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Tips, guides and advice for those seeking to hire a chauffeur driven cars or limousine. This advice is written by a professional operator of chauffeur cars and limousines so hopefully it will prove equally useful to first time hirers as well as the more experienced.

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The bulletproof Jaguar XJ is unveiled

The bulletproof Jaguar XJ has been officially unveiled at the 2010 Moscow Motor Show. The luxury saloon features the very highest level of protection without compromising performance or style.

Each armoured Jaguar is made to order so no official price has been announced, although the vehicles are thought to start from £250,000.

The custom made armour which envelopes the new Jaguar is undetectable from the outside. Made from high strength steel with Kevlar backing, the armour even boasts under floor grenade protection as well.

The Jaguar Sentinel design is based on the long-wheel base XJ model and is powered by a 5.0 litre engine. The vehicle’s chassis has been specially designed to cope with the increased weight of the bodywork due to the bulletproof armour. A state of the art braking system has also been developed for use of the new Jag top cope with the vehicle’s powerful performance.

Each customer who opts for the armoured Jaguar will be assigned their own personal security consultant who will work with the client to assist and advise in the bespoke design of their Jaguar XJ. Each vehicle is also fully covered by a 3-year or 50,000 mile warranty, and comes with a driver training service as standard. For the convenience of the client, the armoured Jaguar can be serviced at any Jaguar dealership.

The armoured Jaguar Sentinel is expected to be popular with heads of states, royalty, politicians and even celebrities.

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The Mini Cooper Stretch Limo exclusive to Cars for Stars

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Mini Cooper Limo

Cars for Stars is delighted to welcome its most recent addition to its top class fleet; introducing the unique Mini Cooper S Limousine. This eye-catching limo is available for hire exclusively through the UK’s fastest growing luxury transport provider, Cars for Stars.

Whether you’re looking for a limo to ensure you stand out from the crowd at your school prom in Buckinghamshire, or a vehicle to transport you to your hen do in Liverpool in style, or a ride to Ascot Races that’ll turn heads, the Mini Cooper Limo is perfect for a wide range of events.

Available for hire all over the UK from Coventry to Bristol, Edinburgh to London and Cardiff to Manchester, wherever you may be headed for your special occasion, the Mini Cooper Limo can transport you there in the lap of luxury.

Take a look inside this impressive limo and you’ll be blown away by the superb entertainment features which have been packed onboard. To get the party started there’s a disco dance floor with the rest of the interior lit up with strobe lighting lasers. There’s also a mega bass sound system, a drinks bar, and four TV screens with DVD player; what more could do you need to complete your big night out on the town?!

To learn more about the 6-wheeler Mini Cooper S Limo, available exclusively through Cars for Stars, get in touch by clicking on the following link http://www.carsforstars.net/cars.htm or calling 0845 500 3030. One of our helpful customer advisers will be happy to supply you with a low cost quote for your Mini Cooper Limo hire experience.

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Bentley limo once used to chauffeur Princess Diana available for hire

A luxury Bentley limo formerly used to chauffeur the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is now available for hire for private events through a Northamptonshire based luxury transport company.

Goclubclass.com acquired the midnight blue Bentley from a local car dealership in Northampton. The chauffeur hire company jumped at the chance to own the Bentley with its illustrious Royal connections so as to offer their clients a truly unique vehicle to ensure their special occasion is extra memorable. Plus, those who hire the Bentley will also be able to boast about their ride in a former Royal car.

The Bentley was used as Princess Diana’s personal car, ferrying her to private engagements across the UK. In 2007 the former royal car was also used to transport VIP guests and several celebrities to the Concert for Diana which took place at Wembley Stadium.

Not surprisingly for an ex-Royal vehicle, the Bentley has been kept in immaculate condition and offers a very comfortable ride for passengers as the long wheel base allows for extra leg room. Other onboard luxury features include lamb’s wool over-rugs and a pale blue leather upholstery piped with dark blue to complement the car’s exterior.

The Bentley is available for hire for a wide range of occasions including days out at the races, birthday celebrations, corporate events and also weddings.

