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Ready to experience the ultimate blend of open-air freedom and high-end performance? The latest crop of luxury convertibles delivers breathtaking acceleration, exquisite craftsmanship, and advanced technology. Whether you crave a track-ready apex carver or an opulent grand tourer, explore the top drop-tops dominating the market this year.
Taking a Bite at the Big Apple:In celebration of its 50th year, Rétromobile Paris sets its sights on New York this November.
A different kind of supermodel hit the red carpet at the Expo Porte de Versailles in the City of Lights this past January. Coinciding with the biannual Paris Haute Couture Week, over four days, the 50th annual Rétromobile drew close to 150,000 motoring enthusiasts to this comprehensive lifestyle motoring event. To mark the milestone, Rétromobile’s official 2026 poster featured BMW’s first Art Car, a BMW 3.0 CSL with graphics designed by Alexander Calder half a century earlier. Since then, BMW has teamed up with an esteemed roster of artists, including Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons, to name a few, whose one-of-a-kind works were displayed alongside one another in one of three sprawling halls at Rétromobile.
Text: Matthew Cottrell
Image: Andy Warhol’s 1979 BMW M1 Group 4 Race Version Art Car. Photo by Bridget Cottrell
Dream Drives: Aston Martin Experiences offers an immersive journey into luxury, performance and adventure.
Kicking off in April, Aston Martin’s 2026 Experiences program offers enthusiasts a curated portfolio of exclusive lifestyle and adrenaline-focused track programs, designed to immerse participants in the ultra-luxury world of the iconic British brand.
Edited by Matthew Cottrell
Photo by Andrew Ferraro / courtesy of Aston Martin
Vroom Vroom Rooms
From the sleek lines of a vintage Ferrari to the mighty roar of a muscle car, car museums around the world serve as temples to automotive history, showcasing a captivating blend of engineering, design, and cultural impact. These institutions range from sprawling national collections to specialized, privately-run havens, each offering a unique journey through the evolution of the automobile and its influence on modern society. A visit to these museums provides an immersive experience into the technology, artistry, and heritage that define the world's long-standing love affair with the automobile.
Text: Matthew Cottrell
Image: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum reopened in April 2025 after a $60 million renovation.
Automotive Augury
Recent concept car debuts by Audi & Bentley provide a glimpse into the future of motoring.
Edited by Matthew Cottrell
Photos courtesy of Audi and Bentley
Model Behavior
Porsche is expanding the 911 model range with three all-wheel drive models for the 2026 model year.
Edited by Matthew Cottrrell / Images courtesy of Porsche
A High-Performance Tribute to the Past
The 911 Spirit 70 is the third 911 in a series of limited-production Porsche Heritage Design models.
