The Wagoneer S will be priced in between the combustion engine models – Grand Wagoneer + Compass – starting at around $71,000. Its powerplant manufactures 600-hp, delivering 617 lb-ft of torque. It’s a Tesla killer, reaching 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. The silhouette is reminiscent of a great white with 0.294 drag coefficient. A far cry from the sea of sameness. According to Gilles, the majority of EVs are shaped like jellybeans. The drive range is approximately 300+ miles per charge. Its sibling, the Trailhawk, will be on the horizon soon. With signature badging, aluminum interior accents, 64 interchangeable cabin colors, 35-inch integrated dashboard display, 30.6 cubic feet trunk, this is what car enthusiasts longed for.
To further sweeten the pot, McIntosh, not Macintosh, self-proclaimed House of Sound (their DNA includes Sonus Faber) has curated a ‘sound stage’ inside the cabin. Well-equipped with 19 speakers, a subwoofer, and 1200 watts, this will attract the attention of the generation alpha. Who doesn’t want to listen to an immersive concert experience while roadtripping to Vegas from LA? Let’s be truthful. The only person who will resonate with TikTok is Gilles. In fact, he boasts that they selected a team of Gen Z and Millenials to help shape their blueprint.
Gilles’ eclectic art background and eccentric ideals are what Jeep needs to resuscitate its automotive soul. GM needs to take a page from their playbook because their out-of-touchness is unbearable.
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The pre-orders will be taken today, so we won’t know until then.
We want to express our gratitude to the Renaissance Chelsea, a Marriott hotel, in New York for hosting us. With a multitude of amenities, it is conveniently located in the midtown area. This stylish yet luxurious oasis has a 24-hour gym, on-site eateries, and a bar on campus. If you’re able to gain access to the residential side, the property offers stunning rooftop views, not to mention. One of the few emerging boutique hotels with a unified designer ambiance.
ROLLS-ROYCE BLACK BADGE CULLINAN SERIES II: THE ALTER EGO, EVOLVED
Black Badge Cullinan Series II, an evolved, more visceral expression of Rolls-Royce
Caters to a select subset of Rolls-Royce clients with specific tastes and priorities
Unique Black Badge exterior brightwork and interior details developed for Series II
More overt and expressive application of contemporary materials and technologies
Integrates advanced digital interface, SPIRIT, and private members app, Whispers
New interior Clock Cabinet vitrine incorporates Black Badge Spirit of Ecstasy figurine
New Duality Twill seating incorporates 2.2 million stitches and up to 11 miles of thread
New Placed Perforation seat pattern inspired by clouds over the Home of Rolls-Royce and made up of 107,000 individual perforations
First time a 23-inch wheel is available for a Black Badge Rolls-Royce
Proven performance of 600 hp and 664 ft lbs of torque
Available from launch, alongside Cullinan Series II
“We created our Black Badge family for a distinct group of clients who seek a more visceral interpretation of the Rolls-Royce experience. In its engineering, technology, materials, and design, Black Badge Cullinan Series II caters to these preferences, and this group of clients’ keen appetite for innovation and new modes of self-expression. Cullinan’s darker alter ego has always asserted its own unique place in our product portfolio; I’m certain that this new incarnation will build on its predecessor’s success.”
“Black Badge Cullinan Series II reflects the changes we’ve seen in our client profile since we first launched this transformative motor car five years ago. Today, self-expression, individuality and boldness are demanded more than ever before – all attributes that form the core of the Black Badge attitude. Our creative response has matched the daring of those who commission these motor cars. The dark, primal elements that are so essential to the Black Badge character are expressed here in extremis and are further amplified by dramatic and assertive coachwork reserved for this subversive expression of the brand.”
Anders Warming, Design Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Rolls-Royce’s disruptive alter ego, Black Badge, reached its apotheosis in Cullinan where its assertive and uncompromising attitude appeals to clients who seek the boldest forms of self-expression. Today, the marque presents a clear evolution of this subversive motor car with Black Badge Cullinan Series II.
BLACK BADGE CULLINAN SERIES II: EXTERIOR
Black Badge Cullinan Series II asserts its presence with an impactful front-end treatment. The principal differentiator is the lower air intake design. These geometrical pieces incorporate widened veins, signalling the motor car’s more urgent dynamic character. Above this is the marque’s iconic Pantheon grille, which has been illuminated for the first time across Cullinan and Black Badge Cullinan Series II. For Black Badge, the grille is finished in the series’ hallmark Black, though a silver ‘horizon line’ creates a sense of breadth and solidity while framing the motor car’s vertical daytime running lights. For clients wishing to fully cloak their motor car in darkness, this is also available in an all-black finish.
