Yes, it’s all that. Here’s the thing about luxury 3-row SUVs: You don’t really want them to give away your tax bracket. You want them to be luxurious and comfortable, and powerful enough to get away, even if the getaway is more like towing a boat to your cabin in the woods than fleeing a…
2020 Mercedes Benz GLE: This 3-Row Luxury SUV Keeps Getting Better and Better
My, how you’ve grown up! 20 years ago Mercedes-Benz introduced the first luxury SUV. The world was truly shocked: Real luxury? In an SUV? Impossible! At the time, SUVs were regarded as trucks and luxury was only for sedans. But we changed all that. The kid-hauling, date-nights, household-running professional with discerning tastes and demands to…
The Mercedes-Benz S Class Is the Industry’s Crystal Ball. And the Mercedes-Benz S580 Lets You Peek into the Future
But it presents the most difficult dilemma: Should I drive? Or should I ride in the rear seat? How much do you want to be spoiled? I mean really, really spoiled. We all know that when it comes to luxury, Mercedes-Benz is the go-to automaker, so of course we expect the brand to deliver on…
Notable African American Women Making Moves in the Auto Industry
When thinking of the auto industry, women – African American women – very rarely come to mind. The auto industry, although changing, still has work to be done to increase not only women’s presence but the presence of African American women. Whether it is in auto finance, NASCAR, or consumer car sales, these are the…
Whistler, B.C. Road Trip: Where to Eat, Stay and Adventure
When Travel Is Allowed, Where will YOU go? While travel to Canada is still closed to Americans when it opens up, Whistler is a 4-hour drive from Seattle or a 2-hour drive from Vancouver airport, and something to add to your Summer bucket list for the future. Here in British Columbia, where I live, unnecessary…
Meet Real Housewives with Hybrid Engines: A Girl’s Guide to Formula One
The joy of Formula One racing goes way beyond the on-track action. That’s right — you don’t have to care about engines or overtaking to enjoy Formula One, the world’s most elite and luxurious form of racing. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that the best parts of F1 take place off the…
The Elegantly Sporty Canadian Hot Hatch: Mercedes-Benz AMG A35
I call this the Elegant Hot Hatch because, well, it’s a Benz Hatch! This is a hot hatch, and as it’s Mercedes-Benz, it’s only available in Canada. In the US, you can buy a similar A-Class in the AMG A 35 sedan, however, with the same powertrain and all-wheel-drive 4MATIC. I do believe the suspension…
Ready for Your First Luxury Performance Car? 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 Review
You’ve earned it. I had to work up my nerve to the first time I walked into a Prada store. I was familiar with luxury shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. I knew well the investment value of a pair of Gucci loafers or an Hermès belt. But I was ready for my…
2020 Mercedes Benz GLC 300: Technology and Luxury at Your Service
Seriously. All you have to do is ask. Wouldn’t it be nice if a luxury car really did it all for you? Like, if all you had to do was say, “Hey, Mercedes,” and the car would take care of whatever you need? Well, that is where Mercedes-Benz is headed with some of the new…
The New 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV Mixes Classic Looks with Modern Tech and Luxury
SUV Traditionalists Rejoice: Everything old is new (and better) again. If you look at modern, sculpted, bullet-shaped SUVs and shake your head because they don’t look like SUVs to you, get ready to smile at the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB. And, if you need luxury — and yes, that is a valid need— space and SUV…