Mulsanne has long reigned atop the British automaker’s family of models. But one shouldn’t be fooled by the car’s past as a chauffeured, upstairs-downstairs scenario on wheels. Given the new Mulsanne Speed’s 6 ¾-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine—the 7,000-pound, blue-blooded beast roars from zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, topping ... More

The Phantom Coupé has been retired and the new Dawn, which just arrived at dealerships in May, is already stealing the scene. Hand-built in Goodwood, England at the Rolls-Royce factory, a single Dawn takes a team of over 60 craftsmen working more than five days to assemble (including steps like six ... More

During the past six years, Miami condo developers have revved up standard amenity packages with over-the-top offerings like pet spas, recording studios and private indoor pools. But having largely exhausted the possibilities for on-site entertainment, some are now focusing on helping residents get out of the house, with perks for ... More

Charleston, South Carolina’s motto, “She guards her buildings, customs and laws,” makes a lot of sense upon entering the pristine town, especially given the fact that the buildings and community so deeply embody the city’s history. But first-time visitors might be surprised to find it also brimming with creative energy. ... More

In the back corner of a Manhattan restaurant, winemaker Cory Lane, of Napa Valley’s Frith Wines, samples the offerings of two California vintners, a bottle of red and white from each. He takes a sip, swishes and spits. “There’s a difference in personality and point of origin, what ... More

Maserati has been in a transitional phase the past few years, facing the dilemma of how to sell more units without diluting the sanctity and integrity of a century-old brand. With the 2013 release of the Ghibli, a $70,000 luxury sedan, the Italian automaker ventured into uncharted waters to ... More

On public roads, the power-plenty sports cars of today have become mechanical malapropisms—the right word in the wrong sentence. Capable of speeds that reach well beyond the boundaries of the law, or most drivers’ abilities, it’s like carving your holiday roast with a chainsaw when a simple, well-honed blade would ... More

Maserati’s Welcome Winter drive experience has set up shop in Aspen from February 11-20, offering an opportunity to test drive the Q4 “on-demand” all-wheel drive system on a custom-built snow track. The program—in partnership with luxury properties The Sky Hotel and Westin Snowmass Resort—gives prospective (and current) More

For over six decades the Bentley Continental has occupied the sweet spot between performance and stately, grand touring luxury. We had the opportunity to test drive both the most recent two-door, four-seater Continentals in Napa Valley—the GT Speed with a 6.0 litre twin turbocharged W12 engine and the ... More

Tesla’s take on the classic line “Jeeves, bring the car around” sadly does not include a nattily dressed butler in tails. It does, however, boast upgraded software, Tesla Version 7.1, which allows one to summon their car from the garage or have it park itself and shut down upon returning ... More