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The machines. The people. The culture.

Ownership stories, buying guides, management insight and New England automotive culture from SAINT&MACHINE.

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Inventory

More Carbon Please

A black-on-black 2022 911 Turbo S Cabriolet that kept going past its window sticker — now on the floor at Salem Nissan.

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Buying

The December Deadline: Section 179, Business Vehicles & Buying Right in Q4

Fleet replacements, business-owner upgrades and a crowded year-end market — what to understand before the calendar runs out.

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Buying

Going Electric in Massachusetts: Finding the EV That Actually Fits Your Life

EV, PHEV or hybrid? The right answer starts with how you actually use your vehicle.

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Showcase

James' 296 GTB: A Specification Worth Slowing Down For

Inside SAINT&MACHINE's first Showcase editorial session — a 296 GTB finished in an Extra-Range green most buyers never spec.

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Ownership

The First 1,000 Miles in the DAILY MACHINE

A first look at life with the Audi Q7 — ride comfort, family flexibility, tech, and real-world fuel economy.

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Ownership

What Does a Private Automotive Manager Actually Do?

Luxury ownership is supposed to be enjoyable. Here's where a private automotive manager actually fits into that.

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Buying

Buying a Luxury or Exotic Car: Why the Right Car Matters More Than the Cheapest Car

Two cars with the same year, model and mileage can represent completely different ownership experiences.

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Rental Management

The Real Work Behind Managing a Luxury Rental Vehicle

From the outside, renting a luxury vehicle can look almost passive. The vehicle has a different version of the story.

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Culture

The Machine Is More Than Transportation

A car is technically a tool designed to move people from one place to another. That definition has never explained why we love them.

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