Monday, April 16, 2007

Recap of News from Rent Exotic Cars Network

Recap of News from Rent Exotic Cars Network


Altitude Dream Cars


from story at http://www.longmontfyi.com/tcBusiness/business-story.asp?ID=15792


LONGMONT — Just getting into a Lotus Elise can be a challenge, but this is not a car built for comfort or convenience — it’s built to go fast, very quickly.

“It’s all brakes and engine,” said Shane Cooper, owner of Altitude Dream Cars, which opened in Del Camino last month. Cooper’s company rents exotic automobiles. He and his wife, Jodi, got the idea for the company when they wanted to rent one themselves and realized there was no place in Colorado to do it.

Cooper launched his company with the literally red-hot 2005 Lotus, a Mercedes CLS500 and a fully loaded Hummer H2.

The Lotus — a six-speed, two-seat convertible — has been the most popular rental so far, Cooper said. You can barely get through “one-Mississippi” when pulling away from a stop sign before it hits 80 mph. It’ll go from 80 back down to a stop in about the same amount of time.

The 190-horsepower engine might sound undersized, until you learn the car weighs only 1,900 pounds. (read more)


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Thursday, April 12, 2007

SPRING FEVER: BMW TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH DRIVING SCHOOL UPGRADES


SPRING FEVER: BMW TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH DRIVING SCHOOL UPGRADES


Calling all Enthusiasts - New ’Real Roads’ and ’Other-Roads’ Tracks among Key Enhancements


Spartanburg, SC - April 12, 2007... Spring is in the air at the BMW Performance Center and Performance Driving School with updates to existing courses and exciting new driving school offerings. Additions include a track extension adding a different dimension to the high-performance M School that rivals popular race tracks, an "other-roads" course to showcase the capabilities of the X-5 Sports Activity Vehicle, and the return of BMW on Location. A totally new complement of motorcycle courses will also debut later this summer.


"The updates and improvements we’ve made to our numerous offerings this year will captivate the customer. There’s something for everyone - BMW owner or not," says David Trimble, manager of driving programs and events for the BMW Performance Center. "High performance courses like the M School simulate race track driving while teaching advanced car control and safety skills. Our other-roads track enhancements are phenomenal with gravity-defying angles that will dispel the myth that a luxury brand like BMW isn’t made to get dirty."


In with the New: Exciting Upgrades for 2007

The ultimate driving experience has gotten even better with the extension of the track at the BMW Performance Driving School, already known for its course that can be configured 35 different ways. The new 1.5 mile long track offers a half-dozen more configurations with a true race track feel that allows for more high speed approaches and slower technical turns simulating a multitude of driving conditions.


The newly revamped other-roads course will be included as part of the two-day school offerings this spring. At 1.4 miles long with more aggressive sections at 34 degrees and higher, the new course teaches drivers the safest approaches to difficult-to-navigate terrain and shows off the extensive capabilities of the X5 vehicle.


Based on its popularity in 2006, BMW on Location, the traveling program that brings the BMW Performance Driving School to the backyards of enthusiasts has plans to go back to the California Speedway this fall. In addition to California, dates are being scheduled for early September in Chicago. The "On Location" driving school teaches exercises ranging from accident avoidance maneuvers and car control skills to more advanced exercises including skid pad, autocross, and high speed lane change and slalom courses.


In addition to the new driving school updates, programs such as the Performance Center Delivery will continue throughout 2007. The complete experience provides an introduction to the BMW brand and heritage. During a one-on-one session with a knowledgeable BMW delivery specialist, owners receive a personalized and thorough introduction to their vehicle. Every aspect of the BMW ownership experience is reviewed, from vehicle warranties and maintenance to safety features and controls. Following an in-depth overview of their BMW, owners receive a hands-on driving session. The package is complete with a visit to the BMW museum (subject to availability), overnight accommodations at a local first class hotel and dinner for two.


Gift certificates are available for each driving program. For more information, pricing and to reserve your seat behind the wheel at BMW Performance Center Driving Schools, call 888-345-4BMW (4269) or visit http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/performancecenter