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Rolls-Royce make one-off pink Ghost

pink ghostRolls-Royce have joined the club of luxury car manufacturers who have produced a pink version of one of their models. The first ever pink Rolls-Royce Ghost has been designed and made especially for the cause of UK charity, Breast Cancer Care. The pink sedan, which has a custom extended wheel-base, hopes to raise £1 million for the cause.

Other luxury car companies such as Lamborghini, Bentley, Chevrolet, Seat and Lexus have all previously brought out limited edition pink versions of some of their most sought-after models, and now Rolls-Royce has got on board too.

The car was commissioned by an organisation called FAB1, which is owned by the ginger-haired TV presenter and DJ Chris Evans (who is also a noted Ferrari collector). The number plate is incidentally “FAB1”, which is the same as Miss Penelope’s from 1960s TV show Thunderbirds.

The FAB1 Million project aims to raise the million pound target by having the eye-catching car appear at various breast cancer charity events across the country, as well as being available to hire throughout the year – with all proceeds going towards the fund. Those philanthropic people who choose to hire out the pink Roller will be treated to a luxurious experience – it boasts hand-veneered picnic tables, a Blushing Pink and Crème Light leather clad interior, personal 9.2 inch LED screens and a champagne cooler. Other exclusive features include pink-accented umbrellas, hand-embroidered headrests, pink floor mats made out of lambs wool and FAB1 tread plates.

The pink Roller’s year-long charity tour has started in Land’s End at the very south of the country, and will go on to chauffeur a number of celebrity passengers up to John O’Groats in the very north of Scotland. The celebrities taking a ride in the Ghost include pop-singer Gary Barlow, Top Gear’s James May, Professor Brian Cox and cook Mary Berry.

Despite the daring colour, which looks seemingly very much like the iconic model has had a pink paint job, the effect is actually achieved using an impressive vinyl wrap, provided free of charge by a vinyl car wrap company. Who would’ve known?!

To hire a regular Rolls-Royce Ghost, check out the Cars For Stars gallery and call the team for a quote.

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First Lamborghini Limo (Lambo) has landed

aventador limoAt 7 o’clock this morning, Cars For Stars released their design for the world’s very first Lamborghini Limo. The ‘Lambo’, as it also known, is showcased in the form of a state-of-the-art rendered video, which can now be watched by all. The video, which has so far received several hundred views on YouTube, shows the stunning 3D design from every angle and perspective.

The brand new conceptual design is a stretched-out version of the stunning and legendary Lamborghini Aventador, and has the fiery-orange trademark colour scheme. The brand new design stays true to the original Aventador model, keeping the iconic upwards-opening scissor doors – one of the Aventador’s most recognisable features.

The Italian-built 690bhp hypercar boasts four doors, luxury leather seats in a laid-back lunge arrangement with the Cars For Stars logo emblazoned on the seating (which are also heated). It also features plasma screens, surround sound, a champagne bar, music system, iPod docks and much more.

The company behind the world’s first Lamborghini limo, Cars For Stars, has been leading the way in luxury car hire for over a decade. It offers nationwide prestige, high-end car hire, chauffeur-driven cars and wedding car rental for a large range of events and occasions.

The conceptual design combines the breathtaking, sophicated sleekness of the original Italian-built Lamborghini Aventador, with the high-end luxury of a stretch limousine to create a truly remarkable vehicle. The Aventador, which is named after a raging bull for obvious reasons, brings to life the very spirit of creative and futuristic car design. It’s little wonder it’s already creating so much hype in the world of luxury motoring, which is undeniably down to its original, innovative and ground-breaking design.

Although the Lambo is still in the conceptual stage, Cars For Stars are welcoming the support of a sponsor who will help the Aventador limo become a reality. Investment comes with superb rewards such as the renaming of the vehicle to incorporate the investor’s company name and a year’s free advertising.

So take a look at the brand new conceptual design video by clicking here, for the world’s first Lamborghini stretch limo and prepare to be blown away by its awe-inspiring elegance.

