WEALTH

Mercedes Shows Us New Autonomous Concept Car

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its latest futuristic concept car at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Mercedez calls it the F015 Luxury in Motion. The completely autonomous, hydrogen-electric-plug-in hybrid vehicle is beyond just a car. It is a luxurious lounge on four wheels. The new autonomous concept car sports extensive connectivity features that are as of yet unseen in any automobile. The F015’s other features include web-connected touchscreens on the

Top 7 most expensive brands of Champagne

Champagne is known to be one of the best ceremonial drinks as it is associated with the royal families and the super rich. There were times when champagne was only made for the few designated people of the royal families buy of late it is open to everyone who has money to buy it . People love champagne because of the level of prestige it has been tagged with. For

AUTOS

The Unboring Minivan? 2017 Chrysler Town & Country Comes Into Clearer Focus

A fresh report from Automotive News has gathered many previous details on the 2017 Chrysler Town & Country and added some new tidbits to provide the clearest, most concise picture yet of the next-generation family hauler. – The industry paper expects the van to take styling cues from the 200-esque 700C concept, pictured above, which quietly debuted at the 2012 Detroit auto show with absolutely none of the typical PR offensive. If the new T&C does

The New Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Is Amazing, But Can It Autocross?

– The Corvette Z06 and I go way back. A 2002 Z06 was the first test car I ever wrote about, back when having 405 horsepower warranted carrying a badge that read “405 HP.” Those early cars were voted “Most Likely to Have Their Titanium Mufflers Replaced With Glasspacks Because The Owner Thinks ‘Titanium’ Is That Thing Where You Have A Ringing In Your Ears.” The C5 Z06 was powerful, always

How to Change a Flat Tire in 11 Easy Steps [Sponsored]

-Whether it’s the rattling that comes and goes with the moon phases, a timing belt that obeys only changes in barometric pressure, or the sudden flickering of that dreaded “check engine” light, certain car problems require the professional experience and honest technical knowledge only a mechanic can bring. This doesn’t mean you should be afraid to do maintenance on your own car, though. There are certain car fixes that every

2017 Ford GT Ordering Process Requires Application, Will Be Special

– Interested in the new Ford GT? Well, better start getting your affairs in order, because you won’t merely be able to walk into your neighborhood Ford dealership and pick one up the same way you would, say, grab a new Focus. As first brought to light by Road & Track via Reddit, Ford will set up a process by which prospective owners may apply to purchase a 2017 GT; when accepted,

2017 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet: Is Going Topless Enough to Get Noticed?

-Whether you want it to happen or not, you’ll soon be inundated with coverage of Miley Cyrus’s performance as the host of the MTV Video Music Awards. No, we won’t be watching that particular spectacle either, but being among the vast population of Facebook users, we wholly expect to see that the event will be “trending,” likely because someone whose name rhymes with “smiley” will go topless or do something

REAL ESTATE

Exclusive: Vatican inspectors suspect key office was used for money laundering

By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY(Reuters) – Vatican financial investigators suspect a department of the Holy See which oversees real estate and investments was used in the past for possible money laundering, insider trading and market manipulation, according to a report seen by Reuters. The information in the confidential document, which covers the period from 2000 to 2011, has been passed on to Italian and Swiss investigators for their checks because

Why Staying in Your Home Might Be the Best Retirement Choice

Filed under: How To, Lifestyle Getty Images/Blend Images By Tom Sightings The typical retirement dream involves riding off into the Sun Belt, golf clubs and beach umbrella in hand. However, the reality is that the majority of retirees never leave home. Most people opt to age in place, or if they do move, they find a smaller house near their old neighborhood. Only about 7 percent of older Americans move

Why Staying in Your Home Might Be the Best Retirement Choice

Filed under: How To, Lifestyle Getty Images/Blend Images By Tom Sightings The typical retirement dream involves riding off into the Sun Belt, golf clubs and beach umbrella in hand. However, the reality is that the majority of retirees never leave home. Most people opt to age in place, or if they do move, they find a smaller house near their old neighborhood. Only about 7 percent of older Americans move

CIBC says Cerberus lawsuit against it lacks merit

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said on Monday it saw no merit in a lawsuit filed against it by a special purpose vehicle controlled by U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. The lawsuit filed late last week in New York relates to an October 2008 transaction in which CIBC issued a limited recourse note to Cerberus which significantly reduced its exposure to the U.S. residential real estate market,

Jersey Home Where Springsteen Wrote 'Born to Run' for Sale

Filed under: Buying, Celebrity Homes, House of the Day ZillowThe ramshackle 828-square-foot cottage on the Jersey Shore is listed at $299,000. By Melissa Allison It ain’t a beauty, but, hey, it’s all right — and it’s getting lots of attention as the home where Bruce Springsteen wrote “Born to Run,” “Thunder Road” and “Backstreets.” This 828-square-foot cottage, listed for $299,000 in Long Branch, The Boss’ hometown in New Jersey, is

LUXURY

Hermès says considering new name for iconic Birkin handbag

Hermes Birkin handbag; image courtesy of Portero French leather goods house Hermès is speaking with actress Jane Birkin about potentially renaming its handbag bearing her surname. Last month, following the release of a PETA video claiming to show one of Hermès’ crocodile suppliers mistreating animals, Ms. Birkin put out a statement saying she wanted her name to be removed from the style, not wanting to be associated with practices she

Aston Martin blends style and service in strategic yacht brokerage partnership

Aston Martin British automaker Aston Martin is entering a multi-year partnership with yacht brokerage firm Northrop & Johnson to deliver bespoke services to consumers at shows and cultural events worldwide. The pair will collaborate on events such as the Monaco Yacht Show, the Fort Lauderdale International Yacht Show and Art Basel Miami, as well as automotive industry happenings including Pebble Beach and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. For both of

Stuart Weitzman shows VMA viewers its dance moves in first TV commercial

Gisele Bündchen on set of “Make That Move” U.S. footwear and accessories label Stuart Weitzman is highlighting its connection to pop music with its first television commercial set to air Aug. 30 during MTV’s Video Music Awards. The 30-second spot features frequent brand face Gisele Bündchen performing the Electric Slide accompanied by a specially created track and a troop of male dancers. With a history of dressing the feet of

Bloomingdale’s bikes to benefit amfAR in nationwide charity event

Image courtesy of Bloomingdale’s Department store chain Bloomingdale’s is pedaling toward a cure for AIDS with an in-store event and partnership with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. From Aug. 27-30, consumers can go to their nearest Bloomingdale’s location to participate in a virtual bicycle race, a metaphor for the medical race to end the epidemic through research funding. Bloomingdale’s has pledged $75,000 toward the cause, but getting consumers actively

Fred Segal pulls up its denim roots for ecommerce debut

Fred Segal’s Rivet N°1: Denim U.S. department store Fred Segal has launched its first ecommerce and content-driven Web site. The retailer worked with digital agency Big Spaceship to develop its first foray into selling its wares in the online space. As the lines between in-store and online shopping continue to blur it is essential for retailers to operate ecommerce platforms to offer consumers an outlet to shop when outside the