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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Sponsored Article – October 27, 2026

Two of South Florida's Premier Automotive Experiences Come Together For One Major Weekend

Two of South Florida’s premier automotive experiences come together for one major weekend November 14–15, 2026, bringing some of the world’s most exclusive automobiles, collectors, automotive brands, industry leaders and enthusiasts to two of South Florida’s most recognized destinations. The weekend begins Saturday with Supercar Saturdays Florida (SSF) at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, followed Sunday by the 9th Annual Exotics at The Colonnade at Sawgrass Mills. Together, the two events showcase the strength and diversity of South Florida’s automotive culture — from Hypercars and Supercars to rare Exotics, Classics, JDM, American Muscle, Race Cars and Custom Builds. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SUPERCAR SATURDAYS FLORIDA 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Guitar HotelHollywood, Florida Supercar Saturdays Florida recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of bringing South Florida’s automotive community together and growing into one of the region’s largest and most recognized recurring automotive gatherings. Held on the second Saturday of every month, SSF brings together hundreds of vehicles and a community of collectors, car owners, automotive clubs, dealerships, brands, celebrities, industry leaders and enthusiasts. At the heart of SSF is its partnership with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, with the iconic Guitar Hotel providing the backdrop for one of South Florida’s signature monthly automotive experiences. Over the past decade, Supercar Saturdays Florida has grown far beyond a traditional car show, creating automotive experiences, rallies, Fun Runs and special activations while developing relationships with some of the most recognized names in the automotive world. In previous years, SSF partnered with the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix to host a post-event Fun Run following Supercar Saturdays Florida, connecting the SSF community with one of South Florida’s largest international automotive events. SSF’s reach has continued beyond its monthly South Florida gathering through relationships and activations with Barrett-Jackson, Gumball 3000, SEMA and SEMA Fest Las Vegas, and duPont REGISTRY. The November 14 event will feature a curated vehicle lineup, Seminole Hard Rock activations, automotive and luxury brand experiences, VIP elements and a post-event Supercar Fun Run. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 9TH ANNUAL EXOTICS AT THE COLONNADE 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMThe Colonnade at Sawgrass MillsSunrise, Florida On Sunday, the weekend moves to The Colonnade at Sawgrass Mills for the 9th Annual Exotics at The Colonnade, a luxury automotive showcase featuring more than 250 curated vehicles throughout one of South Florida’s premier luxury shopping, dining and entertainment destinations. Exotics at The Colonnade has become known for assembling exceptional collections of rare and significant automobiles. Past events have featured the Bugatti Chiron, Koenigsegg Regera, Pagani Huayra Roadster, Ferrari Monza SP2, Ferrari Enzo, Porsche 918 Spyder, McLaren P1 and McLaren Senna, along with other rare and limited-production automobiles. The 8th Annual Exotics at The Colonnade in 2025 marked a major milestone when the Praga Bohema made its public U.S. debut at Exotics at The Colonnade. The event also featured an exceptional collection of hypercars, including Bugatti and Pagani. For 2026, more than 250 curated vehicles will once again fill The Colonnade, surrounded by world-class luxury retailers, restaurants and lifestyle experiences, along with automotive and luxury brand activations, VIP experiences and entertainment. MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE AND LIFESTYLE PARTNERS Over the years, Supercar Saturdays Florida and Exotics at The Colonnade have built relationships with leading automotive and lifestyle brands, including Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, Lamborghini Broward, Bugatti Broward, Koenigsegg Florida, Warren Henry Auto Group, Wheels Boutique, Brooks Racing Exhaust, Fort Lauderdale Collection, Haute Living/Haute Auto, The Ticket Clinic and Red Bull, among others. For Supercar Saturdays Florida, its partnership with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood remains a cornerstone of the event and its continued growth. TWO EVENTS. TWO DESTINATIONS. ONE AUTOMOTIVE WEEKEND. With Supercar Saturdays Florida celebrating 10 years and Exotics at The Colonnade returning for its 9th annual event, November 14–15 brings together two established South Florida automotive experiences for one weekend. Saturday delivers the energy and community of Supercar Saturdays Florida at the iconic Guitar Hotel. Sunday transforms The Colonnade at Sawgrass Mills into a curated luxury automotive showcase featuring more than 250 vehicles and a full day of automotive, luxury and lifestyle experiences. Together, the events create one of South Florida’s signature automotive weekends, bringing together collectors, car owners, automotive clubs, manufacturers, dealerships, luxury brands, celebrities, industry leaders and enthusiasts from throughout Florida and beyond. EVENT INFORMATION Supercar Saturdays FloridaSaturday, November 14, 20269:00 AM – 12:00 PMSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Guitar HotelHollywood, Florida 9th Annual Exotics at The ColonnadeSunday, November 15, 202611:00 AM – 4:00 PMThe Colonnade at Sawgrass MillsSunrise, Florida

