Cyber Monday Travel Deals We Love

Credit: Silverado Resort and Spa

Following our Black Friday deals roundup (which includes a few deals that are still live), here’s a list of some hot Cyber Monday deals for 2015:

Silverado Resort and Spa
Deal details: The Silverado Resort dates back to the 1850s and sits on 1,200 acres tucked into the rolling hills of Napa Valley’s world-famous wine country. It’s located minutes from 540+ wineries. Take 25% off best available rate with a $50 resort credit per each night stay. Terms and conditions apply. Travel dates: Nov. 30-March 31, seven days a week; April 1-Oct. 31 Sun-Thurs only.
When to purchase: Nov. 27-Nov. 30
How: Visit silveradoresort.com or the Cyber Weekend sale link here. Use rate/online CYBER1.

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EVA Air
Deal details: The airline, connecting 60 cities across Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania, will have round-trip flight tickets to Macau starting at $650 for travel dates Feb 7, 2016 through May 20, 2016
When to purchase: Nov. 30- Dec. 14
How: Click here.

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Triumph Hotels, New York
Deal details: Triumph Hotels is a family owned and operated collection of seven historic hotels, each in distinctive neighborhoods of New York City. Receive 30% off stays at any of their seven properties. (Valid for travel through December 30, 2016. Based on availability, blackout dates apply.)
When to purchase: Nov. 30; Rush Hour Deal: On Cyber Monday from 4-5 pm ET receive 50% off premium rooms and suites.
How: Book at TriumphHotels.com.

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Tortuga Bay at Puntacana Resort & Club, Dominican Republic
Deal details: Tortuga Bay at Puntacana Resort & Club, one of the most luxurious resort destinations in the Caribbean, will offer the first 10 guests that call, a rate of $100.00 per night ($100 for a $1,000 room – 90% discount) for a Junior Suite during the first week of September 2016, as well as a 10% discount on food & beverage and spa offerings. This rate is 10 times less than the current standard rate in honor of the resort’s 10th Anniversary. Rate valid for three nights, additional nights at discounted rate of $300 per night. This rate is based on double occupancy. This offer is valid for travel dates Aug. 26- Sept. 4, 2016 – restrictions apply. Located in a private enclave of the 23 square miles Puntacana Resort & Club, Tortuga Bay includes 13 luxurious beachfront villas offering luxury, privacy, security and five-star service.
When to purchase: Nov. 30
How: By being one of the first 10 callers to call (809)-959-2222.

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Fiji Airways
Deal details: For 48 hours, Fiji Airways is offering up to 40% off roundtrip flights to Fiji, Australia and New Zealand. Prices start at $799 from Honolulu (HNL) and $899 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nadi, Fiji, Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne) and New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington). Terms & Conditions: This is a 48-hour sale. These fares are roundtrip, per person inclusive of all taxes and fees. Tickets are non-refundable. Conditions and limitations apply. Travel dates: Jan. 23, 2016 through March 22, 2016.
When to purchase: Nov. 29-30
How: Click here.

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Dream Hotels New York: Dream Downtown and Dream Midtown
Deal details: Travelers can stay in the hottest hotel in the Meatpacking District, Dream Downtown, for just $195 per night. For those looking to take their big city vacation uptown, there’s the newly renovated Dream Midtown offering rooms for $99 per night. Promotion good for standard rooms only, booked from December 20, 2015 to December 25, 2015 and January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016 (blackout dates apply).
When to Purchase: Nov. 30
How: Click here.

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NewYork.com
Deal details: NewYork.com is offering exclusive deals on the hottest attractions in New York City, with discounts up to 50% on attractions, tours, museums, entertainment, Broadway shows, interactive children’s exhibits and more.
When to purchase: Nov. 30
How: NewYork.com will release their exclusive Cyber Monday deals at newyork.com/promotions/cyber-monday.

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Friendly Planet Travel
Deal details: Friendly Planet Travel is a global tour operator offering personalized service and expertly curated itineraries to international destinations. On Cyber Monday, travelers can save up to $500 on ALL tours, including tours to Cuba, the Galapagos, Nepal, Patagonia and more.  Travelers can choose from packages to over 40 countries and can make reservations online.
When to purchase: This sale will start at 12am ET on Monday, Nov. 30 and will last for 24 hours
How: Details for this deal will soon be available via friendlyplanet.com/entry/cyber-monday.html. Book online via friendlyplanet.com.

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FitKit
Deal details: FitKit is perfect for the fitness loving traveler. It is portable, packable fitness solution with all the tools for a total body workout. It¹s TSA friendly, weighs less than 2 lbs and fits right in a carry on. Only $34.99 (Cyber Monday 40% off with code: SAVE 40).
When to purchase: Nov. 30
How: Visit fitkit.com and use code SAVE40.

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Morgans Hotel Group
Deal details: From posh city jaunts in London, to stylish staycations in New York City and Los Angeles, Morgans Hotel Group is celebrating the lowest rates of the year, giving travelers up to 40% off.
When to purchase: Nov. 30
How: Book your room via the following link (which will go live on Cyber Monday): morganscyber.com (blackout dates apply).

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Radisson Blu North America
Deal details: Radisson Blu hotels in North America offer discounts the whole family can enjoy when booking a stay at participating properties nationwide. Radisson Blu hotels offer 40% off two-night stays from Nov. 30, 2015-March 31, 2016. Participating Radisson Blu hotels include: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago; The Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia; Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown; and Radisson Blu Mall of America.
When to purchase: Nov. 30
How: This deal is available for the 24-hour Cyber Monday period here and is based on availability, with use of the code BLU2015. Blackout dates vary between each property.

