Don’t play the cutthroat game and let the loose players die of natural causes.
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The car service is setting up temporary shop in the cities hosting the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, a move influenced by repeated requests from end-users.
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MARTIN ROMJUE: A famous quote from Steve Jobs could easily apply to chauffeured vehicles: “A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” That became apparent last week during my first-ever ride in a 2013 Lincoln MKT Town Car.
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It’s 4:30am and your chauffeur has a blown radiator hose.
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Forbes included the 2013 Cadillac XTS in its “
Hottest New 2013 Cars” list and calls it “truly handsome inside and out.” The first
California operators have already received their new XTS sedans, and we expect more to be showing up in fleets by the end of the year. As some operators begin deploying their next-gen livery vehicles, it will be interesting to see who wins out between the MKT and XTS. Maybe there is room for both? Only time will tell.
— Michael Campos, LCT associate editor
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid wields a 3.0-liter V6 engine that delivers 302 horsepower & 273 pound-feet of torque, supplemented with an electric motor rated at 27 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque.
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GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICES: Most wineries open arms for limousine company clients, although a few still don’t get it.
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The smartphone livery service app’s Boston office has received a cease and desist letter from the Division of Standards of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ordering it to stop operating in the region. Uber says it will “continue full steam ahead.” The City of Boston plans to meet with Uber representatives in “the near future.” Click to read more details.
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Tom Mazza was a mentor, a friend and an ardent advocate for the chauffeured transportation industry.
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LIVE FROM BAKE -RSFIELD, CALIF.: Hot summer temps that tax fleet vehicle A/C systems make it more challenging this time of year to provide comfortable chauffeured service.
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LCT EDITOR'S COLUMN: The issue of how to handle chauffeur tips and whether they should be taxed has emerged as a major challenge to limousine operators this year. My August magazine column outlines a solution applied by one chauffeured operation in Los Angeles. -- Martin Romjue, LCT editor
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For the operators who aren’t familiar with the Uber debate, this video is a good introduction to how the technology works and why it’s causing a stir.
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LUXURY SPLASH: The 2013 Cadillac XTS sedan, now in livery circulation, gets
a favorable shout-out in the
New York Daily News, which calls it the most beautiful Cadillac sedan in 20 years. I had the opportunity to be test-chauffeured Sunday evening in one of the first XTS sedans in the Los Angeles market. Although I sat behind a tall chauffeur and my wife in the right rear seat on the way to our destination, my 6'2" frame had enough legroom and back support. On the return trip, we switched seats, and with the front passsenger seat moved forward, leg space is plenty. The ride was as smooth as, and even quieter than, that of a Town Car. The XTS is definitely narrower and smaller than a Town Car L, but its overall feel, aesthetics, and amenities are first-rate. XM satellite radio is an added bonus. With rebates and Cadillac incentives, the price of the XTS is now the same as that of an MKT Town Car. Cadillac delivers a classic, streamlined, 21st Century look with the latest tech, a vehicle with an image that can appeal to old, young and in-between.
-- Martin Romjue, LCT editor
Have you ever wondered how using social media can engage prospects and convert them into clients? LCT’s revamped Marketing Tips page will walk you through the steps.
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