://www.xec-uk.com/).

Chauffeur Driven Service in Turkey
2008-02-10 17:14:00
www.chauffeurdrive.info (http://www.chauffeurdrive.info/) Kind Regards,Mr Timurhan CAMADAN
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Checker Sedan
2008-02-05 11:56:00
Whether it's corporate or private travel, professional chauffeurs are friendly, discrete and knowledgeable driving companions who will make sure your journey is both safe and comfortable, arriving at your destination feeling refreshed and relaxed.The chauffeur profession calls for a unique blend of driving and social skills. And yes, there's much more to being a professional chauffeur than simply being a good driver. All chauffeurs are also registered and inspected by the local authorities and should be fully licensed with a security check for your peace of mind. The vehicle owned by the chauffeur or luxury sedan company must be legally roadworthy and fully insured.Responsibilities for each professional chauffeur may very slightly. Some of the things a good chauffeur should know are etiquette skills, risk management, both personal and public safety awareness. Also, how to drive in a style that enhances passenger comfort, creates less stress for the driver, and reduces fuel c...
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Hangover
2008-02-03 17:50:00
I must feel sorry for all the welsh chauffeur stroke taxi drivers yesterday as they had a long journey down to Twickenham to see England v Wales in the Six Nations listening to the game on the old radio!During half time thinking that they would have a very quite drive home as the welsh team where losing 16 - 6 and the old boyo's would be drowned rats and all would be asleep on the long trek home! But NO the lads listened to some Tom Jones at half time and triumphed over the old enemy! So the poor old drivers had noise noise and loads of PEE stops on the way home! And plenty of ear bashing songs drowned down their plugholes! Anyway something like this only happens once in every 20 years so they make the most of it! Well done Wales and well done to all the drivers!
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New York City
2007-12-21 17:09:00
Hi Guys,Arrived in the Big Apple on the Wednesday the 19th and its been non stop! The place is fantastic the view from our hotel overlooking the Manhatton skyline is unbeilievable and breathtaking! Thanks to NYCLimousine Company and to James the chauffeur for picking us up at the airport and taking us to our hotel! James was very friendly and drove a Mercedes S Class which was very nice!I must say I did not realise how tiring doing the old tourist thing is but it is nice to see all the sights yesterday went up the Empire State building and it is only then that you see how vast New York is WOW!Anyway got to go central park awaits plus the Christmas show at the Radio City awaits!MJCAdministartor
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Beckhams S500 for Sale
2007-12-09 23:35:00
A Mercedes S500 previously owned by LA Galaxy footballer David Beckham is for sale on Auto Trader.Former England captain David Beckham was the first owner of this 2001 Mercedes S500 which is powered by a 5-litre V8 engine.Boasting 302bhp and 339lb/ft of pulling power, the luxury saloon accelerates from 0-62mph (100kph) in 6.5 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. Beckham also had 18-inch AMG alloys wheels fitted to the S-Class at a cost of more than £2,000. read more (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/ca r_page_content/38188.html?src=rss)
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Gang Kidnaps Chauffeur, Steals $777,000 Limo at Moscow Restaurant
2007-11-28 07:23:00
A $777,000 Maybach luxury limousine was stolen Wednesday outside of a restaurant in Moscow as its owner ate dinner inside.A special gang is suspected in the theft, police say, and could be destined for Ukraine or Kazakhstan.The super-rich in Russia have adopted the Maybach as the pinnacle in status symbols, with only a few dozen in existence there. Until now, there have been no reports of a Maybach theft.
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Licences team cracks down on suspect driver
2007-11-28 06:26:00
A MAN driving innocent passengers in a car without a license has been successfully prosecuted and given a criminal record thanks to South Somerset District Council's licensing team. A 41-year-old man from Yeovil was tracked by the Council, and was detained by police in Avon and Somerset driving on the way to Heathrow Airport with passengers still in the vehicle. The board of the license enforcement officer, Nigel Marston, said: We followed up on some intelligence that led to working with the police to take the driver to court. He has been driving for a year without a license to drive a private hire vehicle, and none for the car, he now has a criminal record after being found guilty of three charges, thanks to our work in partnership with the police. Travelling in a unlicenced mini cab taxi or car has many risks, the driver would probably not have had a recent criminal history check in order to verify he had no convictions, and the car would not have valid insurance in th...