All exterior body detail elements and brightwork, including the Spirit of Ecstasy figurine, are also finished in Black. For the first time in the history of Black Badge, this now extends from the window surrounds and door spears to the door handles. Each piece is hand-prepared by the marque’s artisans: first, a light abrasive is used across the handle to provide a ‘key’ for a hardwearing primer, onto which four coats of Black paint are then applied. After curing, these pieces are individually polished to ensure that they match the rich, high-gloss coachwork of Black Badge Cullinan Series II.
Other darkened elements, including the rear tailgate and bumper accents as well as the motor car’s exhausts, are treated with a specific chrome electrolyte to achieve the mirror-black effect. This is introduced to the traditional chrome plating process and co-deposited on the stainless-steel substrate, darkening the finish. Its final thickness is just one micrometre – around one hundredth of the width of a human hair. Each of these components is precision-polished by hand to achieve a mirror-black chrome finish before it is fitted to the motor car.
Black Badge Cullinan Series II clients are now able to extend exterior colours to all lower body surfaces, as well as the subtly enhanced lower sill, valances, and lower front bumper – a treatment reserved for Black Badge Cullinan Series II. This visually lowers the motor car, creating a more dynamic statement that further amplifies its monolithic form.
The exterior treatment is completed with 23-inch wheels – the first-time wheels of this size have been offered by the marque for a Black Badge motor car. From a distance, the design appears to consist of five spokes finished in gloss-black and silver. In fact, there are 10 interwoven spokes: the visual effect is created by a carefully orchestrated interplay between polished, painted and recessed, negative surfaces. The design also allows a clear view of the Black Badge disc brake callipers, shown in a signature Red, which can also be finished in Black, Turchese, Mandarin, and Forge Yellow.
BLACK BADGE CULLINAN SERIES II: A SUBVERSIVE INTERIOR TREATMENT
Advanced, technical materials have become a hallmark of Black Badge Rolls-Royces. For Black Badge Cullinan Series II, this theme continues. Clients expressed their appreciation of the original Black Badge Cullinan’s Technical Carbon finish – on this basis, this exquisite material has been retained for Series II. The naked-weave carbon-fibre finish has been developed to create a precise repeating pattern of geometrical shapes that create a three-dimensional effect. Each leaf of Technical Carbon is finished with six coats of lacquer before being left to cure for 72 hours then all 23 pieces are hand-polished to a mirror finish. This process takes 21 days in total.
If Individual Rear Seats are commissioned, clients can include the Black Badge family motif, known as the infinity symbol, onto the rear Technical Carbon ‘Waterfall’ section that separates the rear reclining chairs and conceals the Cullinan Series II Champagne cooler. This delicate aluminium piece is placed between the third and fourth layer of six layers of subtly tinted lacquer, creating the illusion that the symbol is floating above the Technical Carbon. In Lounge Seat configuration, the infinity symbol is embroidered.
The seats themselves are available to commission in the marque’s stunning new Duality Twill textile, a new rayon fabric made from bamboo fibres and inspired by the extensive bamboo grove in the Jardin Botanique du Rayol on the Côte d’Azur, which neighbours Sir Henry Royce’s former winter home, Villa Mimosa. The twill textile is embroidered with an artistic ‘Duality’ graphic. Based on an abstract interpretation of the two interlinked letter R initials of the marque’s founders, the design reflects a clear nautical influence, reminiscent of the interweaving rope lines found on sailing yachts – another subtle allusion to the French Riviera.
A complete Duality Twill interior of the intricately embroidered textile incorporates up to 2.2 million stitches and 11 miles of thread. This exquisite material can be further dramatized with bold Bespoke colourways, further enhancing this remarkable new finish for Black Badge clients.
Placed Perforation seating can also be incorporated into this bold expression of Cullinan. 107,000 0.8- and 1.2-millimetre perforations are made onto the seat leather, creating an abstract pattern, inspired by the constantly changing shapes and shadows of the clouds over the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood in the twilight hours.
The dark ambience of Black Badge continues with the interior metals. Air vent surrounds on the dashboard and in the rear cabin are darkened using physical vapour deposition, a method of colouring metal that does not discolour or tarnish over time or through repeated use.
