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Bus manufacturer TEMSA has announced its newest financial arm for purchasing motorcoaches, TEMSA Financial Services, which is a collaboration between the company and Auxilior Capital Partners, a North American finance company. The announcement was made right before the UMA EXPO, where the company is exhibiting.
The TEMSA team at the 2023 UMA EXPO
“A branded finance offering is part of the total solution TEMSA North America now offers its clients and aligns with our goal to be among the world's most customer-centered businesses,” says TEMSA Managing Director Fatih Kozan. “We chose the Auxilior team because of their long and successful history in rolling out finance programs and enabling sales and market share growth for their partners. In addition, our value of innovation is aligned, so we knew that providing our clients with a seamless finance experience enabled by world-class technologies and focus on service was guaranteed.”
Auxilior Chief Risk Officer and TEMSA Financial Services Executive Leader Don Campbell says, “We’re so pleased to partner with TEMSA. Our organizations have synergies and common corporate cultures and beliefs, which will result in the best financial solutions being offered to TEMSA’s clients.”
TEMSA Financial Services enables clients to be approved for up to $350,000 with application only. According to the press release, TEMSA Financial Services’ finance executives, who are also aligned with TEMSA’s regional sales managers, are experienced deal engineers who understand how to structure transactions to help clients get more of what they need—whether it’s additional motorcoaches for their existing fleet or more fully featured TEMSA models.
“Our organizations are connected at every level from executive sponsorship through the sales and closing processes. This connection ensures maximum focus and attention on TEMSA’s clients, and I believe that together, we’re offering a best-in-class product with the added feature of affordability,” says TEMSA Financial Services VP of Sales Ronnie DeMarco.
With this announcement and its lineup of vehicles, TEMSA expects its North American sales to double as it continue its mission to be the human-centered technology company providing smart and sustainable mobility solutions to the world.
Visit temsa.com for more information.
[01.17.23]
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Prevost introduced its all-new, next-generation H3-45 during the 2023 UMA EXPO in Orlando, Fla., this past week. The redesigned H3-45 features a series of engineering advances that deliver improved fuel efficiency, an enhanced driver experience and ultimate comfort for passengers.
Prevost H3-45
“The H3-45 is our flagship and has for the past two decades set the standard in the industry,” says Prevost President François Tremblay. “We’ve re-engineered all aspects of the coach in order to create a best-in-class vehicle that is an obvious standout. The interior, which has been completely redesigned, was inspired by the automobile and aerospace industries. Everything we executed on the H3-45 we did with the user experience in mind.”
Tremblay says the coach’s new aerodynamic shape makes it up to 12 percent more fuel efficient, which also produces a smoother ride and significantly reduces noise—advances that make driving the H3-45 easier and more comfortable. Another aerodynamic advantage is less soil dispersion, resulting in better mirror visibility for the driver and an overall cleaner exterior.
Prevost is also touting a plethora of top-to-bottom engineering, ergonomic, and aesthetic improvements surround drivers and passengers. For drivers, the H3-45 has more than a dozen advances, including an intuitive dash featuring elegant automotive styling with a full-color digital and analog instrument cluster and push-button start. On the safety and comfort side, the H3-45 boasts an HVAC system that’s 20 percent more powerful, defrosts 37 percent faster than SAE requirements and is eight decibels quieter.
Prevost Commercial Operations Vice President Kevin Dawson
For passengers, the host of amenities and safety features include a redesigned, larger entrance for easier boarding. Fewer sharp corners, a wider stair width (increased by 7 percent), and improved lighting all help with boarding. In addition, the interior has 50 percent more lighting to provide a brighter and more enjoyable experience and a new window layout delivers better sightlines and views.
Prevost has also made changes that make the H3-45 easier for operators to maintain. The new lighting system, which is all LED for a longer life, has a cleaning mode to fully illuminate the cabin for better visibility during interior cleaning and upkeep. For ease of maintenance, a front panel has been added to conveniently access and service the
wiper and defrost systems and driver air conditioning units. In addition, the front junction box, which provides access to the multiplex components, now has an interior door for improved protection and is 70 percent larger. Plus, three standardized passenger window and blind sizes reduce the need to stock excess inventory.
As part of that commitment, Prevost says it has built the largest service network in the industry with strategically placed, OEM-owned service centers and more than 160 service providers throughout North America dedicated to supporting the H3-45 and the entire line of coaches.
“2023 is an exciting time for Prevost,” says Commercial Operations Vice President Kevin Dawson. “The all-new H3-45 couples the quality, reliability, and serviceability that have been hallmarks of Prevost for nearly 100 years with advanced engineering innovations that have been implemented with the customer in mind.”
Following UMA, the H3-45 will hit the road for a months-long debut tour, including a stop at the 2023 CD/NLA Show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on March 5-8.
Visit prevostcar.com for more information.
[01.16.23]
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It will be a night of elegance and industry celebration as Chauffeur Driven and the National Limousine Association mark the return of the Driven By Excellence Awards, to be presented at the 2023 CD/NLA Show on Tuesday, March 7, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. These awards will shine a spotlight on the operators, organizations, and chauffeurs that continually embody and demonstrate the best values and tenets of the luxury ground transportation industry—and maybe offer a bit of bragging rights and marketing cred among your peers and clients.
Driven By Excellence Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Operator of the Year: Small (1-9), Midsize (10-35), and Large (35+)—Offered in three categories, this award represents those companies that are leaders among the industry. Judges will consider a wide array of criteria, including company culture, customer service, outside-the-box problem solving, philanthropy, and more.
- Association of the Year—This award recognizes excellence at the local/regional association level. From advocacy to membership growth to education, the winning association’s most recent achievements will be recognized.
- Spirit of Giving—Within an extremely generous industry, this award recognizes an individual whose efforts to support community and charitable efforts go to the next level.
- Chauffeur of the Year—Does your company have an all-star chauffeur who consistently goes above and beyond for your clients and your business? Highlight this individual’s contributions by nominating them for Chauffeur of the Year.
Whether your business has two cars or two hundred, based in Boston, Berlin, or Buenos Aires, everyone is eligible. Simply visit https://form.jotform.com/CDNLA2022/2023-driven-by-excellence-awards to submit your nomination before Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Once the applications have been received, a multi-tiered committee from within and outside the industry will judge the entries based on a pre-determined series of criteria. Applicants are highly encouraged to submit through and thoughtful packets as well as supporting documentation.
These annual awards aim to recognize the pinnacle of the chauffeured ground transportation industry. Don’t miss your chance to be among this award-winning lineup. Please note that attending the Awards Gala & Charity Dinner requires an extra fee.
Visit cdnlavegas.com for more information.
[01.11.23]