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Get our free daily email, and access to special features, by signing up here. We’ll concede that the Bluetooth headset, though douchey when worn as a fashion accessory, has some serious practical value, especially on the road. Still, we’re thrilled to see a new crop of alternatives for chatty drivers. … Read More
Get our free daily email, and access to special features, by signing up here. Experiencing another culture is among the best parts of vacationing. Experiencing that culture from behind the wheel? Not always. Case in point: the scenic countryside in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Napolean standardized traffic in continental Europe, decreeing that … Read More
Get our free daily email, and access to special features, by signing up here. I have talked in the past about how great rug designs prove their worth in anchoring furniture groupings and providing warmth to spaces. How about rugs as collectibles? Now I’m not talking antique Persian carpets you’re … Read More
To parade their green virtue, many hybrid crossovers and SUVs plaster their outer panels with the HYBRID word. The Lexus RX450h is not only a quiet drive; it’s understated. Subtler declarations of its dual power sources quietly flank its passenger doors, only once: HYBRID. So you can imagine my surprise … Read More
A few flurries shouldn’t deter you from staying on your bike all winter long. In fact, with the right gear, a brisk winter ride may trump a crowded, smoggy summer commute. Here, the gear you need. Schwalbe Marathon Tires With 361 galvanized steel spikes that bite through ice, these tires … Read More
