I have a confession to make: I’m addicted to HGTV. From House Hunters to Fixer Upper to Rehab Addict to Beachfront Bargain Hunt, I love them all. HGTV is like wallpaper in my house: always in the background and coloring my view. So recently I had the opportunity to tour the 2016 Dream Home in Merritt…
2020 Audi S4: Refined Design Puts a Ring – or Four – on Luxury
Sporty Spice meets Posh with a dash of Ginger. And that is the essence of luxury: Stay true to you and what you love, what makes you feel good and what shows that to the rest of the world. Audi gets this: the S4 is a powerful turbocharged V6, 349 HP sports sedan; the model…
2020 Fiat 500 X Sport Review: Happy Rides in a Happy Car
Fresh air. Sunshine. Smiles. Happiness. And that’s just how I felt when I got behind the wheel of the 2020 Fiat 500 X Sport, the all wheel drive crossover from Fiat. Being in quarantine for so long, it was time to get out and go for a drive. Right now, it feels like a drive…
How Lincoln Created a Sanctuary of Luxury and Elegance in its New SUVs
Life is loud. Tune it out and relax. Work, conference calls, video calls, video games, kids, pets, ringtones, construction, and more assault your sense on a daily basis and sometimes we just need a break. That’s why spas use soft, relaxing music and the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. Lincoln has set out to recreate…
Meet Jeep’s Fun and Funky Easter Safari Concepts
You can always count on Jeep to show you just how fun cars can be. This time, the company known for its off-road vehicles has come up with Easter Jeep Safari concepts. It’s an annual endeavor by Jeep, which aims to transform some of its iconic cars into fun and funky concepts designed specifically for…
How to Crack the Code on Car Names
What do all those numbers and letters in your car name really mean? Years ago when I bought my first new car — a Hyundai Excel SE -—I remember thinking how cool it was that its name included my initials, SE. I had no clue what SE meant, and even today, when I’m writing about…
I Love My Ponytail, I Hate Moving My Seat to Accommodate It
Finally, Four Cars That Get This Ponytails range from sloppy to chic, from the scraped-back-for-yoga to fancy expensive up-do. And they change the way you fit in your car. Think about it: You get in a car for a test drive, your hair nicely blown out and flat ironed, and it slips over your shoulders…
The Ultimate Classic Car: Authentic Design, Modern Technology for the Best of Both Worlds
They don’t make ‘em like they used to. Revology Cars makes them better. If owning a classic Mustang has always been a dream but owning an older car isn’t for you, Revology Cars may have the answer. These classic car replicas pair modern features with the authentic architecture of classic cars, albeit at a true…
Four Reasons to Love the Dial Gear Selector
Move over man buns. These are here to stay. It’s one of the more controversial changes in cars in the last few years: the disappearing gear shift lever. You might even miss that protruding handle that makes it impossible to ‘slide’ over to the driver’s seat from the passenger side. The one that caused numerous…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a…