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Councillor under fire for chauffeur driven ride to awards ceremony

A Tory councillor from Glasgow has come under fire from opposition politicians who have branded him a “hypocrite” for his use of a chauffeur driven car, a day after he criticised Labour officials for the exact same practice.

David Meikle arranged for an official car and chauffeur to collect him from his Glasgow home, to pick up a female companion en route, to take the pair to a multicultural awards event at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow.

The 4-mile trip return trip in the chauffeur driven car cost £400. One local newspaper is reporting that the same trip in a private hire taxi would have cost approximately £10.

Labour politicians have been quick to criticise the 26-year-old’s use of the chauffeur car after Meikle publically slammed the opposition recently for improper use of official cars.

In his defence, the councillor says he felt the use of the chauffeur and the car was necessary as he had concerns over “security” after leaving the awards bash late at night. Cllr Meikle also added,

“Since I was elected in 2007 I have only used the car three times and on each occasion I was on official business and have never used it for personal purposes. My expenses are among the lowest of any councillor.”

However this has not been accepted by Labour politicians who are calling for the Cllr to repay the £400 spent on the use of the chauffeur driven vehicle.

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Jerry Hall starts dating her chauffeur

Former supermodel and wife of a Rolling Stone, Jerry Hall, has shocked the world media by sparking up a new relationship with a man who chauffeured her to a book festival.

The Texas-born 54-year-old counts cricketer Shane Warne, singer Bryan Ferry and Rolling Stone’s Mick Jagger, with whom she has four children, amongst her previous partners, so the news that she’s now dating a chartered surveyor is quite unexpected.

Phillip Ferguson and Jerry first met when he chauffeured her from her home in London to the Hay-on-Wye book festival. Ferguson, who is reportedly in his mid-50’s, lives near the Arts and Literature event and often offers his services to chauffeur guests to the festival.

The pair were said to have hit it off as Phillip played chauffeur on the 4 ½ road journey when he transported Hall from her home in London to the small market town in Powys, Wales.

In a recent interview, the 6ft actress opened up about her new mysterious man, describing him as “the one” although she refused to reveal this identity. However photographs have now emerged of the model and Phillip Ferguson, enjoying a sunny break in the south of France where Jerry has a holiday home.

Neighbour of Ferguson living in the quiet village of Cusop are surprised at the news that he’s now dating Jerry Hall.

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Rolls Royce Ghost fast becoming the most sought after wedding car in the UK

The Rolls Royce Ghost was launched last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show to great fanfare, and promised to offer a luxury vehicle featuring the latest technology and cutting edge design.

A selected number of Rolls Royce Ghost models are available for wedding car hire in the UK through leading luxury transport provider Cars for Stars. According to reports from Cars for Stars, demand for the Rolls Royce Ghost for wedding day hire far outstrips supply, which is testament to the growing popularity of the latest addition to the Rolls Royce portfolio.

For the most important day of your lives, only the very best will do. As the epitome of glamour, opulence, and luxury, the Rolls Royce Ghost more than fits the bill for wedding day transport. The extra quiet engine means passengers won’t be interrupted by the sound of the car accelerating, and the soft full grain leather upholstery makes for a sumptuous ride.

The Rolls Royce Ghost also boasts rear coach doors which open to a 38 degree angle, plus the low sill height enables passengers to step into the vehicle gracefully, which is good news for brides boarding the exquisite limo in their princess wedding gowns.

The sleek uncluttered design of the Ghost means it makes the perfect addition to any wedding snaps and will ensure brides and grooms make an impressive entrance on their special day. However with Cars for Stars reporting a huge number of enquiries for wedding car hire bookings for the Rolls Royce Ghost for dates as far in advance as 2012, you’ll need to act fast to make the Ghost yours for your wedding day.

The demand for Rolls Royce Phantom wedding cars is currently the most popular in UK but the new Rolls Royce Ghost may take over soon.

For more information on how to hire the Rolls Royce Ghost for your wedding day, please see the following link http://www.carsforstars.net/

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Cliff Richard turns Bentley chauffeur for niece’s wedding

Sir Cliff Richard played the role of chauffeur over the weekend when he drove his niece to her wedding in Norwich in the back of his luxury Bentley.

