duPont REGISTRY May 2026

Adventure has always been part of the automotive story. From the earliest cross-continent rallies to today's overland escapism, the desire to explore has driven both innovation and imagination. In this issue of duPont REGISTRY, we celebrate that enduring spirit – where off-road capability meets uncompromising refinement.

The modern adventurer no longer must choose between rugged capability and uncompromising luxury. The most compelling machines, destinations, and experiences now deliver both: crossing deserts in a high-performance SUV, drifting across frozen tundras in a supercar, or ascending mountain trails to reach some of the world's most extraordinary homes.

Our cover story pushes that idea further than ever. Rolls-Royce represents the pinnacle of automotive luxury, but what happens when you take it far beyond its natural habitat? On a remote Nevada lakebed, our road tester Michael Teo Van Runkle explores the outer limits of the Cullinan, pushing it to extraordinary speeds and perhaps even setting a new benchmark for the marque in the process. He also puts Land Rover's formidable Defender Octa through its paces in California, examining the off-road credentials of this 626-horsepower, 155-mph SUV.

At the opposite end of the temperature spectrum, Michael travels to the Arctic Circle to drift McLaren's Artura around frozen lakes in Finland as part of its Pure Arctic Experience – balanced, naturally, with a touch of dogsledding. I sample Expedition Motor Company's Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, driving this restomod 'Wolf' – now powered by a V8 engine – through the vibrant streets of Miami's Wynwood district. In LIVE, we present a trio of exceptional luxury excursions from world-leading manufacturers, alongside a breathtaking $75 million Colorado estate and the essential outdoor gear to elevate any adventure. And in SELL, we spotlight a curated selection of the world's most desirable exotic, classic, and luxury automobiles – spotlighting Earthroamer's off-roaders – while also analyzing the latest collector car auction results, where records continue to fall.

The machines and experiences featured in these pages share a common philosophy: that the greatest luxury may simply be the freedom to explore the world on your own terms. Each story reflects a spirit of discovery that has always defined the duPont REGISTRY lifestyle, because the true destination is not just the place you arrive – it's the journey that gets you there.

Happy reading, and as always, drive safely!