America’s Vanishing Rest Stops

Photographer Ryann Ford captures the eerie beauty of the primitive picnic table and shade set-up

The rest stop is a man-made oasis. Some are fancier—WiFi is now offered at many, along with various fast food and gas options—but the primitive set-up of a bench and shade (and sometimes a random barbecue pit) can bring tears to the eyes after a hundred-mile stretch on the interstate. It’s the latter that caught the attention of Austin-based photographer Ryann Ford—beginning with an unusual …

Test Drive: 2017 Mercedes-AMG S-Class Cabriolet S63

The brand’s first flagship drop-top four-seater in over 45 years

There’s plenty of anticipation and excitement surrounding the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet series. S-Class is the hallmark of the German automaker’s fleet—where luxury, performance and highly considered design all meet. It’s the family of cars that offers an unparalleled luxury experience for passengers and drivers—a rare feat in motoring. This drive proved even more exceptional, as it’s been over 45 years since Mercedes-Benz released a flagship …

Test Drive: 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabriolet

A drop-top ultra subcompact designed for fun and practicality

If the best things come in small packages, then Smart’s 2017 ForTwo Cabriolet is the automobile incarnate of the idiom. Measuring at just over eight and half feet in length, the latest from Germany’s compact experts packs a surprising punch. While the car’s seemingly paltry 89 horsepower is about a third of what we’re used to, and the “ForTwo” in the car’s model name is …