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208 pieces of unique artwork by Bentley design will be available for customer purchase.
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From our partners: Europe’s exclusive car event strikes again with some incredible new releases.
Boasting a top speed of 273mph the Chiron Super Sport pushes the limits of possibility.
The struggle between electrified engines and turbocharged motors cannot be denied.
RM Sotheby’s announces sale of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé.
AIR ONE boasts a range of 110 miles at speeds up to 155 mph.
Subtle enhancements have been added to the classic eighth-generation Phantom.
Comfort and quality at the highest level, but the new Range Rover is still at home off-road.
The brand is marking its anniversary with a host of limited edition releases.
We take a look at the Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo and Panamera Platinum Edition.
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class S680 model will go on sale for a limited run of 150 units.
This new SUV is Lotus’s first foray into the world of lifestyle vehicles.
From our partners: The all-new 2022 LX 600 stands as the ultimate sport-utility flagship.
In collaboration with British artist Nat Bowen this vivid paintwork puts the art in Artura.
Analysis finds that 1980s cars dominate the list, topped by the 1998-1991 Honda Prelude.
Bentley will release one luxury EV per year between 2025 and 2030 as part of Beyond100.
InnerSpace is the latest groundbreaking addition to the Halo Portfolio.
Whether clocking time on the slopes or avoiding the cold, this trio of drop-tops provides options.
The futuristic vehicle is almost 20 feet long with solar panels beneath the transparent hood.
Rolls-Royce takes a huge step towards making all its products fully electric by 2030.
Examine the evolving tastes of consumers with the most luxurious cars in the world.
It is becoming increasingly common for luxury hotels to offer electric vehicle charging on site.
Luxury coachbuilder Bentley Motors takes another big step towards electrification.
The partnership should see Bugatti manufacture what could be the world’s fastest electric hypercar.
Electric cars have sparked a significant advancement in automotive technology in the past 20 years.
Over the last two decades consumer interests have shifted, and a different race has ensued.
The new S model delivers heightened agility, a more muscular presence and, of course, raw speed.
Celebrating its centennial this year, Maybach has worked to redefine luxury from the outset.
From the newly debuted all-wheel drive to the beloved Starlight Headliner, the new Ghost impresses.
The designer is planning to pepper the Utah landscape with iconic automobiles.
The owner of the $50m Triplex Penthouse will be gifted a rare Aston Martin Vulcan.
The Bentayga now accounts for 45% of Bentley's global sales – a game-changer for the British brand.
Assembling a Ferrari F8 Spider requires decades of knowledge as well as human hands.
California dreaming on offer for one supercar lover at Pendry Residences West Hollywood
The partnership between the private jet and sports car manufacturers is the first of its kind.
This trio of off-road, made-to-order machines offers the luxury of unhurried exploration.
New EV company ionic cars wants to keep classic cars on the road for years to come.
Grand Tourers function as both a bragging right and cornerstone for any car manufacturer.
The brand surveyed 3,200 Americans in what they call 'The Future of Luxury' report.
