The Toyota Yaris Cross range has been facelifted for 2024 and expanded with the luxurious Premiere (Image: Jack Mortimer) What we like Unusual, modern styling Powerful yet economical hybrid powertrain Impressive build quality What we don’t do Limited space for rear passengers Lane assist function a bit too cautious Premiere model pricey compared to competitors … Read more
The wait is finally over! Bugatti has unveiled its latest hypercar, heralding a new era for the century-old French automaker. Bugatti has abandoned the recent tradition of naming its hypercars after famous drivers and has chosen a very unconventional name for Chiron’s replacement. The latest seven-digit watch is called the Tourbillon – named after a … Read more
A refreshing dip in the pool, ice-cold draft beer and plenty of ice cream, followed by a four-course tasting menu, a ride into the city by electric car and possibly a theater show. It’s official: all-inclusive holidays will become more expensive in 2024. The Advantage Travel Partnership, which represents independent travel agents, reports that almost … Read more
Because we are fortunate to have a community pond and duck pond at the end of our road, plus a national park within walking distance, migratory birds and all kinds of wildlife are always almost a stone’s throw away. Yes, I know what an urban fox and a wood pigeon look like and can identify … Read more
High-end brands should ‘lean in’ and embrace the #dupe subculture that feeds on recommending duplicates or cheaper alternatives to luxury products, social media experts advise. Dupes, counterfeits and brand imitators are not new: the first wave of beauty YouTubers highlighted cheaper products as early as 2010. But in the past, buying imitation items was mainly … Read more