Swank for Less Bank: Entry-Level Luxury Sedans Ranked
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Swank for Less Bank: Entry-Level Luxury Sedans Ranked
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2015 Kia K900 V-8 Long-Term Test 20,000-Mile Update: A Road-Trip Favorite Trips On
-WHAT WE LIKE: The Kia’s old-man-car ride quality, silent interior, and sprawl-out space continue to garner praise from road-trippers. In fact, several logbook comments have zeroed in on what a decent Lincoln the K900 would make. (Oh, but for a Town Car redux.) READ MORE ›› –
GM Recalling 686,000 Crossovers from Four Brands for Faulty Liftgate
– General Motors has announced a safety recall affecting its three-row crossover lineup, which includes the Chevrolet Traverse, the Buick Enclave, the GMC Acadia, and the (now-discontinued) Saturn Outlook. – The issue is faulty “Prop Recovery System” software that might not recognize when the gas support struts become worn and can no longer support the weight of the liftgate. The Prop Recovery System is “intended to accomplish a controlled, slow return
Hauling Hotties: Alfa Romeo Giulia Wagon, Crossover Rendered
– Alfa Romeo’s long-awaited new sports sedan, the Giulia, has proven to be every bit the sexy Italian the brand needs as the follow-up to the 4C. We can’t wait to drive the new Alfa, which is due to arrive here in mid-2016. Of course, the automaker will need to further flesh out its lineup globally, both to satisfy its dealer body and to maximize the return on its investment in
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Fairmont combines hotel with home in residential development
Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is opening its first private residence club homes within the Mayakoba resort in Mexico. On March 20, the first six of 30 planned homes created in partnership with developer OHL Desarrollos will be unveiled. Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba aims to bring together the services of a luxury resort with the physical traits of a vacation home, giving consumers the best of both
Guerlain appeals to flower fans through Orchid Evenings
Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Beauty marketer Guerlain is teaming up with the New York Botanical Garden on its Orchid Evenings to promote its line centered on the flower. Held every Saturday between March 7 and April 18, Orchid Evenings is publicized as a “romantic date destination,” with dining, live entertainment and cocktails. This event will help Guerlain reach floral lovers who would likely be interested in its Orchidée Impériale. Flower power Held
Landmark hosts public art exhibit to inspire shoppers
Landmark’s Take Another View on Art installation Hong Kong shopping center Landmark is turning its Atrium into a public art gallery with a display of works valued at more than $140 million. Beginning March 13, consumers can visit the mall to see “Take Another View on Art,” which features works by nine artists, including Claude Monet, Marc Chagall, Zao Wou-ki and Zeng Fanzhi. Creating a cultural experience for shoppers to
Dolce & Gabbana makes headphones fit for royalty
Dolce & Gabbana’s headphones Italian fashion label Dolce & Gabbana is modernizing the tiara with embellished headphones. The brand created a number of styles trimmed in fur or covered in crystals, which debuted on the fall/winter 2015 runway. Technology and style are increasingly converging, and dressing up what could otherwise be utilitarian devices may help luxury brands become more a part of consumers’ daily lives. Street style statement During the
Snapchat enables intimate storytelling during fashion month
Michael Kors was one brand using Snapchat to keep consumers checking their phones during fashion month Fashion brands embraced Snapchat this season to give their consumers secret insider content, providing more access to the inner workings of putting on a runway show. Michael Kors and Valentino were among the brands that took advantage of the application’s ability to share fleeting glimpses of personal moments, inviting them into a form of
