YACHTS ALL FOLKS (New York Post)

Recession may have lasting impact on limo business (Fort Worth Business Press)
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Metroplex limousine and executive Town Car companies are seeing continued downturns in business, and the drop in customers may be evident of changing trends in corporate travel and the lasting effects of the recession.

YACHTS ALL FOLKS (New York Post)
luxury limousines 7/24/09 at 6:26 AM
MILAN -- Italy has blocked the nearly $18 million sale of two luxury yachts believed to have been bound for North Korea in violation of international sanctions, authorities said yesterday. The 95-foot and 105-foot Italian-made seafaring vessels...

Luxury for hire (Financial Mail)
luxury limousines 7/24/09 at 4:09 AM
or acquires new businesses like other people buy chewing gum. He's a serial entrepreneur whose motto is: if you combine great staff with the service people want, you can't go wrong.

World Briefing (Los Angeles Times)
luxury limousines 7/24/09 at 12:46 AM
Israel: Tests of missile defense system fail / Italy: Officials block sale of yachts likely for N. Korea / Mauritania: Coup leader certified election winner / Belarus: Bodies of WWII victims found ISRAEL

'False prince' inspired by Eddie Murphy (News.com.au)
luxury limousines 7/23/09 at 8:40 PM
MAN described as a "false Arab prince" has allegedly been living a life of luxury on an Aussie resort.

Italy blocks sale of yachts bound for North Korea (MyMotherLode.com)
luxury limousines 7/23/09 at 12:26 PM
Italy has blocked the nearly euro13-million ($18-million) sale of two luxury yachts believed to have been bound for the impoverished nation of North Korea in violation of international sanctions, authorities said Thursday.

Kenya: Why are There So Many Confusing Signals From State House? (AllAfrica.com)
luxury limousines 7/20/09 at 6:35 AM
Nairobi — Like many a fellow Kenyan, I must say I was impressed by the promptness with which President Kibaki and his wife responded to the matter of the luxury vehicles State House had purchased for their use, ostensibly without their say-so.

Jaz Hotels & Resorts, the Hospitality Arm of Travco Group, Adds Iberotel Makadi Palms to its Expanding Portfolio in ... (Zawya)
luxury limousines 7/19/09 at 5:05 AM
19 July 2009 Travco Group Travco Group announced the official launch of Iberotel Makadi Palms; its real estate development project in Madinat Makadi, Hurghada.

Du you have any Dubonnet? How a little request from Her Majesty nearly got the MCC's butler barred from Lord's (Daily Mail)
luxury limousines 7/18/09 at 5:14 PM
The small regal demand caused a kerfuffle among the cricket club staff - they hadn't got the French aperitif in their drinks cabinet.

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Company Profile for Texas Armoring Corporation (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
luxury limousines 7/17/09 at 10:40 AM
----Texas Armoring Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of lightweight armored passenger vehicles, bulletproof cars, cash-in-transit vehicles, armored SWAT trucks, and limousines.

Texas Armoring Says Global Financial Crisis Fuels Kidnapping-for-Ransom Pandemic, Demand for Protection Skyrockets (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
luxury limousines 7/14/09 at 8:42 AM
SAN ANTONIO----Texas Armoring Corporation , the world leader in lightweight armored passenger vehicles, announced today that requests for bulletproof cars, trucks, and SUVs have skyrocketed as a result of kidnappings-for-ransom across the globe.

Kenya: State House Kicks Out Five More in Limo Row (AllAfrica.com)
luxury limousines 7/14/09 at 5:50 AM
Nairobi — Five more State House officials have been suspended over the purchase of luxury limousines that the First Family rejected. The officials are accused of buying the vehicles without authorisation at a time when the government was preaching austerity.

4Yacht Arabia appoints Rawaj International as PR agency (AME Info)
luxury limousines 7/14/09 at 5:48 AM
Rawaj International has been selected by 4Yacht Arabia to provide Public Relations services in the GCC and Lebanon as of 1st July 2009.

DDS Wireless Announces Two New Contracts for eFleet (T-Net British Columbia)
luxury limousines 7/13/09 at 11:38 AM
Vancouver, BC, July 13, 2009--(T-Net)--DDS Wireless International Inc.'s (TSX:DD) hosted Dispatch Fleet Management business unit, DDS eFleet Services, today announced that it has been awarded two new contracts from ground transportation fleet operators for its eFleet solution.

