Luxury Cars

Aug. 3rd, 2023 Veteran cars that starred in a classic British movie have arrived at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu over the summer.  The film star cars, Genevieve and Spyker, are on display to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Genevieve, the much-loved, Bafta-winning movie which was first released in 1953. The comedy film follows the adventures of two couples participating in the annual London to Brighton event when driving a pair of veteran cars, the 1904 Darracq called Genevieve after which the film is named and a 1905 Spyker. Andrea Bishop, Director of Collections and Engagement at the National Motor Museum says, “It’s…

Aug. 3rd, 2023 McLaren Automotive introduces the exclusive "Spectrum Theme," a mesmerizing multi-tone paint finish available only on their newest 750S series-production supercar. Crafted by the skilled paint technicians at McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the in-house bespoke personalization service, the Spectrum painting procedure employs cutting-edge techniques to push the boundaries of craftsmanship. Developing the Spectrum Theme demanded the creation of new paint specialisms, making it a more technical feat than any previous MSO project. The concept revolves around separate shades of color that seamlessly blend, producing a tonal shift characterized by precision craftsmanship. This visual arrangement creates an illusion of…

2024 Buick Enclave Avenir - Photo by Jill WeinleinAvenir in French means “future,” and that's exactly what Buick hopes drivers will experience while driving this innovative new luxury mid-size2024 Buick Enclave Avenir.  Every line, panel, curve, stitch, and dial offers a distinctive character, starting with the intricately designed Enclave Avenir grille. The premium and sleek futuristic looking LED headlamps light up the road. When the vehicle is at a speed of 25 mph or more, IntelliBeam technology automatically turns the vehicle's high beams on or off depending on traffic conditions. 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir - Photo by Jill WeinleinDriving the eye-catching Emperor…

Stinson CarterThe new Sequoia Platinum is a vehicle I did not expect to love as much as I did. Toyota is not currently offering the Land Cruiser in the US, and the Sequoia’s luxe trim level is a worthy option for anyone who wants that same balance of utility and luxury. It’s a surprisingly nimble three-row SUV with a hybrid engine that makes it very fast to accelerate and also relatively easy on gas.   I had an opportunity to take a road trip in the new Platinum edition Sequoia from Charleston, South Carolina to the Blue Ridge Mountains luxury haven, High…

Terranea Resort - Photo by Jill WeinleinDriving a Lexus LX 600 F Sport in different driving modes to the oceanfront Terranea Resort, I appreciated the V6 engine and smooth four-wheel drive while taking the hills and curves along the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This large luxury Lexus offers two comfortable bucket seats in the front and two rows of seats behind. There is plenty of room for suitcases and golf clubs for driving vacations. The 10-speed shiftable automatic in Custom mode offers the most comfortable drive. The driver can turn a knob to Eco to ensure the most efficient fuel usage for…

Where Savile Row meets Park Avenue. Aston Martin proudly opens the doors to Q New York, its first ultra-luxury flagship on 450 Park Avenue, in New York City. Experience unmatched British tailoring with unique craftsmanship and highly tuned intensity at the Home of Aston Martin in Manhattan Aston Martin’s first ultra-luxury flagship location on 450 Park Avenue, in the heart of New York City Q New York provides an exclusive and immersive entry into the thrilling world of Aston Martin Offering an ultimate blend of digital and physical car configuration, the new location brings the very highest levels of the Q by…

Rolls-RoyceMotor Cars’genre-defining all-electric super coupé, Spectre, has now concluded a historic and unique undertaking: a 1.5-million-mile testing program simulating more than 400 years of use. In the most demanding development process in the marque’s 120-year history, Spectre has endured temperatures ranging from-40°Fto +122°F, and in conditions spanning from Arctic snow and ice to deserts, high mountain passes, and the world's megacities.  Every one of Spectre’s 141,200 digital sender-receiver relations and 25,000 performance-related functions has been minutely observed, analyzed, and tuned by Rolls-Royce engineers, a process representing over 50,000 collective hours of highly skilled work. This resulted in thousands of iterative improvements in everything from Spectre’s acoustic performance, composure under cornering, and steering precision to…

Images courtesy of Mercedes-BenzFrom JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear While Mercedes-Benz pushes onward with its electrification plans, the company is yet to fully close the books on its internal combustion powertrains. Of course, the switch to sustainable motoring does not happen overnight, which is why consumers can still go for the 2024 E-Class before the fleet goes all-electric. Let’s check how it stacks up against the competition. Firstly, the German marque is keen to point out that there are two trim packages for its luxury sedan. The entry-level configuration – designated as the E350 – is packing a 2.0-liter inline-four good…

Courtesy of Alive Coverage for On LocationWhen the “world’s greatest collector car auction” rolled into Palm Beach last month, car aficionados knew they were in for something special. Located at the South Florida Fairgrounds, the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction took place April 13 to 15th. From Thursday through Saturday, guests enjoyed everything from outdoor exhibitor displays with official merchandise to a performance track featuring thrill rides and hot laps. One of the most luxurious ways to celebrate the auction in style though was through the exclusive VIP Experience packages offered by On Location Events. Courtesy of Alive Coverage for…

May. 9th, 2023 Limited edition celebrates Bentley’s iconic W12 engine‘Speed Edition 12’ available as Bentayga, Flying Spur, Continental GT and Continental GTCOnly 120 each of the four Speed Edition 12 models to be producedOptionally available with a sophisticated new paint finish, OpaliteProduction of W12 to end April 2024, after more than 100,000 units – the most successful 12-cylinder engine of the modern era To celebrate the remarkable W12 engine that has powered its performance flagships and indeed the brand since 2003, Bentley has created the limited-edition Speed Edition 12. Powered by the most successful 12-cylinder engine of the modern era,…