The subversive design principles of Black Badge motor cars have also been applied to Cullinan Series II’s unique Clock Cabinet. This inset vitrine displays both an analogue timepiece and an up-lit Spirit of Ecstasy figurine. The Spirit of Ecstasy is rendered in Black, recalling the figure that sits on the prow of Black Badge Cullinan Series II. The Clock Cabinet is flanked by Cullinan’s new Illuminated Fascia, which displays an ethereal glowing infinity symbol within the new vertical Cityscape pattern.
Black Badge Cullinan Series II is also the stage for an exclusive digital Bespoke treatment, with instrument dials now available in five neo-futuristic colourways: Vivid Grellow, Neon Nights, Cyan Fire and the kaleidoscopic-style Synth Wave.
BLACK BADGE CULLINAN SERIES II: PROVEN ENGINEERING
In Black Badge Cullinan’s first guise, clients requested that the Black Badge experience extended beyond the aesthetic treatment of the motor car. In the five years since its launch, the changes made by Rolls-Royce engineers for the 2019 motor car, which included higher capacity air springs to alleviate body roll and the addition of even greater power reserves, have become integral to this bold motor car’s appeal. Accordingly, these qualities are preserved for Black Badge Cullinan Series II, including the twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 engine, which generates a total output of 600 hp, and 664 lb ft of torque.
To exploit the additional power, the transmission and throttle remain calibrated for more immediate acceleration. The ZF eight-speed gear box and both front- and rear-steered axles work together to adjust the levels of feedback to the driver, depending on throttle and steering inputs without compromising the motor car’s effortless magic carpet ride experience.
Depressing the ‘Low’ button on the gear selection stalk continues to unlock further Black Badge technologies. When activated, drivers experience a change in tone and volume from the Bespoke Black Badge exhaust system, signalling that all of the 664 ft-lb of torque reserves are available from 1700rpm – just 700rpm above tick-over. Low Mode also increases the speed of gear shifts by 50% when the throttle is depressed to 90%. To fully exploit Black Badge Cullinan Series II, the brake pedal travel has been decreased to create a more immediate response to driver inputs.
A BOLD BESPOKE TREATMENT
Like its predecessor, Black Badge Cullinan Series II defines a distinct attitude and aesthetic code within the super-luxury sector. The clients who patronise this expression of the brand do so on their own terms – with Black Badge Cullinan Series II, Rolls-Royce signals its ongoing commitment to these individuals’ requirements, and their bold appreciation of luxury.
Automobili Lamborghini celebrated the debut of its redesigned showroom in Long Island on April 30 with a VIP event following the brand’s best year in terms of sales and deliveries in 2023. The grand opening event featured the market premiere of the Urus SE [1] – the first plug-in hybrid SUV and the most powerful version of the best-selling car ever for the company.
Lamborghini clientele were joined by local VIPs and business leaders, as well as key brand executives, including Automobili Lamborghini Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stephan Winkelmann; Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, Federico Foschini; and Lamborghini America Chief Executive Officer, Andrea Baldi.
“2023 was an extraordinary year of growth for Lamborghini, as we delivered more than 10,000 cars to customers, expanded our retail footprint, and entered the second phase of the Direzione Cor Tauri investment program with the world premiere of our first V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV,” said Winkelmann. “2024 promises to be another exciting year with a second hybrid added to our lineup – the Urus SE, which made its U.S. debut last night in New York City. To meet growing demand for our cars, it’s critical to invest in our partners and customers with a further elevated brand experience. Situated just outside of Manhattan, the state-of-the-art Long Island showroom showcases Lamborghini’s new design direction as we continue the transition to a new era of electrified vehicles.”
Located at 115 S Service Rd, Jericho, NY 11753, Lamborghini Long Island features the best of Italian automotive design and engineering, with the latest super sports cars and Super SUVs on the market. The 5,575 square-foot storefront provides an immersive brand experience, complete with Collezione and Accessori Originali fashion offerings and an Ad Personam customization room, where clients can personalize their dream cars with a nearly infinite array of bespoke colors and materials.
The opening of the Long Island showroom comes at a time of immense growth for Lamborghini, as the company delivered 10,112 cars globally in 2023, a 10% increase over 2022, with the Americas region accounting for 3,465 units, a 9% increase over the previous year. These exceptional results provide a strong foundation as Lamborghini continues the second phase of the Direzione Cor Tauri investment program – the roadmap through electrification, which began with the global launch of the brand’s first HPEV, the Revuelto [2], in March 2023, followed by the premiere of the first plug-in hybrid Super SUV, the Urus SE, on April 24, 2024.