Designed to handle high speeds and great distances in chorus, Grand Tourers function as both a bragging right and cornerstone for any car manufacturer. Possessing power, grace and beauty, GTs typically include enough seats for four passengers plus luggage, as well as the ability to pass anything that may interfere with its continent-crossing intentions. Few… View Article
Bentley Motors has announced it will suspend production from today at its factory headquarters in Crewe, United Kingdom, as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. The increasing rate of infection across the UK has put a strain on the company’s workforce and supply chain. There is also an expectation that the economic slowdown caused… View Article
Tasked with upholding the company tagline — “Inspiring Greatness” — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös perpetually pushes the envelope of luxury. Commemorating 10 years on the job, he speaks with Alexandra Cheney on how to maintain lasting global relationships, the power of saying yes and the future of coachbuilding. “There is always room for… View Article
The release of the new James Bond film may have been delayed six months due to the coronavirus, but 007’s favorite car brand Aston Martin has motored on without him with the release of its stunning new V12 Speedster. Following the recent release of the new Vantage Roadster, the Aston Martin V12 Speedster offers a… View Article
Designed to handle high speeds and great distances in chorus, Grand Tourers function as both a bragging right and cornerstone for any car manufacturer. Possessing power, grace and beauty, GTs typically include enough seats for four passengers plus luggage, as well as the ability to pass anything that may interfere with its continent-crossing intentions. In… View Article
What do you get when you combine the talent and expertise of Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller with Bentley’s exquisite design sensibility and Bomber Ski’s superb craftsmanship and artistry? Two limited-edition skis that will ensure you stand out on the slopes. While the skis are absolutely beautiful and have some over-the-top touches, like 24K… View Article
Pedal power meets horsepower under the same umbrella design language, which is keen on carbon fiber components and lightweight, albeit functional, performance. Smooth surface track days and pavement dreams become a reality thanks to the company-coined ‘signature BMW experience.’ It almost reads like propaganda, were it not the driving force behind BMW’s M-line. As the… View Article
Loyal Aston Martin customers will be able to show their appreciation for the brand in the most extravagant of ways after it announced the co-developed Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter. The next best thing to a flying car, this limited-edition helicopter has been developed to feel like an Aston Martin on the inside and,… View Article
As bespoke vehicle possibilities and additional model options reached a fever pitch, automakers aptly switched lanes. Implementing in-house design aesthetics and technology on objects beyond the garage, manufacturers seek to capitalize on a new class of lifestyle collaborations. To achieve true customer loyalty, car companies are utilizing their proprietary research and development to fully immerse… View Article
Performance-led grand tourer meets continental cruiser in the Speedback Silverstone Edition, a bespoke automobile from David Brown Automotive, a Silverstone, England-based small-batch manufacturer. Employing the original chassis, transmission and suspension from a Jaguar XKR, Brown Automotive then custom-builds the aluminum body to house the 601 hp, 5.0 liter supercharged V8 vehicle. With its sleek, extended… View Article
For those unfamiliar with the finer milestones in car design, the name Pininfarina sounds oddly proverbial. Born Battista Farina, the postwar design magnate and coachbuilder focused on the drafting and construction of new car bodies for the likes of Ferrari and Alfa Romeo throughout his career. At home, he was the youngest boy of 11… View Article
Sliding into the not quite camel — but darker than sand — supple leather seat feels like being handed the reins to a realized spaceship. There are no touchscreens in the Chiron but rather mindfully placed, if not inordinately large, buttons. Bugatti engineers claim they’re an integral part of the timeless beauty that runs throughout… View Article
Decked out in smart, crisp black suits: Blacklane’s crew of dedicated chauffeurs make sure every journey is tailored to perfection. You know the feeling: the business presentation that runs over; the unexpected delays; and the anxiety that creeps in knowing you have a long-haul flight ahead. Blacklane removes all the stress and uncertainty from this… View Article
The McLaren GT is not known for its big trunk, so the British car manufacturer has developed a bespoke luggage line that allows customers to get full use out of the supercar’s limited storage space. Designed specifically to maximize the limited space inside the latest $200,000 GT model, the new GT Luggage line has been… View Article
