Luxury Cars

ToyotaThe roomier 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum is a great car for family transportation with a spacious third row and a well-equipped cabin. Exterior The Grand Highlander is a larger, three-row midsize SUV that is considerably roomier than the standard Highlander. On the outside, the Hybrid Max Platinum comes with 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade, and a fully sculpted 4-door body designed for families and those needing cargo and passenger flexibility. ToyotaThe Grand Highlander stretches 201.4 inches, with a wheelbase of 116.1 inches. With the rear seats folded down, drivers get…

EV Polestar 4 at LA Auto Show. Photo Jill WeinleinElectric car fans attending this year's Los Angeles Auto Show have the opportunity to test drive the new all-electric Polestar 4. This EV blends 'Scandinavian cool' and minimalist design with the roomy practicality of an SUV. Its cutting-edge EV performance and sleek, modern styling offers more performance and innovative design than the alternative Polestar 2 and sportier and larger Polestar 3.  AERODYNAMIC All aerodynamic features are integrated in the design elements to minimize drag and maximize range and performance. The low, stylish front has air curtains below the headlights. There is…

Nov. 22nd, 2025 Bold adventure and refined comforts have long defined the original British adventure marque, and both were on full display at the 2025 Destination Defender West. The second West Coast gathering of its kind—building on last year’s debut at Calamigos Ranch—the event marked a confident evolution of the brand’s weekend-long outdoor adventure festival and community gathering. Set against the rolling hills of Temecula wine-country at Galway Downs Equestrian Center, the weekend rewarded with off-road challenges, forums, culinary experiences, historic vehicle displays, live music, and announcement of the 2025 Defender Service Award winners. The Defender Lounge & Store“This event authentically…

Nov. 17th, 2025 A century after the debut of the first Bentley “Super Sports,” the iconic name returns for only the fourth time in the marque’s history. The new Bentley Supersports represents the most focused and dynamic interpretation of the Continental GT to date, engineered for drivers who desire pure engagement above all else. For the first time, the model adopts rear-wheel drive, a strict two-seat layout, and a curb weight under two tonnes—an unprecedented formula in the modern Bentley era. Power comes from a non-hybrid, twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine producing 666 PS (657 bhp) and 800 Nm of torque.…

Nov. 7th, 2025 For a hundred years, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has been the ultimate expression of success — the car that quietly announces its owner’s arrival without ever needing to boast. Chosen by royalty, visionaries, and icons of culture, Phantom has long embodied the intersection of luxury and legacy. Now, as the world’s most famous nameplate turns 100, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars marks the occasion with something truly extraordinary: the Phantom Centenary Private Collection, a global edition of just 25 examples. The marque’s Bespoke Collective — its in-house team of designers, engineers, and craftspeople — treated this commission as both a…

We were fortunate to have car enthusiasts in our family, relatives born and somehow bred loving cars, no matter their age or color.  There was a passion about all names and makes and how fast they could go: : Daimler, Lagonda, Mercedes, Packard, Hudson.  The gentlemen (and ladies) who shared that passion became immediate friends forever. We saw that in our family.  Their camaraderie created from auto passion seemed never-ending, no matter who they married, divorced or married again. The loves of their lives were still automobiles, the shiny exterior and, in looking under the hood, become bedazzled at the…

Two South Carolina stories intertwine this fall in a collaboration that fuses runway confidence with Scandinavian restraint. To celebrate its 70th anniversary in the United States, Volvo Cars has teamed up with Ridgeway-born fashion designer Sergio Hudson—a name synonymous with modern American power dressing—to create a capsule of wearable luxury inspired by the fully electric Volvo EX90, assembled in Charleston. The result? Two limited-edition pieces—a tailored car coat and an elegant belt—that reinterpret the EX90’s sustainably crafted cabin materials as couture. Each is made-to-order and crafted in the United States, launching exclusively online in the US, Canada, and the UK beginning October 20, 2025. From the…

Lexus Glam LXThe ultimate luxury vehicle that will appeal to women on the go is the bespoke Lexus concept SUV. The pink exterior and pink and white interior colors, plus the accessories will excite celebrities such as Paris Hilton. Design features include a full-service glam suite. High-fashion details and beauty-first innovations include a UV/LED Manicure Station for quick touch-ups. “The Glam LX celebrates the latest chapter of Lexus, one that goes beyond comfort and craftsmanship to connect with our guests’ passions and desire for self-expression,” said Lisa McQueen, senior manager, Lexus marketing. “It’s a bold statement of Lexus design and innovation applied in a completely…

The new 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series marks a bold new chapter in open-top ultra-luxury, combining timeless elegance and dynamic performance with the craftsmanship and attention to detail expected from Mercedes-Maybach. Arriving at U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2025, the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series will start at $224,9001. The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series is the first two-seater roadster in Maybach history and stands as the brand's sportiest model to date. As with all Maybach vehicles, it offers a comprehensive suite of standard features including two specially curated design concepts – "Red Ambience" and "White Ambience"…

Helderburg is the pinnacle of bespoke Defender craftsmanship credit: HelderburgBased in Sharon Springs, N.Y., Helderburg continues to set the benchmark at a time when vintage Land Rover Defenders are more sought-after than ever for restoration. But in an era where luxury often risks losing its meaning to mass production and rapid growth, the company is taking a bold stand to protect its legacy while redefining what meaningful automotive ownership can look like. Led by founder and creative director Paul Potratz, the company is implementing a transformative approach that places client alignment, exclusivity, and heritage at the forefront of its operations. Founded in…