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limousine
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A limousine ( or ), or limo () for short, is a large, chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle with a partition between the driver compartment and the passenger compartment which can be operated mechanically by hand or by a button electronically. A luxury sedan with a very long wheelbase and driven by a professional driver is called a stretch limousine.
A limousine is a large, luxury vehicle driven by a professional chauffeur that features a partition separating the driver from the passengers, which can be controlled mechanically or electronically. These vehicles, particularly stretch limousines with extra-long wheelbases, are designed to provide a comfortable and upscale transportation experience.
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- Etymology
- History
- Characteristics
- Stretch limousines
- Contemporary manufacturers
- Novelty limousines
- See also
- References
- External links
A limousine ( or ), or limo () for short, is a large, chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle with a partition between the driver compartment and the passenger compartment which can be operated mechanically by hand or by a button electronically. A luxury sedan with a very long wheelbase and driven by a professional driver is called a stretch limousine.
In some countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Canada, and Australia, a limousine service may be any pre-booked hire car with a driver, usually, but only sometimes a luxury car. In particular, airport shuttle services are often called "limousine services", though they often use minivans or light commercial vehicles.
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