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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 Charles Bradley – November 03, 2026

Concours at Wynn Las Vegas Showcases $1.3 Billion in Extraordinary Cars

The world's most exceptional automobiles converged on the manicured grounds of Wynn Golf Club for the fifth annual Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, where a collection valued at more than $1.3 billion transformed the resort into a showcase of automotive design, craftsmanship and engineering. Held Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2026, the sold-out event welcomed more than 7,500 enthusiasts, global collectors, prestigious manufacturers and industry leaders for a weekend that continued to elevate Las Vegas as a destination for the collector-car world. Presented by Richard Mille, the signature exhibition on Saturday featured 385 vehicles across judged and non-judged displays, spanning the pillars of Concours d'Elegance, Artistry, Speed, and Hypercars and Supercars. The result was a remarkable cross-section of automotive history, from significant prewar classics and celebrated European sports cars to contemporary hypercars and bespoke creations. “Hosting our fifth Concours at Wynn is a very proud milestone for all of us, but what is most meaningful is how the event has continued to evolve and elevate each year. We owe the collectors, judges, OEMs, hypercar owners, auto enthusiasts, and our Wynn staff here a huge thank you for elevating Concours at Wynn into a truly world class event,” said Brian Gullbrants, Chief Operating Officer, Wynn Resorts North America. “We are seeing more of the world’s leading automakers choose Concours at Wynn as the home for significant global reveals, which speaks to the reputation the event has built. Collectors from around the world are flying in exceptional automobiles that have never touched U.S. soil prior to our Concours. Pairing that caliber of automotive presentation with the hospitality and experience Wynn is known for makes Concours weekend especially distinctive, and one to never miss.” Two Icons Take Best of Show The highest honors of the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas went to two remarkable automobiles representing different eras of automotive artistry. The Nethercutt Collection's 1933 Hispano-Suiza J12 was named Best of Show in the Pre-War category (above), while Thomas Peck's 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Ghia earned Best of Show in Post-War. Both cars also took top honors in their respective judged classes: Pre-War European 1925-1939 for the Hispano-Suiza and Ferrari 1952-1973 for the 375 MM Ghia. The broader judging program recognized an exceptional range of marques and eras. Among the class winners were a 1931 Packard Dietrich Newport Sport Sedan, a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Coupe/Roadster, a 1967 Lamborghini Miura, a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 KK2266, a 1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy and a 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster 1600. A new Award was presented for the first time – the duPont REGISTRY Editor’s Choice was selected by our Editor-in-Chief Charles Bradley and presented to the beautiful ‘Gulf Blue’ Porsche 959 SC reimagined by Bruce Canepa for collector Chad Williams. Other specialty honors included the Spirit of Wynn, awarded to a 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche owned by Todd and Jessica Marshall; the Wynn Dream Machine, awarded to a 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV owned by Hamid Moghadam; and the Wynn Rolling Sculpture, presented to Harry Yeaggy's 1934 Packard LeBaron Runabout. The Most Elegant awards went to a 1977 Maserati Khamsin in the Post-War category and a 1930 Bentley Gurney-Nutting Speed Six Coupe in Pre-War. The event also recognized several influential figures through its Honorary Helene Awards. Sandra Button received the Lifetime Achievement honor, Rob Kauffman was named Most Celebrated Collector, Matt Katz received Connoisseur Collector, Hezy Shaked was recognized as Most Legendary Collector, and Mate Rimac was named Celebrated Innovator. World Premieres and Extraordinary Collections Beyond the judged field, the 2026 Concours delivered a series of significant automotive debuts, reinforcing its growing importance as a platform for luxury and performance manufacturers. Among the headline presentations was the world debut of the Pagani Huayra 70 Anima, presented by Horacio Pagani, alongside the world premiere of the Aston Martin Valhalla Spider and the public debut of the McLaren McL 6GT (above). This year’s event marked duPont REGISTRY Group’s first time on the field, reflecting its commitment to bringing its ecosystem of content, commerce and community to life through exceptional automotive experiences. As the paramount platform for the luxury automotive lifestyle, DRG displayed a lineup of exotic and supercar vehicles. These select vehicles include a 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista finished in rare Bianco Fuji with Grigio Silverstone racing stripes, and a 2023 Acura ARX-06, an IMSA sports prototype racing supercar. At our desk, collectors could learn more about DRG’s digital marketplaces, including dRew, DRG’s recently debuted AI concierge, and its premium leasing and financing solutions from duPont REGISTRY Finance. Bugatti marked 20 years in the United States with the presentation of its latest creation, the Destrier. The event also celebrated the pinnacle era of GT1 racing, assembling a record 19 cars from the category, including 10 incredible McLaren F1s. Other notable displays included 43 Paganis (above), and one of the largest gatherings of Porsche Carrera GTs in history, with 25 examples on display alongside the original Carrera GT prototype. Dedicated specialty and exhibition classes also celebrated the Luigi Colani Collection, the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 959, GT1 cars from 1995-1997, manufacturers and Friends of Wynn. The range of modern performance and bespoke automotive design continued with the North American debut of the Lanzante Tag Turbo Championship and the global debut of the Gunther Werks Brundle Edition Turbo. The recently debuted Hennessey Blackbird was also on display. CÄVEN Atelier presented the global debut of its first automobile, while Apollo Automobil held the North American debut of the Apollo EVO. Czinger showcased the 21C Spyder, Eccentrica debuted its first V12 with Pacchetto Titano, and Singer displayed a Classic Turbo Cabriolet and DLS Turbo. Sung Kang, known for his roles in “Fast and the Furious” and “Drifter,” also returned with his personal, highly modified Datsun 240Z. Additional manufacturers and builders included Bentley, which presented its recently introduced Torcal; Rolls-Royce, which celebrated 10 years of Black Badge with three of its boldest models; and Karma Automotive, which premiered a bespoke one-of-nine commission. Gemballa showcased the Marsien GT, Jaguar displayed the recently debuted Type 01, and Classic Recreations presented a carbon-fiber Shelby GT500CR. Shelby American unveiled “The Mongoose” Shelby Super Snake, Acura showcased the NEXERA Vision concept, and Spyker displayed the C8 Preliator XXV Coupé. A Record-Breaking Weekend for Collectors The weekend's auction activity added another dimension to the event's collector-car appeal. Broad Arrow's second annual Las Vegas auction generated $92.8 million in total sales, with 76% of lots sold and a 63% increase in registered bidders. The sale also established no fewer than 11 new world-record auction prices, led by an $18.7 million 1997 Ferrari F50. The result made it the highest-grossing collector-car auction ever held in Las Vegas, underscoring the scale of the market activity surrounding the Concours. For co-chief judge Chris Kramer, the event's continued evolution is as important as the automobiles themselves: “I am genuinely amazed at how far this event has come in such a short time, and very proud to be part of it. What makes Las Vegas so special is Wynn’s ability to try things that haven’t been possible at a concours before. The quality and diversity of the cars keeps rising and so does our responsibility as judges. We’ve extended the M100 format to supercars, hypercars and restomods and will introduce judging in motion to evaluate cars as they drive. I’m very excited to see what else evolves for the 2027 event and beyond.” The Wynn Experience The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas pairs an exceptional automotive presentation with the resort's established luxury hospitality offering. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas feature two hotel towers with 4,748 rooms, suites and villas, alongside 23 signature dining experiences, 10 bars, two award-winning spas and approximately 174,000 square feet of retail space. The resort's broader amenities include two showrooms, two nightclubs, a beach club and the Wynn Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course that provides the setting for the annual exhibition. Wynn Resorts also holds the distinction of having the longest-running Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards of any independent hotel company in the world. With a sold-out fifth edition, more than $1.3 billion in automobiles on display, major manufacturer debuts and a record-setting collector-car auction, the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas has continued to expand its place in the international automotive calendar. Its appeal lies in the combination of rare and significant automobiles, influential collectors and the five-star hospitality that makes the resort a distinctive setting for one of the world's most exclusive automotive gatherings. IMAGES COURTESY OF WYNN LAS VEGAS, KAHN MEDIA, JAYDEN CHOI