The 69-year-old ensured the bride, Rachael Harrison, got to the church on time by getting behind the wheel of the maroon coloured Bentley himself and personally chauffeuring her to the ceremony.

The blushing bride is related to the singer through her mother, Jacqui Harrison, who is Cliff’s sister. Despite having a world famous performer in the family, Cliff didn’t sing during the wedding service or the reception.

Cliff, who boasts a massive 27 million single sale in the UK alone, dressed up especially for the occasion in a purple tinted suit and shoes to match the Maroon wedding car, and completed the look with a bight fuchsia flower in his button hole.

According to reports, Sir Cliff kept a low profile throughout the day, not wanting to detract for his niece’s special day. However the long-standing star was more than happy to pose for photographs with wedding guests, and for the official wedding snaps from the day.

Rachel married Liam Roberts at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Norwich. After the ceremony the newlyweds were chauffeured by Sir Cliff to Elm Farm Country House for the wedding reception celebrations.

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Cars for Stars has been sold!

Cars for Stars Ltd the award-winning chauffeur driven Car Hire Company has been sold for an undisclosed amount to an anonymous bidder.

The new team have taken over the leading executive travel company this week and plans have already been set into action to completely revamp the business. A brand new state of the art website is in development and is expected to be launched within the coming days.

20 new staff members are being employed by the new management team at Cars for Stars as the expansion plans gets into full swing. The company is set to increase its online presence with a new main website, plus a news website which will offer articles on the latest developments from the world of luxury travel, plus it will detail any last minute deals on offer with Cars for Stars.

One of the biggest changes the company will see is the end of its franchise system which saw chauffeur operators up and down the UK working as licensees on behalf of Cars for Stars. The new buyer will scrap this facility immediately, instead opting to keep a tighter rein on operators in order to maintain a certain standard of quality of service.

Although Cars for Stars will receive a radical make-over over with the introduction of the new owners, the company name a branding will remain the same. As an executive car hire service with a reputation for excellent customer care, the new management team intends to build on Cars for Stars enviable status to create a world class premier travel service.

Avis offers chauffeur driven executive car hire at Shanghai’s World Expo 2010

Car hire giant Avis has been named as the designated car rental operator for Shanghai’s World Expo 2010 which runs from May right through until October.

70 million visitors are expected to descend on the World Expo which offers international fair and expositions. The event has been dubbed by many as the “Olympic Games” of science, technology, and economy.

Due to the fact that international driver permits are not recognised in China, Avis are offering their car rental service along with a personal chauffeur. Now visitors to the World Expo in Shanghai can enjoy all the city has to offer without having to worry about navigating a car through the busy Shanghai traffic, or finding their way through an unfamiliar city.

Avis has invested in 100 new executive vehicles ahead of the World Expo including models from Audi and Mercedes Benz in order to offer potential clients the pick of the finest vehicles on the market.

Due to the international aspect of the event, and that visitors from all over the world will be descending on Shanghai during this time, Avis has set up a bilingual call centre to help customers make their bookings. Plus all chauffeurs offered as part of the car rental scheme are English speaking.

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Royal Ascot 2009 set to be a big one

The dates for Royal Ascot Racing 2009 have been announced. The dates are as follows: Starts on Monday 16th June 2009 and finishes on Friday 20th June 2009. Ladies Day is scheduled for Wednesday 18th June. The limousine market contracted during 2008, with the number of limousines being available for hire falling for the first time in 10 years or more. This was mainly as a consequence of the new legislation introduced at the beginning of 2008. As a consequence, demand oustripped supply during this busy week, this is not unusual, but it was even more prevelent in 2008.

To avoid disappointment at Royal Ascot 2009, we would recommend booking as early as possible, most limousine and chauffeur car hire companies, such as award winning Cars for Stars, will secure your preferred vehicle with a deposit of 25%. Therefore, even if you cannot book your tickets yet, you can still secure your limousine or chauffeur driven car.

Cars for Stars are a well established, award winning company providing limousine hire and chauffeur cars anywhere in the UK, through a local franchised network. All Cars for Stars branches are licensed for private hire as are their limousines and chauffeur driven cars.