– The auto industry has rushed to adopt downsized, turbocharged engines in recent years, but two of the biggest nameplates in the U.S. car market have thus far stayed on the sidelines: the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord. That won’t be the case for much longer, according to a report in Automotive News. – Both models will be getting turbo four-cylinders in the near future. For its part, the
-When the latest Audi Q7 broke cover last spring, the SUV’s styling proved to be a very hot topic for discussion, and that’s happened again with another new Audi. This time, it’s the A4’s turn, as the all-new 2017 iteration that debuted last month has plenty of folks wondering why it looks so similar to the outgoing car. READ MORE ›› –
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-When engineering the 2015 John Cooper Works, the most powerful production model in its history, Mini started somewhat paradoxically, with the brakes. And indeed, the brakes are utterly fabulous. Red-painted Brembo front calipers are so large that the wheel offsets needed to be increased. (Consequently, fairings on the fender arches were also added.) When called upon, the binders bring the JCW to a halt with sensational feel and without the
Emaar Misr, the Egyptian arm of Dubai developer Emaar Properties, on Sunday reported a big jump in first-quarter profits, supported by strong revenue growth. The subsidiary of Dubai’s largest real estate developer said profits reached 172.7 million Egyptian pounds ($22.65 million) in the first three months of the year, up from 30.7 million pounds a year earlier. Emaar Misr, a big foreign investor in Egypt’s real estate industry, filed a
Carlyle Group LP has decided to liquidate the two mutual funds it launched last year, regulatory filings showed this week, as the private equity firm seeks other ways to gain more traction with so-called liquid alternative funds. Developing mutual funds has historically been challenging for private equity firms because the average buyout fund is illiquid, with a typical life span of 10 years. Next month, Carlyle will close Carlyle Global
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Real estate mogul and Michigan billionaire A. Alfred Taubman, whose business success and philanthropy was clouded by a criminal conviction late in his career, has died. He was 91.
Filed under: Home Improvement, How To, Lifestyle We all have too much stuff and too little room. So our things must work harder for us. Here are surprising uses for 12 household items you already have. Click through the slideshow to learn creative ways to get more out of the things you already have. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Filed under: Buying, Lifestyle ZillowThe Alaska town of Whittier features mountain views and spectacular wildlife. Condos are listed for $50,000 and less. How would you like to live in a small seaside town with snow-capped mountain views, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city? The mayor is your neighbor, and so is the police chief. The people are friendly — and when you live there, just about
Net-A-Porter’s The Edit app Online retailer Net-A-Porter is increasing its mobile efforts with the launch of two applications that blend content with commerce. Net-A-Porter’s digital magazine The Edit has a new shoppable app, while a social shopping network from the retailer, called The Net Set, is debuting May 13. For Net-A-Porter’s digital-savvy audience, these mobile apps give consumers more ways and choices of how to interact and shop. “We already
Net-A-Porter’s The Edit app Online retailer Net-A-Porter is increasing its mobile efforts with the launch of two applications that blend content with commerce. Net-A-Porter’s digital magazine The Edit has a new shoppable app, while a social shopping network from the retailer, called The Net Set, is debuting May 13. For Net-A-Porter’s digital-savvy audience, these mobile apps give consumers more ways and choices of how to interact and shop. “We already
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Eighty percent of affluent consumers across generations are planning to take a trip for pleasure in the next 12 months, according to a report by the Shullman Research Center. Sixty-nine percent of affluent respondents said that they plan to travel domestically, while 27 percent said they had international travel plans. For brands in the travel space, the ability to swoop in and guide undecided consumers presents a
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Eighty percent of affluent consumers across generations are planning to take a trip for pleasure in the next 12 months, according to a report by the Shullman Research Center. Sixty-nine percent of affluent respondents said that they plan to travel domestically, while 27 percent said they had international travel plans. For brands in the travel space, the ability to swoop in and guide undecided consumers presents a
Lamborghini winter academy Italian automaker Lamborghini is honing in on its own heritage with a restoration center that will streamline consumers’ abilities to maintain their vehicles. Lamborghini Polo Storico will have the brand’s historical archives, vehicle restoration center, automobile certification and the availability of genuine spare parts for all the brand’s models. While eBay and other online options are thought to only be a factor for fashion brands combating counterfeits, automakers also face a
