Archive for April, 2008

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

The World’s Biggest Racetrack

With capacity for 60,000 and a span of one kilometer, the latest Dubai megaproject is an entire city built around The Sport Of Kings

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

The Top Drops on Convertible Sales

"Feel-good" cars like convertibles fall to the bottom of the priority list during an economic downturn

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Contemporary Art Tops the Auction Charts

At auction houses across the globe, led by the work of artists such as Andy Warhol, contemporary art is bringing in big bucks as the best-selling category

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Car Shopping in a Recession

Auto sales continue to slump along with the overall economy. The cars that are showing any strength? Smaller, more fuel-efficient models

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

There Is No Gas Shortage

But Washington, Wall Street, and ethanol and oil and gas companies want you to think there is, says automotive expert Ed Wallace

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Bring Home Better Bacon

Americans consumed more than $2 billion worth of bacon last year, but the tastiest stuff is made by a small group of artisanal producers

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

The Mystery of the $234 Hermès Tie

If the euro is strong and the dollar weak, why does a Hermès tie cost more in Paris than in New York?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

College Towns: Still a Smart Investment

Property values in college towns are holding strong and can make a good investment whether you’re a parent, an investor, or just looking to relocate

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Airport Hotels Are Taking Off

Hotel companies are developing more attractive—and profitable—airport properties to cater to the business traveler

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Luxury Homes Buck the Trend

The overall housing market might be in bad shape, but at the very top luxury homes are still setting record prices