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?
Category: Automobiles
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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.
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A Driving Tour of Southern California’s Back Roads
The New York Times – Travel:
There’s history around every curve on the back roads between Los Angeles and Los Olivos, a 100-mile route that meanders through mountains, canyons and star-studded enclaves.
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The Police Seized My Rental Car Reported Stolen and Avis Won’t Refund Me
The New York Times – Travel:
A traveler was visiting family when police impounded her vehicle, saying it had been reported stolen. Why wouldn’t Avis give her money back, and why would they rent her a stolen car in the first place?
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McLaren Has High Expectations in F1 for Oscar Piastri
The New York Times – Sports:
McLaren thinks it has a future world champion on its hands.