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Cars for Stars introduces black Rolls Royce Phantom car hire

In the world of luxury car hire, one of the leading brands is the Rolls Royce. Inspiring confidence, opulence and lavish indulgence, the Rolls Royce has created a global niche for itself as one of the foremost luxury automobile products. One of its most popular models, the Rolls Royce Phantom, leads the pack when it comes to weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, hen and stag parties, airport transfers, corporate events, sporting events, special days like at the Royal Ascot, day trips, city tours, and red carpet events amongst others. Cars for Stars, the UK’s leading chauffeur-driven luxury car hire and limo hire service, have introduced a new addition to their enviable fleet – the rare black Rolls Royce Phantom!

The black Rolls Royce Phantom, rare to find with only 25 models made, promises to add splendour and magnificence to any event. Like all Rolls Royce Phantoms, the black Rolls Royce Phantom is fitted with the very best in luxury such as air conditioning, fine leather interiors, state of the art entertainment systems, plasma screens, and champagne bars so you can indulge and pamper yourself en route to your event.

Cars for Stars have established themselves as the premier luxury car hire company in the UK with their chauffeur-driven luxury car hires a popular choice for both private hire and corporate hire events.

To access any of its high-end vehicle hires, including the chauffeur-driven black Rolls Royce Phantom car hire, contact a friendly customer advisor from the Cars for Stars team.

Cars for Stars is a nationwide service with its chauffeur-driven luxury car hires available across all UK locations including London, Bristol, Brighton, Bath, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool,. Newcastle, Cambridge, Oxford, Swindon, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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Luxury self drive car hire gets a new name – Regency!

When it comes to luxury, nothing spells it quite as much as a sleek and swanky sports car. From the Audi to the Lamborghini, sports cars are luxury redefined and the perfect crown to all your special events. Why not indulge yourself with a luxury sports car hire from Regency? Regency, the UK’s number one service for self-drive sports car hire and prestige car hire, boast one of the country’s largest fleets of opulent cars for hire. With an extensive range of high-end luxury car hire models there’s something for everyone at Regency – whether you’re looking for a BMW car hire, Mercedes car hire, Bentley car hire, Aston Martin car hire, Ferrari car hire or a Maserati car hire.

Regency is part of Transport Broker Group, one of the leading companies in the UK transport hire industry. As a prestigious luxury self drive car hire service, Regency pride themselves on delivering exceptional service. Once you step onboard one of their self drive car hires, you will immediately be transported to a world of opulence and extravagance. A self drive sports car hire from Regency feature luxuries such as air conditioning, reclining seats, state of the art entertainment, plasma screens, champagne bars, sunroofs and more.

Regency self drive car hire is not just about driving a luxury car, it’s about experiencing the lavish and plush journey en route to your destination. If you’re looking to splurge on yourself or someone special, nothing says it better than a Regency self drive car hire.

Regency is a nationwide service with self drive car hires available across all UK locations including London, Bristol, Brighton, Bath, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Cambridge, Oxford, Cardiff, Swansea, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Read more about Regency here.

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Dudley limo company fined; caught without private hire licence

Splash Limousines, a Dudley-based limo hire company catering to school proms, have been fined £1000 for not possessing a private hire licence or a valid insurance. The limo hire company were caught during a council sting operation that revealed their lack of a private licence invalidated their insurance policy.

Lee Jeavons and Rachel Marson, owners of the company, have denied any wrongdoing stating that they were under the impression that the council authorities did not require a private hire licence. They have also told Dudley Magistrates Court that their company may face closure due to the court proceedings.

Splash Limousines defence Mr Shabir Qureshi said: “Five years ago there was a lot of talk among other limo companies that a private hire licence may be required, but Miss Marson was given the clear impression that there was no need for this in Dudley.”

However, enforcement officer Trevor Parkes told the court that Dudley council had started licensing limousines three years ago after a change in law. He also said that Splash Limousines should have been aware of this development and made changes to their licence as required.

Prosecuting, Tim Holder said that the company insurance policy only covered private hire cars. The lack of a private hire licence nullified the policy, leaving Splash Limousines without a valid insurance.

The entire matter came to light when the parent of a student, looking to book a limo hire for his daughter’s school prom, enquired whether Splash Limousines hold a licence. Mr Jeavons and Ms Marson, who also drove the limousines, told the court that they believed that they were covered by their insurance policy. The couple also claimed that they had only been sent licensing information relating to taxis and Hackney carriages by the council.

