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If you live in New York City or have been there, you’ve seen the elegant limos, the luxury car service that is used by the fortunate few. While mere mortals use the subway or hail a cab, important people are chauffeured around in gleaming limos. They never have to wait, they never have to find a parking spot, and they never have to put up with the inconvenience of getting there. But are limos really only for the fortunate few? Do they cost a fortune? Do you need to be a member of some exclusive club?

The answer is no. New York limos are just another service available to New Yorkers and anyone who visits this great city. Limo companies specialize in providing elegant, reliable and safe transportation in a metropolitan area where it is often difficult to get around. So instead of a ratty taxicab, limo customers get to ride in the famous stretch limos, in late model luxury cars, in stretched SUVs, in specially equipped buses, or even in armored vehicles. And the price for this is less than most people think, especially in this day and age of ever-rising gas prices.

In this article I’ll give you some ideas of what New York limo service costs. A lot of people use limos to get to and from airports. In general, riding to or from LaGuardia, JFK or Newark with a limo service will cost about $100 in a luxury vehicle like a Lincoln Town Card, a Mercedes Benz S-Class or a big BMW. Airport transportation in stretch limos or SUVs is between $175 and $225, but consider that such vehicles can accommodate between six and ten passengers, so a larger group can actually ride in style for no more than splitting up into several taxicabs. Add to that the convenience of being together and arriving together, and the advantage of limo service is obvious.

For those who simply want to sightsee in New York City or the Burroughs, hourly rates of NYC car service are usually between $70 and $130, with a minimum of two or three hours depending on the type of trip. Keep in mind that limos, unlike taxicabs, cannot just pick up the next ride once they drop off passengers. This means that hourly limo rates are based on garage-to-garage travel time, which seems fair enough. Also, like anywhere else in life these days, there are some additional fees and taxes. These include tolls, parking, gratuity, New York City tax and now fuel surcharges. But even with these, limos remain a relative bargain in many situations.

When it comes to travel and transportation, it’s often a cost-benefit analysis. Having a client picked up in a limo instead of having them fend for themselves may well close a deal. Going to see a Mets or Yankees game in a New York limousine can make the game a special experience, and for a larger group, it’s cost-effective and fun. All for a fee of around $120 in a luxury car or maybe $225 for a stretch limo with bar. Using limos is not only a pleasant, relaxing experience; it can also make financial sense.

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Around the globe you have clearly noticed the current struggle for life within the automotive industry. However, this “cry for help” situation pressurizes the classical known car manufacturers and also the probably future players coming out of China and India to think out of the blue. “When it works for them it should also be good for us”! A sentence that I heard a lot of times from automotive suppliers being on the “confident” side.

Car manufacturers are using more and more common platforms and technologies but their eager to diversify spins-off on quality. . . . process and development audits reflecting the technical requirements will tell you a lot! Who are the champions? :
•          Toyota, Honda, Mazda for overall viability
•          Audi and Lexus for the interior trim
•          Mercedes for long-term stability
•          BMW and Alfa Romeo for fun
•          Peugeot and Citroen for suspension

In order to support supply chain innovations for the automotive industry with a strong cost-reduction edge, you should certainly consider no-nonsense consultants. Not just a standard type of service but much better one based upon extensive field experience from both sides of the table, the car companies and the tier supplier(s).

People with the ability to make things happen! Hereby some key arguments for making this right choice, selecting consultants with:
•             a profound knowledge of the automotive landscape
•             a strong functional wisdom of the complex material flows in every stage
•             a clear sense of the process from innovation up till the final stage of industrialization and after-sales services
•             an understanding of the technical requirements
•             the capability to validate products and processes (audit)
•             extensive knowledge of various cost-cutting methodologies
•             a sense of speed and strong momentum
•             the knowledge on how to differentiate one brand to another
•             experience in both the original equipment and after-market world

Without in-depth experience of  supply chain management, reverse auctions, value analysis, value engineering, simultaneous engineering, outsourcing etc. linked with specific technology you will not walk far in this challenging industry.

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When you’re young and have your first car you forget automotive safety and become keen on tuning the engine for maximum performance because you are interested in discovering just how much you can get out of the machine. That’s natural and it’s healthy too providing you are always aware that the car overall is a machine of many components and the engine is just one of the parts to the tuning jigsaw puzzle. Sadly graveyards have too many headstones remembering young people that paid the ultimate price of thinking they knew how to tune a complex machine. Once you forget the rules governing safety you are not only risking your life but the lives of many other road users too because when driving you are in charge of a potentially lethal weapon and the privilege of driving comes with a high responsibility to mankind.

The biggest mistake most young people make is to assume that if the engine revs higher the car will go faster. To kill this myth we have a typical example in Formula 1 Grand Prix Racing in this 2009 season. Three cars are powered by Mercedes engines, one is currently leading the championship, one is running around the midfield mark and the third is anchored at the bottom of the championship. We have two cars powered by Ferrari engines and the Toro Rosso team is currently outperforming the Ferrari team. Finally we have two cars powered by the Renault engine and the Red Bull Team is performing way ahead of the Renault team at the moment.

The fact is that all of these engines are roughly the same, they all rev to equal limits but that does not make the cars they drive equal performers. Simple reason: Performance is based upon how the entire machine is tuned not on one single component.

