-Mercedes-Benz has disclosed pricing for the new GLE Coupe, and while no bargain, it’s actually less of a shocker than you might have anticipated. Benz’s SUV-coupe-crossover conglomerate comes in two AMG-bred variations only: the GLE450 AMG Coupe, and the much wilder AMG GLE63 S. They are priced at $66,025 and $110,225, respectively. How is that a bargain? Read on, and we’ll explain. – – – Powered by a 362-hp, twin-turbocharged,
-Mercedes-Benz has disclosed pricing for the new GLE Coupe, and while no bargain, it’s actually less of a shocker than you might have anticipated. Benz’s SUV-coupe-crossover conglomerate comes in two AMG-bred variations only: the GLE450 AMG Coupe, and the much wilder AMG GLE63 S. They are priced at $66,025 and $110,225, respectively. How is that a bargain? Read on, and we’ll explain. – – – Powered by a 362-hp, twin-turbocharged,
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– Only just refreshed last year, Volkswagen’s Touareg crossover is being given a few minor equipment tweaks for 2016. More important, those changes accompany a hefty, roughly $2000 price reduction across the Touareg’s lineup. With a new base price of $42,705—$2090 less than before—the Touareg still isn’t the bargain hunter’s choice among mid-size two-row SUVs with a luxurious bent (we’re looking’ at you, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Murano, and Ford Edge), but
By Ken Otterbourg ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (Reuters) – The First Allied building at 270 Commerce Drive in the Rochester, New York, suburb of Henrietta isn’t much to look at. It’s the de facto headquarters of the Glazer family, which controls the Manchester United football club, among the most valuable franchises in global sport, as well as the National Football League’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Inside are photographs and memorabilia of the
German property firm Deutsche Annington Immobilien SE will buy regional rival Suedewo for 1.9 billion euros ($2.13 billion) and launch a 2.25 billion euro capital increase to fund the acquisition, the company said in a statement late on Sunday. Suedewo owns about 20,000 apartments, mainly in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg in southwest Germany, where Annington already owns some 15,000 rental properties. Record low interest rates and the search by investors
China’s real estate investment growth continued on its downward track in the first five months of 2015, to reach its slowest rate since May 2009, but government stimulus policies appeared to all but end the decline in floor area sold. Prices of new homes in 288 cities edged up 0.05 percent in May from April, the first rise in 14 months, property services provider Real Estate Information Corporation (CRIC) said
By Euan Rocha TORONTO (Reuters) – The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), already a major global investor, has signaled even greater ambitions with a $12 billion transaction with GE Capital that insiders and advisors said may herald larger deals. The C$264 billion ($213 billion) pension fund manager’s decision not to seek a partner for the purchase of GE’s private equity lending portfolio also highlights its growing confidence and suggests
Filed under: Buying, Financing, Refinancing ZillowThe weekly mortgage rate chart illustrates the average 30-year fixed interest rate in six-hour intervals. By Lauren Braun Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgages at 3.96 percent, up 18 basis points from the same time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 3.98 percent Friday, then hovered there before settling
Hermès’ kawaii effort Luxury Daily’s live news from June 18: Fabergé opens its vault for documentary film Russian jeweler Fabergé has produced a documentary to explore its market prestige while giving enthusiasts unprecedented access to a number of its creations.Click here to read the entire article Giorgio Armani responds bluntly to Kardashian tweet after typo Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani’s customer service is coming into question after an interaction with
Promotional image for Armani Beauty Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani’s customer service is coming into question after an interaction with reality TV star Kim Kardashian West on Twitter. Ms. Kardashian West tweeted at the Italian brand regarding a discontinued foundation shade and was met with a curt response from the brand due to a spelling error. Brands often respond to consumer questions and concerns over social media, which has created
Fabergé’s third Imperial Egg Russian jeweler Fabergé has produced a documentary to explore its market prestige while giving enthusiasts unprecedented access to a number of its creations. Fabergé’s “A Life of its Own” will be screened in cinemas around the world beginning June 29. Filming a documentary helps build awareness about facets of a brand’s heritage and in this case, Fabergé concentrated on its royal ties, craftsmanship and its egg
Value Retail promotional image A healthy global economy has led the number of high-net-worth individuals to increase worldwide, according to Capgemini’s World Wealth Report 2015. The HNWI population is concentrated in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, and all of these areas showed significant growth both in number and in wealth in the past year. The Asia Pacific region grew at the fastest rate and is now home to the
Goyard limited-edition pieces Paris-based leather goods maker Goyard is expanding its presence in the United States with the opening of its first Midwest location. The new section at Neiman Marcus in Chicago will allow the brand to expand its presence Westward and reach the affluent consumers of Michigan Avenue. Looking to new locations, especially within department stores, allows brands find their target consumer. Looking within in The first Midwestern location