Blackberry Mountain Resort has become the newest member of the Lexus Hotel Partner Program and can now offer guests the chance to experience the all-new Lexus GX in its natural environment. The Lexus Off-Road Adventure allows guests to hone their off-road driving skills while taking in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. During a… View Article
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars are giving enthusiasts the chance to own a piece of company history with the release of a limited-run Ghost Zenith Collector’s Edition. Following on from the Phantom Zenith project, the Ghost Zenith Collector’s Edition is limited to just 50 examples and will offer more bespoke options than any model since its inception in 2009…. View Article
Cross 30 inches of water or ascend a 60-degree slope, but make it luxurious. That’s the objective of Mil-Spec Automotive, the brainchild of CEO Adam Mitchell, president Chris Van Scyoc and CIO Ian Broekman, three midwestern men capable of restoring a quarter-million-dollar, military-grade Humvee, but each of whom fail to meet the age required to… View Article
Elite Traveler’s motoring writer Alexandra Cheney takes you on a journey through the best luxury cars on the market at the moment, from state-of-the-art hypercars to the most spacious sedans. Undoubtedly, the premium luxury segment is in a decisive moment. Stricter global emissions standards continue to force automotive manufacturers to refocus their research and design… View Article
The browns, greens and blacks of the layered hills and coast-hugging roads of Big Sur brilliantly offset the deep blues and bright whites of the vast Pacific Ocean and its crashing waves. It’s a familiar scene to those acquainted with California’s Central Coast, as much a state of mind as a locale. Enter the A8,… View Article
The Lanesborough hotel has acquired some of the most beautiful supercars in the world to allow guests to explore London in serious style. Already one of the most luxurious hotels in the city, The Lanesborough has purchased a selection of Ferraris, McLarens, Rolls Royces and Lamborghinis to further enhance its add-on experiences for guests. Those… View Article
Words like sleek, stunning and extraordinary come easily to the lips of those viewing Speedtail, McLaren’s low-drag, 1,035-horsepower, gas-electric hybrid powertrain Ultimate Series vehicle. Its list of lengthy superlatives include: first-ever Hyper-GT and most aerodynamically efficient, perfectly symmetrical and fastest-accelerating McLaren. A proclamation: The Speedtail is a testament to the current and future technological accomplishments… View Article
Aston Martin and Waldorf Astoria are teaming up to offer an all-new glamping experience at this year’s 24 Hours in Le Mans race. The new site, previously managed by Aston Martin alone, is the most exciting project yet from the two luxury brands, that began a four-year global partnership last December. Keen to make an… View Article
Bentley Motors will celebrate its centenary year with the release of a stunning Opus book that tells the story of its rich heritage in minute detail. The luxury car company was founded in January 1919 and in that time has produced a number of iconic models from Le Mans-winning race cars of the 1920s to… View Article
Sotheby’s will auction a bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the historic meeting between Charles Rolls and Sir Henry Royce. Their chance encounter at the Midland Hotel in Machester, UK lead to the birth of the most influential luxury car brand in the world. An exclusive dinner at Sotheby’s in New York… View Article
The Bonhams Aston Martin Sale is the go-to auction for anyone hoping to get their hands on their legendary classic cars, but a new model is likely to steal the show in 2019. The leading Aston Martin and Lagonda auction hosts its 20th edition at the stunning Wormsley Estate in Buckinghamshire on May 19, in conjunction… View Article
A new ultimate supercar tour from luxury travel specialists Leo Trippi offers to take guests through the most iconic alpine passes behind the wheel of their dream car. The Swiss Alps are known for containing some of the most beautiful roads in the world. Many car enthusiasts undertake the famous pilgrimage from Zurich to Geneva… View Article
By John Mayhead At the end of 2018 the Hagerty Price Guide, the UK’s leading index of classic car values, showed that 26% of the models it monitors had fallen in value in the preceding nine months. Although the market didn’t crash, an overdue correction had taken place. Double-digit increases in value are great while… View Article
by Alexandra Cheney It’s all a bit familiar. The Lamborghini Urus is the second SUV to hail from the Sant’Agata Bolognese-based company, but its first-ever super-sport utility vehicle. (The LM002 was its military-forward SUV produced from 1986 to 1993.) Culling wide and low design notes, specifically the squat rear silhouette from the Aventador S and… View Article
