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Cheers to the RX450 hybrid, our winter comrade. Lexus’s site reports that its traction control system “improves straight-line control in rain, snow or ice.” We had all three for three straight days of driving. Its GPS located snowed-out roads in rural Vermont (and directions in Montreal’s defiant non-grid). On Boxing … Read More
Okay, a year has passed and what have you done? If you’ve been meaning to spruce up the pad, but somehow never got around to it, then here are a few quick and easy ideas to switch things up. A new carpet is an easy way to change the look … Read More
The streets are starting to look messy, but that doesn’t mean you should, too. For pure utility, nothing beats a pair of Sorel-style boots, but when your evening includes cocktails and not just dog sledding, you don’t want to sacrifice style for warmth. Luckily, you don’t have to. Winter Chucks: … Read More
I experienced around twenty week-long car loans this year and each ride had its merits. Still, if I had to fill my dance card, here were my five faves. (Click car names to see the original review.) Saab 9-3 Aero XWD It’s so sad that GM can’t float Saab, such … Read More
It’s the big question of the holiday season: What’s better, giving or receiving? Let’s err on the side of manliness and go with the latter. For justification, look no further then at the following list, the second-and-final installment in our series (Part I here) on the season’s most covetable things. … Read More
