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Aston Martin is out and the Range Rover is in as filming begins for James Bond movie

January 31, 2012 By Andrew Lloyd Leave a Comment

If the recent photographs taken from the filming of the new James Bond movie, Skyfall, are anything to go by, it seems that even 007 isn’t recession proof as actor Daniel Craig was seen in a Range Rover jeep instead of the Aston Martin sports car usually associated with the English spy character.

Photos published in the press this week show a serious looking Craig, filming scenes for the upcoming movie Skyfall in London. The rugged actor is seen being chauffeured in a black Range Rover jeep, with a stuntman on the roof surrounded by metal apparatus, no doubt to facilitate some type of dramatic getaway.

It’s understood that the new Bond film had singled out a number of exotic filming locations including China and Bali for the shoot, however the movie producers were forced to cut back on the film budget which meant that the shooting locations had to be reined in. It’s now believed that the only foreign location used in filming will be Turkey, while London, Bognor Regis, Wales and Pinewood Studios will be used in the most part for Skyfall filming.

We’ll have to wait until November when the 23rd Bond movie is released to find out why James Bond is being chauffeured in the back seat of a Range Rover, although we’re pretty certain 007 will get behind the wheel of an Aston Martin or similarly glamorous sports car at some point in the movie – it wouldn’t be a Bond movie otherwise!

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Lamborghini sports car for lotto winner who took 2 weeks to claim prize

January 30, 2012 By Susan Taylor Leave a Comment

A Euromillions winner from Wales says he plans to splash his winnings on his dream car, a Lamborghini Spyder. However 29-year-old Gavin Davies from Neath didn’t realise he’d scooped the top prize on the December 27th draw until two weeks later when he finally remembered to check his lottery ticket.

Gavin only discovered he’d won the Euromillions jackpot from December 27th on January 13th, luckily, before the claim deadline. The 29-year-old was revealed as the mystery winner of the jackpot at the Morgan Hotel in Swansea.

The martial arts expert has his grandparents to thank for their part in helping him claim his lotto win as they urged Gavin to check his lottery tickets after they saw an appeal by Camelot for the winner of the December 27th draw to come forward as the prize had not been claimed.

The cage fighter said he always knew he’d win the lottery one day, and he also knows exactly what he wants to spend his winnings on. As well as a Lamborghini sports car for himself, Gavin Davies will also treat his partner to a new motor and also take his family on holiday. However the Welshman is keen to invest in his and his family’s future after he became a father to a baby boy just four weeks ago and so he’s also planning to buy a property with his £1 million winnings.

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Transport Broker Group to launch helicopter hire service, Wow Jets

January 5, 2012 By Andrew Lloyd Leave a Comment

The Transport Broker Group is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new helicopter hire service, Wow Jets. The exciting new venture will be add another string to the bow of the Transport Broker Group which specialises in affordable transportation rental services throughout the UK.

Wow Jets will offer helicopter hire and private jet rental in all parts of the UK and will allow private clients to charter aircraft to a destination of their choice. Whether it’s work or leisure, Wow Jets will provide the client with a high quality air travel experience tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual’s trip.

Thanks to Wow Jets’ link with its sister companies, Cars for Stars and Limo Broker, luxury land transportation can also be arranged along with helicopter hire so clients can be chauffeur driven to and from their start and final destinations to ensure a smooth and hassle free travel experience.

Wow Jets works in conjunction with a range of handpicked private air travel operators throughout the country in order to provide helicopter and jet hire in all areas of the UK. The aim of Wow Jets is to offer helicopter and private jet hire services departing and arriving in all four corners of the UK for the convenience of its clients.

Whether you’re a busy executive and need to travel between meetings in different parts of the country in a single day, or if you’d like to charter your own private jet for a social event such as a birthday or anniversary celebration or maybe a day at the polo or the races, Wow Jets will be able to provide you with the perfect transport solution.

A range of aircraft is available to hire through Wow Jets with the capacity to transport anything from one or two passengers in a light aircraft or helicopter, to private jets with the ability to transport 30 people in a luxurious environment, plus many, many other air travel services.

For more information on this exciting new project and to request a free quote for private jet or helicopter hire, please visit the brand new website helicopterhire.net right now.

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Cheap Coach Hire to the London 2012 Olympics thanks to Coach Broker

January 3, 2012 By Susan Taylor Leave a Comment

The UK’s leading coach and minibus hire provider, Coach Broker, have launched discounted rates for customer booking transport hire of the London 2012 Olympics this summer. Whether you’re planning a group trip to the capital for this world renowned sporting event and need to hire a double-decker coach, or perhaps you’re travelling to the London Games with a small group of family or friends and you require minibus hire, Coach Broker will be able to provide you with a highly competitive transport rental service.

