Airport Transfers
AirTrain Newark Guide: Getting Between Terminals, Trains and Parking
How AirTrain Newark connects the terminals, parking and the rail station for NJ Transit and Amtrak, the replacement project, and when a car is easier.
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The Black Car Journal
Luxury car history and technology, fleet guides, airport and travel tips, day trips and chauffeur advice for New York City and New Jersey.
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From the archive
Automotive History
Henry Bliss: America's First Motor Vehicle Pedestrian Fatality (New York, 1899)
On September 13, 1899, Henry Bliss was struck by an electric taxi on Central Park West — the first recorded U.S. pedestrian death involving a motor vehicle.
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Car Comparisons
Mercedes S-Class vs Audi A8: Comfort, Technology and Character Compared
S-Class vs Audi A8: rear comfort, quattro all-wheel drive, cabin design, ride and which suits chauffeured executive travel better.
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Car Technology
Electronic Stability Control: The Safety System That Prevents Skids
Electronic stability control brakes individual wheels to prevent skids. Its 1995 Mercedes debut, the 'moose test' and why it's now mandatory.
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Chauffeur Service Guide
Sustainability in Chauffeur Services: Hybrids, EVs and Smarter Operations
How chauffeured transportation is becoming more sustainable: hybrids and EVs, efficient routing, shared group travel, idling reduction and what clients can ask.
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Day Trips & Destinations
A Guide to Jersey Shore Towns: From Sandy Hook to Cape May
A north-to-south guide to Jersey Shore towns: Sandy Hook, Asbury Park, Spring Lake, Point Pleasant, LBI, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Wildwood and Cape May.
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Events & Occasions
Wedding Guest Shuttles: How to Plan Transportation for Guests
How to plan wedding guest transportation: shuttle schedules between hotels, ceremony and reception, vehicle sizes, headcounts, late-night runs and costs.
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Our Fleet
How Chauffeured Fleets Are Maintained: Cleaning, Inspections and Safety Checks
What goes into keeping a chauffeured fleet safe and spotless: daily pre-trip checks, detailing, scheduled service, tires, inspections and records.
3 min read
Chauffeur & Limousine History
The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission: A Short History
The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission was created in 1971. What it regulates — taxis, green cabs, black cars, livery and app services — and key moments.
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Local Guides
NYC Observation Decks Compared: Empire State, Top of the Rock, One World, Edge and SUMMIT
Comparing New York's observation decks: Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, One World Observatory, Edge and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt — views, style and tips.
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Luxury Cars
Cadillac DeVille: The Car That Defined American Luxury for Half a Century
From the 1949 Coupe de Ville to the DTS, the Cadillac DeVille was America's best-known luxury car and a staple of livery and funeral fleets.
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Airport Transfers
Newark Airport's New Terminal A: What Travelers Need to Know
Newark Liberty's new Terminal A opened in January 2023. Its layout, pickup and drop-off tips, and how it fits with Terminals B and C.
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Automotive History
The Ford Model T: The Car That Put the World on Wheels
The Ford Model T (1908–1927) and the moving assembly line made cars affordable. Over 15 million built, the $5 day and 'any color so long as it is black'.
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Car Comparisons
Mercedes S-Class vs BMW 7 Series: Which Flagship Is Better From the Back Seat?
S-Class vs 7 Series compared for passengers and owners: rear comfort, technology, engines, electric options and which is better for chauffeured travel.
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Car Technology
Why Electric Cars Lose Range in Winter — and How to Plan for It
Electric cars can lose a significant share of their range in cold weather. Why batteries and cabin heating use more energy, and how preconditioning helps.
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Chauffeur Service Guide
Verify Your Ride: Safety Tips for Car Service and Airport Pickups
How to be sure you're getting into the right car: check the chauffeur's name and vehicle, avoid airport ride offers, share your trip and trust your instincts.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Lambertville and New Hope: A Delaware River Day Trip
Twin river towns Lambertville, NJ, and New Hope, PA, offer antiques, galleries, restaurants, canal walks and a historic playhouse — about 90 minutes from NYC.
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Our Fleet
How Much Luggage Fits in a Sedan, SUV or Van? A Practical Guide
How many suitcases fit in a luxury sedan, a full-size SUV and a Sprinter van — and how to plan airport transfers, golf trips and ski trips around luggage.
3 min read
Chauffeur & Limousine History
The History of the Popemobile
From open cars in the 1960s to armored glass after 1981 and today's electric G-Class, how the Popemobile evolved and why popes ride where crowds can see them.
2 min read
Local Guides
NYC Traffic by Hour: When to Travel to Avoid the Worst Delays
When NYC traffic is worst — weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons, events and seasons — and the best times to travel to airports and across the Hudson.
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