By duPont REGISTRY – November 03, 2026

Retromobile New York Takes Over Greene Street for Cars & Coffee

SoHo's cobblestones have hosted plenty of interesting metal over the years, but rarely this much of it at once. More than 100 cars turned out on Saturday, October 24, when NYC Car Club and Retromobile New York took over Greene Street for a morning of cars and coffee. It's hard to think of a better stretch of Manhattan for it. The cast-iron facades and uneven stones between Broome and Prince put every car at street level, close enough to lean in and study a badge or a weld. Nobody needed a ticket or a velvet rope. You just walked up, coffee in hand, and started talking to whoever owned the thing. That's the point of a meet like this. The turnout said plenty about how ready New York is for what's coming to the Javits Center next month. The Lancia on the Retromobile Stand The car on the Retromobile stand earned a longer look than most. It was a 1946 Lancia Aprilia Barchetta Corsa, a one-off open two-seater built for Luigi Beretta, the Lancia dealer in Lecco, to run in Italy's postwar road touring events. Riva of Merate shaped its aerodynamic aluminum barchetta body, and Milan engine builder Luigi Pagani fitted his own crossflow head and twin Webers, nearly doubling output from 48 hp to 90. It's exactly the kind of dealer-built special that makes this era of Italian cars so much fun. After a 1983 restoration by Giancarlo Cappa of KCA, it finished the 1000 Miglia in 1989 and came to the United States in 2006. Its current owner has kept it on the road ever since, with the 2007 Colorado Grand, an accepted entry for the 2008 1000 Miglia, tours through Sicily and the Veneto, and an award at Pebble Beach in 2008 along the way. Gooding Christie's will offer it at the Javits Center next month, and it may be eligible for the 1000 Miglia again, subject to Registro acceptance. GALLERY-EMBED Get Your Tickets for Retromobile New York If the Lancia caught your eye in SoHo, you'll get another chance at the Javits Center. Retromobile New York runs Thursday, November 19, through Sunday, November 22. It's the first American edition of the Paris show that has anchored the European calendar since 1976, with more than 100 exhibitors ranging from international dealers and restorers to OEM heritage collections, clubs and museums. Gooding Christie's holds its Retromobile New York Auctions on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, with both sessions starting at 11 a.m. Lots are on view Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Billy Joel's motorcycle collection is part of the same sale. One thing to know before you go: you need a Retromobile ticket to get in, and that includes the auction viewing. Tickets are on sale now at retromobile.us. Buy yours ahead of time by clicking the link below, and you'll save 10% with our coupon code. (Code automatically applied) Purchase Tickets