Guests who attended the grand opening of Lamborghini Long Island had the opportunity to see the Revuelto and Urus SE in person.With more than 1,000 horsepower and a top speed of 217 mph, the Revuelto features a brand new 6.5-liter V12 mid-engine with three electric motors and 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. For customers in the market for a Super SUV, the Urus SE features a twin-turbo 4.0 V8 engine and a 25-kWh lithium-ion battery, which deliver a total output of 800 CV (789 horsepower), reaching a top speed of 194 mph (Urus S: 190 mph).
[1] The vehicle is not yet offered for sale and is therefore not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC. The fuel consumption and emissions data is in the type approval stage.
The London Concours, the capital’s leading automotive summer garden party, brings a new immersive addition to its 2024 line-up: The City Challenge presented by Asetek SimSports. This competition, taking place for the duration of the event from 4th-6th June, will see both individual drivers and larger teams take on the challenge of setting the fastest lap in a McLaren MP4/4 at the iconic Silverstone track, using the latest simulator technology provided by Asetek SimSports.
You will be given a one-hour slot to set fastest laps around one of the most legendary British circuits in one of the greatest ever British racing cars. The event promises to be a showcase of both teamwork and individual talent, with awards for both the Fastest Team in the City and the Fastest Overall Driver.
With a real-time leaderboard on the London Concours website and set in the prestigious Prince Consort room within Armoury House, this event offers not only a test of driving skill but also an exclusive social experience, with space for up to 100 visitors.
Entry for an individual costs £100, while a team of five is £500. Each ticket includes all-day admission to the London Concours and all of its displays. At the heart of the event this year will be a collection of rare and beautiful privately owned cars, curated into features that celebrate different aspects of automotive culture. British Racing will highlight some of the most beautiful motorsport creations of Great Britain from the likes of Jaguar and McLaren, while The Legendary V12 pays homage to some of the greatest ever creations fitted with arguably the automotive world’s most emotive powertrain. Other classes will celebrate the Chevrolet Corvette through the generations and the latest developments in hypercar design.
Due to the popularity of the 2023 event’s Porsche RS day and Supercar day, which saw an additional 50 themed cars enter the HAC grounds, all three days for the 2024 event will feature an additional display. The first day will see the addition of 50 McLaren supercars, the second welcomes 50 Jaguar E-Type models and the final day remains Supercar Day, with a display of 50 of the latest supercars in association with Drivers Union.
Automobili Lamborghini opens a new chapter in its history with the Urus SE, the first hybrid plug-in version of the Lamborghini Super SUV, unveiled at the Volkswagen Group Media Night ahead of the public premiere at Auto China Beijing 2024 on April 25 at 11 AM local time. Featuring a new design, optimized aerodynamics, unprecedented on-board technology and an 800 CV hybrid powertrain, the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) version moves on Urus S in terms of comfort, performance, efficiency, emissions and driving pleasure. Thanks to its “two hearts”, thermal and electric, the torque and power values are the highest ever, giving the SE a unique place in its category and boasting an 80% reduction in emissions.
“With the Urus we changed the paradigms of the SUV world, ushering in a new segment,” commented Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chairman & CEO. “In just a few years, the Urus has become our brand’s bestseller, enabling Lamborghini to attract new customers and strengthen its position in the most important markets. With the Urus SE, we’ve taken another step towards the future in line with our Direzione Cor Tauri strategy, moving ahead with the electrification of the range and the path toward decarbonization that began with the introduction of the Revuelto super sports car in March 2023.”
Automobili Lamborghini presents a limited edition ‘All Terrain’ Ad Personam special series of the Huracán Sterrato at Italy’s prestigious Milan Design Week. The 12 cars, with exclusive liveries developed by Lamborghini’s Ad Personam studio in conjunction with its Centro Stile, are inspired by four different terrains to which the Huracán Sterrato especially lends its talents: snow, sand, off-beat tracks, and the earthiness of arid deserts.
Presented by Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, the All-Terrain versions made their world premiere to over 200 guests at Segheria of Tanja Solci, Milan – the chosen frame venue known as Object d’Art for her restauration vision – with a specially-created setting in which to present the provocative and particular personalities of the special series. Inspired by the disruptive tendencies of nature, each car is seen against a backdrop of the specific environment by which its livery is influenced, such as rocks, desert, and forests.
