This Jaguar can go from 0-62 in 8.7 seconds with its 180hp engine, but can Jaguar’s first ever SUV drive into the Chauffeur the market? Paul Gibson of thechauffeur.com takes a good look at the features and performance on offer from a professional drivers’ perspective. We hope you enjoy the review and would love to hear your Continue Reading…
Lack of clarity from the government, new ultra-low emission zones, alarming reports on the consequences of diesel emissions for the planet and our health, VW scandal… the future looks bleak for diesel. The tide appears to be turning on diesel engines as customers increasingly opt for petrol or more environmentally friendly options. Only 81,500 new Continue Reading…
Catherine Faiers, Chief Operating Officer of Addison Lee, explained how the company is taking the fight to Uber at Pro Driver Congress in June Since launching in London 5 years ago, the American firm has acquired a huge slice of the UK’s taxi and private hire market. The black cab trade and private hire operators have Continue Reading…
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2017 – Another edition packed with action, innovation, astounding performances and vintage jewels! With the summer sun basting Lord March’s 12,000 acres of glorious Sussex countryside, and a heavily packed line-up, the iconic Festival of Speed was this year once again promising to deliver. Ferrari’s 70th Anniversary Goodwood FOS 2017 was Continue Reading…
The electric cab race is hotting up with the London Taxi Company, Metrocab and Nissan all releasing models in the near future. But is the charging infrastructure there to support their release? From the start of 2018, no non-zero emission taxis will be licensed by TfL. Cabbies are being offered £7,500 towards purchasing a zero-emissions Continue Reading…
There is something very special about driving on a high road that makes you feel ‘on top of the world’ in every way, with challenging inclines, tortuous bends and lofty, breath-taking views to enjoy. Kim Henson gets his motor running and gets out on the highway to take a look at some of the most Continue Reading…
Black Cab Drivers: save fuel, gain power and reduce your emissions with Revive cleaning fluid. Get your hands on one for FREE! Open to Black Cab drivers only, this competition is so easy to enter you might as well give it a go!Originally developed for the cleaning and maintenance of aviation jet engines and other Continue Reading…
Plan Insurance Brokers were very proud to co-sponsor The Taxi Driver of the Year Charity Fund’s golf day, held at Hendon Golf Club on Thursday June 8th 2017. After a tough day of competition on a challenging course, followed by an enjoyable lunch, the winners were announced. The victorious team was captained by The London Continue Reading…
Pro-Brexit politicians often state that Germany’s industrial power houses will apply pressure on Chancellor Merkel to encourage a strong trade agreement when the UK finally withdraws from the EU. Due to the high volume of new cars that are both imported and exported, the automotive sector is regularly identified as being a sector with a Continue Reading…
Plan were recently invited to take part in Pro Driver Congress Live, a one day conference that focused on threats and opportunities in the private hire and chauffeur markets. Plan’s Sales Manager Daniel Severin lent his expert insight on two sessions, touching on the insurance implications of driverless cars – as well as a discussion Continue Reading…
