Luxury Cars
Cadillac Lyriq: Cadillac's First Electric Vehicle Explained
The Cadillac Lyriq launched Cadillac's electric era in 2022. Its Ultium platform, 33-inch display, range and where it fits in Cadillac's EV lineup.
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Airport Transfers
REAL ID Explained: What You Need to Fly From JFK, LaGuardia and Newark
REAL ID enforcement began in May 2025. What counts as a REAL ID in New York and New Jersey, which alternatives work at security, and what to bring.
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Automotive History
Hispano-Suiza: The Spanish-Swiss Luxury Marque That Rivaled Rolls-Royce
Hispano-Suiza built the H6, whose brakes Rolls-Royce licensed, and V8 aero engines for WWI fighters. The stork mascot and the brand's revival.
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Car Comparisons
Sedan or SUV for Your Airport Transfer? How to Choose
Should you book a luxury sedan or an SUV for your JFK, LaGuardia or Newark transfer? Passengers, luggage, weather, comfort and occasion compared.
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Car Technology
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars Explained: How They Work and Why They're Rare
Hydrogen fuel cell cars like the Toyota Mirai make electricity on board and emit only water. How they work, refueling, and why stations remain scarce.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods: Planning a Connecticut Casino Trip From NYC
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are two of America's largest casino resorts, about 2.5 hours from NYC. Shows, dining, the Pequot museum and group travel tips.
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Our Fleet
Mercedes-Benz S-Class History: Every Generation from 1972 to Today
The complete history of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, from the 1972 W116 to today's W223, and the safety and comfort firsts that made it the benchmark sedan.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
SS-100-X: The Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine of 1961
SS-100-X was the modified 1961 Lincoln Continental used by President Kennedy. How it was built, what happened after Dallas and where it is today.
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Local Guides
Visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island From New Jersey
Ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island also leave from Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Why New Jersey can be easier, tickets, parking and tips.
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Luxury Cars
Cadillac V-16: The Extravagant Engine That Arrived with the Great Depression
Cadillac launched its V-16 in January 1930, weeks after the stock market crash. The engineering, coachbuilt Fleetwood bodies and why it still fascinates.
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Airport Transfers
Arriving on a Red-Eye: How to Get Home or to Your Meeting Refreshed
Landing early at JFK or Newark after an overnight flight? Tips for sleep, timing, freshening up and a smooth ride home or straight to a morning meeting.
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Automotive History
The History of the Automatic Transmission: From Hydra-Matic to 10 Speeds
GM's Hydra-Matic introduced the fully automatic transmission around 1940. How torque converters, overdrive and today's 8-, 9- and 10-speeds evolved.
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Car Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs Ford Transit: Which Passenger Van Is Better?
Sprinter vs Transit for passenger use: headroom, comfort, engines, AWD, reliability and why luxury executive conversions usually start with a Sprinter.
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Car Technology
Level 3 Autonomous Driving Explained: Mercedes Drive Pilot and the SAE Levels
What the SAE levels of driving automation mean, how Mercedes Drive Pilot allows eyes-off driving in limited conditions, and where it's legal.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Mohonk Mountain House: A Victorian Castle Getaway in the Hudson Valley
Mohonk Mountain House, founded in 1869 near New Paltz, is a Victorian castle resort on a mountain lake. Day passes, hiking, the Gunks and planning from NYC.
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Our Fleet
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter History: The Van That Redefined Group Travel (1995–Today)
How the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter went from a 1995 European delivery van to America's favorite executive and group-travel van, generation by generation.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
The Rise and Fall of the Stretch Limousine
Stretch limos defined glamour from the 1980s to the 2000s. Why they became icons, why safety concerns and new tastes ended the era, and what replaced them.
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Local Guides
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Road Closures, Balloon Inflation and Travel Tips
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade closes Central Park West and Sixth Avenue on Thanksgiving morning. Balloon inflation, closures and how to plan trips.
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Luxury Cars
Cadillac XTS: The Last Great Livery Sedan (2013–2019)
The Cadillac XTS (2013–2019) filled the gap left by the Lincoln Town Car in black car fleets. Why livery and funeral operators chose it, and what replaced it.
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Airport Transfers
Stewart International Airport (SWF): A Hudson Valley Alternative to NYC Airports
Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, NY, is operated by the Port Authority. Where it is, who it suits, drive times and when it beats JFK or Newark.
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