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All Hail the New Range Rover Evoque, God of Road

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The ancient Greeks knew how to treat themselves. Elite Athenians eschewed hard labour in favour of nobler pursuits: Olympic sports, equestrian games, war. They had an insatiable appetite, according to Plato, for cakes and courtesans, clothes and shoes, gold and ivory.

The palatial Amanzoe Hotel in southern Greece is a throwback to these extravagant Greek glory days. Towering marble columns frame a grand porte-cochère. The whole place feels like one of Alexander the Great’s country houses, with free WiFi.

That the all-new 2020 Range Rover Evoque looks and feels perfectly at home in this most opulent setting speaks to just how automotive luxury has evolved. From horse-drawn-carriages to formal limousines to, now, a minimalist go-anywhere utility vehicle, fancy cars have become less about signaling status and more about freedom, possibility, and boundless exploration. It’s why all luxury brands are scrambling to build deluxe SUVs. Remember: Range Rover did it first, and arguably, still does it best.

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We drive to the Amanzoe not via road but overland, along a rocky goat path that twists across hills and through streams. The Evoque raises and lowers itself as needed. Obstacles that would stop an ordinary car — or, for that matter, a luxury limousine — are non-issues. Inside, eucalyptus-based-textile trim mirrors the large slabs of marble used at Amanzoe; leather feels a bit old-fashioned in a car as sleek as this. Cameras mounted around the Evoque let the driver see “through” the bodywork to negotiate around jagged rocks. Compared to the old Evoque, the new one is significantly more spacious for rear-seat passengers, addressing what was its only real shortcoming. A new mild-hybrid (MHEV) system gives the frugal four-cylinder engine an electric boost, outputting nearly 300 hp.

We arrive at our Greek palace early, with plenty of time to devote to noble pursuits by the pool.

Specs
Power:
246 hp – 296 hp
Price:
$47,000
Engine:
2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder, optional 48V MHEV system
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Gas or electric? The all-new eighth-generation 2027 BMW 3 Series comes both ways, and we just drove them in southern France.

BMW i3 50 xDrive: built on the Neue Klasse platform with gen-6 batteries and motors, 469 hp from a dual-motor setup, 0–100 km/h in 4.7 sec (BMW’s official figure), up to 400 kW ultra-fast charging, and an estimated 750 km of range on the NRCan test.
BMW M350 xDrive: a straight-six making 443 hp, a lighter 1,935 kg, and 0–100 km/h in 4.1 sec, with a lower, sportier driving position.

Both share the same design cues and cabin, and both keep the 3 Series’ signature rear-wheel-drive balance. It’s the biggest change in the model’s 51-year history, and it’s all still Freude am Fahren.

So which one are you picking? Tell us in the comments.
Read more at the link in bio.

#BMW #BMW3Series #BMWi3 #BMWM350

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Gas or electric? The all-new eighth-generation 2027 BMW 3 Series comes both ways, and we just drove them in southern France. BMW i3 50 xDrive: built on the Neue Klasse platform with gen-6 batteries and motors, 469 hp from a dual-motor setup, 0–100 km/h in 4.7 sec (BMW’s official figure), up to 400 kW ultra-fast charging, and an estimated 750 km of range on the NRCan test. BMW M350 xDrive: a straight-six making 443 hp, a lighter 1,935 kg, and 0–100 km/h in 4.1 sec, with a lower, sportier driving position. Both share the same design cues and cabin, and both keep the 3 Series’ signature rear-wheel-drive balance. It’s the biggest change in the model’s 51-year history, and it’s all still Freude am Fahren. So which one are you picking? Tell us in the comments. Read more at the link in bio. #BMW #BMW3Series #BMWi3 #BMWM350

We caught up with @jamesmcavoyrealdeal on making his directorial debut with @californiascheminfilm about the bizarre but true story of Silibil N’ Brains, two aspiring hip-hop artists from Dundee, Scotland, who, after being rejected by London record executives for their thick Scottish accents, reinvent themselves as Californians to land a lucrative contract.

McAvoy talks about hidden costs of creative survival, systemic cultural barriers and the delicate tightrope artists walk. 

Interview by @marriska.fernandes

#jamesmcavoy #californiaschemin #movies #xmen #filmmaker 

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We caught up with @jamesmcavoyrealdeal on making his directorial debut with @californiascheminfilm about the bizarre but true story of Silibil N’ Brains, two aspiring hip-hop artists from Dundee, Scotland, who, after being rejected by London record executives for their thick Scottish accents, reinvent themselves as Californians to land a lucrative contract. McAvoy talks about hidden costs of creative survival, systemic cultural barriers and the delicate tightrope artists walk.  Interview by @marriska.fernandes #jamesmcavoy #californiaschemin #movies #xmen #filmmaker 

The real luxury of a day off is somewhere good to go, and no rush getting there. We drove the 2027 Lincoln Navigator® Black Label® from Toronto to Elora the long way, stopping to recharge with @Lincolnca Rejuvenate, a multisensory experience combining massage, scents, sounds and soothing visuals to provide a few minutes of calm along the way.

Read the full story at the link in bio.

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The real luxury of a day off is somewhere good to go, and no rush getting there. We drove the 2027 Lincoln Navigator® Black Label® from Toronto to Elora the long way, stopping to recharge with @Lincolnca Rejuvenate, a multisensory experience combining massage, scents, sounds and soothing visuals to provide a few minutes of calm along the way. Read the full story at the link in bio.