By Sponsored Article – October 26, 2026

Girardo & Co. is Heading to Retromobile New York

By Girardo & Co. For the past four years, we’ve been presenting exceptional road and competition Ferraris for sale at Salon Rétromobile in Paris, the biggest and best collector-car exhibition in the world. Competition highlights have included the 1970 Ferrari 512 S (chassis number 1004), the 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis number 4675) and, of course, the 1963 Ferrari 275 P (chassis number 0816) – the only Ferrari to have won Le Mans twice and, as a result, the most historically significant Ferrari sports-racing car of them all. On the road-car front we’ve had multiple 275 GTBs, two 400 Superamerica Aerodinamicos and a 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ Spider. Not to mention the Ferrari ‘Big Five’, comprising the 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo and LaFerrari, all of which we agreed to sell from the stand during Rétromobile week in Paris at the beginning of this year. Now Rétromobile is heading across the Atlantic and making its debut in New York City, running for the first time at the Javits Center from 19 – 22 November. And Girardo & Co. is one of a handful of European dealers making the trip for the inaugural edition. Sticking to our guns and remaining very much on brand, we’ll be presenting a smaller selection of great Ferraris from the marque’s storied history for sale in the Big Apple. And this leads us to a question… Do you have a world-class classic or modern road or competition Ferrari worthy of the Girardo & Co. stand at Retromobile New York? You need only glance at the recent auctions result from Monterey to appreciate that the collector-car market in the United States of America is in especially rude health. Here is your chance, then, to join us at Retromobile New York and put your Ferrari in front of the world’s most foremost collectors, both in person on the Girardo & Co. stand and across our extensive and high-quality media coverage of the event, which reaches the eyes of many thousands more. Space is extremely limited, so please do get in touch if your Ferrari fits the bill, either by giving us a call on +44(0) 203 621 2923 or by clicking the button below. Visit Girardo.com

By duPont REGISTRY – October 22, 2026

Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival Debuts in Miami November 6-8