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Credit: Charmant Hotel

Charmant Hotel, La Crosse, Wis.
Deal details: The Charmant is a 67-room luxury boutique hotel in downtown La Crosse and convenient to the area’s seasonal festivals and activities, including hiking, biking, wine tasting, and golf. It’s also within walking distance of the Mississippi River, the convention center, performing arts venues, galleries, restaurants, and breweries. The hotel offers a Cyber Monday deal of rates for $109, including valet parking, for stays through April. Rates not available on Saturdays, and blackout dates apply.
When to purchase: Nov. 30
How: Click here.

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Edgewater Beach Hotel, Naples, FL
Deal details: Edgewater Beach Hotel is a luxurious all-suite hotel situated on seven miles of white-sand beach, offering guests a variety of water activities as well as a tranquil setting to soak up the sun and leave the stress behind. On Cyber Monday, the hotel will be offering 50% off the standard booking rate for two nights in a two-bedroom suite. The offer will only be available for stays from Dec. 1 through Jan. 31, 2016. (Standard rates are $320 per night. Minimum two-night stay, mid-week.)
When to purchase: Nov. 30
How: For reservations on Cyber Monday, visit edgewaternaples.com or call (866)-624-1695.

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Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort, Costa Rica
Deal details: 50% off room rates, which are starting at $150 per night. Valid for Travel: Aug. 21-Dec. 17, 2016.
When to purchase: Nov. 30
How: Click here tabacon.com and use promo code CYMO.

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PortaPocket
Deal details: The modular, highly versatile, super comfy, patented carrying case system is excellent for travel and on Cyber Monday will be 30% off of any order. PortaPocket’s more than any neck safe or money belt as works almost anywhere on the body, and either under or over your outfit.
When to purchase: Nov. 30
How: Take 30% off any order at portapocket.com. Use code CYBERDAY on checkout.

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Priceline
Deal details: Priceline.com’s Holiday Deals Unwrapped, is launching Cyber Monday and running until New Year’s Weekend. Customers who are signed in on the app (on iOS or Android) will receive 5 credits, which can be used to “unwrap” opaque hotel Express Deals. After unwrapping, customers have 15 minutes to reserve the deal or use more credits to unveil additional hotel names. Travel can be booked for any date during or past the promotion period. Express Deals offer savings of up to 55% off hotel rooms. When booking, consumers pick the neighborhood, star level and amenities, but won’t see the name of the hotel until after it’s reserved. In honor of the holiday season and for the first time, priceline.com is giving their customers the ability to reveal the hotel name before completing the reservation.
When to purchase: Nov. 30-Jan. 2
How: Sign on the the Priceline app here.

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BetterBack
Deal details: This travel deal will work on your perfect posture in a plane or anywhere. BetterBack raised $1.2M on Kickstarter in April and the product helps people effortlessly sit in perfect posture at their desk, on a plane, while they meditate, etc. BetterBack will be $49 during the deal (originally $59).
When to purchase: Nov. 15-30
How: Perfect posture effortlessly website: getbetterback.com.

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Porsche Wants To Get in On Some of That Classic Porsche Action

Porsche announced Friday that it opened its first classic Porsche center in the Netherlands, the first among nearly 100 centers that will sell, service and make money on maintain old sports cars. The network will eventually include a center (or centers) within North America, according to the automaker. Porsche says that nearly 70 percent of all […]

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Will The 2017 Cadillac XT5 Start Below $35,000?

Speaking to Automotive News, Cadillac chief Johan de Nysschen said that the automaker’s strategy will be to price cars much lower than the Germans and eventually raise prices as the brand gains traction. Cadillac has to heap incentives on its cars to move them off lots, he said. “Knowing that, it seemed to be more sensible to […]

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Volkswagen Cutting $2B By Eliminating Trims, Editions and Probably This Too

It’s hard not to look at the newly announced Volkswagen Beetle Dune and hear at the same time that Volkswagen will be saving $2 billion by cutting unnecessary trims and variants from their lineup. I mean, it’s like they’re not even giving the little guy a chance. Nonetheless, Bloomberg (via Automotive News) reported Friday that Volkswagen […]

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Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project to close doors

Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project is closing their doors after 7 years. The reason is unclear.

Dann Paquette and Martha Holley-Maquette mentioned on their website this week that it was the brewery will be shuttering by the end of the year. The brewery rose to prominence with releases like Baby Tree, American Darling and Jack D’or.

After seven years it’s time to draw the curtains and head off to a new adventure. A poorly drawn grain of barley called Jack D’Or made this whole thing possible. He’ll be coming with us.

Cheers to you all.
Dann and Martha

The brewery has not responded to calls or emails regarding the closure. Pretty Things beer will be available now through January, 2016.

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2016 Nissan Altima First Drive – Baby Steps

Most midsize sedans don’t have a happy ending. Many get passed down as second-hand family cars, looking for their second wind from being a daily commuter only to find themselves as daily bangers in high school parking lots. Or worse. Mid-sized sedans can be sold at used car lots as forgettable appliances; used like washing […]

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Paul Walker’s Father Suing Porsche For Actor’s Death

Paul Walker’s father, acting on behalf of the late-actor’s estate, filed a lawsuit against Porsche this week for failing to include safety features, such as stability control, side impact protectors and a fuel-line cutoff that the family said could have saved the actor’s life in a crash, the Associated Press reported. The 2005 Porsche Carrera […]

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We Asked Frequent Travelers: What Do You Want This Christmas?

Now that we are stuffed full of Thanksgiving turkey and the fixings, we’re ready to start thinking about gifts under the Christmas tree.

So we asked some of your favorite frequent travelers and experts: What’s the one must-have gift that YOU would love to find under the tree this Christmas?

Here are their responses, revealing some of the best gifts for travelers this Christmas! Feel free to start that wish list now!

