Fête Paradiso

An early 20th century French carnival is recreated on Governors Island

Just in time for Bastille Day, Fête Paradiso—the world’s first festival of vintage carousels and carnival rides—has landed in New York City for its US debut, offering visitors to Governors Island a time-traveling glimpse at the history of Parisian carnival culture. The archival display features six revolutionary rides from the turn of 20th century Europe, which is considered the “Golden Age of carousel art” due …

Test Drive: 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S

It's back and better than ever

Aston Martin celebrates their centenary this year. One of their many achievements is the fastest and most luxurious four-door they’ve ever built: the 2014 Rapide S. A refresh of one of our favorite models, the Rapide (which started production with the 2010 model year) features welcome updates to the car’s design and performance, and is just starting to be delivered to a few very happy …

Test Drive: 2014 Jaguar F-Type

Our thoughts on the British brand's heritage revival after a behind-the-wheel experience

Design matters at Jaguar, but the British car-makers have only recently evolved their overall aesthetic. A few years back, when they unveiled the Jaguar C-X75, we got a glimpse of where the creative direction was heading for the sportscar facet of their business and now we see the first fruits of that labor—the all new F-Type. While their current line-up is high-class, it’s somewhat understated. …