The inaugural Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival puts cars and watches on the same floor this November, pairing historically significant automobiles with some of the most respected names in watchmaking. The festival runs November 6-8, 2026. The main event takes over Mana Wynwood Convention Center on November 7 and 8, where organizers expect more than 4,000 guests each day, and the weekend opens a day earlier with Driver's Seat, a collector track day at The Concours Club. It's produced by 0260 (Zero To Sixty), the lifestyle brand founded by music producer and collector Lex Borrero, who co-founded Time To Drive with cultural strategist and Wrist Check Pod creator Perri Dash. Lex Borrero Borrero has been clear about what he's building. "At 0260, we believe belonging is the new luxury, and the strongest brands of the future will be those that create genuine communities," he said when the festival was announced. That idea runs through the entire weekend, from the track day to the watch floor. A Collector Market That's Paying Closer Attention The festival lands at an interesting moment. Borrero has been watching interest build around analog modern classics: manual Porsches, BMW M cars, Mercedes-AMGs and the Japanese performance cars that genuinely mattered. As he sees it, the market has become more discerning in 2026, and younger collectors in particular are weighing cultural relevance and personal connection when they decide what's worth collecting. It's an easy idea to understand once you've seen a crowd gather around a clean E30 M3. Cars like that carry memories for the people looking at them, and that connection is a big part of their appeal. Perri Dash You can see that thinking all over the program. Driver's Seat is organized by decade, from the '70s through the 2000s, with the last group billed as the final generation of analog machines. The featured car list leans the same way. A 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II, a W124 500E "AMG Hammer," an E30 M3 Cecotto and a Carrera RS 2.7 Sport Lightweight and more. Cars With a Story Beyond the Spec Sheet Then there are the cars you know from somewhere other than a car show. The one likely to draw the biggest crowd is the 2004 Maybach 57 from Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Otis" video. For the 2011 Spike Jonze shoot, the pair took power tools to a car that cost around $340,000 new, sawed off its doors and roof, and left a raw, welded widebody behind. It survives exactly as it looked on screen. You'll find it in the Entertainment & Culture exhibition curated by Cart Dept.. Motorsport fans get the No. 7 Porsche 963 from Porsche Penske Motorsport, the entry that has won the Rolex 24 At Daytona three years running. The first of those wins, in 2024, gave Roger Penske his first overall Daytona victory since 1969. Felipe Nasr drove in all three, and he's on the guest list, so you may get the story from the man himself. And because this is Miami, the Porsche 964 Turbo from the original Bad Boys will be there too. It's a perfect fit for the setting. Those headliners sit inside a series of themed showcases. Icons of Stuttgart, co-curated by 0260 and Cart Dept., covers Porsche and Mercedes-Benz history with cars like the 300 SL Gullwing, a four-cam 356 Carrera, the Jägermeister 911 Carrera RSR and a 918 Spyder Weissach. The Monte Carlo Experience casts a wider net, from the Aston Martin DB4 to the Ferrari F40. Some of the cars will be completed right in front of you. Tuner Revolution brings in a group of exotic builds at roughly 80 percent complete and finishes them on the floor over the weekend, with the builders on hand. Cart Dept. is also presenting Canvas Chrome, where artist Mark Delmont turns a vintage Mercedes-Benz into a one-off rolling canvas in real time. Show Your Car or Take It on Track If you own something German and interesting, there's a way in. WERKS, the festival's German concours, is open to Porsche, BMW and Mercedes-Benz cars built from 1980 through 2019. Cars are judged within their marque on authenticity, provenance and condition, among other criteria, with a $5,000 prize on the line. Selected cars also join The Nürburgring, a showcase of community-owned German cars named for the track that shaped so many of them. Entries go through the festival site with a $200 submission fee and are reviewed by the show committee. Perri Dash and Lex Borrero Driver's Seat offers the most exclusive access of the weekend. Held November 6 at The Concours Club and powered by Visa Infinite Private, it's open only to GRAIL VVIP pass holders and capped at 150 guests; pass holders register to reserve their place. Four lead-and-follow sessions, each limited to 20 cars, cover the '70s, '80s, '90s and 2000s. Guests can attend on their own or submit a car for review to take it on track. Meet Your Heroes puts 20 bedroom-wall cars, the F40 and Countach among them, on circuit with guests riding along. Invitation-only hot laps pair guests with professional drivers, and Borrero joins Concours Club president Aaron Weiss and Jean-Baptiste Maillard for a panel called Belonging Is the New Luxury, hosted by collector Cyrus Ramsey. Two Worlds, One Floor The watch program carries equal weight. The Collectors Club gathers 38 brands, from established maisons to rising independents, including Chopard, Zenith, Jacob & Co., Grand Seiko, Ulysse Nardin, Greubel Forsey, MB&F, Urwerk and Armin Strom. Next door, the Luxury Exchange brings together secondary-market dealers for vintage pieces, collector accessories and bespoke storage. "Automobiles and watches have always shared a common language of craftsmanship, engineering and storytelling," Dash said. Anyone who collects both will recognize that connection right away. The panel schedule is where the two worlds overlap most usefully. Cross Market covers buying, selling and spotting value across cars and watches. When the Hammer Hits goes behind the scenes at car auctions. Content Collectors looks at how social platforms shape what becomes desirable, which loops right back to Borrero's point about cultural relevance. Watch-focused sessions dig into independents, microbrands, the rise of watch clubs and hip-hop's lasting influence on fine watchmaking. The Rest of the Weekend The guest list runs deep. Matt Farah is recording The Smoking Tire live, Spike Feresten is doing the same with Spike's Car Radio, and photographer Larry Chen is leading a masterclass on capturing speed. Patrick Long, Alexander Rossi, Eric Wind and John Temerian are among the dozens of drivers, dealers and collectors also on the schedule. Several headline sessions are available as add-ons, and the full lineup is on the panel page. Assouline will unveil Porsche: The Impossible Collection on site, plus a conversation with author A.J. Baime. The Culinary Circuit serves food from the countries behind the great car and watch traditions: Italy, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. If you want the full treatment, the 0260 ClubHaus, powered by the Miami Watch Club, adds chef-driven food, open bars, cigars and a room full of collectors and executives. DJ Matt E Love handles the soundtrack. Plan Your Visit Mana Wynwood Convention Center hosts the main festival November 7-8, with Driver's Seat at The Concours Club on November 6. Tickets, from single-day passes up to VVIP hospitality, are on sale at timetodrivefest.com, and kids under 12 get in free with a ticketed adult. Download the 0260 app before you go. It holds your entry QR code and the live schedule. For collectors of cars, watches or both, it's a weekend worth planning around. Visit Website