As a frequent traveler, staying organized is essential. And the more gadgets I travel with, the more cords and chargers I have to keep in order. All those wires have the potential to turn into one huge tangled mess! I’d love to find a SKITS Smart Tech Case under the tree this Christmas. Anything that helps me stay organized, helps me stay sane and makes travel that much easier and more enjoyable.
Natalie DiScala, Editor of Oh! Travelissima

“Best hostess gift EVER here! Classiest way to bring a bottle of wine to a holiday party.”
Samantha Brown, Travel Channel Host

“The one must have gift for me would be the newest iPhone 6s Plus. My TravelSkills.com blog is very photo-centric, and having a good camera with me at all times is an essential part of my job. I’m tired of carrying around both a camera AND an iPhone. Apparently, the camera on the 6s is the bomb, so Santa, please put this under my tree and pay the fee to Verizon for the upgrade.”
Chris McGinnis, TravelSkills.com

“The Sony RX1 is the best point and shoot camera ever made. (And it ought to be at nearly $3000!) Or save a little and get the new RX100 mark IV (only $1000).”
Leo Laporte, Chief TWiT

“This Christmas, I’d love to find smart luggage under the tree. Luggage has recently seen a host of innovations, including the additions of GPS, USB chargers, built-in scales, location detection, fingerprint ID, anti-theft technology, smart phone integration, and more. Ya hear that, Santa? Mama wants a new bag!”
Rachel Rudwall, TV Host “The Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones would be the perfect Hanukkah gift for me. I love flying with my current over-the-ear Bose headphones but their bulk can often be too much for me as I try to pack light. That often means sacrificing my headphones. These earphones would let me block out cabin noise but not weigh me down. Yes, they are overpriced, but when you fly as much as I do, they make sense.”
Scott Mayerowitz, Associated Press airline, travel & business reporter

“Bose noise cancelling headphones!”
Lee Abbamonte, youngest American to visit every country in the world “For Christmas, I’d love to see a new Olympus Stylus 1s under the tree. I believe it’s the best travel camera on the market and can get the kind of shots that previously were only possible with a DSLR and very expensive lenses. Among the most important features is the 28-300mm zoom, all in 2.8 aperture, which means better depth of field and much more control over low light situations.”
Spud Hilton, Travel Editor, SF Chronicle / SFGate.com “The must have gift for me would be: Bric’s Bellagio Carry on luggage.”
Teri Johnson, Travel & Lifestyle Expert, Creator of Travelista TV

“So, I’m all about minimizing. (Have a kid in a NYC apartment and you’ll become a minimalist, too.) So for me, it’s something I can use on the road, which provides me value without taking up space. I’m thinking some kind of “gift-pack’ to the top 500 gyms in the country, so no matter where I am, I have access to a great gym where I can get in a great workout. I don’t know if something like this exists, but if it doesn’t, I’m seeing an opportunity here!!”
Peter Shankman, author, entrepreneur, speaker“I would love to find an Apple Watch under my tree on Christmas morning. Having all my favorite travel apps on my wrist would be a valuable tool while running through an airport to catch my next flight. It’s important for me to stay connected while on an adventure. The Apple watch would allow me to quickly screen calls, see and reply to text messages, check e-mail, and stay on top of important appointments.”
JD Andrews, earthXplorer
“Power is the most important thing for me as a traveler.  I don’t want to have to rely on anyone to charge my devices while I’m in the go either inflight or during a day of meetings.  So I love a device with enough juice to charge both my laptop and my cell phone, like this one here.”
Gary Leff, ViewFromTheWing.com

“I would like a brand new Sony a7R II.”
Gary Arndt, 2014 SATW Travel Photographer of the Year

“Hmmm… I have all the gadgets I need. Number one wish would be time with my family and my three kids. But I could use a nice Go-Pro. That would be useful for videos!”
Jim Byers, travel writing, photography, and consulting

“If there’s one thing I hope is under the tree for me this year, it’s the new Tamron 16-300MM F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro lens. The ability to shoot both close up and at long distances without changing lens is a time saver and ultimately helps keep my camera body cleaner and in better shape.”
Matt Long, LandLopers

“For the girlfriend getaways when it’s time to take a break from mom mode, this carry on from Tumi.”
Jen Leo, KidsNTrips 

“Any year, the ultimate gift for me is a nice bottle of wine, or a snazzy tie! This year, I’m actually in the market for a new carry-on. I want a carry-on bag that looks good and is both spacious and space-conscious to carry on board. Also, I always like finding new travel-size toiletries in my stocking!”
Gabe Saglie, TravelZoo

“My own must-have gift would be a Moleskine notebook. As a writer and journaler, Moleskine notebooks have been with me since I started traveling. I write all my thoughts, feelings, article ideas, spending, and everything else in it. I go through about three or four notebooks a year. It’s my perfect travel gift.”
Nomadic Matt

The one gift I know Dave would love to find under the tree is a drone. The one gift I (Deb) would love to find under the tree is a gift certificate to a yoga retreat.
Dave and Deb, ThePlanetD.com

“I’d love a cute little red and green card with a note inside. On that note is a promise from my loved ones not to let hysterical media cause them to confuse the difference between fear and risk and a promise that they will refuse to reward terrorists by being terrorized in the coming year.”
Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe

Now you tell us! What’s would YOU love to find under the tree this Christmas?

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Clown Shoes Whammy Bar coming to cans in 2016

Clown Shoes Whammy Bar cans debut in next year.

The Ipswich, Massachusetts brewery will release cans in March 2016, as a year-round offering. Clown Shoes Whammy Bar debuts in December, 2016, described as:

West Coast style, dry hopped with Galaxy, Ella, Mosaic and Columbus hops, then balanced with song from a cast of characters that composes our orchestral team. We encourage those of you who drink this beer to listen to the music that you love most. 7.5% ABV.

