Ferrari theme park set to open in Abu Dhabi

March 23, 2010 By Carl Wheeler
Ferrari World the world's largest indoor theme park will open in Abu Dhabi later this year

Ferrari World the world's largest indoor theme park will open in Abu Dhabi later this year

Ferrari World is the first ever theme park dedicated to the supercar brand Ferrari and is due to open in Abu Dhabi during 2010.

The world first will be sited on Yas Island next door to Yas Marina circuit which is home to the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It is hoped the close proximity to the top racing ground will be another draw for visitors.

Once complete, Ferrari World will be the biggest indoor theme park in the world. The new attraction will be housed under a gigantic red roof inspired by the body of the Ferrari GT and bearing the iconic Ferrari symbol.

Inside the brand new theme park you’ll find the world’s fastest rollercoaster. Simulating the feeling of riding in a Formula 1 racing car, the ride will take thrill seekers 62 metres into the air, out of the top of the roof, before plunging straight back down again. There will also be a number of high tech racing car simulators as used by the Ferrari racing team, plus a flume ride which takes you on a journey through the engine of a Ferrari 599 engine.

Another great feature at Ferrari World is a driving school with expert tuition available for aspiring racing car drivers. As well as the high speed rollercoasters there are a number of gentler rides as the park caters for children of all ages.

If you don’t fancy making the trip to Abu Dhabi just yet, why not experience the UK’s only Ferrari limo courtesy of Limo Broker? This exclusive limo turns heads wherever it goes and is available for hire throughout the country for all kinds of occasions such as weddings, hen and stag dos and birthday parties.

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Stig lookalike chauffeurs Ferrari wedding car for lucky groom in Derby

January 26, 2010 By Trudi Johnson
Lookalike Stig chauffeur drives Derby groom on his wedding day

Lookalike Stig chauffeur drives Derby groom on his wedding day

One groom from Derby received an extra memorable wedding gift on his big day. Bride Jennifer Skidmore arranged for a Stig lookalike, the character famous for test driving fast cars on TV show Top Gear, to chauffeur her husband-to-be in a sleek red Ferrari as a special surprise.

The novel gift came as a complete shock to groom Richard who hadn’t a clue he was about to be chauffeur driven in a Ferrari by a well-known face from, British TV, albeit a lookalike. Richard travelled in the Ferrari wedding car along with his best man and his 7-year-old son Joshua. The groom said that both he and his son are big fans of Top Gear so it was the perfect way to arrive at the church.

The groom and his attendants were completely unaware of what was about to happen after they were instructed by the bride to be in their local pub at 10am. 34-year-old Richard said the Ferrari and its famous driver certainly gained them plenty of attention from the other drinkers at the pub in Ripley.

The surprise certainly had the desired effect, and the new Mrs Skidmore was delighted she’d managed to pull off the stunt, as she said: “I wanted to get a wedding present Richard would remember forever and having The Stig lookalike there was brilliant.”

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Prestige Limos of Birmingham scoop two national awards for Best Limo and Best Fleet

December 16, 2009 By Carl Wheeler
Double win for Prestige Limos as they take home Best Limo and Best Fleet awards

Double win for Prestige Limos as they take home Best Limo and Best Fleet awards

Prestige Limos were one of the big winners of the night at last weekends Transport Broker Awards held in Cardiff as they walked away with two national awards.

The Birmingham based limo hire company prides itself on keeping a top of the range fleet and are committed to introducing new and innovative vehicles to their ever expanding range. Their hard work and dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed at Limo Broker, and Prestige were presented with an award for the Best Fleet and the Best Limo for their one-of-a-kind Ferrari limousine.

These were two of the biggest national awards of the night with three of the best limo hire companies in the UK competing for the prizes. The trophy for best limo was given to Prestige’s Ferrari vehicle after it came out on top against the Gargoyle limo from Millennium Limos, and 18-seater hummerzine from Limo Scene and Wedding Cars. All of the aforementioned were highlighted as outstanding vehicles, but the Ferrari limo was judged to have had the edge on this occasion.

Prestige Limousines was set up in early 2003 and started out in the limo hire business with just one Millennium Lincoln town car. Within just 6 years the family run company has gained considerable ground and has built up a thriving business with an award-winning fleet of vehicles.

The Ferrari limo is undoubtedly one of the stars of Prestige’s range, although every single vehicle is of an excellent standard and prospective customers are even invited to view the limos in the flesh before making a booking. This is testament to the confidence Prestige has in their fleet, and rightly so too.

So if you would like to take a ride in the award-winning Ferrari Limo or any other exceptional vehicle from within Prestige’s selection, make your booking soon as these limos are seriously hot property!

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Novelty limo hire firm puts vehicles up for sale on EBay after a damning report by the Traffic Commissioner

August 27, 2009 By TJ Harris
Novelty limos up for sale on EBay
Novelty limos up for sale on EBay

Novelty limos up for sale on EBay

As detailed in a previous article on Limo News, the troubled limo hire company Redhot Rescue and Oddball Limos based in Bilston has been forced to sell its limos after the business was investigated by the Traffic Commissioner. The business, owned by Darryll Williams, was found to be in breach of several safety laws which meant Mr Williams had to temporarily suspend trading.