By Retromobile New York – October 07, 2026

Retromobile New York Announces Inaugural Exhibitor Lineup and Programming

Retromobile New York, the inaugural U.S. edition of Paris’ storied collector-car salon, will open its doors at Manhattan’s Javits Center on November 19, 2026. As the first edition in Retromobile’s history to take place outside France, the event underscores the brand’s commitment to the North American market. Since 1976, Rétromobile Paris has served as a meeting point for the international collector-car community, bringing together significant automobiles alongside the collectors, dealers, manufacturers, restorers, craftspeople, and experts who shape the field. With its New York debut, that legacy now extends to one of the world's great automotive capitals, where the city’s unique position at the intersection of finance, media and culture, paired with its international accessibility and proximity to a significant East Coast collector base, make it a perfect home for the show. More than a traditional auto show, Retromobile New York is conceived as an immersive celebration of the automobile, bringing together over 100 curated exhibitors across 400,000 square feet over the course of four days. The inaugural edition will span leading international dealers and brokers, automotive manufacturers and heritage divisions, restorers, specialist craftspeople, classic car clubs, museums, artists and collector-focused brands, creating a gathering that reflects the breadth of the collector-car world today. Beyond static displays, the show will feature interactive experiences and a live stage with programming to be unveiled in the weeks ahead. "Retromobile is not a concours d'élégance, a race, a rally or a club meeting; it is a complete automotive ecosystem," says Gérard Neveu, CEO of Retromobile New York. "We describe it as the world's most exciting pop-up garage." Gérard Neveu, CEO of Retromobile New York Confirmed for the inaugural edition is a strong international roster of specialists from across the collector-car world, including renowned European dealers Fiskens, Girardo & Co., Joe Macari and Lukas Hüni, alongside U.S. names including Autosport Designs and Hyman Ltd. The show will also welcome Spyker, Historic Sportscar Racing, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Luminari Motor Company, Detroit Metal Shaping Co. and 1600Veloce, among others. Together, the growing roster brings every facet of the collector-car world under one roof, from buying and selling to restoration, preservation, and enthusiast culture. Commerce has long been fundamental to the Retromobile experience, and New York will continue that tradition with Gooding Christie's as the show's official auction house, anchoring the program with a multi-day live sale of rare and exceptional collector vehicles. Among the first headlining consignments announced is a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider previously owned by Steve McQueen, offering an early indication of the caliber of automobiles to be offered at auction. Retromobile New York will also be presented in collaboration with long-standing brand partner Richard Mille, who will present a distinguished selection of automobiles within a dedicated space at the show. The exhibitor mix will extend into the worlds surrounding automotive collecting with a series of curated exhibitions exploring the culture, history and craft behind the automobile, with all partners to be unveiled in the weeks ahead. Among them is a collaboration with CART Department, the platform founded by collector Larry Warsh, which will present a series of art cars from the likes of Ai Weiwei, Futura, Keith Haring, Jay Z, and Shepard Fairey, exploring the intersection of automobiles, contemporary art and popular culture. In addition, iXOOST Artistic Studio, Time On Show Watch Gallery, Atelier Circourt, DPPI & Cercle d’Art, FILARDI, Antoine Dufilho, Michel Vaillant, and fine artist Lyn Hiner will bring further perspectives spanning art, photography, design and collectible objects. Central to the Retromobile concept is positioning the automobile not only as a feat of engineering, but as an object of design and cultural significance. GALLERY-EMBED Led by Gérard Neveu, Retromobile New York brings together the experience of Comexposium, the organization behind Rétromobile Paris, and duPont REGISTRY Group, combining the heritage and operational expertise of the original event with deep knowledge of the U.S. automotive market. The November timing will position the show as a culminating moment on the international collector-car calendar, bringing enthusiasts together in Manhattan ahead of the holiday season. Conceived as an annual event, the New York edition represents the beginning of a long-term U.S. presence for Retromobile. Retromobile New York will take place November 19-22, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City, with tickets now available for purchase. For more information, including a complete list of exhibitors please visit Retromobile’s website. Visit Retromobile.us Buy Tickets About Retromobile New York Retromobile New York is the inaugural United States edition of Rétromobile Paris, a defining fixture of the European automotive calendar since 1976. Taking place November 19–22 at the Javits Center in Manhattan, the four-day indoor salon will bring together over 100 exhibitors spanning leading international dealers and brokers, OEM heritage divisions, restorers, classic car clubs and museums. More than a traditional auto show, Retromobile New York will celebrate automotive heritage, craftsmanship, design and culture, with programming extending to fine art, photography, watches, collectibles and dedicated hospitality. Presented in partnership with Richard Mille, the show will also feature a multi-day live auction from Gooding Christie’s. Led by CEO Gérard Neveu, Retromobile New York is a duPont REGISTRY Group and Comexposium event and will bring the spirit and prestige of the celebrated Paris exhibition to the United States for the first time in its five-decade history. Media Contact: Estel ArapoglouShamin Abas AssociatesEstel@shaminabas.comPr@retromobile.us+1-561-676-3173