At this time, this is the only canned beer announced by Clown Shoes.

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Reader Travel Tip of the Day: Log Out for a Southwest Flight Search

Log Out for a Southwest Flight Search
Each Friday, we’re featuring a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Mike B., who builds on the idea that logged-out airfare searches are the way to go. Says Mike:

“I’ve listened to you on Leo for a long time and enjoyed the tips! I travel a lot, and in particular with Southwest, I am A-List Preferred. I just noticed that when I’m signed in to Southwest’s website, the flight I take regularly is priced higher than flights at other times of the day. I launched a different browser and cleared my cookies and amazingly the price for that flight was the same as the others for the day.

This seems like a really messed up way to treat good customers. I will now always book the flight and log in at checkout.”

Another reason to make sure to do your research before booking. Thanks, Mike!

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While You Were Gorging: A Compendium of Thanksgiving News You May Have Missed

While the rest of the world warms up to our Thanksgiving tradition of football and mountains of potatoes and gravy, we must admit that the world goes on without us some days. Thankfully, the Internet never forgets. So here’s a roundup of the stories we missed in our Tryptophan-induced naps. California Has Bad Traffic, But […]

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Clown Shoes Evil Crawfish started as a mis-ordered beer

Clown Shoes Evil Crawfish hit shelves in late November, 2015. No, it doesn’t have actually crawfish in it.

The beer started with someone asking for Eagle Claw Fist (the brewery’s imperial amber) but ordered it wrong – as Evil Crawfish. The joke has become it’s own beer, with Eagle Claw Fist in mind.

Once upon a time a man walked into a bar where a friend of our’s was tending the taps. He tried to order an Eagle Claw Fist, but got it wrong and asked for an Evil Crawfish. When we heard the story, after much laughter, we knew one day we’d make the beer. Finally, here it is, built off of ECF, but cleaner, meaner, less bitter, and dry hopped with Citra, El Dorado, and Mosaic.
9% ABV.

Clown Shoes Evil Crawfish is available in 22 ounce bottles.

Style: Imperial Red Ale
Hops: Citra, El Dorado, Mosaic

Availability: 22oz Bottles
Release: Late November, 2015

9% ABV

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Hammer Time: Whatever Happened To Black Friday?

We used to always hang out together on the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday was a complete knockout when she was a young lady. Sexy, seductive, easy to please, and so damn smart! The two of us would go out shopping and pretty much knock out everything I could ever need for my cars before […]

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Founders Project PAM joins Backstage Series

Founders Project PAM is available now; the 14th edition to the brewery’s Backstage Series.

Founders Project PAM is a black IPA, aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels. (Sound familiar? Looking at you, Sweet Repute.)

In development under a shroud of secrecy for years, Project PAM is brewed with an abundance of hops including, Chinook, Nugget, Centennial, Amarillo, El Dorado and Mosaic. It’s balanced with Crystal and Midnight Wheat malts and finally aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels to add complex oaky bourbon notes and the sweetness of maple syrup. Project PAM clocks in at 10.8% ABV.

What’s in a name? The brewery maintains it’s a mystery, but it has to do with the cellar barrel coding. The label features Jason Heystek, the head of Founders’ barrel program.

Founders Project PAM is available in 750 milliliter bottles, and draft.

Style: Imperial Black IPA (w/ Maple Syrup. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Hops: Chinook, Nugget, Centennial, Amarillo, El Dorado, Mosaic
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Draft. Limited.
Release: 11/20/15 (Distribution shortly after)

10.8% ABV

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Audi Suspends Two Engineers Over 3-liter Diesel Scandal; Still Has No Idea How This Happened

Audi has suspended two engineers for their involvement in helping Volkswagen’s larger 3-liter diesel engine pass emissions, according to Audi’s CEO. (Or you know, Volkswagen’s other, other emissions scandal.) The engine is used in the Porsche Cayenne and Audi’s range of sedans and crossovers. Audi CEO Rupert Stadler told German newspaper Donaukurier that two engineers were […]

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You don’t want to miss Mikkeller Big Blend

Mikkeller Big Blend is hitting shelves stateside now, and it might be a true beer geek dream.

Mikkeller’s “Breakfast Series” started with Beer Geek Breakfast, an oatmeal stout brewed with coffee. Then came Beer Geek Brunch, which upgraded to coffee aspect to the world’s most expensive – Kopi Luwak. Since then, there have been various barrel-aged editions floating around.

Now, Mikkeller Big Blend. Featuring six different barrel aged editions of Beer Geek Breakfast and Brunch, blended together in what has to be the ultimate way to start the day.

Available in 11.2 ounce bottles, through Shelton Brothers.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee, Barrel Aged)
Availability: 11.2 oz bottles
Stateside: November, 2015

8% ABV

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Piston Slap: Spare Me Your Noisy Rubber!

TTAC Commentator gtemnykh writes: About 5,000 miles ago, I installed new General Altimax RT43 tires on my 2012 Honda Civic LX, a well-regarded tire according to most sources. Everything was great when I first had them installed: No noticeable increase in noise and much better wet grip. It was only several thousand miles later that […]

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Hi-Wire Smoked Mexican-style Lager released

Hi-Wire Smoked Mexican-Style Lager is now available from the Asheville, North Carolina brewery.

If you are asking yourself, Mexican lager? Is that a thing? Technically. The lager style is dominant in Mexico. Corona, a lager, dominates in the world’s export market. It is one of the world’s most consumed beers. So really it’s a reference to the style the country is known for.

Hi-WIre’s edition includes a touch of oak-smoked malt.

