duPont REGISTRY December 2022

Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Kwanzaa. Whatever you celebrate, everyone at duPont REGISTRY wishes you and yours a holiday season full of love, togetherness, and goodwill. Of course, we don’t shy away from the consumer side of the season either. Gift-giving and gift-getting are the name of the game, and our official 2022 holiday “Gift Guide” is the ultimate Sears Wish Book for adults. Instead of children’s toys and video games, though, our guide goes all in on gifts for the most discerning clientele. We’ve got highly curated, expert recommendations for stocking stuffers and big gifts alike, as well as this year’s best luxury travel ideas. And we haven’t forgotten your favorite hobbies, with a list of the hottest products for golf, skiing, and your next beach trip. And then there are the…

There’s no denying the recent automotive world trend of luxury sports car brands foraying into high-end performance SUVs. While this trend traces back decades, the current wave of players entering the category proves that the luxury SUV segment is having a major moment. For many drivers, the models now coming to market are the ultimate vehicles, pairing incredible on-road performance with off-road capabilities, everyday practicality, a luxury feel, and usability that no sports car could ever dream to match. Ferrari, one of the world’s most timeless and exclusive automotive brands, has finally unveiled its answer to the highly competitive luxury performance SUV segment: the Purosangue. While Ferrari’s first SUV may seem like a radical change for the brand, there is no mistaking it for any other marque; designers made sure that…

This year marks a turning point in the automotive world, with manufacturers announcing that things are coming and going almost too quickly to keep up. Manufacturing is evolving, and that’s exciting news. When it comes to the models that people were most interested in finding and buying this year, cars with undeniable historical significance were at the forefront. Whether it be nostalgia, farewell, or optimism futuristic, change appears to be the driving force behind the most sought-after rides. These are duPont REGISTRY’s Top 10 trending cars of 2022, based on online activity including searches, views, and engagement. 1. 992 GT3 The Porsche 911 GT3 has always been the ultimate driver’s car among the Porsche 911 lineup, and that essentially makes it the driver’s car of driver’s cars. Its newest generation gestures more…

This year’s Monterey Car Week was a big one for Bugatti design director Achim Anscheidt, as he and the French carmaker unveiled the Mistral — the brand’s final W16-powered vehicle. Anscheidt joined Bugatti in 2004 and has worked closely with all of its VW-era products, from the Veyron all the way through to the Chiron and its many variants. The Mistral, however, is different. It required a clean-sheet design, structural changes, and bespoke elements not shared with other models. Amid the Car Week hustle and bustle in August, we sat down with Anscheidt to chat about the Mistral, electrification, and which modern Bugatti is his personal favorite. duPont REGISTRY: What was your primary goal when designing the W16 Mistral? Achim Anscheidt: One of the main targets was certainly to wrap up the great story…

631 Horsepower 417 lb-ft Torque 201 mph Top Speed It’s nearly 100 degrees in the California desert at The Thermal Club, just outside Palm Springs, as I ready myself to step into a Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica for the first time. I settle into the bolstered sport seat, adjust the wheel, and lift my eyes to see a matte gray STO ahead — it’s piloted by a racing driver. As I fire up the car, a warning sounds over the radio, reminding me that even R-compound tires get squirmy at these temperatures. The Huracán STO is one of the most memorable cars I’ve tested, and my first stint in the Tecnica felt like revisiting an old friend. Powered by a 5.2-liter NA V10, the Tecnica delivers 631 horsepower and 417 pound feet of torque, which…

With seemingly limitless options when it comes to buying a car, automotive enthusiasts naturally gravitate toward brands and models that showcase track-inspired design, performance, and technology. While early-model sports cars offer seasonal enjoyment, most owners go through the painstaking task of storing their pride and joy when winter hits. Innovative milestones within the industry have led manufacturers to evolve performance models into everyday commuters without weather being a worry, fitting supercars and super-SUVs with sophisticated all-wheel-drive systems that easily trek through snowy surfaces. Whatever your ride, you need not hide it in storage all season. Just follow these simple tips and tricks to enhance wintertime driving capabilities. The cold creates hazardous conditions, so first and foremost, it’s crucial to keep your car serviced to ensure safety and security while traveling on…