Office in your Car
More and more people are finding themselves using their car as an office environment. This is due to the fact that many of us travel from meeting tom meeting these days. Take the salesperson that has to meet clients in many different locations, sometimes all in one day. It makes absolutely clear sense to make sure that you car is a very organised and productive environment. Treating your car as a business environment means that you can rely upon it as a support tool when you are conducting business on the road. While it may seem most obvious that a salesperson would benefit from a productive car environment, it also applies to other professions too. Take the consultant who has to make meetings and conferences in many different locations during the week. Or the speaker who has to do the same. This article outlines some simple organisational techniques that one can use to make their car a mobile office.
Make sure, for example, that you have an easy to use calendar in your car. Whether this is on a PDA or cell phone, or a paper calendar that you can access on the passenger seat, make sure it is simple to operate and that you can view a week at a time. This way you can always be certain of not missing an appointment in the next few days. It can be argued that the well-run calendar is the one thing that makes busy people effective. Ignore this vital aspect of your working life, and you could very quickly find yourself swamped by work demands that could easily have been lessened with some careful use of a calendar.
Apart from a good calendar, the only other vital part of your day-to-day car office is note taking. Because we are all reachable via our cell phones, clients will often use this as a good way to change appointments, or to make new ones. Also, you may be driving along, and suddenly gain an insight into an aspect of the current project, or even just have a great idea that needs to be recorded. Having a practical notebook to hand, or even some index cards that can be quickly accessed, will mean the difference between being able to record important ideas, and allowing these ideas to fall by the wayside. Part of making anyone’s job fun and rewarding is having ideas that help you to develop. Not being able to record ideas will make your job a lot harder and a lot less satisfying.
Then we lead onto the good stuff. If you have a CD player (and most cars do) then invest in some good business CDs, or motivational CDs, to help make your journey a more productive one. There is nothing more positive than having words of wisdom pumped into your car while you are driving. It is always important to keep motivated, and having this resource to call upon is most definitely worthwhile.
When it comes to what you put in your trunk, you can get a lot more creative, and actually utilise this small space to your advantage. For example, you can quite easily find special containers that re designed specifically to be used in trunks to save space. These containers generally have Velcro or other fixings on their base, which means if there is a sudden lurch in traffic; the stuff you keep in your trunk will not go flying and get lost. It also means that the stuff you keep in your trunk will not be dislodged and fly at you or a passenger.
If you need to carry product samples in your trunk, get them organised into plastic bins or containers. Being organised in this way means that you won’t forget anything. It also means that you will be able to lay your hands on important materials at key moments, rather than waste time searching around in the trunk.
So there are some ideas that will help you towards you goal of making your car office a more productive and positive area. Many people now use their cars as offices, but they can only do that if they make a conscious effort to organise the space with care and attention.
Luxury Van Office
At one time a Van meant sticky vinyl seats that made a ripping sound when you got off them whilst wearing shorts, ice cream trodden into the carpet, and crayon marks on the back of the seats. Now the children who trashed the vans of yesteryear are back, and making the sort of cans you wouldn’t let a kid breathe on, let alone touch.
The Becker JetVan is one of these, a passenger van that quite frankly looks more like an airline luxury passenger lounge. When you strip it down to its bare bones, the Becker JetVan is actually a Dodge Sprinter passenger van kitted out like never before.
If you like things like satellite phones, not one, but two wide screen televisions, leather seats, high speed Internet access, along with a laptop docking station, then you will really like this van. Alot. Of course, it doesn’t come cheap, and with a quarter mill price tag, it is certainly not for everyone.
If you’re prepared to make the outlay however, the Becker JetVan is available in a range of floor plans, and is quite customizable. Inspired by airliners, materials have been adapted from the aviation industry to create an on road experience like no other.
Mercedes Viano Brabus Lounge Concept
It’s a minivan! It’s an office! It’s a cinema! No, it’s the Mercedes Viano Brabus, and there is nothing mini about this van, except for the fact that it is still smaller than your average truck. The designers of the Brabus decided that it wasn’t just enough to include a television and reclining chairs in a van and call it luxury, they decided to redefine luxury itself.
The rear seats are fully power adjustable, reclining all the way back for the ultimate in sleeping comfort, perfect for those long road trips. Of course, these seats are leather covered, would we really expect anything else?