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The history of the London Black Cab Trade
2007-11-24 09:54:00
The first black taxi in London was the Hackney coach in the 17th Century. The name comes from hacquenée, the French term for a general-purpose horse. It literally means , ambling grouch. In 1625 there were only 20 for rent, operating costs, the Inn meters. In 1636, the owner of four buses wage workers brought in the beach outside the maypole Inn, and the first taxi stand was released. He noted that a tariff for the various parts of London, and his driver wore clothes, so that they would be easily recognizable. Hackney carriage is still the official name for taxis. Regulation of Trade In 1636 Charles I have a proclamation to 50 Hackney Carriage sriages ply for hire in London. He stayed up to the city councils to ensure that those numbers are not exceeded. After the Civil War, in 1654 by Oliver Cromwell creation of the Fellowship of Master Hackney Carriages by the Act of Parliament, and taxi driving is a profession. 200 wage workers were now allowed. The law was adopt...
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ADD YOUR NEWS
2007-11-20 00:11:00
If you have any news or funny stories then why not let the Chauffeur community know! You can even promote your business and services! Just simply register on Chauffeurs Blog and away you go all your posts will be entered into the blog section of Chauffeurs Blog. We are adding some new features coming soon which will benefit everyone also check out our new profile area!
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FORD INTRODUCES FIRST HYBRID LIVERY PACKAGE
2007-11-12 19:44:00
Ford Motor Company is promoting its luxuriously equipped, fuel-sipping Mercury Mariner Hybrid as an eco-friendly alternative to stretch limos at a time when the Ford is the first automaker to introduce a hybrid livery package, which demonstrates the company's commitment and innovation to the limo/livery industry, said Doug Walczak, Ford North American Fleet limousine and livery manager. There has been demand for a hybrid livery vehicle for some time, said Walczak. More and more livery clients are asking operators for environmentally friendly options. In turn, the operators are coming to us for a solution. Ford is offering the Mariner Hybrid with a luxury package as an alternative to its Lincoln Town Car, which is the premier choice of luxury sedans in the limo/livery industry and accounts for more than 80 percent of the market share. Walczak said that the small SUV is getting serious consideration. The Mariner Hybrid addresses a market need, said Walczak. Compared to the ...
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New York Site Seeing
2007-11-04 19:35:00
Hi guys can you recommend any good site seeing trips or tours or chauffeur driven cars over the Xmas period in the Big Apple! What packages are available and how much will it cost just to give an idea! Also can you recommend any good hotels which are near everything! Also any advice or must see things would be great like where would you suggest to go for xmas eve for something to eat! etc... I would appreciate your feedback as it is the first time we are going to NY two adults and a 13yr old son.
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The place for Car Gadgets
2007-11-03 15:38:00
T2W is committed to you as a partner and supplier of providing you Trustable, Double-win and Professional service for business, T means Trustable, 2W means Double-Win. That's what our company named as T2W. We offer you a vast selection of flip-down, in-dash, sun visor, rearview mirror, headrest and bluetooth models in different size, which include DVD players, GPS navigation systems and rearview cameras. To meet your market demands, we release new products every quarter now.To be one of leading enterprises in car electronics. We do our utmost to achieve standardized management, exclusive product design, diversified products, striving to offer quality products and services to meet buyers' requirements of our customers from all over the world.We also trade some car peripherial product, like mini fridge etc. to meet diversify customers' demands.We have also invested more divisions in electronic industry, such as Mini Speaker and Multimedia speaker, solar charger fiel...
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Would you like a screwdriver?
2007-11-01 20:19:00
A rich lady is riding with her chauffeur when they get a flat tyre. He gets out and starts tryiung to prise off the hubcap. After a few minutes of struggling, the lady leans out of the window and says Would you like a screwdriver? He replies, We might as well...I can't get this bloody wheel off.
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Looking the Part
2007-10-31 11:29:00
If you are a chauffeur then you must look the part as you are offering a service to your customers and representing your company! The image you portray is you (and also your vehicle but thats another story) The worst thing ever is to see a sloppy tie! If you wear a tie then it should be worn correctly otherwise you look slopply! A clean suit a clean shirt will still look sloppy if your tie is not done up correctly! Then there is you shoes people judge others just by looking at there shoes so remember to clean and make them shine! When you start looking the part then you feel a lot better! Now you have the clothes don't spoil it by looking scruffy shave and if you have not washed your hair at least make sure its tidy! Although customers may not say anything they do like to think that you have made an effort and not taken them for granted. So next time your at the airport see how many you can spot holding up a board with EXECUTIVE cars and the driver looks like he has just come ou...