By duPont REGISTRY – November 02, 2026

What to Expect at Time to Drive Miami

Miami will have another reason for car and watch enthusiasts to get together this November when Time to Drive Car & Watch Festival takes over the city from November 6th through 8th. The three-day event will bring together rare collector cars and multi-million-dollar hypercars, independent watchmakers, panel discussions, exclusive merchandise, food from around the world, and live music. One of the biggest highlights of Time to Drive is how much it plans to cover beyond the usual car show and watch expo format. The Collectors Club will bring together 38 watch brands, while Luxury Exchange will focus on vintage timepieces, accessories, and the secondary market. On the automotive side, the Monte Carlo Experience will celebrate cars tied to the famous motorsport destination, while Icons of Stuttgart will put Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz on center stage. There will also be panel discussions and live podcast recordings covering everything from collecting and photography to entrepreneurship and the communities built around cars and watches.The car lineup will have plenty for enthusiasts to look forward to, including historic competition race cars, rare supercars and hypercars, and even some one-off creations. One event you have to make time for is the German Concours, which will display Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz models from 1980 through 2019. Cars will be judged by Matt Farah, Spike Feresten, and Larry Chen on factors including authenticity, provenance, condition, specification, and historical significance, with marque-specific awards and a $5,000 Best of Show first prize presented by Stollenwurm Watches. Across the festival, the watch side will be just as varied, with brands such as Greubel Forsey, MB&F, URWERK, Grand Seiko, Ulysse Nardin, and Zenith among those on-site. Cuisine will play a part in the experience, too, with a lineup inspired by the places and cultures connected to the cars and watches on display. Swiss dishes will represent the world of watchmaking, while Italian favorites will bring some flavor from the home of many of the world's best-known supercar brands. Other regional influences will round things out, giving attendees a chance to explore different cuisines between checking out the exhibits and catching a panel or two.There will also be some festival-specific merchandise for collectors who like taking home something a little different. Collaborations will include Bimmer Invasion x Time to Drive and Rio Cam x Time to Drive, along with a two-watch UNIMATIC x 0260 collaboration featuring green jasper and bloodstone dials for $1,600. Another release will pair 0260 with artist Manu Campa and Rapport London on a watch box priced at $2,300. The watch collaborations are particularly interesting, bringing together independent watchmaking, art, and accessories in pieces created around the festival.Things won't necessarily wind down when the daytime programming wraps up. On Saturday, November 7, The Patina Collective will host an after-hours music event at the Collectors Club Stage at Mana Wynwood, with Walshy Fire, Vico, and Arkitekt scheduled to perform from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. A complimentary open bar provided by Jack Daniel's will accompany the event. That late-night music session adds another element to a festival that will bring cars, watches, food, and music together over three days in Miami. Whether you're planning to spend most of your time checking out the car lineup, discovering independent watch brands, or catching up with friends and fellow enthusiasts, Time to Drive is definitely where you’ll want to be the first weekend this November Buy Time to Drive Tickets Friday, November 6th: 9 Ways to Kick Off TTD at The Concours Club Location: The Event Campus at The Concours ClubAccess: Invitation only. Doors at 5:30 PM, food and drink from the start, and a DJ set running 5–8 PM. The night wraps at 11 PM. A Rare Champagne Tasting 4:00 PM | CC Members Club Visa opens the weekend with a vintage Champagne pour for its executives, setting the tone for the evening ahead. Beyond Luxury 4:30 PM | CC Members Club Lex Borrero, Perri Dash, and Tim Hutton discuss how today’s luxury consumers are drawn to culture, access, and belonging, rather than price alone. Hot Lap Session #1 6:15 PM | Invitation Only Experience The Concours Club from the passenger seat alongside a professional racing driver. This high-performance hot lap offers an up-close look at the circuit and what it feels like to experience the track in the hands of a pro. Hot Lap Session #2 6:40 PM | Invitation Only Guests can take to the circuit as passengers alongside a professional racing driver for another high-speed hot lap around The Concours Club. Legends of the ’70s 7:10 PM | Limited to 20 Cars Take to the track in an automotive icon from the 1970s. This curated lead-and-follow session celebrates the cars that defined a transformative decade in performance and design. Panel: Belonging Is the New Luxury 7:50 PM Featuring Matt Farah, JB of Chopard US, and Lex Borrero, this discussion explores how cars, watches, and private experiences bring people together through shared passions and create a sense of community. Collector Cyrus Ramsey moderates the conversation. Arkitek 8:40 PM Music continues into the evening with a set from Arkitek ahead of the night’s next on-track sessions. Legends of the ’80s 8:50 PM | Limited to 20 Cars Turbochargers, box flares, and unmistakable performance define this on-track session dedicated to automotive icons of the 1980s. Twenty era-defining cars return to the circuit for a curated lead-and-follow