Nestled between the seats is a console which provides access to the air conditioning, and includes a touch screen to control the inbuilt multimedia system.
Say goodbye to those 7 inch tv screens, the Brabus comes with a 32 inch LCD monitor which acts as a computer monitor, movie screen, and high definition television player. The Brabus is also fully equipped with a Dolby Surround sound system that provides HiFi quality.
Of course, you can’t go to the movies without the sna
cks, and the Brabus delivers there too. A coffee maker, refrigerator, and various storage compartments allow you to carry everything you need for a great night in at the moving movies. If you want to get intimate whilst watching, that is also no problem, the Brabus comes with a partition that can be raised and lowered electronically. This partition separates the rear cabin from the front, and allows you to enjoy your entertainment in peace.
The exterior of the Brabus is no soccer mom design, instead you have Xenon powered high beams, guaranteed to cut through the darkest of nights. The sides of the mini van, instead of looking blocky have been rendered stylish with the addition of fender flares on both front and rear axle, and the 18 inch Monoblock light-alloy wheels will keep people looking. Tyres for the Brabus are produced by renowned producer Yokohoma, quality has not been spared anywhere on the Brabus. It also features a sexy low ride suspension, just 25 millimeters in the front, and 20 millimeters in back.
But you want to know the specs don’t you, you want to know the numbers that make up the technical reality of this vehicle. The V8 model Brabus can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, which isn’t shabby for a minivan with a cinema on board. It also has a top speed of 250 km/h, making it the fastest minivan in the world.
It also comes in a V6 model, which when tuned still goes from 0 – 100 in an impressive 7.2 seconds, and posses a top speed of 230 km/h. The standard model comes with a Viano 2.2 CDI common rail turbo diesel engine, and can be enhanced with the Brabus D3 (II) PowerXtra performance kit, which generates peak torque of 370 Nm at 2,000 rpm, and can go from 1 to 100 in 10.6 seconds, with a top speed of 180 km/h. Nice.
Cadillac Escalade CEO
Once upon a time your house was your castle, nowadays with the miracle of thousands of miles of road and hundreds of miles of traffic to contend with on your daily commutes, your car is like a traveling castle. It needs to be able to get you where you need to go, and it should serve your needs while you’re getting there.
The Cadillac Escalade is a sports vehicle made with the professional in mind. This unique approach combines the versatility of a sports utility vehicle with the luxury of your very own mobile office. At last, a way to play spades, take a conference call with the head of operations in Japan, and catch up on the latest satellite television all while traveling though the Australian Outback.
It is fair to say that the Cadillac Escalade is the pinnacle of vehicular comfort and road muscle. The exterior may be mud spattered from riding hard across rough terrain, but inside you’ll be cradled in the lap of luxury with features such as wireless laptop system, a custom intercom, 7” flat screen television, heat and massage in the forward facing couch, a refrigerated ice chest, lap desk, interior floor lights, and so so so much more.
Equally well equipped for hard work, or hard play, the Caddilac Escalade will impress your associates, the ladies, and the various fauna who see it flashing buy if you ever do take it off road. For those who think more is more, it can also be stretched up to 40 inches, so there is no limit to the junk you can fit in your trunk.
Check out this impression list of options you can have installed in your Cadillac Escalade:
· Aluminum Privacy divider with OEM Motor and lift System to include matching Fabric shade
· Noise, temperature, and sound deadening to rear compartment floor to headliner
· OEM Hi Intensity Reading Lamps \
· Deep Cup Holders R & L Side Consoles
· 4 Leather wrapped Grab Handles
· Interior floor lights
· Rear facing Folding Jump Seats in matching factory leather, OEM lap seat belts w Hardwood Kick Plates
· Custom hands free Intercom System With exceptional sound quality
· Forward Facing Stationary Couch Seating in OEM matching leather with 3 point OEM matching seat belts
· OEM Matching carpet with thick Jute backing
· Rubber backed reversible overlay mat with piping
· Dual 7″ Flat Screen TVs R&L pillars
· Hardwood walnut door Sills on Rear doors
· AM FM XM Stereo System with Single Disc CD DVD
· Rear window controls in RS Pillar Rear Electric Controls in RS Pillar
· Ice Chest and glass holder in Left Side Console
· Two Power Ports for 12v computer use Vanities Mirrors over forward facing seat
· OEM heat and AC controls moved to RS console
· OEM AC Vents and reading lights in headliner
· All electrical circuits utilize color coded wire looms and all components are individually fused with circuit breakers.
