Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North America 2015

The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo North America series heads into the final stretch of its exciting 2015 season with two rounds of racing Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at Road Atlanta, recognized as one of the world’s best road courses. The North American series, in its third season, will make its second stop at the 12-turn, 2.54-mile … Read more

Lamborghini Aventador Veloce to have a roadster version

Automobili Lamborghini has announced a roadster version of its Aventador LP 750 -4 Superveloce. The Aventador Superveloce coupé version made its UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed, on display and running ‘up the hill’. Speaking at Goodwood, Stephan Winkelmann, the President and CEO of Italian sports car manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini, confirmed production of the Superveloce Roadster. “The … Read more

In the driver’s seat of four world-class cars

The thrill of driving a Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren MP4-12C, Porsche GT3, Lamborghini Huracan, and Lamborghini Gallardo.
Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences expanded.

Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences expanded-

Following a successful test drive in 2014, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts shifts into the fast lane with the global launch of Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences, now bookable for guests across North America, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates at 12 of the brand’s 26 hotels and resorts. The package includes access to new Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini, and Porsche models, tips from experienced racing professionals, and the opportunity to drive along beautiful pre-determined routes giving guests a truly unforgettable day on the road.

The expanded program provides is meant to provide a premier supercar driving experience that gives each guest the thrill of driving a Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren MP4-12C, Porsche GT3, Lamborghini Huracan, and Lamborghini Gallardo. World-class professional racecar driver Didier Theys returns as the Americas Driving Director, in addition to two new award-winning Driving Directors in Europe and UAE – Vanina Ickx and Eric Van De Poele, respectively.

“Expanding the Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences in 2015 is a great next step in bringing truly unforgettable moments to travelers all around the world,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. “Car lovers will relish the opportunity to drive these cars the way they were meant to be driven – on the open road and in the most stunning locales around the world.”

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The Aventador LP 700-4 Pirelli Edition

Lamborghini and Pirelli for more than 50 years. Sant’Agata Bolognese-based Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini celebrates the long and ongoing history of collaboration with prestigious Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli with a very special edition of the Aventador LP 700-4. The partnership began back in 1963, the year the House of the Raging Bull was established, and … Read more

The 5-95 Zagato marks the legendary Italian coachbuilder’s 95th anniversary

The partnership between Automobili Lamborghini and independent coachbuilding company Zagato led to the creation of a real contemporary collectible car – the 5-95 Zagato. The super car is a special commission based on the now defunct Lamborghini Gallardo and marks the legendary Italian coachbuilder’s 95th anniversary. Zagato maintained all the technical constraints of the original … Read more

What is it like to live on Britain’s most expensive street?

London’s Kensington Palace Gardens is the most expensive address in the UK. Its vast mansions are a symbol of the growing gulf between ordinary people and the super-rich. Our reporter tries to meet the locals