Luxury car and limo hire company facing investigation over insurance

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A luxury car and limo rental firm, co owned by Manchester City footballer, Vincent Kompany, is being put under the spotlight by Greater Manchester Police after they found a number of issues with the vehicles and the drivers after carrying out a spot check on five vehicles back in May.

The Manchester city skipper owns 300 out of the 900 shares of Elite Limousines VIP Protection Services which regularly chauffeurs a high volume of players and officials from the football club. The 600 other shares are split equally between Mohammed Fayaz Hussain and Alyas Hussain making all three, including Kompany, equal partners in the firm.

Elite Limousines were in the process of chauffeuring a number of players and officials to City’s ground back in May when the Great Manchester police stopped the vehicle to carry out routine checks.

The authorities found a number of issues and now co-owner of the company, Mohammed Fayaz Hussain is due in Manchester Magistrates Court later this month standing accused of three counts of employing an unlicensed driver, five charges of using a motor vehicle without third party insurance, five counts of using a private hire vehicle without correctly displayed plate or tax disc information and one count of withholding information in order to obtain motor insurance.

Elite Limousines boasts an enviable fleet of luxury vehicles at its disposal including a Mercedes S Class, Rolls Royce Phantom, Chrysler limo, Hummer H2 limousine, Lincoln Navigator and Bentley Flying Spur amongst others.

Limo Broker chauffeurs youngsters to the Brave Heart Awards North East

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Leading national limousine hire provider, Limo Broker, were delighted to be asked to transport the courageous youngsters nominated for a Brave Heart Award to this week’s ceremony which took place at St James Park, Newcastle.

Limo Broker provided a total of 11 of their finest chauffeur driven limousines for the special event which saw 33 children awarded Brave Heart medals for displaying exceptional character in the face of serious illness. All of the children honoured at the Brave Heart of the North East awards ceremony have battled serious or terminal illness in the last year, with many still receiving medical treatments.

Only the very best limousines were used to transport the 33 youngsters and their families to the glitzy awards ceremony on Tuesday with state of the art hummer limos with onboard plasma screens and dance floors, and luxury Chrysler limos with fibre optic disco lighting chauffeuring the award-winning young people to the Newcastle event.

Last year Limo Broker was approached by the Brave Hearts of the North East charity to provide chauffeur driven limos for their winners as the 2010 ceremony marked the charity’s 25th anniversary. However the limousine hire went down so well with the youngsters that the event organisers decided to use Limo Broker’s services again this year.

Limo Broker are delighted to report that all 33 brave children and their families enjoyed the event and their chauffeur driven limo ride immensely; the top name luxury transport provider looks forward to treating the youngsters again next year.

Photographer falls under Robbie Williams’ chauffeur driven limo

Robbie Williams' limo knocks down a photographer
Robbie Williams' limo knocks down a photographer

Robbie Williams' limo knocks down a photographer

Following his triumphant comeback performance on last night’s X-Factor results show, Robbie Williams was mobbed by fans and photographers as he attempted to leave the TV studios in Wembley. In scenes described as being “chaotic” one rooky 18 year old photographer got a little too close to the pop star’s limo which resulted in him being dragged underneath the vehicle.  

The former Take That singer appeared on the X-Factor to perform his brand new single, due for release today, entitled Bodies. It was the first time Robbie had performed the track on live TV in the UK and he was visibly emotional after the appreciative response he received from the audience.

After Robbie emerged from his successful performance he was whisked away in the back his Chrysler limo when the snapper fell under the car. Security rushed to the aid of the trapped photographer. Robbie was described as looking “tearful” by one onlooker as he left his limo following the accident. The young photographer, known only as Steven, was said to have received medical treatment but his injuries were only minor.  

Robbie also acted as a mentor earlier in the week for this year’s X-Factor contestants. When asked who he tipped for glory this year, he chose to remain silent and said he was unable to pick between them.