· Tech Manual provided in each unit - Technical Manual Complete with Drawings & Schematics
· 32″ Flat Screen with heavy duty lift system Dual Alternator and Dual Battery
· Console mounted hardwood air craft style desk x2
· Refrigerated Ice Chest
· Split captains seating with Arm Rest, Electric Foot Rest and Recline
· Heat / Massage in Forward Facing Couch
· Folding Lap desk
· Champagne floor mounted table
· 6 Disc CD Player
· Picture is raised roof and halo lighting
· Extra tinting in rear
· Window shades (not automatic)
· Chrome rims (upon customers request)
· Additional emergency start battery system
· Laptop PC and wireless system
· Electrical Inverter installation with switch on/off
· Covers on electrical ports
· No visible housing of LCD screens (elegant design)
Luxury custom built Van
If you have been searching for an experience like that of an ultra first class airline then you have found it in the Becker JetVan. This is extreme luxury that you will not soon forget once you have experienced it for yourself. It really is like being on your own private jet only you never have to leave the ground.
This marvelous vehicle is a Dodge S[printer all decked out with some of the latest and greatest luxuries of all time. The modifications are numerous and each is better than the last. For example you will find hand tooled leather seating with electronically deployed leg rests that simply cradle the legs, super wide screen television screens, sometimes even two of them, satellite television, satellite phones, docking stations for a mobile computer, internet access and all kinds of other high tech gadgetry. Then there are the hideaway tables and the ambient lighting that is oh so very soft and romantic, though this is adjustable for when romance is not on the agenda.
There is more than one version of the Becker JetVan as well. So for different occasions or if you just happen to like one better than the other, you have a choice. These vans make a wonderful choice for those who want to impress someone with a high class business meeting, but in order to do this you will have to spend a lot of money. You could be looking at something in the vicinity of $250,000.
Becker Jet Van
If you like your travel to be done in style and the most luxury possible then you are going to want to find out more about the Becker Jet Van conversion kit. This will not put your regular chauffeured Mercedes S-Class to shame per se, but it will definitely give you a little more space and a lot more of that special stuff called comfort and luxury. For example you will not only have that added space, but the reclining leather seating as well and all this is a handy dandy mobile office that is lit to perfection. Sounds fabulous right?
Of course it does and it should, those at Becker Automotive Design have put a lot of thought and planning into it. They will transform a Mercedes Benz Sprinter into a work of art, the way a caterpillar transforms into a gorgeous monarch butterfly.
This is not by any stretch a cheap conversion but there are many different options that you can choose to take or leave. For example there are things like high speed internet, different seating options, LCD monitors, refrigerators and even fax machines and those are just to name a very few of the many items that can be installed in this amazing vehicle. And for those of you who are a little on the tall side and who hate having to crouch down to walk the length of 
a van, worry no more. You can even have the headroom expanded in your van to make it easy to walk upright with ease. These kinds of features make these options worth it to those who have the money to burn.
To find the actual price of this sort of conversion you will most likely have to give the company a call, since they do not list the rates on the website. You can expect it to cost a pretty penny, but for that kind of luxury what can you expect right?
Mercedes Brabus Viano Lounge
It is now possible to have an office with wheels all its own. The BRABUS Viano Lounge is a state of the art vehicle that is all one needs for entertainment and business purposes. This Mercedes minivan has been totally redesigned for many different uses, all of them wonderfully exciting from start to finish.
The interior of the BRABUS Viano Lounge is amazing with total comfort for all who have the luxury of sitting on the supple leather seats. Whether you are in the front or the back you will be completely at home in this brand new van. Those in the back will especially like the power adjustable seats that one could sit in for days without a single complaint. You can even sleep in these seats as they recline straight back for total comfort for any occasion.
These two rear seats have a center console between them that is made of both leather and aluminum for the most stylish look possible. It is on this console that you will see the controls for the air conditioning and the amazing touch screen control unit that power the entertainment system with ease.
Everyone will appreciate the fantastic 32 inch LCD screen that can be used to watch TV, a movie or even used as a computer monitor. This kind of versatility makes the BRABUS Viano Lounge one of a kind and more than a little special. And the HiFi system they have in place for the sound will blow your mind with its realistic and powerful sounds. This has actually been specifically tailored with the BRABUS Viano Lounge in mind, and you can hear the difference it makes instantly.
