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What a Biden Presidency Means for the Auto Industry … and You
When Donald Trump was elected president four years ago, MotorTrend wrote a critical analysis of what the Trump administration would mean for our way of transport. Republican-leaning readers dared me to deliberate this issue in a similarly critical manner the next time a Democrat resided in the Oval Office. I shall not disappoint. “Corvette Joe” Biden is president of the United States, and like all new CEOs of America, he has a list of goals, including how he wants Americans to get around the country. But just like George H.W. Bush being mystified by a supermarket scanner, Biden’s four-decade Beltway residency and Amtrak commute has made him ill-equipped to navigate the realities of transportation’s future. And progressive Democrats are riding shotgun, one gaudy init...
Every Fashion Expert Is Buying a Pair of These Non–Skinny Jeans
I want to start this by saying that just because there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that no one is really wearing skinny jeans right now, that doesn’t mean you have to get rid of them entirely. Fashion is fickle but it loves nostalgia and resurrecting trends, so it’s very likely that at some point in the not-too-distant future, drainpipes will once again be à la mode. For now, though, the hottest silhouette around is the barrel-leg jean. Now, what does that actually mean? We first had these style of jeans on our radar back in 2017 when Whistles launched its version and we saw it taking off. The Whistles signature barrel-leg jeans have a high-rise waist, loose-fitting legs and are cropped just above the ankle. I consider them akin to mom jeans b...
1 Perfect Arket Cardigan Worn 5 Ways
It may not look sensational online or sound like a dream purchase, but Arket’s fitted brown cardigan is the best thing I’ve bought in a long, long time. Our aim for this franchise—1 Perfect Item Worn 5 Ways—is to pinpoint the everlasting pieces our wardrobes are all the better for having. These buys may not be the most whizzy or spectacularly trend-smashing, but they are reliable, enjoyable and worthwhile parting some cash for. Once upon a time, the rule was that you should try a new item (tags on!) with three outfits at home. If it worked, it was allowed to stay. But in our fast-paced times, I would say it’s important to give these purchases a spin under a tougher regime, and if they work effortlessly in a total of five looks, then I’d say you’re onto a ...
The £42 Face Mask That Celebs, Our Fashion Friends and Makeup Artists Swear By
But what exactly is it about this face mask that makes it just so special? As the name suggests, this is a treatment to reach for when you’re feeling tired, stressed out or you’ve just stepped off a plane. Packed with brightening chestnut extract, powerful vitamin C, soothing green tea and pore-minimising niacinamide, Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask manages to hydrate and plump skin to create a dewy complexion. Apply it to clean, dry skin, leave it for 10 minutes, and then wipe off the excess—there’s no need to rinse. Or, make like the brand’s founders and use it as a super-hydrating primer or as an overnight face mask. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you ba...
It’s a Wrap! This Sweet VW Jetta GLI Concept Honors Its Past
If there’s one piece of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI’s history we all recall, it’s the little sports sedan’s Blue Lagoon hue from the mid-2000s. Wait a minute? You don’t remember this short-lived GLI color? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Even so, VW has introduced this Blue Lagoon Jetta GLI concept as a nod to a past it believes the wider enthusiast community fondly recalls. That said, the Blue Lagoon Jetta GLI concept is an attractive take on the sportiest Jetta trim. Credit the color, as well as exterior bits such as a front lip spoiler, side skirts, and a trunk-mounted lip spoiler. A set of 20-inch BBS C-HR wheels pop nicely against the blue hue, while a set of Continental ExtremeContact Sport rubber and a coil-over suspension kit from H&R Sprin...
Walk On Air: 2021 Cadillac XT5 and XT6 Get Mild Hybrid System in China
Good news! As of 2021, the Chinese-market Cadillac XT5 and XT6 will get a 48 volt mild hybrid system, new gold paint, and—if the above photo, which we swear on our mothers’ lives was actually included with the press release, is any indication—the ability to levitate. See all 28 photos As of model year 2021, the Chinese-market XT5 and XT6’s standard 2.0-liter turbo four now comes with a 48-volt “mild hybrid” system, which Cadillac says boosts fuel economy by roughly 5 percent in the XT5 and 6 percent in the XT6 (to 7.0L/100km and 7.2L/100km respectively, if you must know—about 33.6 and 37.2 mpg). According to Cadillac, the 48-volt motor will be used to get the Caddys rolling from a stop, and will then assist the gasoline engine once it gets going. Also new for 2021: ...
