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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review: Looks Can Be Deceiving
I was on my final haul of the season, moving the last two kitchen-table chairs, four large wooden flower boxes, two coolers, suitcases, and other miscellaneous items on an almost 12-hour trek north. It was a perfect assignment for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which has the most interior space in the midsize SUV segment. VW took its three-row Atlas, its top-selling vehicle, and sliced the bologna a bit thinner to create a two-row, five-passenger Atlas Cross Sport. The result is an outrageously large second row and cargo area, nice weapons to have in competition against vehicles such as the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Edge, and Honda Passport. In other words, the VW is the ideal transport for the task ahead. The cavernous interior—77.8 cubic feet of stowage is available with the second-...
Prances With Horse: The History of the Ferrari Logo
When presented with a car like the 986-horsepower, 211-mph plug-in hybrid SF90 Stradale, it’s easy to forget the high-tech, hypercar-building Ferrari of today got its start not long after cars started edging-out horses for daily transportation needs. In the years since, the Ferrari marque has gone through many cycles and changes, not the least of which have been changes to the Ferrari logo itself, the famed Prancing Horse. Origin of the Ferrari Logo The Ferrari Cavallino Rampante, or Prancing Horse, has been traced to origins as ancient as 1692, when a similar design was found on the regimental banner of the Royal Piedmont Regiment of the Duke of Savoy, Vittorio Amadeo II, by the Museo del Marchio Italiano. As Ferrari itself tells the tale, the marque’s eponymous founder, Enzo ...
Report: 2021 Toyota Sienna’s In-Van Vacuum and Fridge Put on Ice
Speaking to Roadshow, a Toyota spokesperson revealed the two features will not be available at the Sienna’s launch due to a supplier issue. “Availability is to be determined,” the spokesperson added. See all 19 photos As Roadshow reports, Toyota still plans to begin shipping Siennas to dealerships by the end of the year. The fridge and vacuum should eventually make their way to the minivan, but the exact timing remains unclear. We’ve reached out to Toyota for comment and have yet to hear back. The Odyssey was the first minivan to offer a built-in vacuum cleaner when it arrived for the 2014 model year. Now, the feature has spread to the Chrysler Pacifica. Toyota had planned to make the vacuum standard on the Sienna Limited, and the refrigerator standard on the top-ti...
12 Fresh Ways to Wear Your Dresses With Boots This Autumn
With colder weather here it’s time to think about cosy outfit formulas that will keep us warm and looking chic. One look we’ve learned to fall back on is dresses with tights and boots. The simple combination makes for an easy way to take your warm-weather pieces into a new season altogether. With the addition of tights and ankle boots, even the floatiest slip can work under the right circumstances. So today, we’re highlighting a number of cool and fresh ways to wear your favourite dresses with tights and boots. Some work for seriously frigid temps while others are better reserved for slightly warmer wintery weather. Still, no matter what the day may look like outside, you’re guaranteed you’ll find some easy outfit inspira...
Jennifer Lawrence Wore the Perfect Autumn Outfit for the New Era
Yes, Jennifer Lawrence is a big movie star, but she also seems pretty normal, which is likely part of the reason why so many people count themselves as fans of hers. I don’t know about you, but I could fully imagine being friends with JLaw. (Do we think her friends call her that though?) That reliability translates to her wardrobe as well. While it’s low-key filled with Dior, The Row, and Totême, the way she styles her wardrobe is cool, casual, and comfortable. And those are three key elements of a 2020 outfit. Dressing for the new era we’re in isn’t always easy, especially as this very challenging year drags on. At first, we were all thrilled to get to live in sweats but now, I think there’s a collective urge to wear real clothe...
Confirmed! Mazda MX-30 Gets a Rotary Range Extender
We’ve been waiting years for Mazda to bring back its rotary engine, and now, it’s finally happening—albeit not in a sports car such as a revived RX-7 as we hoped. Instead, in an expected move, the first modern Mazda to get a rotary engine is the MX-30 electric crossover. In it, the smooth-running engine will act as a range extender (basically, a fuel-fed generator to extend the MX-30’s driving range between charging stations). This head-rotating information comes directly from Mazda President and CEO Akira Marumoto. In the video below, Marumoto confirms that automaker will bring out early copies of the rotary assisted model next year. Expect the final MX-30 EV to hit Japan in 2022. Mazda introduced its first production rotary engine in 1967, having licensed Wankel technol...
