Nearly two years later, my January 2010 blog post is still a hot industry topic.
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AN INDUSTRY FIRST? Last week, LCT E-News included an item about
a client who stole a limo bus, drove it home, and left his wallet with his pants on the bus.
This thief proved a little bit smarter, opting to just roll the limo bus off a cliff. But, if investigators find his pants and wallet in the wreckage. . .
HURRICANE TESTIMONY: An operator trying to get a client out of a storm-related jam found a new affiliate thanks to a memorable marketing piece, proving how an investment in a professional marketing program can pay off in countless ways that can't be quantified. Like the VISA commercial says, Priceless.
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Early estimates place the upcoming Audi A8 hybrid at 37 mpg – far above the Mercedes-Benz S400 hybrid’s 19-city/25-highway mpg, BMW ActiveHybrid7i’s 17/24 and Lexus LS600h L’s 19/23.
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The former president of the Limousine Association of Houston moves on to digital pastimes.
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A California operator shares his thoughts on how airport regulations and larger fleets’ vehicle choices will influence the industry’s Town Car successor.
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SPOOKED ECONOMY: The money jitters are spreading again throughout the business world, with some companies wondering if they should clamp down on business travel. If you have corporate/company clients talking about cutbacks, here's a way for them to accurately assess and determine their travel spend. Seeing ways to save money and get the best value, especially via chauffeured transportation services for individuals and/or groups, can help nervous clients stay the course. -- Martin Romjue, LCT editor
British operators who choose the BMW 7-series benefit from a free upgrade to the long-wheelbase version.
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NIGHT CLUBBIN' SEQUEL: Who knew my wife read my blog? And would give me a life or death ultimatum?
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H.A. Thompson, the owner of North Carolina-based Rose Chauffeured Transportation who we like to refer to as the elder statesman of the chauffeured transportation industry, updated his 2009 book this month with a new title, chapters, and concept.
Learn more at his website which plays off the title: Do Something Scary: Get Undressed For Business. H.A. also has a new blog where he posts his insights. LCT Magazine featured an interview with H.A. Thompson about his book in the May 2009 issue. -- Martin Romjue, LCT editor
What happens when hip-hop superstars take a saw and blowtorch to a premium luxury vehicle?
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Why is some form of the Lincoln MKT on THREE covers of LCT Magazine this year alone?
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How operators can market to the doorkeepers of the most popular destinations for retail clients.
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This Double-R flagship vehicle's armor can withstand grenade attacks and is dipped in $7 million worth of solid gold.
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With its 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, the two-wheel-drive Ford Explorer gets 28 mpg on the highway.
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FOLLOW THE PROFIT PERFORMANCE: Amid all the dismal financial news and political panic, there are signs of strength among some of the major private industry sectors. Financial analysis firm Sageworks just ranked the Top 10 Booming Industries based on YOY profit performance. The Orange County (Calif.) Register posted a simple online info gallery that ranks the top 10 industries in reverse order. -- Martin Romjue, LCT editor
Join me, if you dare, for an exclusive inside look into my legendary central California limo bus wine tours.
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A sneak peak of Tesla’s Model S prototype cruising around a test track, and a new study on electric-car GHG emissions with surprising results.
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