Watch Boxer Canelo Álvarez’s Epic Walkout to Henry Fong’s “Mi Gente” Remix Ahead of Title Fight
Canelo Álvarez is a scary dude. Prior to his recent world super-middleweight title fight, the Mexican boxing champion walked out to the ring in formidable fashion, bringing out Latin music superstar J Balvin to pump him up and scare the poo out of Turkish challenger Avni Yildirim. J Balvin performed a live rendition of his global smash hit “Mi Gente,” opting to use a remix by none other than Henry Fong, whose roaring moombahton version set the tone for a locked-in, vein-popping Alvarez. It’s no wonder Yildirim ended up getting knocked out. Check out the video below. Álvarez, who is a world champion in four different weight classes, dominated Yildirim and eliminated him with a technical knockout in the fourth round of the bout at Miami’s...
If You Hate Shopping For Jeans, This New High Street Drop Is Here to Help
Monki’s new denim campaign poses the question, ‘looking for the perfect match?’ Well, aren’t we all, always? Finding those elusive dream jeans is in my opinion about as hard a challenge as training for a half marathon. We know it’s doable, but it takes a lot of time, effort and hard work to get there. With a plethora of different styles and colours on the market these days, differing fits across brands, and at a time when hunkering down and trying on a hundred pairs in a fitting room isn’t an option, the whole thing can seem a little intimidating. So, when a brand goes out of their way to help us in the search for great denim, we’re going to sit up and take notice. Enter Monki’s new spring drop and useful jeans guide. For a while we’ve known this under-the-radar high street...
Jewellery Experts Tell Me These Are the Earrings All the Cool Girls Want
While the rise in popularity of joggers and leggings isn’t surprising over the past year, the increase in sales of jewellery was little more interesting. On the face of it, it might seem strange that more are investing in items that are expensive but on closer inspection it’s no wonder. In times when we’re being more mindful of how we’re spending, shopping becomes a more considered affair. Classic items that fit right into your wardrobe and will last years are worth investing in, rather than flash-in-the-pan trends. The second reasoning is a little more obvious. As our clothes don’t do much showing off right now, where better to focus our personal style that via our jewellery choices? Both Net-a-Porter and Matchesfashion reported a big growth in sales acr...
It’s Only 19 Days Until Spring—We’ve Found So Many Perfect Dresses
I have to confess I’m writing this story away from my desk, and under my duvet, because it is that cold this week. It might be chilly outside, however, the daffodils in the supermarket and slightly lighter evenings are helping me to stay positive, and remember spring is just a mere couple of weeks away. Fun fact: The first day of spring is the 20th of March. One of the things I’m most looking forward to about spring is abandoning the many layers (so long, puffer!), and revisiting my dress wardrobe. New-in sections are helping me indulge in my spring daydreaming, as every day is bringing with it new summery items to scroll through. Floral tea dresses and check midi dresses are hardly groundbreaking, but these throw-on styles always sell out at record speed, and so...
Zara’s Summer Collection Just Dropped—and It’s Very, Very Good
The beach is by now a distant memory, however thanks to Zara’s new summer drop we have a (virtual) dose of holidays. In the sun-drenched campaign pictures, models wear scarves as tops, open-backed dresses and tie-dye silky pieces as they walk through the desert and along the coast. It’s pretty much lockdown torture, however as summer is around the corner it’s not a bad time to start thinking about hot-weather outfit ideas. If you ignore the backdrop, there are some items that would also prove useful for a spring spent in England, such as the flowing black wide-leg trousers, backless black dresses, leggings and tailored waistcoats. Most of the pieces in this summer collection are black staples, showing that you don’t have to wear light linens or dress like a rainbow ...
Dune’s Cult Sandal is Back For 2021 With Cool New Colourways
Back in June 2020 high street shoe saviour, Dune, released what had to be one of the coolest affordable sandals we’d seen all year. Chunky, textured and oh-so comfy, they quickly made the rounds on Instagram thanks to their high-end finish. I was very lucky to be sent a pair by the brand just before they sold out, and I literally wore them every day last summer. While they’ve been out of stock for months now, and have accrued a long waiting list, we can happily say that the sandal is back for 2021 and now comes in some very cool new colourways. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat an...