Each of the four Sterrato versions features a matt camouflage paint scheme created by Lamborghini’s Ad Personam studio: reflecting the natural environments in which the Sterrato excels, the All-Terrain editions adopt the colors of the landscapes from which they take their inspiration. NEVE (snow) takes the sophisticated ice-cool hues of the tundra; SABBIA (sand) features the neutral tones of warm desert and green cacti, evocative of dunes and oases. The BOSCO (green track) evokes the trees, mosses and leaves of forest paths, while the TERRA (gravel) recalls the warm ground and sands of moorland environments and arid landscapes under powerful sunsets. The unique exteriors are finished with roof and upper bonnet cover in matt black, together with roof rails and cross bars. The lower part of the car is also painted matt black with a lower band in an accent color dedicated to each of the four versions, set off by Morus 19” matt black forged rims, complementary caliper colors and additional lights. Complementary internal Ad Personam specifications feature dark chrome and carbon twill with Alcantara, lasered Sterrato dedicated graphics and an Ad Personam plate denoting the special edition while recalling the external livery.
Presented during the evening event, the car was unveiled on stage in a display that evoked the power of nature and adventure. A giant Trompe L’Oeil depicting the perfect setting for the unveiled car, was created live during the evening by an Italian artist.
For the occasion the Michelin-starred Italian culinary experience designed by chef Enrico Cerea from the famous “Da Vittorio”, has offered dishes inspired by the cool of snow and ice, the heat of the desert and the lush vegetation of the forest, with further entertainment from a top Milanese DJ. Attendees explored the 3T bicycle inspired by Lamborghini super sports cars, as well as Culti fragrances, and a workshop demonstrating the artisanal creation of the iconic Gommino loafer by Italian design house Tod’s, all licensee partners of Automobili Lamborghini.
The 12 cars are already sold to selected clients in the three main commercial areas of USA and Latin America (ALA), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific and Australia (APAC) within the total production volume of 1499 for which deliveries commenced in 2023. Each EMEA, as well as the other areas, will receive the 4 unique special series cars that will be the unique ones in their countries.
“The Sterrato concept proved itself from the moment it was first unveiled, endorsed not only by awards won, media and customers acclaim, but from its resounding commercial success with all units immediately sold out,” said Chief Commercial and Marketing and Officer, Federico Foschini. “Limited series that demonstrate Lamborghini’s competence in personalization through our Ad Personam studio are an important part of our business model, with Milan Design Week the perfect forum to present this capsule edition.”
The Sterrato’s 5.2-liter V10 engine delivers a maximum power output of 610 CV and 560 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, combined with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and electronically controlled all-wheel drive with rear mechanical self-locking differential. Its wider tracks and increased ride height help maximize the super sports car’s fun-to-drive personality on both road and away from the tarmac. Designed to offer optimum performance on loose surfaces, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 260 km/h (160 mph).
ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE WITH GHOST
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, NA celebrates Black Badge Ghost Ekleipsis with the total solar eclipse as backdrop
Black Badge Ghost Ekleipsis created by the Bespoke Design team in Goodwood, England was inspired by the dramatic spectacle and mystery of a total solar eclipse
The stunning animated Starlight Headliner adds a true sense of theatre and wonder as one observes the spellbinding solar phenomenon
The total solar eclipse passed over the Niagara on the Lake region from 3:22 pm to 3:28 pm on Monday April 8, 2024 an event that will not occur for another 24 years
Rolls-Royce Spectre, the newest member of the family joined the event
“The creative concept for Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis is drawn from the impressive natural show of a total solar eclipse; a unique occasion in nature, which underpins the rarity and visual impact of a Rolls-Royce Private Collection. Our Bespoke Collective of designers, engineers and craftspeople in Goodwood have captured the magic of this celestial alignment in a truly stunning Rolls-Royce interpretation. Our event at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, celebrates this magnificent phenomenon.”
Martin Fritsches, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, NA
A total solar eclipse is a truly rare occurrence. From 2011 to 2050, only six dates will see such an event. Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective captured the fascinating nature of this phenomenon in the Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection incorporating stunning Bespoke features inspired by a total solar eclipse. Only five Ékleipsis commissions have been delivered to clients in North America.
