Taking Wing: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing vs. 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S – Feature
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Taking Wing: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing vs. 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S – Feature
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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Review: Cuteness Curbed
–Overview: Despite tracing its lineage to a beloved counterculture icon of another era, the contemporary Volkswagen Beetle has almost nothing in common with its revered ancestor besides its rounded contours. Resemblance to 1998’s front-drive revival version has also been diminished, thanks to the most recent makeover, which chopped the Bug’s top and added rake to the windshield, diluting the cuteness quotient. Like the original, and the revival, the latest Beetle
2015 Volkswagen Beetle – Quick-Take Review
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2015 Mazda 5 Tested: 5’s Alive, But Not for Much Longer
-Overview: The Mazda 5 has its class—the mini-minivan with proper sliding doors—all to itself in the U.S. The model was first introduced to America roughly a decade ago as a roomier cousin to the contemporary Ford Focus and Mazda 3, and it was redesigned for 2012 with new sheetmetal, an updated interior, and mechanical tweaks that included adding one forward gear to the since-discontinued manual transmission. READ MORE ›› –
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Audi celebrates creative risk taking through theater benefit
Promotional image for Audi auction package Audi of America is supporting the arts with its tenth time as a presenting sponsor of Backstage at the Geffen. The annual fundraiser, being held March 22, raises money for the nonprofit theater Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, enabling it to take artistic risks and continue its community outreach to share live theater to disadvantaged youth, senior citizens, veterans and other locals. Audi has
Burberry looks to Asia with new storefronts
Burberry storefront in Osaka British fashion label Burberry is strengthening its Asian operations with a new Japanese store and a South Korean ecommerce partnership. The brand just opened its first free-standing store in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Japan, and launched a virtual Burberry store in South Korea with department store Shinsegae Group. Reaching consumers within their hometown or local store helps luxury brands develop a feeling of familiarity in international markets. Opening doors
Lyst spotlights individuals’ street style in first outdoor campaign
Street style photo used in Lyst outdoor campaign Fashion ecommerce platform Lyst is running its first out of home effort in New York and London, which celebrates personal style. Launched March 9, “Own It” aims to inspire consumers to achieve their own unique fashion statement by featuring photography of real women rather than professionally styled models. This communicates Lyst’s business model of enabling consumers to follow the brands and retailers they
Valentino shows sense of humor with Zoolander runway appearance
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson at Valentino’s fall/winter 2015 fashion show Italian label Valentino’s runway show during Paris Fashion Week is generating social media attention due to a surprise appearance. Actors Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson were the show finale, doing a walk-off as their characters from the 2001 comedic film “Zoolander.” With the bevy of runway shows happening back to back, this quirky ending to the show helped Valentino
National Apprenticeship Week prompts brands to promote programs
Bentley apprentices at work in the tool room National Apprenticeship Week in the United Kingdom gives many brands the chance to introduce or promote their apprenticeship programs and raise awareness about the benefits of apprenticeships for businesses, individuals and the economy. This year, the nation will be celebrating from March 9-13, and brands such as automaker Bentley Motors and hotelier The Dorchester are announcing new opportunities for prospective apprentices. Apprenticeship programs
