The all-new Volvo S60L long wheelbase vehicle will be designed and engineered in Chengdu before the end of 2012 at the automaker’s new plant, where they are planning to create 200K cars annually. At present, the Swedish automaker is involved in developing the S80L in China via its Chang’an Volvo association; however its sales have been less than flattering unlike the hold BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi has with their long wheelbase vehicles. Audi, BMW, Infiniti and Porsche have all currently stretched their existing luxury limousines for luring new shoppers in the quickly developing market of China.

The cabin inside Dodge Challenger SRT Limousine boasts all of luxury features you would expect; these include soft black, red trim upholstery featuring SRT stripes, a full size bar, a 24inch and 10 inch LED flat screen and a color changing light show. Mr. Philip Eiselin, President at LA Custom Coach unveiled the idea for Dodge Challenger SRT limo came to him while he was playing about with a pic of a Dodge on his PC. After stretching the image and liking what he saw, Philip decided to push ahead with the production of first Dodge Challenger limo of the world.

The 535i xDrive Sedan is a small model variant of 535i GranTurismo, which was revealed for the 1st time ever at 2012 International LCT Show on 13-115 Feb in Las Vegas. BMW North America formed a buzz amongst operators with its price point of approximately $48,000 per model, making it competitive with the Cadillac XTS sedan, the Mercedes Benz E-Class and the Lincoln MKT Town Car. RMA Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation situated near Washington, D.C. became one of the first American companies to seek out a bulk purchase of BMW 535i GranTurismo model. Global Alliance operates 59 vehicles from its 24,000 square-foot plant in Toronto and manages group and corporate transportation worldwide and locally via its network of affiliate relationships.

Nevertheless, the interior of Viano Vision Diamond makes the largest impression. All passenger area’s windows including the glass partition between the passenger compartment and the chauffeur and the rear window come equipped with the company’s Magic Sky Control system that enables occupants to change the cockpit lighting situations at a push of a button.

The passenger compartment is trimmed in porcelain white from carpet and seats to the ceiling and the safety belts and the chauffeur area is covered completely in black leather. The 2 rear occupants enjoy range topping seating accommodations fitted with cooling, massage and heating features along with footrests and calf benches. You will also find the champagne glass and cup holders for its silver Champagne flutes. Additional features include high end Bang & Olufsen “BeoLiving Viano” surround sound audio system along with a 40-inch display.

The Artemis features a limousine-like rear cockpit with up to 100mm of extra legroom, iPad-ready holders with electronic reveal, a drinks chiller and twin reclining rear seats with cooling and heating. As compared to a traditional limousine, this sport utility vehicle can provide excellent driver appeal and handling, and the ruggedness and ride height are suitable for poor road surfaces that can make traditional performance oriented vehicles and limousines fully unrealistic.

The Artemis is an ultimate crossover with cabin, which is beautifully designed with a specification including the quilted boot trim and undercarpets, finest leathers, veneers including piano black, carbon fiber and natural woods, lambswool rugs, a state-of-the-art surround sound stereo system and a choice of starlight roof lining and sunroofs. The completely bespoke service will be available for shoppers seeking complete customization.

Eterniti Motors is establishing a network of completely owned showrooms in main centres.

The MKT Town Car comes equipped with abundance of features and equipments, which include Steel spare wheel, painted alloy 19 inch wheels, Multi-level heating passenger seat, Inside mounted spare tire, 8-way power driver seat, 8-way power passenger seat, Multi-level heating driver seat, passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support, Height adjustable driver seat, Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support, Split folding rear seatback, Bucket front seats, Manual folding split bench third row seats, Folding with storage center armrest, Digital keypad power door locks, Rear ventilation ducts with fan control, Heated mirrors, Power mirrors and 4 one-touch power windows.

Also standard on 2012 MKT are Adjustable pedals, Remote window operation, Cargo net, Cruise control, Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders, Front console with storage, Overhead console with storage, Front and rear door pockets, Front seatback storage, Retained accessory power, 12V front, 12V and 110V rear and 12V cargo area power outlets, Power steering, Tilt and telescopic steering wheel, Rear parking sensors, Destination guidance with Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel, Three zone climate control, Interior air filtration, Simulated alloy trim on center console, Cargo area light, Wood trim on doors, Leather, wood and simulated alloy trim on dash, Leather and chrome trim on shift knob, Front and rear reading lights, Front and rear floor mats and Leather and wood steering wheel.

