The New York Times – Travel:
A visitor to Italy had to abandon an S.U.V. after it conked out just minutes from the rental agency. Then he got another surprise: a hefty repair bill.
Category: Automobiles
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5 Great Road Trips to Take in the Western U.S. This Fall
The New York Times – Travel:
Whether they’re on the Pacific Coast or in the Rockies, these short drives offer plenty to see and do — so much, in fact, that you might want to take it slow.
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At The Race of Gentlemen, Motorcycles and Hot Rods Take Over New Jersey Beach
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Every year, hot rods take over a beach in New Jersey for an event that is equal parts sporting event, fashion show and “time capsule.”
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Finally, a Way Around Exorbitant Rental Car Surcharges for Tolls
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
Temporary toll passes, now free for those who rent cars at the Orlando airport in Florida, allow drivers to avoid charges for toll payment devices. Could this be a model for other destinations?
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For an Uncool Car, the Chevy Malibu Made a Huge Mark on the Culture
The New York Times – Music:
An unassuming car had a surprisingly large cultural footprint.
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To One Watchmaker, Gears and Pinions Are the Interesting Bits
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Jiro Katayama’s designs for his Otsuka Lotec brand take inspiration from hand-held movie cameras and speedometers.
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Drive-Throughs in America Are Thriving
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A national fixture is enjoying a fresh surge as post-pandemic customers crave speed and solitude. And restaurants are responding with a raft of innovations.