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AUTOS

When Descriptive Adjectives Just Won’t Work: Infiniti Q70 Premium Select Edition Debuts

– There comes a time in certain cars’ life cycles when a special edition is needed to keep sales rolling in. It’s about that time—if not way past that time—for Infiniti’s aging flagship sedan, the Q70 (which you may still know better by its old M37 and M56 badges.) Behold the Q70 Premium Select Edition. – Certainly, the words “premium” and “select” couldn’t say less about the car even when strung together,

Get Your Ferrari On: Maranello Sets Up Shop in Monterey, Opens “Casa” to the Public

– Whether it’s with record-breaking auction sales, howling vintage racers, or simply seeing prancing-horse badges at seemingly every turn, Ferrari attracts a great deal of attention during Monterey Car Week, which culminates in the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance. This week, there will be even more love for Enzo’s company, as Ferrari will be the featured marque at the 65th annual concours on the 18th fairway. To further reinforce Ferrari’s presence

Fiat Considering an Abarthified 500X Crossover

– When the storied red and yellow Abarth shield appeared on the 2012 Fiat 500 at the L.A. auto show, we had high hopes it signaled an upcoming scorpion-led renaissance for the brand. Our initial enthusiasm was quickly tempered, however, with the realization that the 500 was the only car Fiat sold in the U.S. But Fiat has fleshed out its U.S. lineup with the 500L, 500X, and upcoming Fiat 124 Spider—the

Whoa, Dude . . . Heavy: BMW M4 Convertible Tested!

-As the E92 BMW M3 was carving out its place in history, BMW’s self-appointed arbiters of purity immediately branded its optional sunroof the mark of a poseur. The sunroof precluded the carbon-fiber roof panel, which meant not only more weight but more weight higher up, thus raising the center of gravity. And any true M3 pilot acid-dips his helmet and goes shirtless on track days to achieve the lowest possible

REAL ESTATE

How to Protect Yourself on Short-Term Rental Sites

Filed under: Lifestyle, Renting Shutterstock / Cheryl CaseyThe gorgeous pictures of a property online might not be exactly what it looks like, or might not be the same place at all. By Vera Gibbons While short-term home rental sites such as Airbnb and HomeAway have made finding and listing vacation properties and alternative lodging fast, easy and convenient both for hosts and guests, there are risks involved for both parties.

Trump says won't be 'throwing punches' in U.S. Republican debate

Donald Trump, the man to beat in this week’s first televised Republican presidential debate, said on Sunday he does not plan to attack his rivals and downplayed expectations for his performance, saying “I’m not a debater.” The combative real estate mogul will take center stage at Thursday’s debate among the 10 top-polling candidates as he leads the 17 candidates vying to represent their party in the November 2016 election. Trump

3 Ways to Write a Tempting Offer When Buying a Home

Filed under: Buying, Financing Shutter_M/Shutterstock By Erika Napoletano You’ve found it: the house of your dreams. In fact, you went home last night and played a little game of Where Does the Sofa Go? But before you can say “home sweet home,” there’s an offer to be made — and it has to be accepted before you can move that sofa into the living room. While these three tips don’t

Canada's RioCan says to explore sale of U.S. portfolio

Canada’s largest real estate investment trust RioCan said on Friday it is exploring a potential sale of its assets in the United States, valued by analysts at between $2 billion and $2.25 billion. The company, which acquired most of its assets on the cheap in the midst of the global financial crisis, said it has benefited from the growth in the value of its U.S. portfolio and the cash flow

LUXURY

Research online, purchase offline trend is defining luxury sales: report

Promotional image for #InstaKors Forty-five percent of luxury purchases are influenced by what the consumer has discovered digitally, according to a report by WBR Digital. The “Digital Advantage for Luxury Brands – Director’s Report: Luxury Interactive 2015” gives an overview of how digital has continued to affect and transform luxury brands, especially in terms of sales channels and revenue-driving experiences in the online space. As expectations for online experiences have

Research online, purchase offline trend is defining luxury sales: report

Promotional image for #InstaKors Forty-five percent of luxury purchases are influenced by what the consumer has discovered digitally, according to a report by WBR Digital. The “Digital Advantage for Luxury Brands – Director’s Report: Luxury Interactive 2015” gives an overview of how digital has continued to affect and transform luxury brands, especially in terms of sales channels and revenue-driving experiences in the online space. As expectations for online experiences have

Cartier premieres watch collection exclusively at DFS

Clé de Cartier timepiece French jeweler Cartier is giving shoppers at T Galleria by DFS exclusive access to its new Clé de Cartier collection. For two months before the global launch, consumers will be able to see the watch in-person for the first time since its premiere at SIHH 2015. Being able to offer one-of-a-kind products from sought-after brands can help a retailer convince consumers to shop with them rather than

Cartier premieres watch collection exclusively at DFS

Clé de Cartier timepiece French jeweler Cartier is giving shoppers at T Galleria by DFS exclusive access to its new Clé de Cartier collection. For two months before the global launch, consumers will be able to see the watch in-person for the first time since its premiere at SIHH 2015. Being able to offer one-of-a-kind products from sought-after brands can help a retailer convince consumers to shop with them rather than

Cartier premieres watch collection exclusively at DFS

Clé de Cartier timepiece French jeweler Cartier is giving shoppers at T Galleria by DFS exclusive access to its new Clé de Cartier collection. For two months before the global launch, consumers will be able to see the watch in-person for the first time since its premiere at SIHH 2015. Being able to offer one-of-a-kind products from sought-after brands can help a retailer convince consumers to shop with them rather than