The BRABUS Viano Lounge even has a refrigerator on board and a Nespresso coffee maker that makes some of the finest coffee beverages you will ever have the opportunity to taste.
Another wonderful idea that the BRABUS has employed is the privacy wall that will offer rear cabin privacy with one little push of a button. And if you have luggage or anything else you are brining along for the ride you will find a number of convenient compartments to store them in, as will any of your guests.
If you thought that the inside of the vehicle was something special, wait until you get a load of the exterior. The outside is also totally redesigned by BRABUS with the special front apron with two wonderfully round fog lamps and two Xenon high beams to total seeing safety no matter the weather conditions.
The directional stability of this vehicle has been dramatically enhanced by its newer and more refined shape. This works to reduce the lift on the front axle and goes a long way towards making the vehicle easier and safer to steer.
When planning the BRABUS Viano Lounge this company thought of all that one needs. For example they have even made sure to include side sills and LED lighting that make getting in and out of the lounge even safer and easier.
The wheels on the BRABUS Viano Lounge are also something to boast about. These are custom BRABUS Monoblock light alloy wheels with an 18-inch diameter. These come in several different versions according to taste.
When riding in the BRABUS Viano Lounge will notice the smoothness, this is due to the special sport springs that have been calibrated to work in perfect conjunction with the production shocks. They improve the driving on the lounge significantly and come standard in all models.
The BRABUS Viano Lounge has a powerful engine that is hard to beat. The maximum power output of the Viano 2.2 CDI with common-rail turbodiesel engine and BRABUS D3 (II) PowerXtra performance kit goes from 150 hp / 130 kW to 177 hp / 130 kW at 4,000 rpm. And when you consider its peak torque of 370 Nm at 2,000 rpm the tuned diesel engine offers all of the pulling power you will ever need. In just 10 short seconds the lounge is going to get up to speeds of 100 km/hour.
Of course the newest Viano 3.5 BRABUS has the best method of displacement. The BRABUS 4.4 engine takes power to an all new level from 231 hp / 170 kW to 325 hp / 239 kW and even the torque is upped to 430 Nm at 4,200 rpm. It takes only 7.2 seconds for this vehicle to go from 0 to 100 km/hour.
BRABUS also offers you the Viano V8 in a one of a kind small series production run that should not be missed. For this vehicle the V6 drivetrain is has been replaced with the BRABUS 6.1 eight cylinder displacement engine and a powerful five speed automatic transmission that really picks up the pace.
With 426 hp / 313 kW at 5,400 U/rpm and a fabulous peak torque of 621 Nm at 4,100 rpm you are surely going to be more than a little impressed with this particular engine. And like all of the BRABUS vehicles it is lubricated with nothing but ARAL high performance motor oil.
This Viano V8 minivan from BRABUS is one of a kind and it will go from 0 to 100 km/hour in an astonishing 5.9 seconds.
Mobile Living Space by AI Design
Luxury Van
When one is looking for something a little different than the average limousine they need the AI Design Mobile Living Space (MLS). This is a unique and personalized not to mention luxurious take on a van limo. This gorgeous and stately vehicle is a full sized 6.0 liter full sized Chevrolet cargo van with an impressive 8 cylinder engine and Quigley 4 wheel drive system in place. Those at Al Design took this basic model and turned it into some spectacular, something unlike anything else on the road today. You will find creature comforts in this vehicle that will change the way you travel from place to place completely.
They have gone all out in the design by installing an aerodynamic fiberglass roof extension that give
s 12 whole extra inches to the headroom and that makes the satellite TV possible. The luxury of the interior does not stop there however. Getting into the vehicle is a breeze with the fully motorized step and the super wide doors.
And the hand upholstered Edelman leather seats recline for perfect seating at all times of the day and night. Each of the seats has been designed in a way that is sure to impress anyone who gets the pleasure of enjoying them. A lot of 
thought was put into this seating ensuring that it is the perfect height and depth for total comfort for men and women alike. You will also notice the elegant swooped design that really highlights the look of the entire room. Adding to the drama is the way the sofa section of the vehicle is under cut and lit up in a way that showcases this entire design to perfection.