Coach Broker boasts an enviable selection of coaches and minibuses all of which are available to hire in a range of sizes and styles so as to suit the requirements of your travel. All coaches and minibuses are also provided along with a highly experienced chauffeur who will go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure your coach hire trip to the London Olympics is hassle free so you’ll be able to sit back and relax in Coach Broker’s capable hands.

As a nationwide company, Coach Broker operate in all parts of the UK so wherever you’re travelling from to the London Olympics, whether it’s Buckinghamshire or Surrey, Newcastle or Carlisle, Liverpool or Manchester, Wrexham or Cardiff, Birmingham or Norfolk, Nottingham or Swindon, trust Coach Broker to transport you to the capital in comfort and style.

Further discounts are also being offered for multiple coach and minibus hire bookings so if you’re looking to hire a number of vehicles, perhaps as part of a corporate trip to the Olympics or as part of a club, you’ll be able to take advantage of these ultra low rates available on multi coach bookings with Coach Broker.

To request your free quote for chauffeur driven coach or minibus hire to the London 2012 Olympics, call Coach Broker today.

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Hertz Car Hire to offer sports car rental

December 8, 2011 By Andrew Lloyd Leave a Comment

Leading car hire provider, Hertz, have announced their plans to offer supercar rental services following a partnership with Premiere Velocity.

The full range of the state of the art vehicles will be available to view online via Hertz’s website with a 5% discount being offered to customers who book through the site. Drivers wishing to hire one of the vehicles from the elite hire range must be aged 25 years and over and have no more than 6 points on their driving licence. If the client wishes to take their hired supercar out of the country in which they’re collecting and arranging the hire, this can be accommodated at an additional cost.

The fleet of supercars available to hire through Hertz includes some of the most sought after vehicles in the world including the stunning Rolls Royce Phantom, Range Rover Evoque, Mercedes Roadster, Audi R8, Bentley Continental, Aston Martin DB9, Lamborghini models and also the Ferrari Italia and Porsche Carrera Cabriolet to name just a handful of the stand out vehicles available for hire through Hertz.

Prices for supercar hire start at £150 although rates are calculated depending upon length of hire period and also the car model. A meet and greet service is also available whereby your hired sports car of 4 x 4 will be delivered to you at a pre-arranged location such as an office, airport, hotel or your home. For more information on the brand new sports car hire service offered by Hertz, please see the company website.

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Is this the most expensive sports car crash ever?

December 5, 2011 By Andrew Lloyd Leave a Comment

A car accident in Japan on Sunday saw a fleet of gleaming Ferraris collide with a Lamborghini and three Mercedes Benz sports cars and two other vehicles is what many are describing as the most expensive car pileup in history.

Eight Ferraris were reported to have been involved in the smash that happened on the southern prefecture of Yamaguchi on Sunday morning. It’s thought the driver of one of the Ferraris tried to change lanes but ended up hitting the middle barrier, after which the other Ferraris piled into the sports car as it spun 180 degrees in the highway, causing the rest of the cars following to crash also.

It is believed the luxury cars were all being drive in convoy to Hiroshima by members of an automobile enthusiasts club. One eyewitness described the vehicles as travelling between 85-100mph.

10 people were reported to have sustained minor injuries as a result of the pileup, although no one was seriously hurt. The highway was closed for 6 hours after the crash as the emergency authorities attempted to clear the debris and luxury sports cars from the road.

It’s been estimated that the cost of the accident could run to £2.46 million with many of the Ferraris involved in the accident said to completely written off as a result of the smash.

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Birmingham NEC hosts the Classic Motor Show

November 14, 2011 By Simon Berry Leave a Comment

This weekend saw Birmingham NEC play host to one of the biggest car exhibitions in the UK, with over 1,650 vintage cars and bikes displayed at the arena as part of the hugely popular Footman James Classic Motor show.

The organisers of this year’s classic motor show promised a broad range of vehicles on display as part of the annual event in Birmingham’s NEC covering a whole host of different style vehicles spanning across the centuries from pre-war models, right through to modern classics.

Vehicles from renowned car clubs went on display, as well as stunning European sports models and American vintage cars, and a number of classic British sports cars including the 1911 Renault type CB12/16hp which recently shot to fame in the hit ITV period drama, Downton Abbey.

As well as the hundreds of vintage cars on display, the motor show also hosted over 300 trade stalls selling a range of memorabilia and car accessories, and featured bike club displays as well as appearances from World superbike champion, Carl Fogarthy and former World Superbike and GP rider, Pierfrancesco Chili. For enthusiastic or wannabe car restorers, there was a specially created restoration theatre where a team of professionals demonstrated the intricate art of car restoration.