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A taxi driver fell asleep
2007-10-29 17:07:00
AN UNLICENCED taxi driver who fell asleep at the wheel when he was taking a family to the airport has been banned from the road for one year. Graham Brown, 11b Trenowaths Place, Lynn, admitted knowingly acting as a driver of a private hire car without a current driver's licence. Brown took a family of four adults and two children, aged six and four, to Gatwick, while working for Haz Autos in June, the court heard. En route to the airport, he stopped to buy and down two cans of energy drink Redbull, but nodded off on the M11 and only awoke when one of the passengers shouted his name. Horrified passengers then took over the wheel for the remainder of the trip, while Brown snoozed, magistrates were told. Brown told the court that he used to drive taxis as a fill in between engineering contracts, but left his private hire licensed lapse. Then, in March 2006, he suffered a back injury in a road accident, which prevented him from working and he had no income for 15-16 months, he sai...
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Reading's New Car Park Introduces 21st Century Parking
2007-10-29 16:23:00
Reading's new multi-storey car park in Chatham Place not only provides 600 new spaces, but also offers advanced levels of safety, security and customer service. The car park – owned and operated by Q-Park – is a 10-floor car park with natural wood louvre panels made from sustainable sources on the outside and bright, attractive stainless steel lattice mesh. Inside, Q-Park's specially trained and uniformed staff operate the most modern technology to make parking a pleasant experience, not a chore. The new car park is: · Manned 24 hours a day by uniformed 'hosts' in conjunction with 24/7 secure entry and exit technology · Designed and built to make maximum use of natural lighting, using open aspects, bright reflective surfaces and environmentally-friendly lighting systems that maintain safe, bright internal areas for drivers and passengers, but without high energy usage or costs · Offers a wide range of payment options, starting at &pou...
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Hyundai Motor America, Its Employees and Dealers Contribute to Southern Cal
2007-10-29 16:14:00
Hyundai Motor America (HMA), its employees and dealers are making a concerted effort to assist inproviding relief to those who have suffered in the recent fires which haveravaged portions of Southern California. All of us in Southern California are affected by this disaster andwe're eager to pitch in and help with the relief efforts in as many ways aspossible, said Keith Duckworth, executive vice president, general affairs,HMA. Hyundai's thoughts and concern go out to those who have been affectedand hopes these donations will help alleviate their suffering. HMA has established a fund for employee donations to the Red Crossrelief efforts and HMA will be matching every dollar its employees donate. Hyundai employees and its Southern California dealers also will becollecting food and personal grooming items for those whose homes have beendamaged or destroyed to help those families in getting back on their feet. Employees will also be given the opportunity to donat...
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DIANA INQUEST HEARS DRIVER 'TIPS-OFF' PAPARAZZI
2007-10-29 09:46:00
The jury in the investigation into the death of DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES heard how his chauffeur HENRI PAUL appeared to be responsible for tipping off the paparazzi about the whereabouts of the British royal. The investigation aims to establish whether Diana and her friend Dodi Fayed, who were killed in a 1997 Paris car crash, were simply victims of a tragic accident, or if they have been the target of a conspiracy of murder led by the royal family, as claimed by Fayed's father, tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed. During the third day of deliberations at the High Court in London on Thursday (04Oct07), the jury has learned about a particular theory - that driver Paul had received cash from photographers in exchange for information about Diana and Fayed’s location. Paul - who also perished in the accident, was found two and a half times over the alcohol limit when driving, and a search of his body discovered $ 2,400 (GBP1, 200) in his pocket leading At speculation on his participation ...
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Audi R8 number plates
2007-10-27 19:10:00
The all new Audi R8. It's a fabulous mid-engined sports car that pushes all the right buttons. Jeremy Clarkson’s review of the Audi R8 (http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol/lif e_and_style/driving/jeremy_clarkson/artic le1869881.ece) Need more convincing? Here's msn cars’ opinion… “….it’s right up there with its intended competition, over-delivering in the exotic stakes with four-wheel-drive, its mid-engined layout and aluminium structure. But the biggest compliment it’s due is that we’d seriously consider one over a 911.” Full review (http://cars.uk.msn.com/Reviews/article.a spx?cp-documentid=2661109). And The Plate Market (http://www.theplatemarket.com/) has 2 superb Audi R8 number plates (http://www.theplatemarket.com/AUDI_numbe r_Plates_232th.php) available. Each can be purchased directly from the owner. That means no vat, and no inflated dealer prices. The perfect accessory.
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