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WeddingCarHire.com launches mobile friendly website

Wedding car hire just got simpler! WeddingCarHire.com, the UK’s national car hire specialists, has today launched their state of the art website that specifically caters to web users on the go. With more users browsing the Internet from their mobile devices than ever before, WeddingCarHire.com is the perfect resource to find your dream car for the big day while out and about.

A recent study by Google has found that 59% of UK smartphone users access the Internet from their mobile devices each day. Stats published on ‘Our Mobile Planet’ indicate smartphone penetration currently at 51% with a 500% increase in mobile search in the past two years alone.

WeddingCarHire.com understands this trend and has developed a mobile optimised website with a user-friendly interface to ensure browsing with minimum hassle. Gone are the days of zooming and navigating through image libraries with difficulty from your mobile phone! WeddingCarHire.com is a super responsive website that adapts to individual mobile devices ranging from smartphones, iPhones and Androids to notebooks, Kindles and iPads, providing an optimised user experience. This is crucial especially when on the lookout for chauffer-driven wedding cars, and the team at WeddingCarHire.com understand the importance of your big day. Every measure has been taken to reduce the stress of finding that perfect car, and users can now enjoy a smooth, visually rich online experience along with a streamlined quote and booking form, all while on the go!

With Google’s study revealing that a staggering 85% of UK mobile users source their local information from their smartphones, and 81% taking action using the local information found, WeddingCarHire.com is the one stop website to find chauffer-driven cars in all parts of the country. Whether you’re in London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Brighton or Cornwall, the people at WeddingCarHire.com will find the perfect car for you to hire. As specialists in their field, not only will they answer all your pressing questions, but WeddingCarHire.com will also source a car to your taste so that you can make that dazzling entrance. With a range of wedding cars on offer ranging from the latest Rolls Royce Phantom and Baby Bentley limo to classic luxury cars like the Beauford and the Daimler limo, there is something for everyone.

Take a look at the brand new website WeddingCarHire.com now to try out the mobile optimised features for yourself and request a free quote for chauffeur driven wedding car hire.

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Cheap chauffeur car hire for football fans travelling to Wembley for Play off Final

Good news for Blackpool FC and West Ham football fans! Cars for Stars have slashed their prices across their entire fleet of luxury chauffeur cars and stretch limousines for football fans travelling to Wembley Stadium for the Play-off Final on May 19th. So if you’re planning a trip to the Play-offs a week on Saturday, get in touch with Cars for Stars to make the most of their exclusive transport deals.

Blackpool booked their place in the Wembley Play-off final this week after beating Birmingham City 3-2 on aggregate. The Seasiders will now meet West Ham in the Play off Final after they beat Cardiff City 5-0 on aggregate. With the Hammers vying to regain their place in the Premier League after they were relegated last year, and Blackpool keen to prove their worth after losing their spot in the Premier League after just one season back in 2010/11, the Play off Final on May 19th is set to be electric.

Whether you’re cheering on Blackpool FC or if you’re backing the boys from West Ham on May 19th, you can take advantage of the value for money limousine hire deals being offered by Cars for Stars to football fans travelling to Wembley to see Blackpool and West Ham battle for promotion to the Premiership.

Cars for Stars offer chauffeur driven luxury car and limo hire throughout the UK so if you’re travelling down to London from Lancashire or Manchester, Essex or Cardiff, Preston or Cheadle, Warrington or Shropshire, Norfolk or Brighton, Swansea or Swindon, Croydon or Gloucester, trust Car for Stars to transport you to Wembley in the lap of luxury. Choose from deluxe hummer limos with onboard plasma screens to party buses with state of the art sound systems, Rolls Royce Phantom and Bentley Arnage chauffeur cars as well as a huge selection of Lincoln Town car limousines and Chrysler limos.

Call Cars for Stars now and request your free quote for chauffeur driven car or limo hire to Wembley to watch the Play off Final between Blackpool and West Ham.