The motoring heritage in Britain is without a doubt one of the best in the world. From Aston Martin to Rolls Royce, it has long been associated with producing some of the fastest and most luxurious cars in the world. But many of these British institutions remain so in reputation only. Rolls Royce and Bentley… View Article
by Alexandra Cheney Ferrari isn’t exactly synonymous with daily drivers; two of its models, though — the GTC4Lusso T and the Portofino — debunk that notion. Deep within Ferrari lore, it is known that the strong-browed, brilliantly coiffed Enzo Ferrari preferred automobiles that transported him to the track over ones that raced on it. Despite… View Article
The luxury car market has experienced an unprecedented boom in recent years and, if this year’s Geneva Motor Show is anything to go by, it is only set to grow further and further. Although a wide range of new models have been unveiled at the world’s premier motor show in Switzerland, it is the hypercars… View Article
The Geneva International Motor Show was set alight Monday with the unveiling of the fastest road-legal Italian car the world has ever seen, the all-electric Pininfarina Battista. Earmarked as a giant leap in electric-motor technology, the zero-emissions Battista produces the equivalent 1,900 break horse power (bhp), accelerates from zero to 62mph in under two seconds… View Article
The new Overfinch Range Rover Velar has been revealed alongside a selection of brand new customizable options to make it easier than ever for enthusiasts to create their perfect car. The vehicle-enhancement specialists, who are solely dedicated to working on Land Rovers and Range Rovers, describe their interpretation of the Velar as “Redefined”. Their enhancement… View Article
Elite Traveler gets behind the wheel of the Lexus LS 500h Premier, their latest flagship sedan, as the Japanese carmaker once again attempts to take a slice of the luxury market share from German giants Audi, Mercedes and BMW. There was something serendipitous about sitting behind the wheel of the Lexus LS 500h Premier for… View Article
This story originally appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of Elite Traveler. Utility vehicles continue to gain momentum as the world’s favored family car, so automobile manufacturers remain resolute in diversifying the sector. A trio of first drives demonstrate the breadth and depth of possibility; from impressive off-road capabilities to bespoke refinements, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar and Bentley… View Article
This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. The hills are alive with the sound of 900 newton meters of torque. A curt pop-pop-pop of the exhaust gives way to a throaty rumble as Aston Martin’s new flagship 715-horsepower DBS Superleggera settles into its Alpine atmosphere. On the Austrian border some 2,297… View Article
This story originally appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. The sunlight at the top of the world penetrates the clouds much like a polar icebreaker relentlessly cuts through the frozen ocean. At 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, zero degrees Celsius feels balmy. There’s not a breath of wind. The crystalline landscape… View Article
This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum At its core, Cadillac calls Escalade an SUV with the capacities of a full-size truck. Its new 10-speed automatic transmission with a 7.39 gear ratio spread apportions the engine to run at a lower rpm on the highway, adjusting shift… View Article
This story originally appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Explore with complete freedom and flexibility; no pilot, predetermined destination or schedule is necessary. A new era of customized, purpose-built travel trailers from Living Vehicle, Airstream and Land Ark allow you to traverse the world with the luxuries of home and on your own… View Article
This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Vanderhall MotorWorks’ three-wheeled autocycle is vintage for the modern era. Cruising the balmy Southern California canyons, windswept and three-wheeled, the Vanderhall Venice radiates a distinct air of cool in a valley of cloudless skies. Part of that may be due to its lack of… View Article
This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. The promise of long, languid summer days spent moseying around St Barths or in the Hamptons warrants a vehicle that enables such leisure. With a top speed of 25 mph, the eMoke—the electric version of the classic beach buggy whose fans included Brigitte Bardot,… View Article
This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Morgan Motor Company’s Plus 8 50th Anniversary Special Edition celebrates its final naturally aspirated V-8. Ponder the simple pleasure of an open-cockpit V-8, when the weather is hot and you can hear the roar of the naturally aspirated engine. Now, picture yourself, top down,… View Article