Today, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated the event, showcasing Ghost and Spectre at an exclusive total eclipse showing in Niagara on the Lake Ontario Canada.
For nearly four minutes, the majesty of the natural phenomena stood as the backdrop for the beautiful vehicles. For As the marque’s Super Coupé and first all-electric offering, Spectre presented yet another stunning backdrop to the eclipse.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presented the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection inspired by this seldom-seen wonder of a solar eclipse. Harnessing the incredible forces of this celestial phenomenon, these exquisite commissions explore the captivating interplay of light and darkness, recreating the awe-inspiring moment when the Moon completely obscures the Sun.
EXTERIOR: GOLDEN DARKNESS
The mysterious, ethereal light cast by a total solar eclipse is captured in the Lyrical Copper exterior color of the motor car. This stunning bespoke finish incorporates powdered copper pigment, which appears darker until it catches the light when it produces a rich and dramatic iridescence. Mandarin adorns the inserts below the Pantheon Grille and brake calipers, recalling the intense pulses of sunlight witnessed as the eclipse progresses. The same Mandarin hue is used for the hand-painted coachline, which includes a delicate abstract representation of the transition from sunlight to darkness as the Moon approaches to cover the Sun.
ANIMATED STARLIGHT HEADLINER
The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis features a fully Bespoke Starlight Headliner with a special animation that, like the eclipse that inspires it, gives those inside a true sense of awe and wonder. As the coach doors close and the engine is started, the ‘stars’ in the Starlight Headliner darken and a mesmerising sequence begins, replicating the totality of the solar eclipse, when the dark silhouette of the Moon completely obscures the bright light of the Sun.
ILLUMINATED FASCIA AND ‘DIAMOND RING’ TIMEPIECE
The illuminated fascia of Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis is adorned with 1,846 laser-etched ‘stars’ in a symbolic timeline of a total eclipse. A single Bespoke designer had sole responsibility for adjusting the individual size and position of each ‘star’ to create the mesmeric effect; a delicate and exacting process that took over 100 hours to complete.
The composition culminates in a Bespoke timepiece, which incorporates a brilliant-cut 0.5-carat diamond, recalling the ‘Diamond Ring’ effect, when a single, dazzling point of light can be seen on the Moon’s outline in the split seconds just before and immediately after it obscures the Sun.
Everything is ready for a new edition of the highly anticipated Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where Maserati will be the main sponsor and official car of the tournament for the third year in a row.
From April 6 to 14, the most prestigious clay courts in the world – in the evocative setting of the Principality of Monaco – will attract the stars of international tennis; they are committed to putting on a unique show and to animating the most engaging competition between true champions.
Maserati, which has always been synonymous with refined sportiness, contemporary elegance, the best of Italian style, and high-level performance, has chosen to join the series again this year. It will be winning over the public off-court with two cars on display inside the Monaco Country Club and a fleet of Maseratis – Grecale, Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte – available to support the champions’ and Trident guest’s movements between matches at the tournament. The latter will also be offered test drives behind the wheel of the MC20 Coupe, MC20 Cielo, GranTurismo, and Grecale, immersing themselves in a glamorous experience.
The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will be the ideal stage to convey a sense of freedom and joie de vivre fully epitomized by cars such as the eye-catching Maserati MC20 Cielo and the latest arrival from the House of the Trident, the new drop-top Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo. Both represent a winning pair of cars with sublime performance, designed to savour all the best sensations that open-air driving can offer.
In the VIP Village area, the Maserati MC20 Cielo Opera d’arte will be catching attention during its first official public outing. The car – an authentic masterpiece on the move, made to one customer’s unique specifications – is a one-off creation inspired by abstract art. Created to enhance and share the artistic dynamism of the exclusive Maserati Fuoriserie customization program, the MC20 Cielo Opera d’arte was curated through a complex and refined process, produced by hand, and finely honed to bring to life a livery that becomes a modern canvas, where the brand’s past and future meet.
‘Creativity is intelligence having fun’ – an aphorism that perfectly encapsulates this unique version of the Trident’s most coveted super sports car – is a true declaration of artistic independence, inspiration, intuition, imagination, and superior ability to give shape to a dream. The Opera d’arte car is 100% made in Modena, built at the historic plant on Viale Ciro Menotti; for an entire year, the Fuoriserie team worked there in close collaboration with Maserati Centro Stile, creating a car that now forms the manifesto of the Modena-based company’s bespoke production house and highlights the best of Italian craftsmanship.