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Free chauffeur rides for Londoners to celebrate launch of HP Ultrabook

HP are offering Londoners living in Zone 1 and Zone 2 the chance to enjoy a free chauffeur driven ride in one of their branded Mercedes people carriers and also experience their latest product, the HP ENVY 14 Spectre Ultrabook, while they’re chauffeured around the capital.

The free chauffeur rides are being offered for the next two weeks on week days only, starting from Monday April 16th, with a number of collection locations set up in Central London. A fleet of blacked out Mercedes people carriers bearing the HP branding are whisking through the city giving London commuters a free ride and a chance to trial their latest device.

It’s a novel way to introduce potential customers to HP’s new product as people who may not normally go into a shop to view a new electronic device from HP, will however be happy to accept a free chauffeur driven ride from the company’s HP Spectre Shuttle, while at the same time being given an introduction to the new Ultrabook.

The Mercedes vehicles are all driven by professional chauffeurs and those making use of the free travel can be dropped off at the address of their choice, anywhere in Zone 1 or Zone 2 of London. The chauffeur driven vehicles are all fully kitted out with onboard Wi-Fi so passengers will have the chance to fully test drive the HP Ultrabook during their free chauffeur trip.

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Ferrari smash caused by driver swerving to avoid hedgehog

A German businessman found himself with a battered Ferrari and a bill for £30,000 after he swerved to avoid hitting a hedgehog on a woodland road.

The 53-year-old Ferrari driver spotted the small animal in his headlights while driving down a road in Germany close to a forest. To avoid hitting and killing the small hedgehog, German businessman, Joerg Daecher, slowed down and attempted to steer the powerful Ferrari Testarossa away from the animal, however the sports car skidded on wet leaves and ended up colliding with a crash barrier.

The accident happened on Friday close to a wooded area near Eschershausen, Germany. No other vehicles, save the classic 1995 sports car, were involved in the crash.

While both the driver and the hedgehog were uninjured following the accident, the same could not be said for the red Ferrari which had sustained considerable damage to its frontage as the bumper had been ripped clean away after colliding with the barrier.

The state of the art Ferrari sports car, which is believed to cost in the region of £85,000 brand new, is expected to cost the businessman approximately £30,000 to put right following the hedgehog near-miss crash.

If you were behind the wheel of that Ferrari would you have swerved? Have you had a bump as a result of trying to avoid an object, animal or person in the road? Let us know your thoughts and stories related to the topic by dropping us a line below.

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Cars for Stars reveal their expansion plans and job opportunities

Cars for Stars have unveiled exciting development plans for the coming year as the company looks to expand its workforce following the acquisition of larger business premises in the South Wales area. The Cardiff based company, which provides luxury chauffeur driven limo and car hire services throughout the UK, is planning to recruit 50 new staff members at the company’s brand new purpose built head quarters in South Wales within the next year.

As specialists in the luxury car hire industry, Cars for Stars offer an extensive range of chauffeur cars and limos for hire throughout the UK including the latest models from world renowned brands including Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Bentley and Ferrari. Cars for Stars regularly provides chauffeur driven limousine hire for a whole host of occasions including birthdays, proms, weddings and hen and stag parties, to corporate events, product launches, awards parties and airport transfers.

Over the next 12-18 months, managing director of Cars for Stars and founder of The Transport Broker Group which is the collective name for a group of leading transport operators of which Cars for Stars is part of, Tej Randeva, predicts that the organisation will create between 50-80 new jobs at the company’s new head quarters in Cardiff.

This forecast is supported by NatWest senior relationship manager, Andrew Parker, who described the recruitment plans as “entirely realistic.” NatWest helped facilitate the group’s move to larger business premises with the provision of a financial support package.

The busy call centre handles as many as 1,600 calls daily during peak times, with the Transport Broker Group coordinating up to 15,000 journeys every year. In 2010 the organisation reported 75% growth which led to the group being named the 30th fastest growing company in Wales as part of the Fast Growth 50 Awards 2011. The organisation recently received an Investors In People Gold Award, the highest accolade attainable, which demonstrates the group’s commitment to developing and supporting is workers.

News Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/business-in-wales/business-news/2012/03/31/transport-company-driving-ahead-after-further-expansion-91466-30663014/