This beer blends the crisp mouthfeel and dry finish of a Mexican lager with the complexity of smoked malt. Oak-Smiled wheat malt and beechwood-smoked barley malt are combined with Saaz, Perle and First Gold hops to create a smooth and refreshing smokehouse-inspired lager.

Hi-Wire Smoked Mexican-style Lager is available in 12 ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Lager
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: Late November, 2015

4.9% ABV

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Digestible Collectible: 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Off-Road

This isn’t the first SRT product to wear the Digestible Collectible title, but it is certainly the oddest. Ever since our news editor Aaron Cole sent this to me earlier this week, I’ve been looking over the ad in bewilderment. Perhaps that’s the point. I can’t see any other reason why one would take a […]

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Cooking a Turkey: The ‘Aventador Method’

Over the years, so many alternate ways of cooking a holiday turkey have proliferated that some now refuse to eat a conventionally roasted bird. A British car enthusiast, who goes by the YouTube handle of Shmee150, decided to broil his Christmas turkey using the flames that shoot from the exhaust pipes of a Lamborghini Aventador at […]

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Giving Thanks: NY to LA. 26 Hours. 28 Minutes. With A GT-R-Powered, Dual-Control Infiniti Q50.

Editor’s note: The following article originally ran on April 1st, 2015 March 31st, 2015. It’s a complete fabrication, albeit one with a purpose explained here. Note: A bug in the GPS software inverted the overall and moving averages. After this paragraph, you’ll have the chance to read nearly 6,300 words about the fastest transcontinental drive in history. […]

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Happy Thanksgiving, America

As we roll ever closer toward Christmas, we yield in November to train our bellies to consume ever so great quantities of food. Yes, it’s turkey day. It’s the day we give thanks for all the good things, all the lessons, and — sometimes — even the bad things that have happened in our lives over […]

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German Environmental Group Claims Renault Van Pollutes Up To 25 Times Euro Limit

A German environmental group said Tuesday that its testing has revealed Renault’s Espace, when equipped with a 1.6-liter diesel engine, could emit up to 25 times the allowable limit of nitrogen oxides with a warm engine running on roads — or you know, the real world. According to the New York Times, the Deutsche Umwelthilfe […]

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Travel Tip of the Day: Black Friday Travel Deals We Love

Black Friday Travel Deals We Love
Happy Thanksgiving! I know most Americans are enjoying a long weekend with their loved ones right now, but for those who aren’t or those who are traveling or working overseas, I didn’t want your inbox to be lonely. So, here are some of tomorrow’s best Black Friday travel deals—on hotels, airline deals, travel gadgets, and more. Some deals are only good on Black Friday (tomorrow) and others extend a few days after, so be sure to check out the dates we have noted for each deal. Enjoy the list! More importantly, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. Wishing you all a beautiful holiday season with much to be grateful for.

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Giving Thanks: Money Isn’t Everything: What an $8,500 Porsche 996 Really Costs

Editor’s note: Some of you loved it. Some of you loved to hate it. Yoav’s story about his brief affair with a Porsche 996 was read far and wide by our own B&B and many in the Porsche community. It originally ran July 30th, 2015. I really should get Yoav back on TTAC. About two […]

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For Sale: Zora Duntov’s Experimental 1955 Corvette $3,500 OBO — Time Machine Required

The experimental 1955 Duntov Corvette available for $3,500 or best offer in 1965 crossed the auction block at $134,750 in 2007.

Victory Java Cask debuts this week, breaks 14% ABV

Victory Java Cask will join the brewery’s lineup before the end of the year.

2015’s release schedule for the Downingtown, Pennsylvania based brewery has been robust, seeing new releases such as Hoppy Quad, Vital IPA cans, and Kuhl Kolsch.

Victory Java Cask is a coffee based beer, brewed in collaboration with Philadelphia based bar, restaurant and music venue, Johnny Brendas. The beer was additionally aged in bourbon barrels. A picture the brewery posted to Instagram mentioned the beer has been pulled from said barrels and blended.

Victory Java Cask debuts on Wednesday, November 25th (aka “Dark Wednesday”) Due to its high alcohol by volume, the beer can’t be sold in 4 of the brewery’s distribution states.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee. Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability:
Release:

14% ABV

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Giving Thanks: The Dealer Who Swindled $6 Billion From General Motors

Editor’s notes: One of the best reads of the year, there’s nothing like some Fargo-style forgery on a massive scale to liven up your afternoon. This piece originally ran September 3rd, 2015. In the opening moments of the above scene from the flick “Fargo,” Oldsmobile dealership sales manager Jerry Lundegaard is working up some bogus paperwork to […]

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The Life and Times of Funny Car Tuner Austin Coil

Possibly the savviest tuner of all time, from the history of Chi-Town Hustlers to John Force Racing megalith.

Giving Thanks: Another Corvette Z06 Engine Fails, This Time In Journalist’s Hands

Editor’s note: Outside of our exclusive scoop of Volkswagen’s Goodwill Package, news that a Corvette Z06’s engine failed at the hands of a Fox News journalist was our top daily news piece of the last 12 months. It originally ran July 18th, 2015. The cause of the failure is explained here, though whether that is […]

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2003 Cobra Video: Frank Yee’s Amazing Save at Street Car Super Nationals!

WATCH Frank Yee's quick reflexes and fast thinking that saved his 2003 Mustang Cobra from the walls!

Giving Thanks: QOTD: When Did BMW Lose Its Edge?

Editor’s note: BMW losing its way has been a hot topic ever since the E30 went out of production. This QOTD from Doug is probably one of the most commented articles in TTAC history. It originally ran January 23rd, 2015. Twenty years ago, BMW was the coolest automaker in the world. I know this because […]

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Motorama 1954: A Look Back at Chevrolet’s “Other” Corvair

Like the Corvette, the Corvair was part of GM’s Motorama, that mid-century traveling display of dream cars meant to ignite buying passion and ready the public for styling changes to come.

