Car Culture
James Bond's Cars: From the Aston Martin DB5 to the BMW Years
The cars of James Bond: the gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5, the Lotus Esprit submarine, the Toyota 2000GT, BMW's 1990s run and the modern Aston Martins.
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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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Car Technology
Air Suspension Explained: Why Luxury Cars Ride So Smoothly
How air suspension works, why luxury sedans and SUVs use it, its history from the 1957 Cadillac to Airmatic, and the pros and cons for passengers.
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Chauffeur Service Guide
Hotel Pickups: How to Meet Your Car at a Busy Hotel
How hotel pickups work in NYC: doormen and valet lanes, which entrance to use, checking out on time, luggage with the bell desk and meeting your chauffeur.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Planning a Northeast College Tour by Car From NYC or New Jersey
How to plan a multi-campus college tour from NYC or NJ: grouping schools by route, timing info sessions, drive times between campuses and travel tips.
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Events & Occasions
Graduation Day Transportation: Getting the Family There on Time
Planning graduation-day transportation for college and high school ceremonies: traffic, parking, drop-off zones, grandparents, dinner reservations and timing.
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Our Fleet
Sedan, SUV or Sprinter? How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Group
How to choose between a luxury sedan, SUV and Sprinter van for chauffeured travel, based on passengers, luggage, occasion and comfort.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
New York's Electric Taxis of 1897: The Forgotten First Fleet
In 1897 New York had electric taxicabs with swappable batteries. The Electrobat, the Electric Vehicle Company and why the first EV taxi fleet failed.
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Local Guides
New Jersey Diners: Why the Garden State Is the Diner Capital of the World
New Jersey has more diners than any other state and built many of America's classic diner cars. The history, the Taylor ham debate and diner culture.
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Luxury Cars
Bentley Mulsanne: The Flagship Named After Le Mans
The Bentley Mulsanne, named after the Mulsanne Straight at Le Mans, was Bentley's flagship in 1980–1992 and 2010–2020 — the last car with the 6¾-litre V8.
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Airport Transfers
How Flight Tracking Works for Airport Car Service
How car services track flights in real time using airline and aircraft data, adjust pickup times for delays and early arrivals, and calculate waiting time.
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Automotive History
Bugatti Royale: The Car Built for Kings That No King Bought
Ettore Bugatti's Type 41 Royale had a 12.7-litre engine and was meant for royalty. Only seven were built, none sold to a king. The full story.
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Business Travel
New York Fashion Week Transportation: Getting Between Shows on Time
How editors, buyers, models and guests get between New York Fashion Week shows: hourly chauffeurs, venue drop-offs, timing, traffic and planning tips.
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Car Comparisons
Cadillac Escalade ESV vs Chevrolet Suburban: Luxury or Value?
The Escalade ESV and Suburban share a platform and similar space. What the Escalade adds — interior, OLED screens, audio, presence — and which to book.
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Car Culture
The 24 Hours of Le Mans: The World's Greatest Endurance Race
First run in 1923, Le Mans tests cars and drivers for 24 hours on public roads and circuit. Bentley's early wins, Ford vs Ferrari, Porsche's record and more.
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Car Technology
The History of the Airbag: From a 1950s Patent to Rear-Seat Airbags
Airbags were patented in the 1950s, appeared on GM cars in the 1970s and became mandatory in U.S. cars in the late 1990s. How they work and how they evolved.
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Chauffeur Service Guide
Hourly vs Point-to-Point Car Service: Which Should You Book?
Point-to-point is best for simple A-to-B trips; hourly keeps a car and chauffeur with you for multi-stop days, events and uncertain schedules. How to choose.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Delaware Water Gap: Hiking, River Views and Scenic Drives
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area spans New Jersey and Pennsylvania: Mount Tammany, the Appalachian Trail, Old Mine Road and river trips.
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Events & Occasions
Holiday Shopping Trips by Car Service: Outlets, Fifth Avenue and Malls
Plan a holiday shopping day with a chauffeur: Fifth Avenue, Woodbury Common, American Dream and New Jersey malls — timing, bag space and multi-stop tips.
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Our Fleet
How the Cadillac Escalade Became a Pop-Culture Icon
From hip-hop lyrics to sports stars and presidential motorcades, how the Cadillac Escalade became shorthand for success in American culture.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
The First Stretch Limousine: Armbruster of Fort Smith, Arkansas
The stretch limousine traces back to Armbruster & Company of Fort Smith, Arkansas, around 1928 — and to stretched cars for bands, tourists and airports.
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