However it seems the company’s plans to rise again have been scuppered as two of novelty limos, one a fire engine the other painted like a cow, are for sale on the online site. The reason for sale is stated as being “due to no time or dedication.” The party buses have a starting price of £20,000 each, as yet, no bids have been offered.

The canny business owner is still keeping his options open, in the advert he puts out an appeal to anyone who may be interested in “striking up a partnership” to get in touch.

The two novelty limos once provided a thriving business transporting party-goers around the West Midlands area. The 24 seater vehicles both have two separate bars onboard, including a champagne bar. The advert lists the limos features which include “lasers, smoke machines, disco lights, rope lights and a CD sound system.”

The limo hire company was brought into disrepute after applying for a Public Service Vehicle License. The Traffic Commissioner carried out checks on the business and uncovered a raft of problems. An 11 page report revealed some of the limos had the incorrect MOT and License, the fire engine was still registered as a emergency vehicle which made it exempt from tax, the limos were regularly overfilled with too many passengers and one limo’s brakes were so dire it was immediately taken off the road.

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One-of-a-kind Ferrari Limo hire receives rave customer reviews

August 25, 2009 By Kate Owen
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There’s no doubt about it, the Ferrari limo is a unique vehicle with only one available for hire in the whole of the U.K. Car enthusiasts, wedding parties and revellers have been cuing up to book a ride in this one-of-a-kind supercar, so much so, that the company which owns the limo is struggling to keep up with demand.

One-of-a-kind Ferrari limo

One-of-a-kind Ferrari limo

The Ferrari Limo offers all the comfort and luxury you’d expect from a top of the range limo, coupled with the power of a world class sports car. With tops speeds of 180 mph and over 400 brake horse power, this limo certainly packs a punch. Designed and built only 18 months ago it features cutting edge technology and comes in hot red, the colour synonymous with the exclusive Ferrari brand.

Owners of the Ferrari limo have been inundated with glowing reviews from customers. One lady from Northampton hired the chauffeur driven limo as a special treat for her Ferrari-loving husband. Despite not being a car fan herself, she admitted to being “blown away by how it looked” and said the car really came into itself on the open road adding “it was amazing at high speed.”

Another customer, Jamie from London, hired the Ferrari for his mate’s stag do. They enjoyed the experience so much, even a traffic jam couldn’t dampen their excitement, in fact it added to the fun as he said “it was a hell of a laugh, everyone in the other cars pointing and staring whilst we had the time of our life in the back! It was a great night.”

Join the Ferrari Limo’s growing legion of adoring fans and sign up for your ride in this exclusive vehicle today, you certainly won’t be disappointed with Ferrari limo hire.

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Rogue limo operator “on hold” for Novelty Limos

August 12, 2009 By TJ Harris
Pink Ambulance Limo
A midlands-based novelty limo operator has been condemned for several breaches of safety regulations by a government-appointed commissioner. Oddball Limos ltd and Redhot Rescue ltd, both based near Bilston near Wolverhampton, were recently the subject of an 11 page report detailing the many illegal activities undertaken by the rogue firm.
Both companies operate a fleet of ‘novelty’ limousines which provide an unusual experience. Examples of their fleet include a converted fire engine, ambulance and a “Mad Cow” coach which allows passengers full use of a large dance floor whilst on the move.
Darryl Williams, owner of both firms, is accused of avoiding vehicle tax by maintaining the emergency vehicle registration  of some of his vehicles, exceeding passenger limits, operating vehicles without appropriate MOTs or licenses and operating a vehicle with a severely malfunctioning brake.
The report was conducted as a result to an application to renew the service licenses for the companies, the application has since been turned down, and Mr Williams has been quoted as saying “Things are on hold at the minute but we are looking to make improvements”.
As a result of the report, the traffic commissioner is calling for a hearing which would result in the forced disqualificaiton of Mr Williams’ other licenses which would inevitable lead to the collaspe of the firms.

Pink Ambulance LimoA midlands-based novelty limo operator has been condemned for several breaches of safety regulations by a government-appointed commissioner. Oddball Limos Ltd and Redhot Rescue Ltd, both based near Bilston near Wolverhampton, were recently the subject of an 11 page report detailing the many illegal activities undertaken by the rogue firm.

Both companies operate a fleet of ‘novelty’ limousines which provide an unusual experience. Examples of their fleet include a converted fire engine, ambulance and a “Mad Cow” coach which allows passengers full use of a large dance floor whilst on the move.

Darryl Williams, owner of both firms, is accused of avoiding vehicle tax by maintaining the emergency vehicle registration  of some of his vehicles, exceeding passenger limits, operating vehicles without appropriate MOTs or licenses and operating a vehicle with a severely malfunctioning brake.

The report was conducted as a result to an application to renew the service licenses for the companies, the application has since been turned down, and Mr Williams has been quoted as saying “Things are on hold at the minute but we are looking to make improvements”.

As a result of the report, the traffic commissioner is calling for a hearing which would result in the forced disqualificaiton of Mr Williams’ other licenses which would inevitable lead to the collaspe of the firms.

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