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Automotive History
Packard offered the first factory car air conditioning around 1940. How Nash, Cadillac and modern refrigerants made cool, quiet cabins standard.
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Car Comparisons
Sprinter vs ProMaster: rear/all-wheel drive vs front-wheel drive, load floor height, width, passenger use and conversions. Which van suits which job?
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Car Technology
Long-wheelbase sedans add inches between the axles, all for rear passengers. Why the U.S. S-Class is long-wheelbase only, and why China loves 'L' models.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Montauk sits at the eastern tip of Long Island. The lighthouse commissioned under George Washington, beaches, surfing, seafood and how to plan the long drive.
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Our Fleet
The W116 was the first Mercedes officially named S-Class. Its safety engineering, ABS debut and the legendary 450 SEL 6.9, explained.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
The 1939 Lincoln 'Sunshine Special' was the first car built specifically for a U.S. president. Its open design, wartime armor and where it is today.
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Local Guides
Every September, world leaders arrive for the UN General Assembly, bringing motorcades and East Side street closures. What to expect and how to plan trips.
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Luxury Cars
Coachbuilding survives in Rolls-Royce Coachbuild, Bentley Mulliner, Ferrari one-offs, Italian carrozzerie — and in the limousine and armored-car trade.
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Airport Transfers
Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing, NJ, offers limited but convenient flights for central New Jersey and Bucks County. What to know before flying from TTN.
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Automotive History
Motorola was named for the car radio it built in 1930. How in-car audio evolved from AM radio to 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, satellite radio and CarPlay.
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Car Comparisons
Stretch limousine or Mercedes Sprinter for your wedding, night out or event? Headroom, seating, safety, luggage and atmosphere compared.
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Car Technology
Mercedes Magic Body Control uses a stereo camera to scan the road ahead and prepare the suspension for bumps. How it works, its limits and its successors.
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Day Trips & Destinations
New Haven is about 90 minutes from NYC: Yale's campus and free art museums, the Peabody, legendary apizza and historic theater. How to plan a day.
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Our Fleet
The W126 S-Class introduced the airbag to Mercedes, pioneered aerodynamic luxury design and ran for 12 years. Its history, models and legacy.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
In the 2000s, stretched Hummer H2s, Excursions and Escalades carried up to 20 partygoers. Why SUV limos boomed and why the trend faded.
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Local Guides
Driving in Manhattan means traffic, parking costs, congestion pricing, tolls and bus lanes. Why most visitors shouldn't, and smarter ways to get around.
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Luxury Cars
The Ferrari Purosangue is Ferrari's first four-door, four-seat model, with a naturally aspirated V12 and rear-hinged rear doors. Why Ferrari says it's no SUV.
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Airport Transfers
FBOs (fixed-base operators) are the private terminals used by business and private jet travelers. How they work at Teterboro and beyond, and how pickups work.
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Automotive History
Cruise control was invented by Ralph Teetor, an engineer blind since childhood, and debuted on the 1958 Chrysler Imperial. How it led to adaptive cruise.
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Car Comparisons
Suburban vs Expedition MAX: cargo space, third-row comfort, V8 vs twin-turbo V6, towing and which long-wheelbase SUV suits families and groups.
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