Once you get a glimpse of the laser engraved exotic hardwood floor you will be smitten. And while you are enjoying the feel of the soft leather beneath you, you can bask in the glow of the 32 inch LCD video monitor as you watch your favorite program. And let’s not forget that you can always reach over to the wine cooler to pluck out a beverage or adjust the lighting on the touch screen panel. The MLS design in one of a kind and as simplistic as humanly possible, they have made sure of it.
Whether you are watching the television screen or listening to music you will adore the state of the art sound that has been made possible. And to make your listening even better the MLS design includes extensive sound deadening treatment that blocks out all the road noise that can get in the way and on your nerves.
The charging system in this vehicle is a powerful 2000 watts of AC and tour bus style dry cell batteries that have been handily routed through the perfectly placed auxiliary fuse panel. When I said that MLS had thought of everything, I meant it.
The outside of this marvel of transportation is just as unique and eye catching with its monochromatic painted finish. It is all one color from the mirrors to the bumpers and even the door handles and the durable powder-coated stainless steel grill, this is a sleek limousine that is going to stop traffic.
Cadillac Escalade CEO
Ride in style and comfort while working from your private mobile office. Escalade CEO comes equipped with high speed Internet, 32″ Flat LCD Screen. Relax to Satellite TV or listen to your music on a 1000 Watt multi speaker custom designed sound system.
These vehicles can accommodate up to 6 passengers. Although it is most comfortable with 4 passengers, for your business travel or your transportation to your important meeting, this is the car you want.Â
Cadillac Escalade CEO equipment:
Cadillac Limo
On January 20, a jet-black, state-of-the-art Cadillac limousine will roll through the nation’s capital during the Presidential Inaugural Parade. This remarkable vehicle is the latest accomplishment from Cadillac and the first chief executive limousine of the new millennium. It is also the first Cadillac to carry the division’s new wreath and crest emblem.
The newly elected president will be the first to travel in the Cadillac limousine, which shares the same exterior design with 2001 DeVille production models.
The sight of the president waving from a Cadillac has become a tradition in Americana. “It is a great honor for Cadillac and GM to be associated with the highest office of the United States and to serve our country in this way,” says Cadillac General Manager Michael J. O’Malley. “In fact, Cadillac has been building limousines and special vehicles for U.S. presidents, diplomats, ambassadors an ambassadors and foreign dignitaries since the early 1900s.”
One of the first chief executives to ride in a Cadillac was President Woodrow Wilson, who rode through the streets of Boston during a World War I victory parade. A lavish 1928 Cadillac town car was used extensively throughout the Coolidge Administration.
In 1938, two Cadillac convertibles dubbed the “Queen Mary” and “Queen Elizabeth” were delivered to the U.S. Government. Named after the great ocean liners of the time, the 21 1/2 feet, 7,660 pound vehicles were equipped with a full ammunition arsenal, two way radios, and heavy duty generators. Durable and reliable, the two “Queens” served Presidents Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower.
President Eisenhower, who was known as “car buff,” had ridden in one of the first Eldorados during the 1953 Inauguration Day Parade. The vehicle was unique as it had the first wrap around windshield, which quickly became a standard in domestic and foreign automobiles.
In 1956, the Queen Mary II and Queen Elizabeth II convertibles replaced the original series. The vehicles were 21 feet long and weighed 7,000 pounds. Like their predecessors, these vehicles were fully armored with state-of-the art communications at that time. Moreover, the vehicles were fitted with narrow rims inside the tire in case the tires were shot out. The Queen Mary II and Queen Eln Elizabeth II served not only President Eisenhower, but also Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Both vehicles were retired in 1968.
The predecessor to the current limousine was the Fleetwood Brougham – Presidential Series delivered to the Clinton Administration in 1993. Unlike previous models, the Presidential Brougham was designed, developed and manufactured totally within General Motors. Moreover, the vehicle was designed to provide unquestionable protection. Minimizing exposure to external threats, no sunroof or running boards were installed on the vehicle. The vehicle is still in service today and will be used in the upcoming Inaugural Parade.
The new 2001 Cadillac Limousine is the finest and most technologically advanced vehicle ever constructed. General Motors President and CEO Rick Wagoner said, “Cadillac is proud to write this latest chapter in American automotive history with the introduction of this new presidential limousine. We are pleased that our historic relationship with the U.S. government and chief executive office will continue into the new millennium.”