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Springfield, Mo. — Executive Coach Builders (ECB) is pleased to announce the addition of the Ford F550 limobus to its extensive lineup of vehicles. The F550 is a 32-passenger vehicle with amenities that include wraparound seating, two 60-inch LED televisions, high-quality surround sound, and custom lighting packages.
“ECB is proud to be the largest limousine manufacturer in the world,” said Tom Fielding, vice president of sales and marketing. “It’s another way of giving our customers what they need.”
Founded in 1976, ECB carries a complete line of ground transportation vehicles ranging from QVM limousines to 50-passenger luxury shuttle buses.
Visit ecblimo.com for more information.
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CD's Managing Editor Susan Rose and BCAC President Berj Haroutunian of Vital Transportation
Long Island City, N.Y. — Nearly 100 members of New York’s black car industry took time out of their busy schedules to enjoy the Black Car Assistance Corporation’s (BCAC’s) Spring Luncheon, held May 11 at the Z NYC Hotel in Long Island City. The casual networking event included a buffet lunch, cocktails, and tons of mingling. Managing Editor Susan Rose was on hand for the festivities.
During lunch, BCAC President Berj Haroutunian and BCAC Executive Director Ira Goldstein both welcomed attendees before turning the floor over to sponsor Karhoo for a brief presentation. Special guest Commissioner Meera Joshi of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission also addressed the crowd and answered some audience questions. Avi Mazouz, owner of the Z NYC Hotel and Henry Limousine, was a gracious host.
After grabbing a bite in the hotel’s main dining area and before returning to their daily grind, attendees ascended to a rooftop lounge where they were met with spectacular panoramic views of the New York City skyline.
BCAC President Berj Haroutunian (left) and BCAC Executive Director Ira Goldstein
Check out the next issue of Chauffeur Driven for more pictures from the event.
In other news, Ira Goldstein was recently honored by New York-focused magazine City & State NY for his work with The Black Car Fund. Its annual award series showcase the outstanding accomplishments of leading corporations and executives in the field of corporate social responsibility. Goldstein accepted the award at the CSR Awards: Banking, Finance and Insurance, which took place at the New York Law School on Monday. Goldstein has been a passionate advocate for the city’s black car industry for decades.
Visit nybcac.org for more information.
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Baltimore — American Limousines recently announced the addition of a 2016 Van Hool CX45 to its growing fleet. The 56-passenger luxury motorcoach is powered by a 450 HP Detroit DD13 engine driving through an Allison B500 six-speed automatic transmission. The motorcoach was purchased from ABC Companies, Van Hool’s exclusive North American distributor.
In addition to Van Hool’s standard safety features, which include three-point seatbelts, backup camera, lane departure warning, antilock brakes, Smartwave tire pressure monitoring, Kidde fire suppression systems, automatic stability control, daytime running lights, curbside lighting, and adaptive static aiming lights, American Limousine has equipped the coach with optional features to ensure their passengers have a high-end experience. Among these other amenities are Grand Luxe passenger seats, an REI Elite entertainment system with six video monitors, enclosed parcel racks, cup holders, and 110 volt electrical outlets.
“We chose ABC and Van Hool based on their reputation in the industry,” said Gary Day, owner of American Limousines. “The ease of working with the sales staff from the beginning was very important. We’ve used other manufacturers in the past and they were OK, but we were looking for someone with the same commitment to quality service as American Limousines, and ABC is a fit.”
"It is an absolute pleasure to work with Gary and his staff at American Limousines,” said ABC account manager Jonathan Robbins. “The attention to detail displayed by American Limousines made for a seamless design, build, and delivery of their first 2016 Van Hool CX45. The entire ABC family is honored to partner with American Limousines and have the opportunity to assist with the growth of their motorcoach business."
Visit amerlimo.com for more information.
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