Tuesday, June 19, 2007

LUXURY News

LUXURY
How to win at a wine auctionFortune tagged along with an expert to soak up some insider tips. (more)
Extreme escapes for dadGet his heart racing with a trip to professional driving school. (more)
4 Record car salesBoutique vintage car auction firms are posting astronomical sales. (more)
5 rare watchesThe watch market is full of long-term investments - if you know where to look. (more)
25 Dream vacation homesShangri-La really is for sale -- and so are these breathtaking getaways in Anguilla, Tuscany and France. (more)
Live in a castle - or a convent
Luxury by the sea
Armani, Jagger: Live the brand
Your $5 million home
Big incomes, bigger houses

Four top vintage cars at auctionA preview of the pedigreed autos appearing at Pebble Beach. (more)
XKR: Brit meets brawn
Bachelor meets Bugatti
Aston Martin's new roadster
Jonesing for a Maybach

How the wealthy work outThese exclusive athletic clubs promise to slim down your waistline, and your wallet. (more)
5 Fab gifts for mom
Personal assistants: Not just for J.Lo
Luxury, Italian style
6 outrageous baby buys

5 Lush Las Vegas suitesIf you're headed for the strip and looking for the ultimate in indulgence, here's where to stay. (more)
Billionaires make waves
10 Honeymoon hotspots
A $100,000 lunch, minus the food
8 Exclusive summer camps
Greg Norman: How to play my course
Cartier CEO's style secrets
The most expensive muscle car


Many ethanol cars take , few pumpsWith about 5 million 'flexible fuel' vehicles on U.S. roads, only 1,145 gas stations offer E85 fuel, group says. (more)

New Toyota incentives on TundraComing off its most successful sales month in the U.S., Toyota is offering another round of incentives on its full-size pickup. (more)
GM to make fuel-efficient diesel enginesEngines to increase efficiency by 25 percent, reduce emissions by 13 percent; will be used in light-duty trucks, Hummers built after 2009. (more)
Audi's Turbo Temptation deliversThe new TT provides a precise ride for a price. (more)


Car Reviews
Acadia: Big, roomy, almost perfectGeneral Motors' big crossover, but for one flaw, just about hits the bullseye. (more)
New Mariner Hybrid: Nice and greenAlso sold - in different guises - as the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, Ford's small car-based SUVs offer an impressive value. (more)
Audi's new $115,000 car hits the roadAt long last Audi announces the R8 - a two-seater that brings the brand's Le Mans-winning capabilities to the street. Fortune's Sue Zesiger Callaway takes it for a test drive. (more)
Camry Hybrid: Save gas, get pat on back
Saturn Aura: GM aims high, scores big
Jeep Compass needs some direction
Martin. Aston Martin.
Shelby test drive: Can a Mustang be worth this much?
BMW's M5 kicks it up a notch
The Cadillac STS-V: A powerful surprise

Galleries
Best Cars 2007 - Consumer ReportsTo be a 'Top Pick', a vehicle must score at or near the top of its category in Consumer Reports' testing, must have at least average reliability and must perform well in crash tests. (more)
Road to the driverless carAs computers and sensors become smaller and more sophisticated, cars are handling more of the tricky and boring work of driving a car. Someday, they could handle virtually all of it. (more)
10 cars worth waiting forMaybe you should wait for one of these before you buy something else. (more)
Alt-power carsCar companies are looking at a variety of ways to get more miles out of a gallon or a volt. (more)
10 'greenest' carsGroup names new cars that are best for the environment. (more)
Ultimate safe carsThese cars were named "Top Safety Picks" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and also have top ratings in all crash tests by

5 Extreme escapes for dad Dad works hard all year round, so for Father's Day why not treat him to a well-deserved getaway on the greens at Pebble Beach or the dunes of South Africa. (more)
Beat back 5 financial fears Everyone's got concerns when it comes to money, but some have fears that can really put a big hole in their financial future. Here's how to overcome five common ones. (more)
5 Plush private gyms These exclusive athletic clubs promise to slim down your waistline, and your wallet. (more)
6 ways to kill your credit score Lenders, insurers, landlords and others will charge you more or flat-out reject you if you show up with a low FICO score. Here's how you may be doing yourself harm. (more)
5 lush Las Vegas suites If you're headed for the strip and looking for the ultimate in indulgence, here's where to stay. (more)
8 Exclusive summer camps This summer, skip the bug spray and musty cabins. Instead, how about a Costa Rican surfing safari or an exclusive horse backriding excursion in Russia? (more)
Euro vacations: Beating the weak dollar With the greenback at record lows, summer vacation in Europe can be budget-crushing. But there are ways to ease the pain. (more)
5 Fabulous Mother's Day gifts Your mom is unlike any other - so surprise her with these exquisite, one-of-a-kind gifts. (more)
Top 10 millionaire counties TNS Financial Services, a market research and polling firm, ranks the nation's top 10 counties with the highest number of millionaire households, which have a net worth of at least $1 million, not including the value of a resident's home. (more)
Tax-Friendly Places 2007 See how much you'll play in income, sales and property taxes around the country. (more)
Big incomes, bigger houses These million-dollar mansions are located in neighborhoods where the median income can top $500,000. (more)
10 Honeymoon hotspots There is no better way to cap off a lifetime commitment then with a trip of a lifetime. Here's where to go for the most exceptional - and exotic - experiences. (more)
Living on $46k - where the money goes The median income for an American household is $46,242, according to the Census Bureau. Here's how five couples from different walks of life are managing now. (more)
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Holiday gadgets on a budget
Most dangerous toys
Holiday Tipping Etiquette Guide
Oprah's Favorite Things: A blessing and a curse
'Who should I tip and how much should I give?'
Spies like us: James Bond gadgets
Extravagant toys for spoiled rich kids
Wal-Mart's Black Friday deals
Blond, James Blond
Salary Secrets and Myths
High-tech, top-dollar sporting goods
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2006 Must-have toys
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