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Bentley, Maserati Shun Incentives, Gird for `Getting-Worse' Luxury Market The target customers for the world's priciest luxury cars probably still have $330,000 to plunk down for an Azure sedan from Volkswagen AG's Bentley. Because of the global economic slump, they may not feel like it.

Infiniti FX Gets Groceries With Sports-Car Style, Speed: Jason H. Harper Funny how quickly the language of design changes. When the Infiniti FX first hit the roads in 2003 as a so-called ``crossover,'' many thought it was a strange beast. It was as big as an SUV, yet its lines and proportions were like a sports sedan's.

Skip Lunch: Kill Stress With a `Manly-Cure,' Power Pod Nap, Ice-Cold Bath There's more Russian than English spoken at the Wall Street Bath and Spa in Manhattan's financial district.

Infiniti FX Gets Groceries With Athletic Style, Speed: Cars Funny how quickly the language of design changes. When the Infiniti FX first hit the roads in 2003 as a so-called ``crossover,'' many thought it was a strange beast. It was as big as an SUV, yet its lines and proportions were like a sports sedan's.

Bond's $270,000 Aston Martin Has Sleek Power, Iffy Stereo: Cars The scene: A snaking road coiled around high cliffs, with three empty lanes. The soundtrack: The incredible roar of a V-12 engine under full throttle, tires singing and 510 horses shrieking.

First Google Phone Works Well, With Imperfections: Grace Aquino Google Inc.'s new mobile phone has a few neat tricks, but won't keep rival developers at Apple Inc. and Research in Motion Ltd. up all night.

Kodak Camcorder Moves in on Flip's Sub-$200 Turf: Grace Aquino People notice when you get the job done fast and charge a low price. The Flip video camcorder took that formula and came up with an easy-to-use, sub-$200 camcorder that makes shooting video and posting on YouTube a snap. Now Kodak wants a piece of the action.

London City's 1901 Offers Pricey Portions, Walk-Up Wine Cellar There's a theory that as times get tougher, people go for comfort food. So in London, tiny portions of fancy French cuisine are out and hearty servings of traditional British favorites such as bangers and mash are in. Well, maybe.

Michelin Adds Eight Two-Star Restaurants in Italy, One in Spain The Michelin Guide today gave a second star to eight restaurants in Italy and one in Spain. A total of 35 venues in Italy gained their first star and 17 in Spain.

Picking Wines to Go With Turkey, Crazy Relatives: Elin McCoy Every year I hear the same anxiety over what wine to serve with Thanksgiving dinner, but this year friends started eliciting suggestions in mid-October.

Brits Booze Without Beer, Mix Drinks at Home as Recession Looms Robert Munro buys his booze at London liquor stores these days. As his expenses rise and Britain teeters on the edge of recession, the house painter is cutting back on nights out and pouring drinks at home.

Skip Lunch: Relax With a `Manly-Cure,' Power Nap, Ice-Cold Bath There's more Russian than English spoken at the Wall Street Bath and Spa in Manhattan's financial district.

Racehorses Parade at Highclere Castle, Home to U.K. Aristocrats As the effects of the credit crunch worsen, get-rich-quick fantasies will undoubtedly proliferate. Some may even be successful. Few could offer as much glamour or fun as they do at Highclere Castle, a magnificent stately pile 60 miles from London. It even has its own legendary curse.