Car Technology
How Car Massage Seats Work — and Which Cars Have the Best
Car massage seats use air bladders or rollers to knead your back. How they work, 'hot stone' massage, and which luxury sedans and SUVs offer them.
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Day Trips & Destinations
New Jersey Wineries: A Guide to Wine Country Close to NYC
New Jersey has dozens of wineries, from Hunterdon and Warren counties to the Outer Coastal Plain and Cape May. Regions, history and planning a chauffeured tour.
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Our Fleet
Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class (1991–1998): The Over-Engineered Masterpiece
The W140 S-Class brought double-glazed windows, soft-close doors, a V12 and ESP. Why it is called the last cost-no-object Mercedes.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
The Beast: Inside the U.S. Presidential Limousine
The Beast is the armored Cadillac that carries the U.S. president. What is publicly known about its armor, truck chassis, features and how it travels.
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Luxury Cars
Genesis G90: Hyundai's Luxury Flagship and How Genesis Became a Brand
The Genesis G90 is the flagship of Hyundai's luxury brand Genesis. How Genesis began, what the G90 offers rear passengers and how it compares with rivals.
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Airport Transfers
Where to Meet Your Driver at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark
How airport pickups work at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark: meet and greet vs curbside, what to do after baggage claim, how to find your chauffeur and what to text.
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Automotive History
The History of Electric Cars: From 1890s Taxis to Today's Luxury EVs
Electric cars were popular around 1900, including New York taxis, then faded for decades. How they returned with the EV1, Tesla and today's luxury EVs.
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Car Comparisons
Chevrolet Suburban vs Tahoe: Which Full-Size SUV Do You Need?
The Suburban and Tahoe share engines and interiors, but the Suburban is about 15 inches longer with far more cargo room. Which to choose and when.
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Car Technology
Car Night Vision Systems: How Luxury Cars See in the Dark
Night vision in cars began with the 2000 Cadillac DeVille. How thermal and near-infrared systems detect pedestrians and animals beyond the headlights.
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Day Trips & Destinations
North Fork Wine Country: A Day Trip Guide From NYC
Plan a North Fork wine tour from NYC: how the Long Island wine region began in 1973, tasting-room tips, group reservations, Greenport and why to book a driver.
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Our Fleet
Mercedes-Benz W220 S-Class (1998–2005): Lighter, Smarter and the Birth of Pre-Safe
The W220 S-Class slimmed down after the W140 and introduced Airmatic air suspension, Distronic radar cruise control, Keyless-Go and Pre-Safe.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
How Uber Began as a Black Car Service
Uber launched in 2010 as UberCab, an app to book black town cars in San Francisco. How it entered New York as a black car base and what it changed.
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Luxury Cars
Genesis GV80: The SUV That Made Genesis a Serious Luxury Brand
The Genesis GV80, launched in 2020, was Genesis' first SUV. Its design, engines, three-row option and how it compares with German and American rivals.
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Automotive History
The History of Power Steering: From Pierce-Arrow Engineer to Electric Systems
Power steering was pioneered by engineer Francis Davis and reached production on the 1951 Chrysler Imperial. How hydraulic gave way to electric steering.
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Car Comparisons
Chevrolet Suburban vs GMC Yukon XL: What's Actually Different?
The Suburban and Yukon XL share a platform, engines and dimensions. The real differences in styling, trims, Denali luxury and which to book.
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Car Technology
Panoramic Sunroofs and Smart-Glass Roofs Explained
Panoramic glass roofs brighten luxury cabins. How they're built, heat and privacy trade-offs, and smart glass that darkens at the touch of a button.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Philadelphia Day Trip From NYC or New Jersey
A Philadelphia day trip by car: Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, museums, Reading Terminal Market and cheesesteaks — plus timing, routes and 2026 tips.
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Our Fleet
Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class (2005–2013): Night Vision, Hybrids and the Digital Cabin
The W221 S-Class added Night View Assist, Pre-Safe Brake, Distronic Plus, Split View screens and a lithium-ion hybrid. Its story and legacy.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
What Is Livery? From Servants' Uniforms to Livery Cars
Livery once meant servants' uniforms and rented horses. How the word came to mean for-hire vehicles, and how livery, black car and limousine differ in NYC.
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Luxury Cars
Hongqi: The 'Red Flag' Limousines of China's Leaders
Hongqi, meaning 'Red Flag', has built China's state limousines since 1958. Its history at FAW, parade cars, the modern L5 and global expansion.
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