By Supercar Owners Circle – September 21, 2026

Inside Supercar Owners Circle's 2026 Costa Navarino Weekend

From the 10th to the 13th of September, Supercar Owners Circle brought together its Members and Collectors and their extraordinary cars for four unforgettable days across the Peloponnese, based at the stunning Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino. The weekend opened with a Drivers' Briefing, followed by a Welcome Aperitif under the stars, champagne, fantastic cars, and the start of something special. That evening's Opening Dinner, curated by multi-award-winning Executive Chef Bertrand Valegeas, set the tone for what was to come. GALLERY-EMBED Then came the real protagonists: the roads. Two days of driving experiences with police escort, winding through the Peloponnese towards Tripolis and Sparta, with pit stops along the way to take in the landscape and the cars. A Ferrari SP3, a Pagani Utopia and a Koenigsegg Agera RST were just some of the icons that turned every stretch of tarmac into a show, alongside lunch amid the olive groves of MANNA ARCADIA and dinner in the bougainvillea-lined streets of Marathopoli, courtesy of two-Michelin-starred Chef Dimitris Skarmoutsos. A stop at Mystras Grand Palace Resort (Dimitris Lempidakis), in the heart of the Peloponnese, preceded the grand finale: an inspiring conversation with KHALIL Design, a Champagne Reception at Ormos Beach Club, followed by dinner on the beach, the Awards Ceremony celebrating the finest cars of the weekend, and a closing party under the stars. Four days. Legendary roads. Iconic cars. Unforgettable moments among friends. Thank you to everyone who made SOC Weekend Costa Navarino 2026 an edition to remember. See you at the next one! GALLERY-EMBED

