The Chauffeur magazine. Chauffeur News and Reviews

27/10/2024

London's largest firm has been snapped up... https://www.thechauffeur.com/asia-based-transport-firm-acquires-addison-lee-for-269m/

ADDISON Lee, the largest premium private hire and chauffeur operator in London is set to be purchased by Singaporean business CityFleet Networks for a staggering £269m. On completion, the 7,500 drivers and 5,000 vehicles of the Addison Lee network will join CityFleet Networks’ existing private hi...

09/09/2024

What a stunning vehicle...

THE world’s oldest Bentley T-Series, a standard saloon in Shell Grey, has returned to Crewe after 59 years. Sensitively recommissioned and retaining much of its original componentry and running gear, it takes its place in the Bentley Heritage Collection of road- and race-cars that together describ...

28/08/2024

Looking great, but comes with a price tag.

LONDON-BASED luxury vehicle specialist, Clive Sutton, has launched an all-new luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion which is set to be shown at the forthcoming Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace. Boasting seven ‘first class’ seats, the new model is filled with high-tech, ultra-luxurious features...

15/08/2024

A new spec of the Volvo XC90 is now available...

CHAUFFEURS who operate the Volvo brand have a last chance to purchase Petrol Hybrid versions of the luxurious XC90 before it’s replaced by an all-electric model. The seven-seat, large SUV range is benefiting from specification upgrades that enhance the model’s style and luxury profile. New Plus ...

14/08/2024

More power and performance from the new Hybrid motor...

BENTLEY has revealed that customers will get greater power and performance thanks to a hybrid-powered V8 engine in the next generation of the popular Flying Spur model. The news comes as it ‘celebrated’ the production of the last W12 engine at its Crewe plant last month (July).  Replacing the 6...

25/06/2024

Free registration for the industry is now open... The LPHCA

INDUSTRY members are being urged to attend a free event in early July to tackle important issues which affect a majority of Chauffeurs and Private Hire drivers. The Licensed Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA) is hosting the roadshow which has been one of the largest industry events for more than t...

31/05/2024

New Chauffeur Vacancy Alert...

Join our team as a Part-Time Driver and embark on an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As the personal driver you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and safe transportation to various appointments, meetings, and events. Your responsibili...

08/01/2024

Here's a clue to the car we're testing this week...

05/01/2024

Conversation starter: When new customers enquire about your services, what's their main concern? Brand, Cost or Level of Service? Discuss.

23/12/2023

Here's a good question, who remembers getting one of these first-edition magazines? Secondly, who still has one? We have five copies in the office, are there any more in existence?

23/12/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: Twenty years since its launch - The Chauffeur magazine is back!

For two decades, TheChauffeur.com has covered thousands of industry topics, car launches, features, stories and much more.

Now, to mark the anniversary of when the first edition of the magazine fell through letterboxes across the nation, we’re back online for 2024.

We’re also proud to announce we have teamed up with industry body, The Licensed Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA), bringing together more than fifty years of industry experience to provide the latest news, topics, reviews and events next year.

Look out for more announcements in January, but in the meantime, we hope all our dedicated readers have a great Christmas and New Year.

12/12/2023

Ever heard of BYD? Thought not...

IT’S always rather exciting for car geeks like me to experience a brand-new manufacturer and get behind the wheel of a car from a brand I almost know nothing about. So, I was intrigued when I received an invite to Scotland to discover an all-electric vehicle from a manufacturer that only had a han...

12/12/2023

A 'high-end' vehicle has been announced by the taxi manufacturer...

THE London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has revealed the L380, the first of a new range of spacious, fully electric models, which have launched in China with other countries to follow. From manufacturing high-end taxis and e-mobility solutions, LEVC says the L380 is underpinned by revolutionary t...