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TO SPEED Europe Luxury Car Hire Magazine Issue 1: Dec/Jan TO SPEED europe luxury car hire magazine Issue 1: Dec/Jan. 2012/13 ZURICH TO MILAN the perfect trip Ferrari FF Panoramic roof update Jaguar F-type 2013 new two-seater Range Rover Vogue 4th generation SUV www.europeluxurycarhire.com 2 INTRO Dear Reader Welcome to the very first edition of our online magazine UP TO F-type, Range Rover L405 and the updated Ferrari FF, most of SPEED – and thank you for choosing Europe Luxury Car Hire as which will be incorporated into our fleet and available for hire your preferred luxury private transport provider. before any other rental company. We are extremely excited to have come this far in such a short The magazine will include interesting nuggets of information space of time, and to be able to share all of our exciting news, ranging from interviews the F1 team, celebrity clients and ideas, services and offers with you. This issue will introduce luxury car reviews. We also introduce the Europe Luxury Car you to the people behind the name; explaining who we are, how Hire loyalty card (see page 19) which gives you access to deals we came about and what we can do for you, such as arranging on some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and services. luxury and high performance cars, chauffeurs, 6-star hotels, VIP concierge service and of the personal attention of your own Finally no magazine would be complete without a write- reservation manager. up of the major motor shows that we have attended and forthcoming events. We hope you enjoy the read and welcome Each edition will feature the “Perfect Drive” – taking an your comments. armchair trip through one of the world’s most scenic routes in a specifically selection luxury car. This issue covers the Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. spectacular drive from Zurich to Milan via the St. Gotthard Pass in a Ferrari Spider, arguably the world’s most recognizable Yours faithfully, luxury car. We will also bring you news of new products and Phil Tobin introduce the very latest luxury cars including the Jaguar INDEX 03 05 06 08 12-19 10 20 Formula 1 Events Jaguar F-type Ferrari FF Range Rover Zurich To Milan Private Club Vogue www.europeluxurycarhire.com 3 FORMULA 1 Up to speed with F1 Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel managed to pull off a hat trick – taking his third F1 world title. It was a race of two halves, in Q2: Monaco, Canada, Europe, Britain and the earlier races he seemed to struggle to get to grips with the new car, before pulling out all the stops to take the title. Germany Although Fernando Alonso has had a great season, Vettel Mark Webber (Red Bull) managed to win in Monaco despite managed to beat him by three points, thanks to four wins and questions about his car’s design. In Montreal, when Lewis two recoveries in Abu Dhabi and Brazil. Hamilton took first place it became the first time that Formula 1 has seen a different winner in each of the first seven races. Fernando Alonso took the European Grand Prix in Valencia. Q1: Hamilton collided with Maldonado with only two laps to go and Vettel retired with a 19-second lead. In the British Grand Prix Australia, Malaysia, China, Bahrain and Spain qualifier Mark Webb edged ahead to win, Alonso took second, Jenson Button beat Sebastian Vettel to an Australian Grand Prix leaving Vettel in third place. In the German Grand Prix, Vettel victory by just three seconds, with Lewis Hamilton, who started had to settle for fifth place and stewards penalised the Red in pole position, finishing third. McLaren seemed to suffer in Bull team for passing Button off the track. Alonso powered on the heat and Hamilton was knocked out after a poor pit-stop, into first place. while Alonso kept pace despite a slow Ferrari. Round 10 standings Round 5 standings 1 Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) - 154pts 1 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) - 61pts 2 Mark Webber (Red Bull) - 120 2 Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) - 61 3 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) - 110 3 Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) - 53 4 Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus) - 98 4 Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus) - 49 5 Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) - 92 5 Romain Grosjean (Lotus) - 48 www.europeluxurycarhire.com 4 FORMULA 1 EVENTS Q3: Hungary, Belgium, Italy, Singapore and Q4: Korea, India, Abu Dhabi, USA and Brazil Japan As the season ended, Sebastian Vettel went on to win in Korea In Budapest, Lewis Hamilton enjoyed his second win of the retaking the championship. Jenson Button’s collision with season. Jenson Button managed a win at Spa, taking advantage Kamui Kobayashi allowed Vettel to increase the 13 points as of a pile-up caused by Romain Grosjean (later banned from the he claimed his fourth straight victory in India. Yet Vettel’s best race), whose car nearly clipped Alonso’s helmet. The