By Sponsored Article – September 17, 2026

Smith Hendrick Heritage Invitational Marks Fifth Anniversary in 2027

For serious collectors, the best automotive events offer more than a pristine show field. They create a sense of place — a weekend where remarkable cars, memorable people and shared passion come together in a way that makes simply being there feel special. That’s the allure of the Smith Hendrick Heritage Invitational. Returning April 15-17, 2027, to Ten Tenths Motor Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the fifth annual Heritage Invitational has quickly earned a coveted place on the luxury automotive calendar. Why it matters: In just five years, the Heritage Invitational has evolved into a destination for discerning collectors, industry tastemakers, motorsports legends and enthusiasts who appreciate that the stories behind extraordinary automobiles can be every bit as captivating as the machines themselves. Three days. One remarkable setting. The weekend unfolds at Ten Tenths Motor Club, where an intimate luxury clubhouse and purpose-built road course provide a backdrop unlike the traditional concours lawn. Thursday, April 15: The Hendrick Heritage Welcome Dinner sets the tone, gathering the automotive community for an evening of camaraderie, conversation and charitable giving at Hendrick Motorsports, the motorsports hub of NASCAR team owner and renowned collector Rick Hendrick. Friday, April 16: The volume gets turned up. IROC racing returns to Ten Tenths, bringing motorsports history back to life on track, while the Heritage Invitational Charity Pro-Am pairs competition with a cause, raising funds for Speedway Children’s Charities. Limited space is available in Friday’s Pro-Am for those who love speed and supporting great causes. Saturday, April 17: The weekend reaches its crescendo. RADwood celebrates the wonderfully excessive cars, fashion, music and culture of the 1980s and ’90s and the Smith Hendrick Heritage Invitational Concours takes center stage. The cars are the stars. More than 100 exceptional collector automobiles are expected to transform Ten Tenths into a rolling gallery of automotive history — the kind of field where pre-war elegance can share the spotlight with European exotics, significant competition cars, modern icons and machines rarely seen outside the world's most prestigious collections. The experience: This isn't simply a walk past beautiful cars. It's champagne and horsepower. Racing engines echoing across the grounds. Collectors trading stories. Legendary drivers mingling with guests. And automobiles whose provenance can stop even the most seasoned enthusiast mid-conversation. That combination has helped the Heritage Invitational develop remarkable cachet in a remarkably short time. The bottom line: Five years in, the secret is out. The Smith Hendrick Heritage Invitational is becoming one of those weekends where the people you meet are nearly as interesting as the cars you came to see. For collectors, there's still an opportunity to become part of the field. Applications for the 2027 concours are now available at heritageinvitational.com. For everyone else, consider this an invitation — and fair warning not to wait until the photos start appearing in your feed to wish you had been there. Visit HeritageInvitational.com