The MKT gains Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, Turn signal in mirrors, 4-wheel ABS, Dual illuminating vanity mirrors, Emergency braking assist, Front, rear and third row head airbags, Rear door child safety locks, Front and rear ventilated disc brakes, Front fog/driving lights, Engine immobilizer, Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp, Auto delay off headlamps, Rear center 3-point belt, Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation, Turn signal mirrors, Front seatbelt pretensioners, Traction control, Stability control, Emergency interior seatback release, Electronic brakeforce distribution, Rear height adjustable headrests, Front height adjustable headrests, Adaptive headlights, Post-collision safety system, Tire pressure monitoring, Self-leveling headlights and Airbag Deployment Notification.

• Chad Casey, Nights In Motion (Secretary)
• Dennis DeLoatch, Carey Atlanta (Vice-President)
• Carol Cockcroft, Legacy Atlanta (Director)
• Fred Rich, Cooper Global (Treasurer)
• Johan DeLeeuw, Olympus Worldwide Chauffeured Services
• Kirkley Hennessy, Hennessy Transportation

Greater Atlanta Limousine Association is a legally incorporated trade association, and is awaiting its letter from Internal Revenue Service confirming its non-profit status. The NLA site indicates GALA applied for membership on 11th April and will be officially recognized after a required thirty-day waiting period.

Greene said he and the founders of GALA, who were previously members of the Georgia Limousine Association, created the new group following internal conflicts and disputes over bylaws, procedures, and leadership among GLA members. Mr. Khari Dickson was appointed as GLA President on 6th March, following the 2-year presidency of Darrell Anderson.

Mr. John M. Greene, president at ETS International stated that it is going to be a great year for the local team and are excited to play a part in it. The Pawtucket Red Sox are an integral part of the fabric of this region, and to be associated with them raises their firm to an even higher level of visibility in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island

In January 2012, Exceptional Limo was purchased by ETS International, situated in Milford, Mass. that was formed 6 years ago by Eric Tonkonogy, company president. Exceptional Limo continues to operate out of the same location, retaining all employees and its name. ETS International has integrated its resources, technology and vehicles, and its extensive national affiliation network for broadening Exceptional Limo’s reach.

Mr. Mayer stated that other benefits of MKT include its superior engineering and safety features. The four wheel drive system is a huge plus for them, particularly in Northeast with the snow. Operational limits and chauffeur accesses can be electronically set through individualized My Keys for all MKT models, while the Admin Key can override all of parameters. The company has created its own back office software app, which will enable its chauffeurs for reporting directly to the office through an iPad.

The iPad will also be serving as a GPS for the MKT and offer GPS tracking for dispatch. Access to livery system and 2-way voice and text communication between both the passenger and dispatch and the chauffeur are extra benefits. Even further, the Bluetooth incorporation via iPad will mean that passenger won’t hear sounds or words coming in from dispatch. It also function as a Wi-Fi hotspot, an airport sign, passenger’s favorite magazine or newspaper and more for creating a perfect combination of transportation and technology. Future improvements will include remote vehicle maintenance notification and tracking, and plenty of other exciting features which will improve the riding experience.

Cadillac for the first time introduced the livery edition of its next-gen XTS. 2 showstopper XTS, one black and one white, were meticulously sampled. The XTS price will be revealed next month. Lincoln revealed the 2013 MKT Town Car that was fine tuned for upgrades and made available for orders at 2012 Show. Rolls Royce, BMW, Chrysler and Hyundai were also on the floor. Chrysler showcased its 2012 Limited 300, while the Rolls Royce showed a stylish white and blue tailor made version of Ghost available for the price of $365,000. Hyundai and BMW, Industry newcomers showcased chauffeur-ready cars for the first time.

The complete variety of vehicle options including a variety of mid-coaches, motorcoaches and mini-buses portends an anticipated vehicle shopping binge over the next couple of years. On the whole, the coach building companies and manufacturing companies, which were present at the International Limousine, Charter and Tour Show constitute the most groundbreaking, highest-quality vehicle class of chauffeured transportation industry, which appeals to luxury and corporate retail consumer tastes.