2015 Lincoln MKC Reveal
By Kimatni Rawlins Lincoln recently invited a select group of media to attend an exclusive reveal of their next all-new small premium utility vehicle. The 2015 MKC is the latest entry into the...
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Courtesy Automotive Rhythms With its new luxurious diesel vehicle, BMW hopes to change the way green energy vehicles are viewed. To see if clean, fuel-efficient riding rose to classic Bimmer standards,...
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Quvenzhané Wallis Stars in Maserati’s First Ever Superbowl Ad
She may be too young to drive, but Oscar-nominated Quvenzhané Wallis proves she’s not too young to “strike” a chord as she stars in Maserati’s first ever television broadcast feature. Press play below...
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Deeply Rooted: Rides That Pay It Forward
By Kimatni D. Rawlins From Henry Ford paying black men equal wages to supplier diversity programs boosting companies like Bridgewater Interiors and top executives like GM VP, Global Design Ed Welburn,...
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On the Move: Porsche on Ice
UPTOWN Deputy Editor Ronda Racha Penrice reports on the icy driving fun that is Porsche’s Camp4 Canada. Just two days after Snowmageddon held the ATL hostage, flying out for Porsche’s Camp4 Canada...
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On the Move: Earth Day with the Toyota Prius at Evergreen
Who says Earth Day has to just be one day? Truth is taking care of the environment is an everyday thing. And living in a driving city is a good reason to seriously consider an eco-friendly car. That’s...
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Rides: Fun in the Sun
These 2014 models make summer all the sexier. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Based largely on the legendary GT3 racecar, this RWD supercar, with a 6.3-liter V8 distributing 622 horsepower, 468...
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The Wraith and The Ghost Series II: Opulence in Motion
By Satchel B. Jester There are two words that instantly note the best of anything: Rolls-Royce. The brand, a portfolio of the world’s most stunning cars (if we dare reduce them to that title),...
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On the Move: The 2015 Infiniti Q50S
There are a few car brands with a reputation for almost never getting it wrong. Infiniti happens to be one of those fortunate few. Admittedly, it’s not as storied as Beamers and Benzes. When is the...
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Ford Recalls Over 410,000 Cars in the US
Today, Ford Motor Company is recalling eight vehicles due to safety concerns. The total number of cars being recalled is over 440, 000. The manufacturing years span 2011-2103 and 2015. Ford Taurus,...
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Lush Rides: The Epitome of Luxe
Vehicles that epitomize the luxe lifestyle. Range Rover HSE The Range Rover rules. Looking chic and riding high—passing all with an Aladdin-like glide—it is impossible not to feel superior to everyone...
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Explore Black Love With UPTOWN Films
There is just something magical about Black Love. UPTOWN Magazine decided to explore it and the all-new 2016 Lincoln MKX in an original series from UPTOWN Films. Love is a personalized experience. A...
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On the Move: 2017 Nissan Rogue SV And Rogue One
2017 Nissan Rogue in Miami [Image: Ronda Racha Penrice]By Ronda Racha Penrice Prior to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, it’s quite possible that “rogue” conjured thoughts of Nissan. Its own origin story...
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On The Move: My Mazda Rendezvous
Mazda at the Montage Palmetto Bluff By Ronda Racha Penrice Mazda has always seemed content to do its own thing. But even when rocking to the rhythm of one’s own drum, evolution is natural. That was...
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On the Move: MLK Weekend In The 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring
By Ronda Racha Penrice At times looking back does us some good. This year’s MLK Weekend in Atlanta was a good time for reflection. And, looking back, the 2016 Toyota Prius was definitely good as well....
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On the Move: Hitting The Movies, The Trumpets & More In The 2017 Buick...
By Ronda Racha Penrice Those commercials where folks don’t recognize the Buick are so true. When the 2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium FWD arrived, I honestly had no idea that the LaCrosse had it like that....
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On the Move: ‘Experiencing Amazing’ With The All-New Lexus LC 500 In Hawaii
2018 Lexus LC 500 on Hawaii’s Big Island By Ronda Racha Penrice When Lexus sends an invitation to “experience amazing” with its all-new LC 500 and LC 500h in Hawaii on the Big Island, “yes” is the only...
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On the Move: Getting Star-Studded in the 2017 Nissan Maxima SR
2017 Nissan Maxima SR. [Image: Nissan USA]By Ronda Racha Penrice A couple of years ago the word was keep an eye out for the Nissan Maxima. And, at the Miami International Auto Show, it did cut an...
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On the Move: Ghosting with Rolls-Royce in Orlando & Winter Park
Rolls-Royce takes Winter Park. A Rolls-Royce invitation to Orlando is certainly not one to pass up, but I almost didn’t make it. A flight mishap (don’t ask) placed me in the Florida city an hour later,...
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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD: A Proper Off-Road, Luxury Wagon
By Kimatni D. Rawlins I had a great time exploring the superior off-road and grand on-road capabilities of the new 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD in Arizona last week. The luxury wagon is...
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