DDS Wireless' eFleet Continues to Grow in Ground Transportation (Marketwire)
luxury limousines 7/13/09 at 8:46 AM
RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 13, 2009) - DDS Wireless International Inc.'s (TSX:DD) hosted Dispatch Fleet Management business unit, DDS eFleet Services, today announced that it has been awarded two new contracts from ground transportation fleet operators for its eFleet(TM) solution. Both contracts are for three year subscription terms with the possibility of renewals. These ...

Raceday luxury in store for Shop of the Year competition winner (York Press)
luxury limousines 7/11/09 at 4:33 AM
THE Press today launches a new Shop of the Year competition as our York Means Business campaign moves into a new phase.

Heading for the Wildern 'hop' (This is Hampshire)
luxury limousines 7/10/09 at 5:51 AM
YOUNGSTERS certainly went to Wildern School prom with a spring in their step this year.

Kenya: Top Official Sent Home Over Cars (AllAfrica.com)
luxury limousines 7/8/09 at 4:23 PM
Nairobi — A top State House official has been suspended over the purchase of new luxury vehicles.

Kenya: Austerity - Start With Idle State Houses (AllAfrica.com)
luxury limousines 7/8/09 at 4:08 PM
Nairobi — If Kenya's President Kibaki succeeds in curbing the growing appetite among members of his government for opulence and reckless waste of public funds, he may eventually salvage his legacy.

Perdue seeks 1-cent hike in sales tax (The Charlotte Observer)
luxury limousines 7/8/09 at 12:39 PM
Gov. Bev Perdue asked legislative leaders Tuesday to pass a 1-cent sales tax increase, the latest and largest tax hike proposal so far in the state's lingering economic crisis.

Perdue wants 1¢ sales tax hike (The News & Observer)
luxury limousines 7/8/09 at 5:09 AM
Gov. Beverly Perdue asked legislative leaders Tuesday to pass a 1-cent sales tax increase, the latest and largest tax hike proposal so far in the state's lingering economic crisis.

Highlights of Perdue's NC tax proposal (WAVY TV 10 Portsmouth)
luxury limousines 7/7/09 at 8:12 PM
-- reduce individual income tax rates, place a two-year "emergency surcharge" on highest wage earners, such as single taxpayers making more than $500,000 and married filing jointly making more than $1 million: $90 million.

Highlights of Perdue's NC tax proposal (Rocky Mount Telegram)
luxury limousines 7/7/09 at 7:00 PM
RALEIGH, N.C. — Highlights of a menu of tax options proposed by Gov. Beverly Perdue on Tuesday, with estimated revenues generated for the fiscal year that began July 1 when applicable: Income Taxes — reduce individual income tax rates, place a two-year

Kenya: Kibaki Rejects New State House Limos (AllAfrica.com)
luxury limousines 7/7/09 at 6:02 PM
Nairobi — State House on Tuesday rejected eight new luxury cars, signalling the government's determination to observe austerity measures.

Perdue wants sales tax hike (The Charlotte Observer)
luxury limousines 7/7/09 at 1:21 PM
Gov. Bev Perdue told legislative leaders today she wants a 1-cent sales tax increase and a total tax hike package of $1.6 billion to balance the budget.

The Tragedy of Virgin Nigeria (This Day)
luxury limousines 7/4/09 at 1:07 AM
Please, don’t get me wrong. I’m not about to pummel a dead horse, which is what Virgin Nigeria is almost becoming today. I’m a great admirer of Sir Richard Branson, the maverick chairman of the Virgin Group. I love the Virgin brand. The brand is usually associated with quality and innovation.

Travel: Deluxe hotel beckons on Shanghai's Bund in downturn (BusinessWorld Online)
luxury limousines 7/2/09 at 6:05 AM
SINGAPORE -- Luxury may be taboo these days, but it's a choice The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd group wants travelers to have, despite the downturn, when it opens a Peninsula hotel in Shanghai this year.

Lexus IS250 Sports Luxury (2009) (cnet.com.au)
luxury limousines 7/1/09 at 2:47 AM
What the IS250 lacks in badge snobbery, it makes up for in good looks, rock-solid quality, neat handling and serenity enough to becalm a frazzled monk. While stuffed with tech, it isn't quite as up-to-date as we'd have liked.

