New Cadillac Flagship to be Rear-Drive

July 20, 2009
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According to MotorTrend, the upcoming Cadillac flagship is back on track after a one year hold.  The new sedan will replace the STS and DTS and will likely ride on a stretched Sigma platform.  The Cadillac CTS currently uses this platform and a stretched version underpins the Chinese Cadillac SLS.  Contradicting earlier reports, the upcoming [...]

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Chauffeurs Face Setback in Bell Trans Lawsuit

July 15, 2009
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In an effort to collect back wages and overtime, chauffeurs have lost a key ruling in their class action lawsuit against Las Vegas based Bell Trans. From the Las Vegas Sun: A federal judge last month issued a ruling in a landmark class action lawsuit filed by drivers.   Not only can drivers not sue for [...]

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Let’s Get Some Reagan Style Limo Deregulation

July 9, 2009
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From coast to coast, copious amounts of regulation and taxes have been dumped on the limousine industry in the name of safety and fairness.  With shrinking revenues, limo operators are hurting. Unfortunately, so are local and state governments.  This means the pain will continue.  Instead of digging in and cutting spending, governments will continue to [...]

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New Cadillac Flagship to Replace DTS

July 3, 2009
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After months of turmoil, GM’s future product plans are coming into focus.   By 2010, production of the Cadillac DTS will wind down at GM’s Hamtramck assembly plant and be replaced with the Chevy Volt. In its place, a new model named the XTS will take the flagship position in the Cadillac lineup.  The National Post [...]

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How to Survive and Flourish as a New Chauffeur

June 29, 2009
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Just like any service profession, the life of a chauffeur is a mixed bag.  On one hand, it affords tremendous flexibility and freedom.   On the other, the clients can be difficult and obnoxious. I always felt the positives outweighed the negatives.  For me, it was all about adventure and randomly rolling around Los Angeles without [...]

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Limo Driver Touched By An Angel

June 22, 2009
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I read a beautiful story today about a limo driver who helped a stranded and helpless woman in need.  While stopped at a Los Angeles service station, this off-duty chauffeur heard loud weeping coming from the side of the gas station.  When he investigated, he discovered an apparently abandoned woman, approximately 30 years old, crying [...]

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