experience. Meet Your Heroes 9:20 PM Some of the most iconic cars ever made are taking to the track for this special session. From the Ferrari F40 to the Lamborghini Countach, Meet Your Heroes brings together 20 legendary machines for a rare opportunity to experience these dream cars from the passenger seat. Legends of the ’90s 9:50 PM | Limited to 20 Cars Celebrate the era of analog performance with a curated lead-and-follow session featuring defining cars of the 1990s, from European sports cars to Japanese performance icons. Legends of the 2000s 10:20 PM | Limited to 20 Cars This session brings together the cars that defined the 2000s, a period when analog engineering began to meet increasingly advanced performance technology. Participants will take to The Concours Club circuit in a curated lead-and-follow format. Saturday, November 7th: Can't Miss Moments Location: Mana WynwoodAccess: Doors open to the public at 10 AM. The festival closes at 7:30 PM, then After Hours runs until 1 AM. Doors Open 10:00 AM Time to Drive opens to the public at Mana Wynwood, kicking off a full day of cars, watches, live music, panels, and experiences. DJ Matt E Love 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Collectors Club Stage DJ Matt E Love provides the morning soundtrack at the Collectors Club Stage, while DJ Select keeps the music going at the Nürburgring. All Restaurants Open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM The Culinary Circuit opens with a selection of dishes inspired by six countries and the cultures that shape the worlds of cars and watches. Guests can explore each destination and experience the festival through food. Breakfast Is Served 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | VVIP Guests Only VVIP guests can start the day inside the ClubHaus with a curated breakfast before heading out to explore the festival. Dual Time Podcast Live 11:00 AM | Panel Hall Featuring: Roman Sharf and Matt Hranek Roman Sharf of Luxury Bazaar joins Matt Hranek for a live conversation about A Man and His Watch, vintage timepieces, and the stories behind the watches collectors hold onto. Assouline Live Reveal 12:00 PM | Icons of Stuttgart Featuring: Lex Borrero and Perri Dash ASSOULINE unveils its latest title, Porsche: The Impossible Collection, in a live presentation celebrating the history and legacy of one of the automotive world's most recognizable names. Canvas Chrome 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Icons of Stuttgart Car Dept. presents a live automotive art installation as multidisciplinary artist Mark Delmont transforms a vintage Mercedes-Benz into a one-of-one canvas during Time to Drive. Book Signing: A Man & His Watch and A Man & His Car 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | 0260 Merch Store Featuring: Matt Hranek Guests can stop by the 0260 Merch Store for a book signing with Matt Hranek, featuring copies of A Man & His Watch and A Man & His Car. Panel: Open Access 12:00 PM | Collectors Club Stage Featuring: Dennison, Serica, Hanhart, and Vieren, hosted by Ella Kirby This panel explores the growing microbrand watch movement and how independent brands are making quality watchmaking more accessible. The discussion looks at design, craftsmanship, and the role these brands play in bringing new collectors into the world of watches. Panel: Drive Anything. Win Anywhere. 12:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Alexander Rossi, hosted by Sean O'Neill for Drivers Seat From Formula 1 to the Baja 1000, Alexander Rossi has competed across a wide range of motorsport disciplines. This conversation explores the adaptability and competitive mindset required to perform at the highest level, along with the work involved in building a personal brand beyond the track. Manu Campa Signing 1:00 PM | Founders Club / 0260 Booth Featuring: Manu Campa Artist Manu Campa appears for a signing of his collaboration with Rapport London, featuring a watch box that brings together his artwork and the world of watch collecting. Panel: Marcando el Tiempo, Construyendo un Legado 1:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Carlos Marcelin Jr., hosted by Lex Borrero This Spanish-language conversation explores Carlos Marcelin Jr.'s journey from a family-run watch business to CRM Life, a platform built around personality, transparency, and family. The discussion looks at the challenges of working with family and turning a business into a recognizable brand. Panel: The Front Row 2:00 PM | Collectors Club Stage Featuring: Paige Reddinger, Jess Chow, Erika Ratini, and Carina Etrl, hosted by Georgia Benjamin This conversation highlights the women shaping the watch industry through collecting, retail, media, and storytelling. The panel explores how the industry is changing and the voices influencing how watches are bought, sold, and discussed. Assouline Culture Lounge: From Boutique to IRL 2:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Perri Dash, Lex Borrero, Alex Assouline, and Alexander Schmiedt This conversation looks at how luxury experiences are moving beyond traditional retail spaces and into the real world. The speakers discuss the role of in-person experiences, collectors, and communities in shaping how luxury brands connect with their audiences. Negroni & Wine Tasting 2:00 PM | VVIP Guests Only Featuring: Matt Hranek and Alberto Petochi VVIP guests can enjoy a tasting featuring WM Brown Negronis and Faust Wines, with Matt Hranek and Alberto Petochi bringing a mix of drinks, conversation, and culture to the experience. Panel: Cultural Capital 3:00 PM | Collectors Club Stage Featuring: Eric Wind, Charlie of Wind Vintage, Joe Kirk of Grand Seiko, and V.J. Geronimo of Oris, hosted by Lex