The questions that need to be asked of the tuner include:

Do your gear ratios provide torque where you need it most, this naturally includes the ratio of the differential.
Will the aerodynamics coupled with the suspension enable you to keep the car firm and controllable in all corners, even hairpins? Are your brakes good enough to enable you to be the last to brake going into a bend? The last to brake is the driver that keeps the power on longest and this is a big advantage.
What about the tires you are using; are they suitable for the conditions? A good dry weather tire is usually a lousy wet weather tire and therefore the final part of the tuning process is the driver: Can s/he drive to the conditions presented? Are the air pressures correct for both tyre and conditions? Never forget normal road tires are not made for racing and will not give as much road grip as racing slicks; you cannot emulate your track heroes on public roads and neither should you try to. If you spin your wheels when taking off you are simply wasting power and showing that you’re not too smart as a road driver. You need to be gentle when applying power to ensure that the power is used to propel the vehicle not spinning the tyres uselessly to create a lot of smoke and wasted power. Probably the most important thing to keep in mind is that the public road is not the place to race; if you must race join a club and race only on the track at an organized meeting.

Automotive safety is about having your machine well tuned so that you can rely on it being able to do the right thing when you need it to. But it is also about the responsibility you, as good motorist, to ensure the safety of other road users that have just as much right to be on the public road as you. There is nothing wrong with aiming for an accident free driving career but like everything else in your life that is entirely up to you. Accidents don’t just happen they are caused – try not to be the cause. Good motoring.

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Did you know that the Lexus was mass-produced by Toyota, the Japanese Motor Company that makes Corollas and Highlanders? Well they do and they come in second only to Ford Motor Company’s Escape Hybrid vehicle. The Lexus RX 400h Hybrid is the Lexus 350 with a newly designed electric motor. It has also been labeled as the very first luxury hybrid car in the world. That’s not saying that it was the first hybrid, just the first luxury hybrid. Lexus’ have a reputation of being affordable luxury cars and their SUVs do not slack in that department either.

The Lexus RX 400h Hybrid can definitely hold its own against the competition. J. D. Power and Associates rated it among one of four SUVs for being recognized as part of the Automotive Environmental Index in 2006. This index rates the top thirty vehicles that are environmentally friendly and green. They also recognize the fuel-efficient hybrid as one of the top luxury vehicles for its Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study in 2005. With so many people being concerned about emissions, damage to the ozone layer, and global warming, the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid is a great choice for a hybrid SUV.

This hybrid was actually rolled out in January 2004 at the North American International Auto Show a few months after the Ford Escape Hybrid was introduced. The Escape was so well received that it was a no-brainer that the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid would be received just as well. It was an immediate hit and the Escape suddenly found itself a competitor. Plus, Lexus is Toyota’s high end product so fans of the vehicle expected it to be elegant and appealing.

This SUV has been described as “handsome”. It’s been geared to attract executives who are environmentally savvy. It is a middle-sized luxury SUV hybrid that is sophisticated and definitely trying to get the attention of the upper class. The 2008 model of the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid has a few updates, namely chrome door handles, a new front grill, rear spoiler, and shiny 18 inch wheels. This is the first time Toyota and Lexus ever designed and developed a vehicle that was geared for a particular financial class.

This SUV was designed and developed to go up against other SUVs such as the BMW X3, the Hummer H3, Acura RDX, Land Rover LR3, Infiniti FX35/FX45, Mercury Mariner, Volvo XC90, and the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. Talk about your serious competition. Fuel-efficient with its own attractive features, the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid is definitely one of the best on the consumer market.

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SUV rental cars are perfect for camping and adventure over rugged dirt roads and mud puddles.  It has the horsepower to run long distances in a short time and carry loads heavier than itself. In addition to this power, it leaves a lot of room for your equipment in the back.

SUV rental cars allow you to transport a lot of equipment fast over uncertain terrain. It makes sense to rent one, even if you do own a SUV, to spare your car the roughing up it is sure to get and yourself of the expenses for repairs and maintenance. Its capacity for load is not just due to the roomy space inside it but also to the fact that it comes packed with enough pull to tow trailers. In fact, another good reason for renting SUVs is for pulling slightly heavier vehicles.

The current state of the economy has the interest of the driving public veering away from heavy vehicles to smaller and fuel-friendly cars. As a result, there has been a slump in the outright sales of larger vehicles, including SUVs. But it turns out that this is a good development for people who want to rent SUVs because they are can now get it for really cheap at the car rentals, almost next to nothing.

If you are a business man who has to bring his presentation material to a seminar two towns away, a SUV rental car will be your best choice. No need to risk tearing the upholstery in your own car. You can load all your stands and blackboards conveniently in an SUV. If you are thinking to pay a visit to friends you haven’t seen for a long time because you would have to go through stony, dirt roads to see them, now is the perfect time to get the SUV rental car and drop in on them. You can bring along your partying table and your canned beer, and even your DVD set-up easily, if you use an SUV.

There are three SUV models to pick from, the small, the medium and the large size SUVs. The small and medium models have from four to six cylinders and the large model has a whopping eight cylinders of horse power. A word of caution here is needed. If you intend to bring children along on your trip, an SUV will not be your best choice. With all the power packed into its engine, it has a greater rollover risk because its center of gravity is higher than other large vehicles.

Select an SUV rental car if you want to go adventuring in the great outdoors. With the power and speed which its engine is capable, you will be feeling the excitement even before you get to your destination.

For outings for the whole family, you can let your kids ride in a minivan while you yourself lead the group in an SUV rental car to provide back-up and support in case of emergencies.

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