By Sponsored Article – September 09, 2026

Supercar Saturdays Florida Is Bringing Miami Heat to SEMA Fest 2026

What happens when one of South Florida’s best-known supercar communities packs two enclosed haulers with exotics and sends them across the country to Las Vegas? This November, Supercar Saturdays Florida is about to find out. Following a successful debut at SEMA Fest in 2025, Supercar Saturdays Florida (SSF) will return to Las Vegas November 4–7 for an expanded four-day experience built around SEMA Week. But simply calling it a return trip to SEMA doesn’t quite capture what organizers have planned. The SSF Road to SEMA Fest – Las Vegas VIP Experience begins in Miami, where two haulers loaded with supercars will depart South Florida bound for Las Vegas. Once there, the cars and their owners will connect with members of the Las Vegas and West Coast supercar communities for a week that combines the spectacle of SEMA with the thing these cars were ultimately created to do: drive. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Porsches, Koenigseggs and other high-performance machinery are expected to be represented throughout the week. From the Convention Center to the Open Road SEMA may provide the backdrop, but SSF is building an experience that stretches well beyond the Las Vegas Convention Center. Participants will take part in a schedule of events that includes Las Vegas Strip supercar cruises, desert rallies and scenic drives, track experiences, VIP driving opportunities, private dinners and gatherings, automotive and brand activations, and professional photography and content creation. At the center of it all will be SSF’s return to SEMA Fest on Friday, November 6, where a curated collection of hypercars and exotics will be displayed as part of the public celebration that closes out SEMA Week. It is familiar territory—but on a considerably larger scale. SSF made its SEMA Fest debut in 2025 with a collection that included vehicles from Ferrari Las Vegas, Koenigsegg and members of the Las Vegas supercar community. The response helped pave the way for SSF to return as a featured experience in 2026, this time with a much larger contingent arriving directly from South Florida. The result is something rarely seen even during a week as automotive-obsessed as SEMA: three distinct supercar communities coming together in one city. One of the Biggest Weeks in the Automotive World For anyone unfamiliar with the scale of SEMA Week, "big" is an understatement. The SEMA Show runs November 3–6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and is one of the world's premier automotive specialty-products trade events. More than 2,400 exhibiting companies are expected to participate, bringing together manufacturers, builders, buyers, media, and automotive professionals from around the globe. Then comes SEMA Fest. Taking place Friday, November 6, SEMA Fest opens the celebration to the public with the famous SEMA Cruise, drifting and motorsports exhibitions, featured vehicles, automotive activations and live entertainment. For 2026, the concert lineup is scheduled to feature The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, 311, and The Alive, while the Supercar Saturdays Florida hypercar and exotic showcase will provide another major attraction for enthusiasts. Ten Years of Supercar Saturdays Florida There couldn't be a more appropriate year for SSF to expand its national presence. In 2026, Supercar Saturdays Florida celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since the event began bringing together South Florida's collectors, owners, and enthusiasts. Its signature second-Saturday gathering at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has grown into one of South Florida's most recognizable recurring automotive events, regularly attracting hundreds of vehicles along with collectors, automotive clubs, dealerships, brands, celebrities and industry leaders beneath the unmistakable silhouette of the Guitar Hotel. Over the years, however, SSF has increasingly taken the show on the road. Rallies, Fun Runs and special automotive experiences have expanded its footprint, including a post-event Supercar Fun Run connected with the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and relationships and activations involving Barrett-Jackson, Gumball 3000, duPont REGISTRY, SEMA and SEMA Fest. Las Vegas represents the next evolution of that idea. Instead of simply gathering great cars in one location, SSF is creating experiences around the people who own and enjoy them—and connecting automotive communities separated by thousands of miles. Miami Meets Vegas That may ultimately be what makes the 2026 Road to SEMA Fest experience different. The story doesn't begin when the doors open at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It begins when two haulers leave Miami carrying a little piece of South Florida's car culture westward. From there, the cars become part of four days of drives, rallies, track time, gatherings and events before culminating in SSF's second appearance at SEMA Fest. For owners, it is an opportunity to experience SEMA Week from behind the wheel rather than simply from the convention floor. For enthusiasts, it promises an extraordinary concentration of machinery. And for automotive and lifestyle brands, the expanded program creates opportunities to participate across everything from vehicle transport and displays to driving events, photography, digital content and on-site activations. After ten years of building a supercar community in South Florida, Supercar Saturdays Florida is taking that community national—two haulers at a time. Visit Website Event Details SSF Road to SEMA Fest – Las Vegas VIP ExperienceNovember 4–7, 2026Las Vegas, Nevada Supercar Saturdays Florida at SEMA FestFriday, November 6, 2026Las Vegas Convention Center Participation is limited to a curated group of approved supercars. Registration, vehicle transport, sponsorship, partnership and media inquiries:SupercarSaturdaysFL.comSupercarSaturdaysFlorida@gmail.com

By Sponsored Article – September 09, 2026

Porscheast Returns to Rally Point East on Saturday, October 10

Porscheast comes back to Rally Point East on Saturday, October 10, bringing a full field of Porsches to the club's Hamptons campus for four hours of cars, food, and more. Admission is open to enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone who wants to spend a Saturday morning among them. When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Where: The Hamptons, New York The field spans the range of the marque: early air-cooled cars, vintage and modern road models, GT variants, and motorsport machinery. Cars are displayed across the outdoor lot and inside the club, with owners on hand throughout the day. Running alongside the display is a program filled with live music, art, and fashion, plus premium food and beverage service. The bar is open, and brand partners host boutique retail and activation spaces among the cars. Rally Point East is a members club in The Hamptons built around the automotive experience. The property covers 8,000 square feet of social and storage club, with an event center, cafe (the cafe will be closed during the event), bar, climate-controlled car storage, and an outdoor lot. On-site parking accommodates up to 200 cars, so arriving in something worth looking at is encouraged. Early October is the easiest time of year to make the drive east. Plan the route, bring the car, and come see the full spread. Brands interested in aligning with Porscheast can inquire about partnership and on-site activation opportunities at Rally Point East. Learn More GALLERY-EMBED