By Rob Reed This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. A ticket to drive the world’s most popular supercars on a race track in Sin City. You have to slowdown to go fast. That’s the paradox of race-car driving and the mantra I’d repeat to myself while learning how to drive… View Article
At first, it was hard to imagine that the McLaren 570S Spider, part of the brand’s Sports Series, was an everyday car for McLaren drivers. As a brand known for race cars and high-performance road vehicles, the low-to-the-ground, curvaceous sports car seemed like it belongs more on a racing track than the busy New York… View Article
Graduation season calls for pause and applause. What better way to honor higher achievement than the pursuit of greater independence in the form of four wheels – something both the adults and their children can celebrate. The crown jewel Rolls-Royce Cullinan Refusing to submit to such categories as SUV, off-roader or crossover, Cullinan is instead… View Article
This story originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Collection Suites aims to solve the dilemma facing every city-dwelling car collector: where do I park my cars? The project is the brainchild of Miami-based father-son duo Juan Manuel and Lino Fayen, who both race and collect sports cars. They originally set out to… View Article
By Alexandra Cheney This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. GM flexes its American muscle with the boundary-breaking ZR1. General Motors is throwing down the gauntlet on its European counterparts. The 2019 Corvette ZR1 supercar is the fastest (210mph), loudest (high-pitched on acceleration, burbly once the intercooled supercharger kicks in) and… View Article
By Alexandra Cheney This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Meticulous from the tires up, Icon and Emory Motorsports reimagine classic automobiles. Emory Within the walls of an air-cooled Porsche, the unadulterated whirr of its fan creates a mechanical melodiousness unlike any other. Unmuffled by water jacketing, that purity of sound… View Article
By Alexandra Cheney This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Want a Porsche as an anywhere vehicle without the hassle of actually owning it? Load a couple of surfboards on the roof of a Cayenne and hit the beach. Slip into a 911 and head out for a Friday night on… View Article
By Alexandra Cheney This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. Inspired by the lines of the great white shark, the McLaren 720S devours road and track with power and design. Drown out the purrs and the pop-pops of the garden-variety supercar and focus on the understated quivers of the McLaren 720S…. View Article
This week Jaguar announced the beginning of a new era for the iconic Jaguar D-type race car. More than 60 years after the last of these racing cars was built, Jaguar is restarting its production with 25 cars set to be hand-built at the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works in Warwickshire, UK. When Jaguar set… View Article
This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. In an unassuming building in Marysville, Ohio, you’ll find a marvel of modern technology: the Performance Manufacturing Center, a pristine, almost-too-quiet factory where dedicated employees build the only American supercar using state-of-the-art technology. Sure, a Japanese company, Honda, owns the plant, but the Acura… View Article
Anyone who found it hard to watch the end of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off will know a Ferrari is more than just a sum of its parts. Since the first Fezza hit asphalt in 1940, the hypnotic howl of the engine has had many a bigwig reaching for the check book and parting with a… View Article
By Angus Frazer This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. From the timeless to the technologically fantastic, we have selected the very best in automobile innovation. Highlighting the classic cars that created a legend, alongside the latest offerings on the road that will turn heads, our rundown of top cars is… View Article
By Angus Frazer This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. From the timeless to the technologically fantastic, we have selected the very best in automobile innovation. Highlighting the classic cars that created a legend, alongside the latest offerings on the road that will turn heads, our rundown of top cars is… View Article
By Angus Frazer This story originally appeared in the July/August 2017 issue of Elite Traveler. From the timeless to the technologically fantastic, we have selected the very best in automobile innovation. Highlighting the classic cars that created a legend, alongside the latest offerings on the road that will turn heads, our rundown of top cars is… View Article
As a further highlight of its 50th anniversary year, Automobili Lamborghini is presenting one of the most exceptional super sports cars of all time. The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is an open racing prototype with an extreme design and breathtaking performance. And it is one of the world’s most exclusive automobiles – not more than nine units will be built during… View Article