Events & Occasions
Red-Carpet Arrival Tips: How to Make a Polished Entrance
How to arrive gracefully at premieres, galas and red-carpet events: timing, the drop-off queue, stepping out for photos, coordinating with publicists and exits.
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Our Fleet
The Ford Excursion and the Peak of the Big-SUV Era (2000–2005)
The Ford Excursion was the largest mass-market SUV of its time, built on the Super Duty truck frame. Its story, the backlash, and its limo legacy.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
The History of the Chauffeur: From Steam-Car Stokers to Professional Drivers
Chauffeur comes from the French for 'stoker' — the man who heated a steam car's boiler. How the chauffeur evolved from mechanic-servant to today's professional.
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Local Guides
NYC Holiday Windows: A Guide to Fifth Avenue's Christmas Displays
The famous holiday windows of Fifth Avenue and Herald Square: Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and more — when they open and how to plan a tour.
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Luxury Cars
BMW i7: The Electric 7 Series and Its 31-Inch Theatre Screen
The BMW i7 is the electric version of the 7 Series, with a 31-inch 8K Theatre Screen, Executive Lounge seating and automatic doors. What passengers get.
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Airport Transfers
LaGuardia's New Terminals B and C: A Traveler's Guide
LaGuardia was transformed with new Terminals B and C. How the rebuilt airport works, which airlines are where, pickup tips and the historic Marine Air Terminal.
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Automotive History
The History of Ferrari: From Scuderia to Maranello Legend
Enzo Ferrari ran Alfa Romeo's racing team before building his own cars in 1947. The prancing horse, Formula 1 dominance and Ferrari's road-car legacy.
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Business Travel
Planning Roadshow Transportation in New York: A Practical Guide
How to plan ground transportation for an investor roadshow or sales tour in NYC: vehicles, scheduling buffers, meeting locations, contingencies and billing.
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Car Comparisons
Party Bus vs Limousine: Which Is Right for Your Celebration?
Party buses carry big groups with standing room and dance floors; limousines and Sprinters suit smaller groups. Capacity, comfort, rules and planning tips.
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Car Technology
Car Safety Ratings Explained: IIHS vs NHTSA — and Why Rear-Seat Tests Matter
How IIHS Top Safety Pick awards and NHTSA five-star ratings work, how they differ, and why newer tests focus on rear-seat passenger protection.
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Chauffeur Service Guide
Left Something in a Car Service? How to Get It Back
What to do if you leave a phone, bag or passport in a car service or taxi: contact dispatch quickly, give trip details, arrange return and prevention tips.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Grounds For Sculpture: New Jersey's Surprising Sculpture Park
Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, is a 42-acre sculpture park founded by J. Seward Johnson. What to see, dining, timing and pairing it with Princeton.
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Events & Occasions
Vintage vs Modern Wedding Cars: Which Is Right for Your Day?
Classic Rolls-Royces and vintage convertibles make stunning photos; modern sedans and SUVs offer comfort, air conditioning and reliability. How to choose.
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Our Fleet
GMC History: From Rapid Motor Vehicle Company to Denali and Hummer EV
The history of GMC, General Motors' truck brand: the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company, the 1912 New York debut, WWII trucks, the motorhome, Denali and Hummer EV.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
The History of the Limousine: From a French Shepherd's Cloak to the Stretch Limo
The word limousine comes from the Limousin region of France. How the limousine evolved from open-front chauffeur cars to stretch limos and executive sedans.
3 min read
Local Guides
NYC Marathon Sunday: Road Closures and How to Get Around
The New York City Marathon runs through all five boroughs on the first Sunday of November. Which roads and bridges close, when, and how to plan trips.
2 min read
Luxury Cars
BMW X7: BMW's Three-Row Flagship SUV Built in South Carolina
The BMW X7, built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is BMW's largest SUV. Its seating, engines, Alpina XB7 and how it compares with the Escalade.
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Airport Transfers
Getting to LaGuardia Without an AirTrain: Buses, Subway and Car Service
LaGuardia has no rail link. How to reach LGA by the Q70 LaGuardia Link, M60 bus, subway connections or car service — and which is best with luggage.
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Automotive History
What Was the First Car in America? The Duryea Brothers and Early Pioneers
The Duryea brothers road-tested America's first successful gasoline car in 1893 in Springfield, Massachusetts, and won the first U.S. auto race in 1895.
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Business Travel
Working From the Back Seat: How to Be Productive in a Chauffeured Car
Tips for taking calls, answering email and preparing for meetings in the back of a chauffeured car: connectivity, privacy, ergonomics and motion comfort.
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