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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 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

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 Edward Jones – October 01, 2026

Save the date: DRIVEN Concours Returns to The Abbey at Aventura on November 14

Circle Saturday, November 14 (11 am to 5 pm). DRIVEN Concours is taking over The Abbey at Aventura for a full day of exceptional automobiles and the people who love them. And, after what happened there in the spring, the bar is already set pretty high. DRIVEN Cars & Coffee made its first appearance on Saturday, May 2, lined up with the F1 Miami Grand Prix weekend. Powered by Turnberry Associates and duPont REGISTRY Group, the morning spilled out of The Abbey and into Aventura Mall, drawing more than 500 guests. Over 100 exotic and high-performance cars filled the grounds. The big moment belonged to Czinger Miami, which unveiled the 21C VMax, one of the most technically ambitious hypercars in production right now. Gunther Werks Miami brought "Alchemy," a color-shifting Porsche that rarely had a moment to itself all morning. GALLERY-EMBED Photos by Mikey B A stunning Lamborghini Revuelto finished in Blu Cepheus was also a star of the show, shining in the bright Florida sun. A naturally aspirated V12 working alongside hybrid power gives it 1,001 horsepower combined, and that figure still takes a second to sink in. The Temerario sat nearby as a look at where Sant'Agata is taking its mid-engine cars next. The cars were only half of it. Ten food and beverage partners, among them Jarana Aventura, The Amalfi Llama, Tap 42, Toku, and North Italia, gave people every reason to linger. Six vendors from The Abbey Collective Market filled in the rest, with pottery, food tastings, and plenty in between. That combination is the point of DRIVEN as it was never meant to be another cars and coffee event. Instead, the idea is to fold car culture into a bigger lifestyle experience, where access and community count for more than headcount. GALLERY-EMBED Photos by Mikey B The DRIVEN Concours brings a showcase of exceptional automobiles to The Abbey, with a focus on design, craftsmanship, and the stories behind each car. Collectors and dealers will be there, but so will families and plenty of people who have never been to a concours, and the event is built with all of them in mind. Everything around the cars gets an upgrade too. Plan on VIP hospitality, plenty to eat, premium cocktails, and live entertainment spread across the venue, so there's always something going on between laps of the show field. South Florida made it clear in May that it will show up for this. For more information, be sure to click the button below. Visit DrivenAventura.com

By Edward Jones – October 01, 2026

Gooding Christie's to Auction Billy Joel's Motorcycle Collection at Inaugural Retromobile New York

Retromobile New York is still seven weeks from opening, and its auction already has two headliners with famous names attached. Earlier this month, Gooding Christie's named Steve McQueen's 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider as the top lot of its first New York sale. Now the show's official auction house has added something from the other end of the garage: more than 70 motorcycles from the personal collection of Billy Joel, every one of them offered without reserve. Featured Image Source: Courtesy of the Billy Joel Archives The Retromobile New York Auctions take place Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at the Javits Center, right in the middle of the show's four-day debut. For a first edition that has spent most of the year building its exhibitor list one wave at a time, this is the clearest sign yet that the auction side of the weekend will carry real weight. Joel's interest in motorcycles is no celebrity side project. He has been collecting for decades, and for years much of this collection lived at 20th Century Cycles, his shop in Oyster Bay on Long Island. The lineup covers Ducati, BMW, Moto Guzzi, Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Triumph, Honda, Kawasaki and more, across several eras and styles. Copyright and Courtesy of Gooding & Company, LLC. Image by Mike Maez "I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right," he said. "I've loved building this collection. Now it's someone else's turn to hit the road." Proceeds will support The Joel Foundation, led by Billy and Alexis Joel. The foundation funds nonprofits working in music education, public and women's health, humanitarian causes and the environment. The bike with the best story is a 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville that Madison Square Garden gave Joel to mark his 150th sold-out show at the arena. It wears custom paint commissioned for him and comes with a matching helmet listing every show and year he played the Garden, where he still holds the record for sold-out performances. The estimate is $10,000 to $15,000. Ducati fans get two good reasons to register. The 1982 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica, estimated at $15,000 to $25,000, was Ducati's tribute to Hailwood's comeback win at the 1978 Isle of Man TT, 11 years after he last raced there. Then there's a restored 1975 Ducati 750 Sport at $25,000 to $35,000, the highest estimate among the highlighted bikes. Gooding Christie's calls it one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made. New York is the right room for it, too. Gooding Christie's president David Gooding pointed to how closely the city is tied to Joel, calling him "one of the most recognized motorcycle enthusiasts in the world." You don't have to wait until November. Select bikes from the collection will be on display at Christie's Rockefeller Center from October 8 to 12, and the auction house asks media and collectors to book viewing appointments in advance. At the show, auction lots will be on view at the Javits Center from Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21. A Retromobile New York entry ticket gets you in to see every lot. Up-close inspection and bidding are reserved for registered bidders, so register with Gooding Christie's ahead of time if you plan to raise a paddle. Estimates do not include buyer's premium. Retromobile New York runs November 19–22 at the Javits Center, presented in partnership with Richard Mille, with Gooding Christie's as the official auction house. Tickets are available at retromobile.us. Visit Retromobile.us Buy Tickets

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