Borrero This panel explores how watch brands are using culture, partnerships, storytelling, and community to build lasting connections with collectors. The conversation looks at why relevance beyond the product itself has become an important part of brand building. Panel: From the Block to the Boutique 3:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Neelesh of Timepiece Trading and DZA, hosted by Perri Dash Hip-hop has played a major role in shaping modern watch culture, from lyrics and music videos to the timepieces worn by some of the genre's biggest names. This panel traces that influence and examines how music and street culture have changed the way a generation views and collects luxury watches. Werks Class Awards 3:00 PM | Nürburgring WERKS brings together Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz automobiles from 1980 through 2019 for a concours celebrating German automotive history. The class awards recognize the standout vehicles across the three marques. Panel: The Mind of a Race Car Driver 4:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Patrick Long and Spike Feresten Spike Feresten sits down with Patrick Long to discuss what it takes to compete at the highest level of motorsport. Drawing on his experience as a Porsche factory driver, Long shares insight into the split-second decisions, mental discipline, and preparation required to perform behind the wheel. Tarot Readings at the Vieren Booth 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Collectors Club Guests can take a break between panels and explore a different kind of reading with tarot sessions at the Vieren booth. The Smoking Tire Live 5:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Matt Farah and Scott Dixon Matt Farah brings The Smoking Tire to the stage for a live conversation with racing driver Scott Dixon. Expect an unfiltered discussion covering cars, motorsport, and automotive culture. Book Signing at 0260 Merch Store 5:00 PM | Featuring Matt McKenna Matt McKenna appears for a signing of The First Ten, a coffee table book celebrating the first decade of Imperial Moto. The book documents the people, cars, motorcycles, cafés, events, and experiences that have shaped the community. Dav Julca & The Joy Band 5:00 PM Dav Julca & The Joy Band bring a live musical performance to Time to Drive, blending Miami's Latin sound with influences from around the world ahead of the evening's automotive showcase. The Nürburgring Comes Alive 7:00 PM Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW cars on display fire up together, filling the festival with the sound of German performance. It's a chance to hear the engines of these iconic marques come to life in one place. After Hours by Patina Collective & 0260 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Collectors Club Stage After Hours brings the Time to Drive community together for an evening of music, cocktails, and culture hosted by Patina Collective and 0260. The late-night gathering continues the festival's mix of automotive and watch culture, with a lineup featuring DJ Arkitek, Vico, and Walshy Fire of Major Lazer. Arkitek 9:00 PM Arkitek kicks off the After Hours music lineup, setting the tone for the evening's late-night gathering. Vico 10:30 PM Vico takes over for a late-night set as the After Hours program continues. Walshy Fire 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM Walshy Fire of Major Lazer closes out the night's music lineup, bringing Saturday's After Hours program to a finish. Sunday, November 8th: 17 Ways to Close Out the Weekend Location: Mana WynwoodAccess: Clubs and VVIP guests get in early for Cars & Coffee. Public doors open at 10 AM and the festival ends at 7:30 PM. Cars & Coffee 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | VVIP Guests and Car Clubs The day gets an early start with Cars & Coffee, bringing car clubs and VVIP guests together before the main festival program begins. Doors Open 10:00 AM Time to Drive opens to the public at Mana Wynwood for the final day of the event, with another full schedule of cars, watches, live conversations, and experiences. All Restaurants Open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM The Culinary Circuit opens with dishes inspired by six countries and the cultures that shape the worlds of cars, watches, and Time to Drive. Guests can explore the different culinary destinations throughout the festival. Breakfast Is Served 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | VVIP Guests Only VVIP guests can start the day inside the ClubHaus with a curated breakfast before heading out to explore Sunday's lineup. Werks Best of Show 10:30 AM | Nürburgring Featuring: Larry Chen, Spike Feresten, and Matt Farah Larry Chen, Spike Feresten, and Matt Farah present the Best of Show award for WERKS: The German Concours, recognizing an outstanding vehicle from the gathering of Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz automobiles. Panel: Capturing Speed 11:00 AM | Panel Hall Featuring: Larry Chen Automotive photographer Larry Chen shares how he captures the movement, details, and character of cars through his photography. Drawing on his experience covering motorsport and car culture, this masterclass offers a look at his creative process and what goes into producing memorable automotive images. On Time: Live at TTD – The Club Effect 11:00 AM | Collectors Club Stage Featuring: Chris Salih of Gotham Watch Club, Albert Coombs of CP Time, and Giancarlo Rosselli of Watch Society, hosted by CJ and Lex Borrero On Time brings its live show to Time to Drive for a discussion about the growing influence of watch clubs on collector culture. From casual meetups to members-only communities, the panel explores