The 7 Accessories That Stole Our Hearts This Fashion Month
As runway shows were replaced with presentations and virtual events became the norm, there is no denying that Spring/Summer 2021 fashion month certainly deviated from the traditional September schedule. While we once were accustomed to seeing hoards of industry insiders flock to runway shows and presentations with attendees in the hundreds, this year was a decidedly more low-key affair. Though less fanfare does not necessarily equate to less impressive fashion, as the collections we did see this season still managed to make an impact. From Chanel’s logo-emblazoned tiaras to Prada’s fresh spin on the pointed-toe heel, S/S21 offered up several chic accessories which we predict will be big news in six months time. Burberry opted for a show-stopping o...
Everyone I Know With Great Skin Uses This Multitasking Face Cream
‘Over the years, vitamin C has become a buzzword within the beauty realm, which is another reason why Face Base has become the cult classic product it is,’ continues Dowdall. ‘[Vitamin C] one of the few proven anti-ageing skincare ingredients – it encourages collagen production –, can improve visible signs of sun damage and scarring, and helps defend skin against environmental damage. With a comprehensive vitamin line-up and a buttery-soft formula, Face Base sinks into skin like a dream and works wonders under makeup, too.’ With so much hype surrounding Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, it’s unsurprising that the brand, this August past, unveiled the latest addition to its Vitamin Rich collection; the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Eye Base ...
13 Ways to Make Your Leggings Fancier
Leggings seem to yo-yo in and out of favour within fashion circles, but in 2020, the chicest of dressers are revisiting black leggings. Tight-fitting trousers are rapidly regaining popularity, as many influencers and buyers are wearing skinny jeans and slim-fitting leggings—and not just with slippers for waist-up outfits for Zoom calls. The key to making them feel 2020 is to play with proportions, however, and contrast the tightness of the legs with oversize knitwear, huge boots and smart pieces you wouldn’t typically expect to wear with leggings. Think of black leggings as your base layer. Then, add on either a pair of chunky tread-sole or hiking boots or elegant knee-high leather boots, and pile on the expensive-looking knitwear, from zip-front jumpers to camel crew-neck...
This Is How to Get the “Curated Ear” Look
A few years ago, there was a real boom in the “curated ear” look. Thanks to high-profile piecers such as Maria Tash, everyone was sporting some sort of additional piercings on their ears. While the trend definitely went a bit quiet for a couple of years, it’s recently picked up again. Where did I spot this? Instagram, of course. First I saw Who What Wear columnist Monikh wearing the look, then Nicole Richie (always an arbiter of great taste) and then Amy Lefévre, who easily has one of the coolest Instagram accounts right now, with a great selection of earrings adorning her lobes right up to the helix. The trick, from what I’ve gleaned, is to go for a variety of different styles of earrings. From studs to cuffs as well as mini hoops and simple long earrings...
Next-Gen Honda Pilot, Updated Passport to Get More Rugged Looks
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline receives a testosterone makeover, morphing from a friendly-looking pickup truck to one that exudes more ruggedness and capability. This is step one of Honda’s new light truck strategy of beefing up—and talking up—the capabilities of its utility vehicles in a world eschewing passenger cars at a rapid pace. Look for the brand’s SUVs to follow suit, too. Honda has not kept up with the trends. Today, light trucks account for 70 percent of new-vehicle sales in the United States. Light trucks, however, account for just 53 percent of Honda’s sales mix. The Japanese automaker still relies heavily on cars, especially those of its Civic and Accord model lines. The redesigned 2021 Ridgeline, which goes on sale early next year, kicks off the br...
Ram 700 Compact Pickup Is a Piece of Forbidden Fruit We’d Love to Taste
While Ram has yet to announce a smaller pickup for the United States (although a rebirth of the Dakota has been long-rumored), the brand is moving forward with a new generation of its 700 compact pickup, which it sells in places such as Mexico. Why 700 and not 750 (exactly half of 1500)? We’re sure Ram has its reasons. Name aside, we wouldn’t mind seeing something like the little Ram 700 in the U.S. Based on the Fiat Strada (another trucklet you’ve probably never heard of), the 700 is only 176 inches long and 69 inches wide, making it two inches shorter and one inch narrower than a BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. Ram will sell the 700 in three trims, too: SLT, Bighorn, and Laramie. SLT trimmed trucks will come in either a single or double cab body styles, while the Bighorn and L...