Bullet Proof Luxury (Strategy Page)
luxury limousines 6/30/09 at 5:07 AM
June 30, 2009: Thailand is buying twenty armored limousines, for $177,000 each. These will be used by senior government officials. Since September 11, 2001, there has been a sharp increase in the use of such bullet proof automobiles. The wealthy are buying most of them.

Deluxe hotel beckons on Shanghai's Bund in downturn (Reuters)
luxury limousines 6/30/09 at 1:21 AM
SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Luxury may be taboo these days, but it's a choice The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd group wants travelers to have, despite the downturn, when it opens a Peninsula hotel in Shanghai this year.

Cocaine dealers are locked away (York Press)
luxury limousines 6/29/09 at 5:28 AM
PAINSTAKING police work uncovered how two York men acted as pawns in a sordid conspiracy to deal cocaine on the streets of York.

Women's transport: Solutions needed (Zawya)
luxury limousines 6/27/09 at 2:10 AM
27 June 2009 JEDDAH: In Saudi Arabia, the only country in the world where women are not allowed to drive, transportation is definitely an issue. Women are usually driven around by family members and personal drivers, or are forced to use some other type of private transportation.

Women’s transport: Solutions needed (Arab News)
luxury limousines 6/26/09 at 7:17 PM
JEDDAH: In Saudi Arabia, the only country in the world where women are not allowed to drive, transportation is definitely an issue. Women are usually driven around by family members and personal drivers, or are forced to use some other type of private transportation.

Real reason behind T.O.'s exit from Dallas (Yahoo! Sports)
luxury limousines 6/19/09 at 11:06 AM
Tony Romo figured heavily in Terrell Owens' exit from Dallas – just not in the ways you'd think.

Stanislaus County reports on money mistakes (Modesto Bee)
luxury limousines 6/17/09 at 3:00 AM
Fifty-two hundred screw-ups with public money represents a step in the right direction for Stanislaus County, auditors and county leaders agreed Tuesday.

Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises Expands its portfolio in Marsa Alam (Zawya)
luxury limousines 6/16/09 at 8:52 AM
Sol Y Mar Dolphin House is Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises' latest addition in Marsa Alam, adding to its existing properties an even more enjoyable experience for those who seek quiet and relaxing holidays.

DJ's former accountant guilty of embezzlement (Leader-Telegram)
luxury limousines 6/12/09 at 1:08 AM
A former accountant accused of embezzling about $185,000 from a local disc jockey business to furnish her home and pay for other personal expenses has been convicted of four felony charges.

The Pearl-Qatar announces Prestige Cars as first Limousine Provider (Zawya)
luxury limousines 6/10/09 at 8:51 AM
Launched in 1997, Prestige Cars works in cooperation with its sisters companies at Alfardan Automotive Group to provide luxury cars for rental, leasing and limousine services. It is fast becoming the supplier of choice for the capital's most prestigious and luxurious hotels.

The Pearl-Qatar announces Prestige Cars as first limousine provider (AME Info)
luxury limousines 6/10/09 at 7:56 AM
Further enhancing its reputation as the leading luxury car service in Qatar, Prestige Cars, a subsidiary of the Alfardan Group, has been appointed as a first limousine service provider for The Pearl-Qatar.

Did the car break down Peaches? Geldof girl turns up at LA nightclub in run-down Honda (Daily Mail)
luxury limousines 6/9/09 at 12:17 PM
Did the car break down Peaches? Geldof girl turns up at LA nightclub in run-down Honda

Mixed sales data for German auto (BigPond News)
luxury limousines 6/8/09 at 6:04 PM
Audi, BMW and Daimler unveiled weak May sales figures.

German auto makers report mixed sales data (The Age)
luxury limousines 6/8/09 at 5:35 PM
German luxury car makers Audi, BMW and Daimler unveiled weak May sales figures on Monday as relatively good news was reported for German industry in general.

Bouweiri Named Finalist in WBJ's Philanthropy Awards (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
luxury limousines 6/8/09 at 3:01 AM
Reston Limousine and Travel Service, Inc. President & CEO Kristina Bouweiri was honored as a finalist in the Washington Business Journal's Philanthropy Awards.