how these groups shape collecting habits, introduce enthusiasts to new watches, and influence the way brands connect with their audiences. São Paulo Grand Prix Watch Party 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Icons of Stuttgart Motorsport fans can catch the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix live at Time to Drive. The watch party brings the excitement of Formula 1 to the festival, giving guests a chance to follow the race alongside fellow automotive enthusiasts. Canvas Chrome 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Icons of Stuttgart Cart Dept. presents the second day of its live automotive art installation, with artist Mark Delmont continuing to transform a vintage Mercedes-Benz into a one-of-one canvas during Time to Drive. Panel: Content Collectors 12:00 PM | Collectors Club Stage Featuring: Zech Noiseux and Justin Zhou, hosted by Georgia Benjamin Social media plays an increasingly important role in shaping watch trends and collector demand. This panel looks at how viral posts, content creators, and online discovery influence the watches people pursue, along with the relationship between digital attention and market value. Panel: When the Hammer Hits 12:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: John Temerian, Gaston Rosado, Jonathan Lewis, and Brett David, hosted by Sean O'Neill This discussion takes a closer look at the world of high-stakes car auctions, from sourcing and valuing vehicles to the bidding that determines their final prices. Industry insiders share their perspectives on what happens behind the scenes and what it takes to make the right move when significant sums are on the line. Panel: Rare, Original, In Demand 1:00 PM | Collectors Club Stage Featuring: CEOs of Armin Strom and Greubel Forsey, along with Ulysse Nardin's Americas president, hosted by Yoni Ben-Yehuda of Material Good Independent watchmakers have become an increasingly popular part of the collecting world. This panel explores what's drawing collectors to smaller brands, including original designs, limited production, and distinctive craftsmanship, while looking at what independence means in today's watch market. Panel: Winning by All Means 1:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Felipe Nasr and Matt Farah Matt Farah sits down with endurance racer Felipe Nasr to discuss the preparation, strategy, and mental toughness required to compete at the highest level. The conversation looks beyond lap times to the demands of endurance racing, where teamwork, consistency, and decision-making can make the difference. Panel: From Supercars to Skylines 2:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Brett David, Mikael Hamaoui of Pagani Residences, and Joseph Bograd, hosted by Jason Gong This panel explores the connection between automotive culture and real estate in Miami. The speakers discuss how car enthusiasts are influencing residential design and development, including the growing interest in properties that bring automotive-inspired architecture and collector lifestyles together. Panel: Cross Market 2:00 PM | Collectors Club Stage Featuring: Eric, Adam Golden, Alex Serrano, and representatives from Christie's, hosted by Jonathan Lewis of Walt Grace Cars and watches share a collector base, but each market has its own approach to value, rarity, and demand. This discussion looks at how buyers identify opportunities across both categories and where trends in automotive collecting and horology increasingly overlap. Assouline Presents: A Conversation About Porsche 3:00 PM | Icons of Stuttgart Featuring: A.J. Baime, hosted by John Temerian Author A.J. Baime joins Assouline for a conversation about his new Porsche book, including the decision to feature the Porsche 917 on the cover and the process behind bringing the volume together. The discussion also explores the evolution of car culture and the role of automotive photography and storytelling in presenting cars as works of art. Panel: From the Hunt to the Sale 4:00 PM | Collectors Club Stage Featuring: Eric Ku, Paul Zuckerman, and Jonathan Raksha Finding a great vintage watch is one part of collecting; knowing where it goes next is another. This panel brings together perspectives on sourcing, buying, and selling vintage timepieces, with a focus on provenance, market timing, and the decisions that help a watch find its next owner. Panel: Beyond the Spotlight 4:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Roberto Andrade DirakJorge Linares, Jay Wheeler, and Lex Borrero This conversation explores how success in sports, entertainment, and other creative fields can shape the way people collect. From the personal motivations behind acquiring watches and cars to the influence of public profiles and cultural connections, the panel looks at where collecting, personal identity, and luxury culture intersect. Spike's Car Radio: Live at TTD 5:00 PM | Panel Hall Featuring: Spike Feresten and guests Spike Feresten brings Spike's Car Radio to the Time to Drive stage for a live recording covering cars, collecting, and automotive culture. Expect stories, opinions, and discussion from the hosts and guests in front of a live audience. DJ Matt E Love 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Collectors Club Stage DJ Matt E Love returns to the Collectors Club Stage with a curated soundtrack for the afternoon, bringing music and culture together as the festival winds down. The Nürburgring Comes Alive 7:00 PM Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW cars on display fire up together, filling Mana Wynwood with the sound of German performance. The group engine start brings the festival's automotive lineup together for one final celebration.

