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AUTOS

How to Jump Start a Car in 13 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 approach your car with a tool though. There are certain car fixes that every

Cheap(er) Thrills: 2016 Subaru BRZ Sees Price Decrease

– Buy a 2016 BRZ and Subaru will throw in a free 32-inch LED TV or a fancy dinner for two in Manhattan. Okay, so there’s not actually an incentive program like that on the car, but the cost of such things is what buyers of this lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports car will save on the 2016 model versus the 2015. – – Prices are down $300 on all three BRZ trims. The manual

TVR’s 2017 Sports Car Is Sold Out Despite Not Existing Yet

-TVR is back from the dead, again, again, and its already having some sales success—despite the fact that it doesn’t actually have a car yet. – That’s the word from Autocar, which reports that the newly revived British sports car company has accepted deposits for every car it plans to build in 2017. All 250 of them. The sports-car marque will continue to take £5,000​ deposits (around $7700 at today’s exchange

Ford’s Voodoo V-8 Is the Most Interesting Engine of the Year

– From the September 2015 issue – The new rev-happy 5.2-liter V-8 in the Mustang Shelby GT350 is one of the most compelling reasons to visit a Ford dealership in 2016. Code-named Voodoo and sharing its basic architecture with the Mustang GT’s 435-hp, 5.0-liter Coyote engine, this new powerplant is an altogether wilder animal, producing 526 horsepower at 7500 rpm and 429 pound-feet of torque at 4750. Camaro Z/28s, beware.

REAL ESTATE

Holy Cow! Teardown Near Wrigley Field Lists for $9.8 Million

Filed under: Selling Kristen Norman via ZillowThe Wrigleyville home sits about 536 feet from home plate. An area parking lot sold for $20 million in 2011. By Melissa Allison The Chicago Cubs have a special shine to them these days, and the longtime owner of a home near Wrigley Field hopes it rubs off on her property — to the tune of $9.8 million. “The seller strongly feels that this

LUXURY

Opulent Jewelers helps Ashley Madison hacking victims rebuild their marriages

Opulent Jewelers Ashley Madison offer promotional image U.S. retailer Opulent Jewelers is coming to the aid of cheaters outed by the hack of Ashley Madison with a promotion designed to fix an extramarital dalliance with diamonds. The jeweler, which stocks pieces from brands such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, is offering a discount of $500 on orders of at least $10,000, helping out those who need to dig

Viral videos are myths without proper ad spend: L2

Gucci Cosmetics According to a new report by L2, video bloggers in the beauty space generate more than 700 million views on YouTube per month, showing the value of filmed content. These influencers now have more clout with younger consumers than most mainstream celebrities due to the authentic and approachable format video blogging allots, making collaborative partnerships with revered video bloggers worthwhile for beauty marketers. The L2 “Intelligence Report: Video

Saks draws connection between fashion and fragrance for Alaïa debut

Photo by Peter Lindbergh from Saks’ Alaïa Paris Eau de Parfum launch Department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue is touting its exclusive launch of the Alaïa Paris Eau de Parfum through a digital campaign that takes consumers inside the fashion label’s atelier. Saks teased the Aug. 20 premiere of the “scent of the season” for over a week with content ranging from an animated film and dramatic campaign video to

Miami furthers city as affluent haven with super yacht marina

Mandarin Oriental, Miami Miami has recently seen an influx of luxury brands opening boutiques as the city rebrands itself as a true luxury hub. Now, Miami is continuing its development to cater to affluent residents and guests with the upcoming opening of the Deep Harbour at Island Gardens marina. Set to open in December, the marina will help Miami to position itself as the newest super yachting capital in the

Breitling soars over North American in social media gallery

Breitling’s Jet Team Just in time for National Aviation Day Aug. 19, watchmaker Breitling’s Jet Team flew over North American landmarks during its inaugural tour of the continent. Shared socially for a wider impact, Breitling posted images of its Jet Team flying over some of North America’s best known landmarks. Breitling announced in the spring that its Jet Team would fly over the United States for the first time as