Luxury Cars
BMW 7 Series History: Every Generation from E23 to the Electric i7
The BMW 7 Series has been BMW's flagship since 1977. Every generation, from the E23 to the G70 with its 31-inch rear Theatre Screen and electric i7.
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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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Airport Transfers
JFK's New Terminals: New Terminal One and Terminal 6 Explained
JFK is being rebuilt around two new international terminals, New Terminal One and Terminal 6. What's changing, how it affects pickups, and tips for travelers.
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Automotive History
Cord 810: The 1936 'Coffin Nose' That Was Decades Ahead of Its Time
The 1936 Cord 810 had front-wheel drive, hidden headlights and no running boards. How Gordon Buehrig's design debuted in New York and why Cord failed.
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Business Travel
Midtown Office Drop-Offs and Pickups: How to Make Them Smooth
How to make Midtown Manhattan pickups and drop-offs smooth: bus lanes, building entrances, side streets, security lobbies, timing and texting your driver.
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Car Comparisons
Cadillac Escalade vs Range Rover: American Presence vs British Refinement
Escalade vs Range Rover: space, third row, ride, off-road ability, design and which luxury SUV suits families, executives and chauffeured travel.
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Car Technology
Body-on-Frame vs Unibody: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Body-on-frame SUVs like the Suburban and Escalade use a separate ladder frame; unibody vehicles like the GLS and X7 don't. Pros and cons for passengers.
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Chauffeur Service Guide
How to Choose a Black Car Company: A Checklist
A checklist for choosing a black car or limousine company: licensing, insurance, fleet, chauffeurs, pricing transparency, dispatch, reviews and policies.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Famous Golf Courses Near NYC: Bethpage, Shinnecock, Baltusrol and More
The New York area has legendary golf: Bethpage Black, Shinnecock Hills, Winged Foot, Baltusrol and Liberty National. Championships, access and travel tips.
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Events & Occasions
Quinceañera and Sweet 16 Transportation: Planning a Grand Arrival
How to plan transportation for a quinceañera or Sweet 16: the guest of honor's arrival, the court, safety for teens, timing with photos and choosing vehicles.
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Our Fleet
The First Cadillac Escalade (1999): How GM Answered the Lincoln Navigator in Record Time
The 1999 Cadillac Escalade was a rebadged Yukon Denali built in about ten months to fight the Lincoln Navigator. How that stopgap launched an icon.
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Chauffeur & Limousine History
The History of New York's Yellow Cab
New York's first gasoline taxis arrived in 1907 with meters from France. How cabs became yellow, the Checker era, the Crown Vic and today's hybrids.
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Local Guides
New York's Heliports Explained: Downtown, East 34th and West 30th Streets
Manhattan's three heliports serve airport transfers, Hamptons flights and tours. Where they are, how helicopter transfers work and connecting by car.
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Luxury Cars
BMW E38 7 Series (1994–2001): Why It's Called the Most Beautiful 7 Series
The E38 BMW 7 Series combined timeless design, a V12 and early navigation — and starred in The Transporter. Why enthusiasts still love it.
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Airport Transfers
JFK Terminal Guide: Which Terminal, Where to Get Picked Up, and Tips
A practical guide to JFK Airport's terminals, arrivals and departures levels, the AirTrain, pickup areas and timing tips for travelers using car service.
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Automotive History
Duesenberg Model J: America's Greatest Luxury Car of the 1930s
The 1928 Duesenberg Model J had a 265-hp straight-eight and cost a fortune. The Duesenberg brothers' racing roots, E.L. Cord and the 'doozy' legend.
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Business Travel
Planning a Multi-City Roadshow in the Northeast: NYC, Boston, Philadelphia and D.C.
How to plan a Northeast roadshow across New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington: car vs train vs jet, one vehicle vs local cars, timing and logistics.
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Car Comparisons
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class vs Rolls-Royce Ghost: Which Is the Better Chauffeur Car?
Maybach S-Class vs Rolls-Royce Ghost: rear-seat comfort, technology, presence, bespoke options and value compared for chauffeur-driven owners.
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Car Technology
Cabin Air Filtration and HEPA Filters in Luxury Cars
How cabin air filters keep pollen, dust and exhaust particles out of the car, what HEPA and activated-carbon filters add, and why it matters in city traffic.
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Chauffeur Service Guide
Livery and Limousine Insurance Explained: Why It Matters to Passengers
Why car services need commercial livery insurance, how it differs from personal auto policies, regulatory requirements, and questions passengers can ask.
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Day Trips & Destinations
Greenwich, Connecticut Day Trip: Shopping, Museums and the Shore
Greenwich, Connecticut, is under an hour from Manhattan: Greenwich Avenue shopping, the Bruce Museum, waterfront parks and fine dining. Planning tips.
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