Following the first live show of the series, Rachel and girl group Kandy Rain found themselves in the sing-off. After the judges failed to reach a decision, it went down to the public vote with Kandy Rain coming in last and exiting the show. Their mentor, Louis Walsh, pulled out of last night’s show following the sudden death of Stephen Gately, whose band Boyzone Louis manages.

Chrysler (Baby Bentley) limo hire receives stamp of approval

Police footage captures the moment a limousine thief is detained
The new Chrysler Icon Illusion Limo fully approved by VOSA

The new Chrysler Icon Illusion Limo fully approved by VOSA

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has issued its approval to the new Chrysler limo. The 300c- based Icon Illusion limo is now the first stretch vehicle in its category to be fully sanctioned by the agency. Many believe the move will provide a much needed boost to the U.K limo hire industry.

The Chrysler Icon Illusion seats 8 passengers and has a price tag of £56,995 (excluding VAT) and a second limo is scheduled to be premiered at major transport industry event, Drive 09, at the end of September.

These new and improved Chrysler Limos offer many benefits over previous models. The Icon Illusion is 25% more fuel efficient in comparison to the Lincoln Town Car limo. These new models also feature the latest in cutting edge technology including touch screen panels, reversing cameras and hidden opera lights in the rear.

Mark Farrell the Managing Director of 1st 4Limo Sales who manufacture the limo explained why it was vital the Chrysler obtain this approval. He revealed that the VOSA had tightened its rules in recent times to improve the safety of luxury limos and limit their impact upon the environment. All new limos must now comply with these regulations and be issued with an Individual Vehicle (IVA) and Special Vehicle (SVA) approval in order to be allowed for use on U.K roads.

Dodge Charger and new Party Bus limo to be revealed at Drive ’09

Grand Illusion Party Bus Limo
Grand Illusion Party Bus Limo

Grand Illusion Party Bus Limo

1st4Limosales is unveiling and launching a brand-new stretch limousine at Drive 09, built specifically for the UK market. 

As well as the launch of the The new Dodge Charger 120 inch stretch (Icon Demon), 1st4Limosales’s will also be launching their top quality, high impact and fully C.O.I.F.’ed, 16 passenger Grand Illusion Limo Coach/Limo Party Bus.

1st4Limoslaes is ECB’s UK exclusive dealer.  ECB is recognised as the world’s premier stretch limousine builder, made famous by its stunning range of ICON stretch limousines.

More details are available at the official show website: drive09.co.uk

New Dodge Charger Icon Demon Limo could be the new Chrysler 300 limo

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ECBECB (Executive Coach Builders) who operate out of a 100,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Springfield, Missouri has announced it will be unveiling an exclusive product for the UK limousine market at Drive ‘09 show.

A stretched Dodge Charger called the Icon Demon has been specifically designed and manufactured for the UK, and promises to be the new ‘Chrysler 300’ according the UK agent, 1st 4 Limo Sales based in Essex.

Managing Director, Mark Farrell commented; “This vehicle is what everyone has been waiting for. Since the Chrysler 300c hit the scene some years ago, it has almost wiped-out the Lincoln Town Car. This vehicle will do the same with its under £60,000 price tag, and we are both excited and very proud to be launching it at Drive ‘09”

The company has been working alongside the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) to produce the 120 inch Demon limousine which will be offered with an Independent Vehicle Approval (IVA).

1st 4 Limo Sales has recently signed a distribution agreement with Executive Coach Builders to become the sole UK and European distributors of ECB limos. The company also has exclusive worldwide distribution rights for the new Charger and new Icon Illusion vehicles.

ECB are the second largest limousine manufacturer in the world and very well known for producing some of the worlds best luxury limos from, Ford, Lincoln, Cadillac, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Bentley, BMW and Hummer chassis’, ECB takes great pride in delivering a quality product. As , ECB manufactures about 15% of the world’s limousines.