McLaren performance was yet to come. In Abu Dhabi he overcame his team managed their third successive win at Monza. Lewis position at the back of the grid, a broken wing and several safety Hamilton continued his strong form by taking his first Italian issues to come in third. Kimi Raikkonen won his first Grand Prix Grand Prix victory but reliability problems dashed his hopes since returning to the track. in Singapore. Sebastian Vettel closed the gap on Fernando Alonso to just 29 points. In Brazil, the slippery surface made for a dramatic final day, which saw Vettel collide with Bruno Senna but he managed to complete the race in sixth place, still 3 points ahead of Alonso Round 15 standings who finished second. Making Vettel the youngest ever three- 1 Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) - 194pts time world champion. 2 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) - 190 3 Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus) - 157 4 Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) - 152 Round 20 standings 5 Mark Webber (Red Bull) - 134 1 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) - 281pts 2 Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) - 278 3 Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus) - 207 4 Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) - 190 5 Jenson Button (McLaren) - 188 www.europeluxurycarhire.com 5 EVENTS EVENTS Event dates for the diary Geneva Motor Show 2013 Rumour has it that Lamborghini is due to release a brand new model. Car Magazine, a popular British publication has reported that new four-seater Lamborghini Ventador GT will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, which will run between 7th and 17th March in 20 Aventador 13. Watch this space! Gumball Rally 2013 It’s confirmed – next year’s 15th anniversary rally will begin on the 18th of May 2013. Setting off in the wonderful city of Copenhagen, drivers will navigate their way through most of Scandinavia en route to the glitz and glamour of Monaco - taking in Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Warsaw and Vienna, before reaching the final destination of the Monaco Grand Prix. Befitting this special celebration, the route is the best yet, promising many surprises along the way. A collection of Europe’s most elite cars, mixed with irrepressible larger than personalities, lavish hospitality and wild nights – a cocktail of high energy and high octane. www.europeluxurycarhire.com 6 NEW RELEASE www.europeluxurycarhire.com 7 Jaguar F-type NEW RELEASE The 2013 F-type Jaguar is a great Manufacturer: Acceleration: looking 2-seater with a lot of class, Jaguar Cars 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds (entry based on the XK convertible it’s Year of production: level) designed to give roadsters like the 2013 Acceleration: Porsche Boxer and Mercedes SLK- Class a run for their money. This Built at: 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds (mid- model has been launched with a Castle Bromwich, UK range) soft top featuring a bone fide glass Type: Top speed: window which can be deployed in Sports Car / 2-door roadster 161 mph (entry level) 12 seconds – even at 30mph. All Engines: 171 mph (mid-range) models are equipped with superb 8-speed automatic transmission 3.0 L V6 S/C petrol 340 PS (250 kW) with steering paddles on the centre 3.0 L V6 S/C petrol 380 PS (279 kW) console in place of the more usual 5.0 L V8 S/C petrol 495 PS (364 kW) Jaguar capstan gearshift. A hybrid Transmission: electric version and a coupe are 8-speed automatic transmission already in the pipeline for 2014. F-Type (entry level) V6 supercharged petrol engine (3.0 litres) Power: 340 PS (250 kW; 340 bhp) Torque: 450 Nm (330 lbfoot) F-Type S (mid-range) V6 supercharged petrol engine (3.0 litres) Power: 380 PS (280 kW; 370 bhp) Torque: 460 Nm (340 lb foot) F-Type (top of the range) V8S supercharged petrol engine (5.0-litres) Power: 495 PS (364 kW; 488 bhp) Torque: 625 Nm (461 lb foot) www.europeluxurycarhire.com 8 NEW RELEASE Ferrari FF The Ferrari Four (FF) Grand Tourer; a 4-wheel drive with 4 seats has been updated – it is now available with a full-length panoramic roof – Ferrari gets a better view made of one single sheet of glass. www.europeluxurycarhire.com 9 NEW RELEASE Ferrari FF This is the first foray into this type Manufacturer: Acceleration: of design, as Ferraris don’t usually Ferrari 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds have a large enough roof area. Year of production: Top speed: Ferrari stated that the new window 2011 208 mph is designed to provide occupants Built at: Ferrari FF with an open-air feeling, whilst Maranello, Italy V12 naturally aspirated direct providing acoustic and thermal Type: injection (6.3 litres) Grand Tourer insulation. On the down side, the Power: 660 PS (485 kW; 651 roof doesn´t actually open – so it Style: bhp) at 8,000 rpm 3-door shooting brake may be a matter of winding down Torque: 683 Nm (504 lb foot) the window for a bit of fresh air.
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