The conservative styling in the 2016 7-Series can be deceptive, as it’s received one of its most radical redesigns yet, in the way the car is engineered. It’s a curvier and showier look inside that you can now see throughout much of the Mercedes-Benz lineup in models like the recently revamped C-Class and new GLC. The 7-Series dash keeps to a more formal two-tone look, with sparing brightwork up above and a crisp, angular design theme meanwhile the S-Class takes a more curvaceous route, employing round vents and in most versions, a little more brightwork. Both have moved to a more horizontal layout for the instrument panel, but there are some key differences. Inside, these cars are meticulously built and exquisitely detailed. To that, traditionalists and BMW enthusiasts are probably going to appreciate the understated nature in this design, while others will wish for a more ostentateous look. The latest version that made its debut this past year kept closely to traditional BMW sport-sedan form and proportions. Shoppers are likely to be more split on the 7-Series’ styling. It all flows in a way that draws in some of the swoopier, sportier cues of the CLS, a so-called coupe. They’re all quite beautiful, with a more upright grille this time around, arching character lines, and a tauter, more horizontal look to the rear styling. The S-Class, which was redesigned a couple of model years ago, is a lot more rakish and adventurous than it used to be-and while we’re focusing in on the sedan for the purposes of this matchup, an extended lineup of S-Class models now includes Coupe and Cabriolet (convertible) versions. The latest versions of these two models deliver that, but they’re no longer sacrificing as much performance in the name of comfort. Both of these sedans have typically been among the first in the world to offer advanced technology, comfort, and active-safety features, as well advanced engineering and construction techniques. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series are large sedans that serve as the flagship models of their respective brands. Central to his plea to join the EU, Ned says, has been the fact that Ukrainians “are sacrificing their livelihoods and even their lives not merely to defend their country against an invader, but in defense of a Western, democratic way of life.” There’s a new desire to expand the tent of membership – to bring more countries in and trust the influence of the EU to drive change where democratic or economic progress is needed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a compelling argument. Ned says it is a new inflection point in European history, following World War II and the Cold War. The EU had other things to deal with, most particularly the historic number of migrants arriving from Africa and the Middle East. But the Ukraine war has underscored the importance of rethinking Europe’s most prestigious club. It’s about Europe’s vision for what it wants to be going forward. For years, admitting additional Eastern European members was not a priority. But it’s really much more about what Ned calls “the third seismically redefining event of modern European history.” So, a big deal. It is. The subject of the column is the European Union. Is it really as big a deal as it sounds? Yes, he says. And Pakistan appears to finally be realizing that its long-standing support of the Taliban might not be the greatest idea. But Ned Temko’s Patterns column prompted me to reach out to him.
(No, the Republic of Super Neighbors is not the next Marvel film.) Meanwhile, New Hampshire is fighting tooth and nail to keep its place on the presidential primary calendar, though many Democrats are not impressed. Supreme Court term, which will aim to deepen the court’s conservative revolution, as well as our weekly roundup of progress around the world. We’ve got stories for you on the new U.S.
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