By duPont REGISTRY – October 30, 2026

What To Expect At The 2026 Wynn Concours

One of the most iconic and luxurious destinations in Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas is home to high-end entertainment and dining, a stunning golf course, and designer shopping. However, this weekend will bring a different attraction to Wynn: Concours at Wynn Las Vegas presented by Richard Mille. Held at Wynn Golf Club, the concours event is one of the most prestigious on the annual automotive calendar, and forms the heart of what is now known as Las Vegas Car Week. This year marks the fifth and largest Concours at Wynn Las Vegas yet, with weekend full of events, and the presences of some of the most coveted and prestigious automotive marques in the industry, including Pagani, Bugatti, and McLaren. The headlining concours event features twelve judged classes, and two specialty classes. However, three days of events will make the concours weekend one to remember, and announcements from several manufacturers will make the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas a hub for excitement throughout the automotive world. This year, the Concours Weekend Schedule runs from Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1. On October 30, the weekend kicks off with Night Shift GT, featuring new car unveileings and an incredible selection of exclusive vehicles at the rooftop showcase. On October 31, the concours event will feature competition vehicles, as well as displays from several manufacturers. October 31 is also the day of the Broad Arrow Las Vegas Auction, featuring several rare and desirable lots crossing the block for collectors, including a stunning matching-numbers 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. Sunday, November 1, marks the event’s finale, with the Tour d’Elegance bringing an escorted procession of cars down the legendary Las Vegas Strip. Bigger than ever and full of automotive excellence, this year’s Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is one of the annual automotive calendar’s most noteworthy entries. Learn More <- Gallery -> The judged classes are: Pre-War European 1925 – 1939 Post-War European 1947 – 1977 European Sports Cars 1950 – 1975 American Grace and Luxury 1920 – 1939 Arsenal of Freedom Era 1940-1949 50 Year Anniversary of American Muscle Cars 1953 – 1980 Super Car Pin Ups from the '70s, ‘80s & ‘90s Classic Recreations - Including Rest Mods, Reimagined & Continuations Ferrari 1952 – 1973 Mercedes – Benz 230/250/280SL Pagodas Lamborghini Miura class Stuttgart Crest - Porsche 356 The specialty classes, which are non-judged, are: GT1 Class 1995-1997 40 Year Anniversary of the Porsche 959 Meanwhile, the manufacturers making announcements and appearances at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas are: Aston Martin, making a world-exclusive debut. Czinger, showcasing the 21C Spyder. Rolls-Royce, celebrating a decade of Black Badge. Bentley, presenting the new all-electric Torcal. Eccentrica, showcasing its first US-delivered V12 with Pacchetto Titano. Singer Vehicle Design, displaying a Classic Turbo Cabriolet and a DLS Turbo. Apollo Automotive, debuting the Apollo EVO in North America. Lanzante, debuting the Tag Turbo Championship in North America. Pagani, making a global debut and bringing together the Huayra 70 trilogy for the first time. Gunther Werks, unveiling the Brundle Edition Turbo. Hennessey, debuting the new Blackbird. CAVËN Atelier, premiering its first-ever car. Shelby, unveiling a new vehicle alongside two historic Super Snakes. Karma, Spyker, Bugatti, Gemballa, And Classic Recreations. Image Source: Courtesy of Wynn Las Vegas

By duPont REGISTRY – October 29, 2026

Cars of 30A Returns for a Weekend at Alys Beach

Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A is known for its white-sand beaches, coastal communities, and relaxed approach to life along the Gulf Coast. But every year, supercars, classic cars, and custom vehicles from all over gather along the shoreline for a weekend of all things automotive. Cars of 30A, presented by Ferrari of Atlanta and Velocity Restorations, welcomed an incredible lineup of rare, exotic, and vintage cars to Alys Beach to kick off October, putting more than 150 cars in one of the most picturesque locations in the country. With bright white architecture, cobblestone streets, and open courtyards, Alys Beach once again proves to be the perfect backdrop, bringing together collectors, automotive enthusiasts, and visitors for two days of cars, food, art, and local culture. The weekend kicked off Friday evening with Torque to Table, where guests got together over cocktails, wine, and dinner ahead of Saturday’s main event. The adults-only night featured an open-air dinner with seasonal ingredients and coastal-inspired dishes, giving everyone a chance to enjoy some good food, check out the cars, and catch up with new and old friends before the Grand Tour the next day. Saturday’s Grand Tour brought the cars out across Alys Beach, with more than 150 vehicles finding their way into the exclusive beach town. Instead of lining everything up in one place, the displays were spread across the community’s streets and courtyards, giving everyone a chance to walk around and see the cars up close. There was plenty happening away from the cars, too, with live music, local retailers, art displays, and food and drinks available throughout the afternoon. Guests could also opt for a VIP experience with access to a private hospitality area, open to those 21 and older. Cars of 30A also had plenty of support from automotive brands and local businesses. Velocity Restorations and Ferrari of Atlanta served as presenting sponsors, alongside Mercedes-Benz of Fort Walton Beach, LOKI Coach, Bentley and Aston Martin Nashville, 34 North Defenders, Garage 30A, TWISTED, and duPont REGISTRY. Other participating businesses included Alys Shoppe, Bowen Bootwear, CAA Hat Bar, David Chapple Automobile Art, Distillery 98, Guardian Lifts, OKO Lifestyle, REEDS Jewelers, Rubirosa Shoes, Tyler Gilbert Art, and Walter Leather Bespoke. With everything from automobile artwork and leather goods to jewelry, clothing, and local food and drinks, there was a good mix of things to check out between stops along the Grand Tour. Now in its fourth year, Cars of 30A has become an event worth marking on the calendar for collectors and car enthusiasts visiting Florida’s Emerald Coast. It features a mix of supercars, local businesses, and events spread throughout Alys Beach. From Friday night’s dinner to Saturday’s Grand Tour, the event brings together the automotive community with the coastal lifestyle that makes 30A a destination in its own right.

