Forget reserving Lincoln Town Cars, or sharing rides with incipient serial killers in Priuses and Corollas. Order a black car on your smartphone and get picked up in a Land Rover, a Citroën, a Holden or…an Alphard? Learn how at Vanity Fair.
See This Show
The New York Public Library just mounted a new exhibit at the main branch on 42nd Street and 5th Avenue. Entitled, “Why We Fight: Remembering AIDS Activism” it is an incredibly moving show, which I had the privilege of covering for Vanity Fair. It is open until April. See it.
Semi-Nude Australians
In the latest installment of “Stars & Cars,” winning Golfer Adam Scott discusses semi-Nude Australians, extra-long drivers, favored strokes, and wrecking wagons. Only at Vanity Fair.
How the Rich Do Math
Want 90 percent of a Bentley for 45 percent of the money? This is your car. My latest for Yahoo! Autos.
A History of Growling Grace
A wonderful new article–written by my steadfast liege, Ben Keeshin–has appeared on the Vanity Fair website, and it’s all about a new photo book celebrating 50 years of Porsche 911s. There is no reason not to read it. So, read it already.
Best Summer Road Trip Car, 2013
The autumnal equinox arrived this weekend, trailing with it our first annual summer road trip car roundup. It’s Maserati vs. Mercedes vs. Audi vs. Land Rover vs. Bentley vs. Chevy. (…Chevy?) Soak it up, at Vanity Fair.
Cadillac CTS Wins
The new Cadillac CTS has earned the title of our favorite mid-sized sports sedan. My latest for Yahoo! Autos.
Technological Singularity Approaches, Robots Consolidate Power
As another sign of the imminent takeover of all human life by the Robots, a giant, automated, and autonomous parking lot is slated to open in Brooklyn soon. I investigated this eerie subterranean android lair for Popular Mechanics, and the resultant article is out in the October print issue. Click the images above to view a crappy scan, or just buy it on the newsstand, you chintzy bitch.
Men’s Journal
In my ongoing attempt to dominate all media, I have taken on some assignments for Men’s Journal. Here’s my first piece for them, on the suddenly shifting nature of British luxury vehicles.
What’s Hot/Not at the Frankfurt Auto Show
In a dozen convention halls, each approximately the size of the Indian Ocean, the world”s automakers trotted out their latest fare. As usual, we parsed this overwhelming hoard for you, selecting our 10 favorites (and 5 un-favorites). Click and learn what to buy, at Vanity Fair.