Travel Tip of the Day: The Probability of Getting Caught in a Terrorist Attack Abroad

Relax

The Probability of Getting Caught in a Terrorist Attack Abroad
My friend and colleague Wendy Perrin recently wrote about the probability of getting caught in a terrorist attack abroad. With the non-stop news on the Paris terrorist attacks that has everyone freaking out (including me at times), it’s important to step back, take a deep breath and look at the statistics—like those provided in the article. Says Wendy:

“According to the U.S. State Department, the number of U.S. citizens killed overseas by incidents of terrorism from 2001 to 2013 was 350. If you’re thinking home is safer, compare that number with the 3,030 killed in the U.S. by terrorism during the same period. In terms of street crime and gun violence, most of the U.S. cities we live in are statistically more dangerous than the places we visit abroad. Your risk of being killed in a car crash (one in 19,000), drowning in your bathtub (one in 800,000), or being struck by lightning (one in 5.5 million) far exceed your risk of dying from terrorism (one in 20 million).”

So keep this in mind and keep traveling. Terrorists aim to instill fear in us and we can’t let them succeed.

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Giving Thanks: Exclusive: An Inside Look At Ford’s New 10 Speed Transmission

  Editor’s note: This was probably the most comprehensive look at Ford’s 10-speed automatic when it was originally published back on December 1st, 2014. It’s also one of the top 10 most read articles published in the last 12 months. It’s time to geek out again on all those gears. Lately there has been a […]

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Top 10 in Travel News: Week of November 24, 2015

THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK:

1. The Ultimate Fast Track for VIPs at LAX
2. American Airlines Will Let You Pay to Reach the Next Elite Tier
3. Lufthansa’s Flight Attendants Gearing up For Yet Another Strike This Week
4. Air Canada is offering 12 new routes to the US in 2016
5. Qantas eyes non-stop Sydney-New York flights with Boeing 777-8X
6. Paris Attacks: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Other Sites Reopen
7. United Airlines Might Be the First Brand to Actually Drop a ‘Hidden’ Flying Fee
8. United promotes Toys for Tots with free club pass offer
9. Starwood Adds Design Hotels to Its Loyalty Program
10. CDC: Don’t let dengue outbreak change Hawaii travel plans

More news: L.A. Times | N.Y. Times | USA Today | CNN | Skift | BBC

EVEN MORE NEWS:

• Paris Attacks Create A Dilemma For Travelers
• The Disturbing Truth About How Airplanes Are Maintained Today
• Why U.S. business travelers should take note of Egypt’s air tragedy
• NYC to Spend $10 Million in Crackdown of Illegal Hotels
• 10 of the best hidden bars and restaurants in New York
• Your iPhone Keeps a List of Everywhere You’ve Ever Been. Here’s How to Delete It
• Uber Drivers Can Now Pick Up Riders Headed In The Same Direction As Them
• London’s New Map Tells You How Long It Takes to Walk Between Tube Stations
• Transparent Airplane Walls May Be in Air Travel’s Not-So-Distant Future
• Allianz Global Assistance Launches Blogger Activation Program

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Giving Thanks: 2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Review

Editor’s note: This is TTAC’s second-most popular review of the last 12 months. It originally ran February 26th, 2015. You guys (and gals, I assume) sure love your SUVs. Ladies and gentlemen, there are road tests, and then there are off-road tests. In a typical road test, writers use the car on their daily commute, playing […]

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Travel Contests: Week of November 24, 2015

This week’s travel contests include:

• Win a trip to the NY Travel Show on behalf of Allianz Travel US (JohnnyJet.com contest)
• Win a river cruise in France (ENDS NOVEMBER 30)
• Win a three-night trip for two to London to see the Orlando Magic play the Brooklyn Nets (ENDS NOVEMBER 30)
• Win a $12,000 trip to Ecuador (ENDS NOVEMBER 30)
• Win an Ostrich Pillow Mini (ENDS NOVEMBER 30)
• Win a trip to London, England (on Facebook) (ENDS NOVEMBER 30)
• Win a culinary trip for two to Aichi, Japan
• Win up to $700 in airport lounge credit, a one-year CLEAR membership and more from LoungeBuddy
• More contests

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Giving Thanks: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude 4×4 Review

Editor’s note: This review originally ran February 27th, 2015. It’s the most read review of the last 12 months. You should read it again. The current Grand Cherokee has been a huge success for the Jeep brand. The handsome vehicle is available with four engines, five drivelines, and in many trims, best of which can […]

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5 Uniquely Meaningful Thailand Experiences

Trat, Thailand

Thailand is a fascinating country to visit with a culture rooted in strong beliefs and history. There are so many unique facets that make it special: the food, arts, wellness, temples, landscapes, history, adventure, and friendly people. You may know about how beautiful the temples and beaches are or how cool a night out in Bangkok is, but here are a few experiences you may not know about:

Discovery of something different and interaction with the locals are why I found these experiences so incredible. The experiences highlighted below are spread throughout the country, which speaks to Thailand’s diversity:

The Spa Koh Chang Resort

1. Koh Chang Wellness
Located in a remote part of Koh Chang, Thailand’s second largest island, The Spa Koh Chang Resort was a vacation from every bad toxin I had in me. The 26 tropically styled rooms on property were all nestled amongst the trees and tucked away from the beach. We dined on only raw food, did yoga and meditation every morning, pampered our bodies with massages, sat in the herbal steam room, and swam in a natural swimming pool admiring the beautiful wooded surroundings. With all of this, I was surprised that the retreat was reasonably priced. It was my own hidden gem.