Simultaneously, the brand-new Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo will play a leading role in the Commercial Village. In late February, the Modena-based company launched the convertible version of the Trident’s iconic grand tourer, the Maserati GranTurismo, which features the powerful six-cylinder Nettuno internal combustion engine, known as the beating heart of the most adrenaline-pumping cars in the Trident range.
The elegant open-air version of its coupe twin, the Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo perfectly represents Italian luxury performance, providing unmatched comfort and style without sacrificing cutting-edge technology and masterful driving dynamics.
Maserati S.p.A. Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars, immediately recognisable for their extraordinary personality. Thanks to their style, technology, and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a benchmark for the global automotive industry. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety, currently available in more than 70 markets internationally. Maserati line-up includes the Levante – the first SUV made by Maserati, the Grecale, the “everyday exceptional” SUV, and the GranTurismo, the iconic Italian grand tourer, all models characterized by the use of the highest quality materials and excellent technical solutions. A range equipped with 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains – available for Grecale and Levante – and V6 petrol, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, embodying the performance DNA of the Trident Brand. The top of the range is made up of the MC20 super sports car and the MC20 Cielo spyder, powered by the ground-breaking 100% Maserati Nettuno V6 engine, which incorporates F1-derived technologies into the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. The new GranTurismo is available with both the high-performance V6 petrol engine, derived from the Nettuno, and a 100% electric version: the GranTurismo Folgore, the first car in the Modena-based brand’s history to adopt this solution. Today, the full-electric range also includes the Grecale Folgore, Maserati’s first full-electric SUV. By 2025, all Maserati models will be available in a full-electric version, and the entire Maserati range will run on electricity alone by 2028.
Last night, artists, entrepreneurs, and key industry figures came together to kickstart the GRM Daily 15th Anniversary celebrations for 2024.
Collaborating with Armand De Brignac Champagne, GRM Daily hosted their 15th Birthday Party at the renowned Apollo’s Muse private members club in Mayfair. The illustrious event was attended by a number of GRM’s extended family of influential artists and industry friends including Jammer BBK, Tion Wayne, Ms Banks, Blade brown, Zeze Millz, Eddie Abbew, Skrapz and Mercston.
The 15th Birthday party brought the best in opulence to Mayfair creating an ambience befitting of the celebration and marking the start of a series of events set to celebrate GRM Daily’s 15th anniversary year.
The event was curated by GRM Daily CEO and founder, Post, whose instrumental role in building the now thriving British music landscape through the rise of the award-winning platform was celebrated.
GRM Daily have been an unparalleled influence over the last 15 years across both mainstream and underground culture in the UK and beyond. A place where the very best of UK music is whole heartedly celebrated and elevated; through their innovative content and commitment to culture, GRM Daily has become the global epicentre of everything UK Rap. Renowned as a launchpad for emerging artists and a home from home for the country’s biggest stars; as Stormzy puts it, GRM Daily is the ‘holy grail of Black British music’. With over 10 billion YouTube views, nearly 7 million subscribers and a social reach of over 6 million, GRM is now one of the most-watched music channels in the world.
Celebrating black excellence in the UK, GRM Daily also host the GRM Gala. The annual GRM Gala has become a fixture on the fashion calendar featuring an illustrious red carpet that brings the biggest names and cultural figures together from the worlds of music, sport and entertainment including the likes of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Stormzy, Dave, Maya Jama, Jourdan Dunn, Mo Gilligan, Daniel Kaluuya, Little Smiz, Central Cee, Ashley Waters, Munya Chawawa, AJ Tracey, Krept & Konan, Kojey Radical, Amelia Dimodenburg, George The Poet, Akala, and Kano to name just a few.
Since its inception, GRM Daily has documented the evolution of UK Rap and given a leg-up to the biggest names whose watershed moments on the platform became the very foundations that the rest of the industry have built upon. Continuing the legacy, 2024 sees GRM maintain its tireless championing of British music and delivery of game-changing content. From the evolution of stable content series like ‘Daily Duppy’ and ‘GRM Radio’, the platform has also recently launched two brand-new content series ‘The F*ckin Eddie Abbew show’ and ‘Thoughts in a Culli’. Hosted by GRM CEO Post, ‘Thoughts in a Culli’ offers fans an intimate glimpse into the world of some of the UK’s most iconic artists all while cruising in an iconic Rolls Royce. You can view ‘Thoughts in a Culli’ here
The Ultimate Guide to Polaris RZR Windshields and Accessories
Polaris RZR stands out as an iconic figure in the off-road community, offering an exhilarating blend of performance, agility, and adventure. Customizing your RZR with the right accessories not only personalizes your ride but also enhances its performance, safety, and comfort.