This year’s motor show also benefitted from a larger exhibiting area from usual, and also a new show layout which enabled the 45,000 strong visitors to appreciate the stunning range of classic rides on show.

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Cars for Stars provides limos for children attending the Brave Heart Awards North East

November 10, 2011 By Andrew Lloyd Leave a Comment

Cars for Stars this week joined forces with fellow national luxury transport hire operator, Limo Broker, to provide 11 chauffeur driven limousines to transport 33 youngsters receiving a medal at the Brave Hearts Awards North East which was held at St James Park in Newcastle on Tuesday.

The leading chauffeur car and luxury limo hire provider rolled out its very best hummer limousines and Chrysler limos to transport the VIP youngsters who were all in line to receive awards after they each faced life threatening illnesses this year. The annual awards ceremony, Brave Heart Awards, seeks to recognise the courageous children living in the North East who’ve displayed exceptional bravery and character in the face of serious illness.

When Cars for Stars were approached by the organisers of the charity event, they jumped at the chance to offer their expert services to the 33 children and their families by chauffeuring them all to the awards ceremony in the lap of luxury.

Only the very finest limos with state of the art onboard features including plasma screens, DVD players, karaoke systems and light up disco dance floors were used to transport the youngsters to the Newcastle awards party so they could enjoy a taste of the high life.

Cars for Stars were delighted to be asked to be involved in this very worthy event and look forward to transporting next year’s medal winners to the Brave Heart Awards.

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Classic car driven 30,000 miles from Yorkshire to New Zealand

November 10, 2011 By Andrew Lloyd Leave a Comment

A car mad couple from Barnsley drove their vintage MG car from Barnsley to New Zealand where they plan to set up home following their mammoth 30,000 mile journey.

Robert and Lynne Douglas drove the 63-year-old MG TC sports car across deserts, rivers and single track roads, travelling through Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, China, South East Asia, catching a boat from Singapore to transport them to their final destination of New Zealand.

64-year-old Robert bought the classic car as a teenager for just £150, just weeks before meeting Lynne who he later married. However their most recent trip is the not the first adventure the couple have enjoyed in their vintage ride, they’ve previously travelled around Australia in the MG, also through South and Central America, plus a road trip up the West Coast of the US and Alaska, so they were more than prepared for their epic journey from the UK to down under.

The toughest part of their most recent adventure was navigating through Mongolia as the duo quickly discovered that any maps they had for the country were completely useless as the only roads were dirt tracks made by other vehicles. They eventually found the easier way to travel was by following telegraph poles, abandoning their maps completely.

After five months of driving, and 30,000 miles covered in the restored sports car with an estimated fuel consumption of 30mpg, Robert and Lynne Douglas finally set foot on Kiwi soil where they now plan to start a new life. With their track record for globetrotting, the adventurous couple are likely to be planning their next road trip.

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Self drive sports car hire launched by Cars4Stars.com

October 14, 2011 By Andrew Lloyd Leave a Comment

Ever dreamt of speeding off into the sunset behind the wheel of a brand new Ferrari? Well thanks to the newly launched service from leading luxury car hire provider, Cars4Stars, you don’t have to wait for your lottery numbers to come up for this dream to become a reality.

Cars4Stars are delighted to reveal a brand new transport hire venture offering top of the range models from world renowned brands such as Bentley, Maserati, Aston Martin, and Lamborghini for hire on a self drive basis.

The self drive sports car hire service is available throughout the UK so regardless of where you’re based, you will be able to take advantage of this exciting new luxury transport scheme. The high end vehicles can be hired for a whole range of occasions from weddings to birthday parties, to corporate functions and red carpet events, anniversary celebrations and trips to sporting events like the races and rugby matches, to airport transfers and transport to business meetings and weekends away.

The sheer range of sports cars available for hire through the new service is extensive with customers able to take their pick from the very latest models from exclusive car makers like the Porsche Boxster, Ferrari Spyder, Audi R8 V10, Bentley Arnage and the Lamborghini Gallardo to name just a handful of the most sought after supercars available for self drive hire on the new Cars4Stars.com website.

As well as offering a glittering line up of some of the most expensive sports cars in the world, Cars4Stars.com guarantees the most competitive rates on self drive luxury car hire, so for an unbeatable deal on Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin or Lamborghini hire for your next special occasion, look no further than Cars4Stars. Check out the new website now for a full rundown of the immaculate supercars available for self drive hire.

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