The food was so tasty and I felt better and healthier every day. Healthy recipes demonstrated in the dining room left me really wanting to change my diet permanently. In fact, I left the retreat wanting to be more mindful of healthy practices in my life.

Pool at the Spa Koh Chang Resort

The resort is known for its detoxifying cleanse and fasting program for people that clearly have more willpower than me. I met an American living in Malaysia that came to Thailand just for this cleanse program. She specifically loved the yoga classes and massage therapy. She also told me she didn’t feel hungry at all with the juices, even though she was only halfway through her seven-day program. Meanwhile, I kept to myself a lot to clear my mind and focus on the program, I enjoyed meeting and talking to her.

The health retreat was kind to its environment. The more I visit Thailand, the more I’ve noticed that Thai people really value and protect their natural resources. The Spa Koh Chang Resort uses an environmentally friendly system for irrigation and doesn’t use plastic bags in any of its operations

In my life I’ve slacked on yoga, I eat quickly not really thinking about what I eat and I haven’t mediated since I was first introduced to it in Woljeongsa Temple (in South Korea) sitting on a hardwood floor, but I’ve liked the way I felt. And hopefully I can continue some of the good habit I picked up at the Spa.

Elephant bonding after the ride

2. Phuket elephants
Visiting an elephant camp in Thailand is such a special experience and one that you can’t miss while in the country. In the Chalong Highlands lies the perfect locale for a gorgeous ride up the hills overlooking the bay with your own special elephant and trainer, or mahout, with Siam Safari.

For four full hours, we were totally immersed in Thai culture. My sister and I saw what can be created from the sap of a tree and learned about the importance of rice farming. We learned how to make yellow curry with chicken and pineapple, we sipped on Thai coffee and we tried our hand at helping turning a coconut into coconut oil. I enjoyed the Thai culture lessons from Siam Safari. I’ve been to other elephant tours in Bangkok that just offer elephant rides around a temple or through a small wooded area. Given there were awesome views of temples and scenery but there’s nothing like sharing the natural habitat with these cute guys for half of the day—as we were able to do with Siam Safari.

Elephant trekking

Before our rides, the time came to hear about the Asian elephants we were about to become buddies with. We also learned about an elephant conservation project that supports government-run elephant hospitals in Thailand. Elephants at this camp only take a few rides a day and are all female to ensure the safety of visitors.

Finally, it was our turn to sit on an elephant’s back! My sister and I were so excited. My sister got on first as I snapped photos at an insane pace. I remember sliding a bit from side to side in my chair as the elephant took us away. It took us some time to get comfortable and calm our excitement. We were holding onto our purses so they didn’t slide away and taking a ton of pictures. The experience left me genuinely speechless.

Eventually, I needed to put down the camera when the elephant stopped for a bathroom break. All of a sudden, it was just us and the breathtaking views of Phuket. From that point on, we stayed present in the moment, bonding with our elephant and the beautiful surroundings.

Thai herbal steam treatment

3. Chong Changtune Live Ecomuseum in Trat
Go off the beaten path in eastern Thailand’s Trat province to take a lesson in life from the locals. This village, like several in the area, is involved in community-based tourism. This form of tourism focuses on environmental, social and cultural sustainability. Our tour company, Local Alike, introduced us to the villagers and translated those that only spoke Thai for us. We listened to the locals tell us about the importance of sustainability practices and helped make an herbal balm.

We then received Thai massages in the open air and a Thai herbal steam treatment using a chicken coop! Yes, you read that right. The chicken coop covers the entire body, except for the head, making it easy to breathe and sweat out the toxins. I guess some people struggled to stay in this contraption. I loved it and I found it as fascinating as it was hilarious-looking.

After lunch prepared by the village, we rode on a salenger, a motorbike with a sidecar. Next was a white mud spa treatment with the village children. We sat on rocks in the river, looking at the Cambodian border just over the trees, while the sweet village children pasted white mud on our arms and back. Thai belief is that the mixture helps to brighten and exfoliate the skin. And it definitely gave my skin a bright boost that day!

In the river with local children

While at the river, we panned for Siamese rubies using an ancient village technique to sift through the mud. Yep, I did that. And there was a moment or two that I liked rolling around in the river! The locals also gave us a ride on a salenger, and we learned how to build a river check dam using palm leaves to reduce the water speed and soil erosion.

I was amazed at how this community could get so much out of their natural resources. But most of all, I was humbled by the people I met and the experiences we shared. Book several nights in the villages of Trat with Local Alike for a meaningful and fulfilling experience.

Bangkok Flower Market

4. Bangkok flowers
The Bangkok Flower Market, Pak Klong Talad, is the largest fresh flower market in the city. If my first passion is travel, a close second could be flowers. And this is any flower lover’s dream. You’ll walk through stalls upon stalls of fresh orchids, roses, lotus buds, and basically any flower you can imagine. Don’t do what I did and gawk too long or else you’ll be plowed over by a local dashing past you to make their purchase and get out quickly.

Unlike the popular floating market, this is a local spot. I wanted to spend hours just observing the hustle and bustle without the crowds of tourists (just crowds of locals). You’ll spot flowers sitting on ice and ladies sitting on stools weaving marigolds into garlands, which you’ll find in Buddhist temples and pretty much everywhere. These garlands or phuang malai symbolize good luck.

In addition to flowers, the market has an enormous selection of fruits, veggies and spices for consumers and larger packs for wholesalers. I sought this place out to buy dried butterfly pea flowers to make tea. The market is located south of Wat Pho on Chak Phet Road near Saphan Phut.

Ban Nam Chiao

5. Ban Nam Chiao ecotourism community in Trat
Local Alike also took us to Ban Nam Chiao. In this small Trat village, Thai Muslims and Thai Buddhists live together peacefully. Throughout Thailand it is not common to observe a living situation in which different religious groups live in the same village. It was really special to observe something like this and also communicate with them.

