point of sale ..... point of sale .. INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW TOYOTA AURIS TOURING
For more than a decade the Toyota marque has been a firm favourite with the UK's hard working taxi trade. Now, following the addition of the all new Auris Touring to their range, Toyota has teamed up with Cab Direct
to provide
another superb option for cabbies looking for a spacious and reli- able cab without breaking the bank. Despite being newly launched last month, taxi drivers are set to benefit
from Cab
Direct’s long-standing relationship with Toy- ota which sees them introducing the entry- level model, exclu- sively to the cab trade, at just £49.95 weekly + VAT. Opt for the Hybrid model and pay-
surprised at how cost effective
ments remain impres- sively low at
just
£64.95. Offering six different versions across four new grades, taxi driv- ers will save between £3,950 and £5,050 when buying from Cab Direct, depending on which model
they
choose. And the sav- ings don’t end there as the Auris Touring is incredibly efficient to run with the choice of Toyota’s advanced 90 PS diesel engine or world-leading hybrid technology. With CO2 emissions of
just 109g/km the Auris Touring offers excep- tional fuel consump- tion with figures of up to 67.3mpg combined. Leading the market with just 85g/km of CO2, opt for the hybrid model and you’ll get up to 76.3mpg com- bined. Not only does this mean more money in your pocket at the end of a shift, it also means zero road tax too. Throw in Toyota’s five year manufacturer’s warranty – the best available to the taxi trade - and you’ll be
£102.95
Taxi trade exclusive price plus VAT
And only £295 deposit weekly
your cab can be. If you’re looking for a stylish cab with a lot of space, look no further. The designers behind Toyota’s new model have been careful to maximise load-carry- ing ability without harming the car’s exte- rior styling and driving dynamics. Like all Toyotas, the Touring is a pleasure to drive. The low roof line helps to lower the car’s centre of gravity for better handling, a sportier driving posi- tion and greater high-speed stability. Plus, it’s steering is fingertip-light,
all-
round visibility is superb and the con- trols are logically placed to make for an enjoyable
changing
dows. Whichever model you choose, all Auris Tour- ing models have seven airbags and a full complement of electronic driver aids including
assist, vehicle stability control and LED day- time running lights.
To find out more about
the Toyota hill-start
Auris Touring call Cab Direct free on 0800 916 3058, email
info@cabdirect.com or visit
www.cabdirect.com In addition see our adverts throughout the paper.
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experience. Add a class leading boot capacity of 530 litres – increasing to 1658 with the rear seats down – and taxi drivers are set to be impressed. There are also plenty of practical touches to make your life that bit easier such as a roll-out luggage net, hooks and rails to secure loose items, and handles at the sides to drop the rear seats flat. Combine all this with the standard height-adjustable boot floor and cubbies hid- den beneath and the Auris Touring is a seri- ously practical estate. Designed for space, comfort and function- ality the driver’s cabin boasts
legroom and
impressive is
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equipped with air-con, front electric windows, a USB port and a multi-function steering wheel, all as standard. Next in line, the Icon trim brings the colour touch-screen, alloys, a DAB radio, Bluetooth, a reversing camera and rear electric win-
Patrick Nolan has been a leading advo- cate in taxi law for a number of years and a recent case in which his firm was involved might highlight better his advocacy skills. It concerns a Shrop- shire driver convicted of GBH but who man- aged to keep his PH driver licence. Mr Cunningham, a licensed private hire driver in Shropshire, was convicted on 13th December 2012 when he pleaded guilty at Shrewsbury Crown Court to a single count of GBH. Mr Cunning- ham head butted a man
incurred
twice, who serious
injuries as a conse- quence,
including
swelling to the brain. Mr Cunningham re- ceived a twelve-month term of imprisonment suspended for two years, 200 hours’ com- munity service to be completed
appeal process under- taken by Mr Cun- ningham on advice has proven yet again that an indiscretion, dealt with previously by the courts, does not immediately ren- der an individual not a fit and proper person. The Councils rush to serve out a second punishment, often one that leaves said per- son
without a
livelihood. This seems in many cases a dis- proportionate punish- ment and we are therefore grateful that the Court weighed up all the evidence at hand and considered Mr Cunningham not to be a danger to the public.” Patrick Nolan LLB (Hons) MIL,
is the within
twelve months and a £1000 fine. Shropshire Council
Licensing
Section then revoked Mr Cunningham's pri- vate hire licence. Mr Cunningham was rep- resented in court by Duncan Craig of Counsel and was instructed by Mr Patrick Nolan, a lead- ing expert on taxi law. Mr Nolan after the appeal said: “We are pleased that
the
head Consultant of Nolan Licensing Con- sultants & Advocates. He was educated at the prestigious Black- rock College, Ireland, and studied Law at University College Dublin. Nolan Licens- ing Consultants & Advocates are one of the leading specialists in this area, with offices in Birmingham and London taking on cases throughout the country.
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