By Sponsored Article – May 21, 2026

Driven to Inspire Returns to Lido House For Its Second Luxury Showcase

Driven to Inspire returned to the iconic Lido House in Newport Beach for its second signature luxury showcase event, bringing together entrepreneurial leaders, luxury brands, exotic automobiles, and influential members of the community for an unforgettable evening centered around inspiration, leadership, and purpose. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Lido House Newport Lawn and Glass House, guests experienced an elevated display of exotic vehicles alongside a sophisticated atmosphere designed to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful community impact. GALLERY-EMBED The evening featured the official Driven to Inspire Award Ceremony, a growing tradition that recognizes visionary leaders whose entrepreneurial journeys inspire the next generation. The inaugural Driven to Inspire event, held in December, honored Bob Olson, owner and developer of Lido House, as the first recipient of the award. During this second event, Olson formally passed the honor on to Kavous Gitibin and Kaye Gitibin, co-founders of Go Rentals, recognizing their exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and influence within the community. Founded by Cheryl Wood and Tyler Price, Driven to Inspire was created to merge luxury experiences with purpose-driven storytelling, highlighting the individuals and brands shaping the future through innovation, perseverance, and leadership. Through a carefully curated blend of luxury lifestyle, networking, and community recognition, the founders have quickly established Driven to Inspire as a distinctive, emerging platform in the luxury event space. GALLERY-EMBED The event’s success was supported by its premier founding sponsors, including Falcon Jet, Go Rentals, RDO Developments, and VALIA Properties, whose partnership helped bring the elevated experience to life. As the official media sponsor, duPont REGISTRY helped extend the event experience beyond the evening itself, with current issues of the magazine distributed to attendees—placing the brand directly into the hands of luxury enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and automotive collectors in attendance. Following two successful events, Driven to Inspire is now positioned for continued growth through expanded strategic partnerships, increased sponsorship opportunities, and additional capital support to further elevate the brand and its impact. As the platform evolves, Cheryl Wood and Tyler Price aim to continue building a premier luxury showcase experience that celebrates entrepreneurship, innovation, and legacy-driven leadership while inspiring future generations to pursue bold visions of their own. Learn More

By Sponsored Article – April 22, 2026

CASH & ROCKET: April 23-26, Charleston to Miami

CASH & ROCKET is a movement born on the road, a breathtaking convergence of luxury, sisterhood, and philanthropy that transforms the open highway into a runway for change. Founded in 2011 by Danish entrepreneur Julie Brangstrup, CASH & ROCKET has spent over a decade evolving from a bold idea into one of the world's most compelling philanthropic platforms, raising over $6.6 million for incredible causes and cultivating a global network of more than 2,860 members along the way. From April 23 through 26, 2026, this electrifying four-day journey sweeps across the American Southeast, uniting influential women behind a singular purpose: to drive meaningful change through philanthropy, leadership, and global collaboration. Thirty sports cars. Five iconic cities. One magnificent mission. Each stop across Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, Palm Beach, and Miami has been carefully curated to connect, raise awareness, and create lasting change, with proceeds benefiting organizations dedicated to youth empowerment, education, and community support. As Brangstrup herself reflects: "The Tour is not about speed. It's about building relationships, spotlighting important causes, and showing the world what female leadership looks like in motion." With a goal to raise $15 million by 2030, CASH & ROCKET is only getting started. duPont REGISTRY is proud to be along for the ride as a sponsor. Click the button below to purchase tickets for the Grande Finale & Fundraising Night in Miami occurring on April 26th. Purchase Tickets

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