The locals taught us how to make some of their local dishes like Thai rice shrimp pancake (khao kriab yana) and crispy caramel (tangme krop), a traditional dessert. Next, a sweet 70-year-old lady taught us how to make a local hat of palm fronds called ngop. Later we took a small boat to plant a baby mangrove tree (well the mangrove root) to help extend the mangrove forest in the village. The villagers not only support community tourism but also take care of their beautiful land and the natural resources that they’re blessed with.

Planting a mangrove

I never took notice that there were two different religious groups sharing the day with us. After a full but exhausting day that I’ll always remember, I shared a moment watching two friends laugh—one a Buddhist and one a Muslim. I later found out they were best friends and leaders in the community. I respect this community so much for going against the norm in Thailand and coming together to champion community-based tourism despite their differences.

A memorable moment

My hope is that this list inspires you to visit Thailand not just for all the incredible sites or the beauty of the landscape but for some truly meaningful experiences like these.

Have you been to Thailand? What were your most memorable, unique experiences? Please share them with me in the comment section!

All photos credited to Caitlin Martin.

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Giving Thanks: You Gotta Be Rich to Own a Cheap Car – No Fixed Abode

Editor’s note: This article originally ran February 4th, 2015 and will likely be one of the all-time most read TTAC editorials for years to come. If you’re a fan of automotive personality Matt Farah and/or his show, “The Smoking Tire”, you probably know that Matt recently bought a 1996 Lexus LS400 with 897,000 documented miles on […]

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Giving Thanks: Here’s What It Might Cost To Fix Each 2.0 TDI Volkswagen

Editor’s note: This article originally ran September 22, 2015. TTAC has yet to be proven or disproven on these numbers, but hopefully we will learn the truth soon. In all reality, Volkswagen probably won’t pay $37,500 for each car that cheated its way through U.S. emissions standards, but the German automaker will probably pay thousands […]

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Judge: Communication Between GM, Lawyers About Ignition Switches Can Stay Secret

A federal judge Wednesday denied a request to make available communication between GM and its lawyers over certain cases involving defective ignition switches, Reuters reported. The documents will remain secret because of attorney-client privilege, the judge wrote. Lawsuits against GM allege that the company tried to further cover up its defective ignition switches. Those lawsuits sought to […]

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell Commercial SUV in the Works

Mercedes-Benz has put the word out that its hydrogen fuel cell 2017 GLC F-Cell (pictured below) will makes its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. This commercial FCEV will go on sale for roughly, at this writing, around $75,000 USD and will also be leased for a now undisclosed sum.

According to AutoCar, “Thomas Weber, Mercedes’ head of research and development, told Autocar the company had finalised the engineering parameters for the new model, which is rumoured to be based around the recently introduced GLC …

“Despite basing earlier fuel cell prototypes on the B-Class, Weber said the continued high cost of the fuel stack makes a hydrogen fuel cell model commercially viable only in higher classes.”

According to the automaker, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell will be using a new and improve fuel cell, will have a range of around 373 miles and will be able to refuel in 3 minutes.

Now, several times in the past, I’ve driven the Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell and found it to be a decent vehicle. At the car shows the B-Class F-Cell has proven itself to be one of the most popular fuel cell vehicles at the ride ‘n’ drives. And in 2010, a limited number of these vehicles went into serial production in Germany. As of this writing, a small number of pre-owned B-Class F-Cells are still being leased in California.

If you can hold out a little longer and want to drive a Mercedes FCEV, you may want to wait until the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell rolls out since it’s a bit larger than the B-Class F-Cell and will have significantly upgraded technology.

Travel Tip of the Day: Free Airport and In-Air Wi-Fi through Verizon Today

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Free Airport and In-Air Wi-Fi through Verizon Today
Today—November 25—Verizon is running a multi-faceted promotion it’s calling Thanksgetting. As part of Thanksgetting, Verizon customers (and seemingly non-customers, as well, with registration) are eligible to receive a number of generous freebies from names like iTunes, Amazon, Pandora, Lyft—and Boingo and Gogo.

By visiting this site, you can nab free airport Wi-Fi from Boingo (available at many airports across the country; find hotspots here) and 30 minutes of free Gogo in-air Wi-Fi (partner airlines here). Happy Thanksgetting!

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Cole: Automotive Turkeys, Diesels, Alfas, B&B and You – Merry Thanksgiving

The fourth estate has a rich history of drinking their turkey on our annual day of giving thanks. As a newspaper editor and reporter for more than 10 years, I know why: journalists are miserable human beings and gratitude feels awkwardly close to Catholic guilt that some of us have deep, deep inside. Numbing our feelings […]

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LA 2015: 2017 Infiniti QX30 Is a Cut (or Two)* Above the Rest

* Assuming a “cut” is a unit of measurement equaling 3/4 of an inch. The night before the opening of the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, Infiniti invited media to check out its new crossover darling: the 2017 QX30. Calling it a crossover might be a stretch as the new model is but a mere 0.75-inches […]

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Utah Mechanic Buys, Fixes Car for High School Custodian Walking to Work (Video)

I swear someone was cutting onions right next to me just now.  A Utah high school custodian, whose broken-down car left him commuting two hours each way to work, was surprised by a mechanic who purchased and fixed a car for him with money collected from crowd funding. Sean Merrill, who owns Nobori Auto near Salt […]

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General Motors Moving Van Production To Make Way For More Pickups

General Motors may contract production of its commercial vans to AM General to free space to build its popular Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon midsize trucks, Automotive News reported. In a note to Wentzville, Missouri workers obtained by Automotive News, production of cutaway versions of the Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana, which are used for ambulances and moving trucks, could be moved […]

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