Among the myriad of upgrades available, selecting the perfect windshield and accessories is paramount for an unparalleled off-roading experience. This guide delves into the essentials of Polaris accessories RZR customization, focusing on windshields and must-have accessories.
Why Upgrade Your Polaris RZR?
Upgrading your Polaris RZR is not just about aesthetic enhancements; it’s about tailoring your vehicle to meet your adventurous needs. From boosting performance to ensuring your comfort and safety, the right modifications can transform your RZR into the ultimate off-road companion.
Choosing the Right Windshield
The windshield for UTV is not merely a protective element; it’s a vital accessory that affects visibility, comfort, and overall riding experience. Whether you opt for a full, half, or folding windshield, consider factors such as climate, terrain, and personal preferences to make an informed decision.
Benefits of Upgrading Windshield
A premium windshield shields you from the elements, ensures clear visibility, and significantly improves your off-roading adventures. It’s an investment in both safety and enjoyment, offering protection against dust, debris, and adverse weather.
Upgrading the windshield on your Polaris RZR can significantly enhance your off-roading experience in several ways. Below are the key benefits of investing in a high-quality windshield upgrade:
Improved Protection: One of the most immediate benefits of a new windshield is the enhanced protection it offers. It shields you and your passengers from wind, rain, snow, and debris such as rocks, branches, and mud that might be kicked up while riding. This protective barrier can make rides more comfortable and safer, especially in unpredictable or harsh weather conditions.
Enhanced Visibility: A clear, high-quality windshield can significantly improve visibility during rides. It reduces the risk of dust, water, and other elements obstructing your view, which is crucial for navigating challenging terrains safely. Some windshields are also designed to minimize glare, further enhancing visibility during sunny days or in bright snowy conditions.
Increased Comfort: Upgrading your windshield can greatly increase comfort levels by reducing wind fatigue, noise, and the chill factor during colder rides. This can make longer journeys more enjoyable and less tiring, allowing you to focus on the adventure ahead without being bothered by the elements.
Reduced Eye Fatigue: Riding without a windshield can lead to eye fatigue due to constant exposure to wind, sunlight, and debris. An upgraded windshield can help mitigate these issues, allowing you to ride longer without discomfort or the need for frequent breaks.
Customization and Style: Windshields come in various styles and tints, offering an opportunity to customize your Polaris RZR according to your personal taste and needs. Whether you prefer a full windshield for maximum protection or a half windshield for increased airflow, you can select an option that enhances the aesthetic appeal of your vehicle while serving its functional purpose.
Top Polaris RZR Accessories
Enhance your ride with storage solutions for extended adventures, lighting upgrades for night rides, protective gear for rugged terrains, and performance mods to rev up your RZR’s capabilities. Each accessory is a step towards customizing your Polaris to perfection.
Installation Tips
Installing upgrades can be a rewarding DIY project or a task for professionals. Equip yourself with the necessary tools, follow a detailed guide, and maintain your accessories for lasting performance and appearance.
Customization Ideas
From visual enhancements to performance upgrades, the possibilities are endless. Explore comfort and convenience mods that make your off-road journeys more enjoyable and personalized.
Safety Considerations
Prioritize quality accessories to ensure safety while riding. Understand the importance of riding with upgraded features and how they contribute to a safer off-road experience.
Budgeting for Upgrades
Customizing your Polaris RZR doesn’t have to break the bank. Identify cost-effective upgrades and prioritize your investments to get the most out of your budget.
User Reviews and Recommendations
Leverage user reviews and recommendations to discover top-rated windshields and popular accessories. Learn from the experiences of fellow off-roaders to make wise choices.
The Future of Polaris RZR Upgrades
Stay ahead of the curve by keeping an eye on emerging trends and innovations in Polaris RZR accessories. The future promises even more exciting opportunities for customization.
Conclusion
Customizing your Polaris RZR with the right windshield and accessories is a game-changer for any off-road enthusiast. By making informed choices, you can enhance your ride’s performance, safety, and comfort. Dive into the world of RZR customization and transform your off-road experience into something truly extraordinary.