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 duPont REGISTRY – October 26, 2026

Elferspot at Miracle Mile Brings a Porsche Sunday to Coral Gables

Porsche collectors and enthusiasts have a new date for the 2027 calendar. Elferspot at Miracle Mile, the first U.S. edition of Elferspot, comes to Coral Gables, Florida, on January 16 and 17, 2027, for a celebration of Porsche heritage, design and performance. The celebration centers on a single Sunday of collector Porsches, set against the historic architecture and palm-lined streets of Coral Gables and running from Ponce to Miracle Mile. Rare icons and modern supercars will share the streets, alongside hospitality and programming built for the Porsche community. The Concours Sunday, January 17, is the main event. The Concours brings collectors, owners, enthusiasts and families together for a day dedicated to Porsche heritage, design, precision and performance, with engaging programming throughout. The lineup will span generations, from air-cooled icons and racing legends to rare collector models and modern supercars. Vehicle applications will open soon. The VIP Experience A limited two-day VIP experience is being curated for those who want the full weekend. Programming is expected to include a Porsche road rally, a potential track experience and an exclusive VIP dinner. Ticket details will be announced soon. Save the Date When: Saturday, January 16, and Sunday, January 17, 2027, with the Concours on Sunday Where: Coral Gables, Florida, with arrival details to be announced Vehicle applications: Opening soon VIP experience: Ticket details coming soon Register your interest at elferspotatmiraclemile.com to receive updates on vehicle applications, VIP tickets and arrival details, and follow @elferspot.atmiraclemile on Instagram. In the meantime, browse Porsches for sale on the Elferspot marketplace.

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 Edward Jones – October 23, 2026

Retromobile New York Brings Cars & Coffee to SoHo

Retromobile New York doesn't open at the Javits Center until November 19, but you can get a taste of it this weekend. On Saturday, October 24, the show teams up with NYC Car Club for a free Cars & Coffee on Greene Street in SoHo, running from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. The idea is simple. Drive in, park on the cobblestones, grab a coffee, and spend the morning talking cars. Every make and model is welcome, whether you're bringing a concours-ready classic or the car you drive every day. What to Expect on Greene Street Greene Street is about as good a backdrop as Manhattan offers for a morning like this. Cast-iron facades line the street, and the cobblestones do half the work for anyone with a camera. On Saturday, they'll frame whatever rolls in. NYC Car Club, the nonprofit behind Cars & Coffee NYC, bills this as a hang-out event, and the rules keep it that way. That means no revving, street racing or dangerous driving. It's family-friendly, too, so bring your partner, the kids and the dog, and plan to stay a while. Warming Up for Retromobile New York Think of Saturday as a preview. Retromobile New York is the first American edition of Rétromobile Paris, a fixture of the European collector calendar since 1976, and it runs November 19–22 at the Javits Center. Comexposium, the organizer behind the Paris show, is bringing it to Manhattan with duPont REGISTRY Group. The four-day indoor salon will gather more than 100 exhibitors, from international dealers and brokers to OEM heritage divisions, restorers, clubs and museums. Gooding Christie's is the official auction house, with sales on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, and Billy Joel's motorcycle collection is one of the headliners. If you've never made it to Paris for Rétromobile, this is the easiest it has ever been. See the inaugural exhibitor lineup and get tickets at retromobile.us. How to Attend Admission is free, and registration is open on Eventbrite. Parking is split into three areas along Greene Street: Area 1: Open parking. Enter at Broome and Greene (60 Greene St.). Area 2: Reserved. Enter at Spring and Greene (90 Greene St.). Area 3: Open parking. Enter at Prince and Greene (140 Greene St.). Areas 1 and 3 are first come, first served, so get there early if you want your car on the cobblestones. The meet runs 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 24, rain or shine, and all ages are welcome. Full details are on the NYC Car Club event page.

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

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