Awesome Luxury

Our pal Tim Esterdahl from Pickup Truck + SUV Talk checks out something that’s neither a pickup truck nor SUV – the stylish Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC. The sporty sedan has a relatively zippy 2.0-liter turbo engine with 221 hp and 258 lb-ft. of torque, engaging ride dynamics, and looks great decked out in black 19″ AMG wheels and the AMG Night Package.

Rimowa remade the carry-on for pilots into a luxurious looker. The metal Pilot Case opens from the top, making it easy to store and access large items. Its exterior is made of grooved anodized aluminum that comes in either silver or black. It has a removable padded pouch for laptops up to 16″ and rolls smoothly on double casters.

Watch shop Hodinkee teamed up with minimalist design house Braun to create the BN0279. The grey 40mm mechanical watch is as simple as it gets, with hints of color calling back to Braun’s alarm clocks from the 70s. It’s available with either a second hand or a sub-second dial; each limited to 100 units.

The latest version of Vollebak’s immortal hoodie is much softer and lighter than its predecessors. The 100-Year Zip Through Hoodie resists fire, water, wind, scrapes, and extreme temperatures. It also has four large zipped and water-resistant pockets. Available in green and black.

Minnesota’s Støberi Metalworks makes this solid titanium ring with a calm, faceted exterior. The facets are hand-ground, so each ring has a unique, light-reflecting pattern. It makes a great modern wedding band or an everyday accessory for dressing up your look. Available in ring sizes from 5.5 to 13.5.

McLaren takes its Artura hybrid supercar and drops the top. With 690 horsepower and a dry weight of 3,212 lb., it can zoom from 0 to 62 mph in 3 seconds flat, 0 to 124 mph in 8.4 seconds, towards a top speed of 205 mph. A retractable hardtop transforms the car from its most aerodynamic shape to an open-air, corner-carving roadster.

This shiny gold watch takes inspiration from the original G-SHOCK DW5000C. The GMB2100GD-9A has a full metal case made from stainless steel with a gleaming gold ion-plated finish. The watch offers world time capability, a stopwatch, countdown timer, alarms, and a calendar, and recharges automatically using solar power.

To celebrate the release of Dune: Part Two, watchmaker Hamilton teamed up with the film’s prop master to create this unique timepiece. The limited-edition Ventura Edge Dune watch features Hamilton’s signature shield-shaped case with a matte black PVD coating and a blue digital display with an extra bright outline mode. They also have a Dune analog watch.

Porsche pinky promises that their 2025 Taycan all-electric models will be the quickest production cars they’ve ever made. The rear-wheel drive Taycan sedan now sprints 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds (0.6 seconds quicker than before) while the Taycan Turbo S sedan can hit 60 mph in 2.3 seconds (0.3 seconds quicker).

With the 2025 Cadillac CT5, the legendary American carmaker continues to redefine luxury with a bolder enhancement of the current model. Cadillac built its reputation by building great luxury sedans so it’s gratifying to see the legendary brand recommit to improving this gem of a modern sport sedan.

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator has an eye-catching new front end with a large mesh grille, available pixel LED headlights, wraparound running lights, and a 400 hp turbo V6 under the hood. BlueCruise hands-free highway driving and the new Lincoln Digital Experience UI are standard. Our fave is the Black Label Special Edition with its black roof, 22″ wheels, and trim.

It’s not every day that we review a vehicle and walk away wishing we could own what we just drove. This is one of those times. The 2024 Lexus GX 550 is that good. Redesigned from top to bottom, this adventure-loving SUV is built with off-road capability, first and foremost, complemented by refined driving dynamics and a luxurious and serene environment.

Porsche expands its Macan SUV family with two battery-electric models. The Macan 4’s motors produce 402 hp and 479 lb-ft. of torque – with a 0-to-60 time of 4.9 seconds. The high-performance Macan Turbo makes 630 hp and 833 lb-ft. and does 0 to 60 in 3.1 seconds. A 100 kWh battery supports DC fast-charging from 10 to 80% in 21 minutes. Macan configurator here.

Do you still like to carry cash? This vertical wallet from JJ Leathersmith can hold up to 30 bills in its back compartment. That’s in addition to eight cards up front. It’s made from full-grain cow leather, handstitched to prevent fraying. Available in black, cafe, and honey. Made in Ecuador.

Genesis revisits its beautiful X Speedium Coupe with a snow-white winter edition of the concept car. Outfitted with a slimline ski rack, custom Anavon skis, and LED fog lights, the electric grand tourer is the perfect ride to take you to and from the slopes. We’re not sure if this means the Speedium is any closer to production, but we sure hope so.

Genesis is on a roll. The impressive, progressive Korean brand has swept awards — biggies like Car and Designer of The Year — for two years running. After getting an advance look at Genesis’ next crowd-pleaser — the 2025 GV80, the brand’s first crossover coupe — we’re astonished that they continue to make all the right moves.

The latest version of Discommon Goods‘ luxury bottle opener features a sleek new design inspired by supercars. We love its smooth and curvy shape and the way its chrome finish shines like a mirror. It’s one bottle opener you’ll want to leave on your desk instead of tucked away in a kitchen drawer.

This handsome leather wallet from Loyal Stricklin sits in the sweet spot between compact designs and larger billfolds. It has four card slots and holds 4 to 10 credit cards, business cards, and folded cash. Available in Horween, Buttero, Pueblo, and luxurious Cordovan leather.

Prometheus Design Werx teamed up with Ares to create this badass 1000-meter diver’s watch. It packs a self-winding Swiss movement, a matte-finish stainless steel case, Super-Luminova markings, and front/back sapphire crystals. The kit includes an orange rubber strap, a PDW NATO strap, a compass kit, and other goodies packed in a Pelican hard case.

Want that special round ice you find at fancy cocktail bars? The IcyForge is a tabletop ice maker that cranks out perfect, crystal-clear spheres of ice for your drinks. It makes two bubble-free 5.5cm (~2.2″) ice balls every hour and has a capacity of a dozen in its bin. It also has built-in UV sterilization, and is compatible with home water purifiers.

As the name implies, Manly Bands makes badass men’s rings including wedding bands. Case in point is their rockin’ collection of rings made in collaboration with Fender Guitars. Each handcrafted band combines real Fender guitar strings with hard materials like Ebony, Birdseye Maple, Titanium, Black Zirconium, and Fender tweed.

Like its gas-powered brother, the Genesis GV70 Electrified is a fantastic-looking crossover that drives like a dream. The battery-electric version is even quicker, zooming from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and handling just as well. In its top-of-the-line Prestige grade, its plush and quiet interior keeps pace with the finest luxury vehicles.

This premium leather bag goes from backpack to messenger to briefcase, and never looks sloppy. It features an expandable main compartment, an easy-access front zipper, a padded laptop compartment, and numerous internal organizers. Add-ons include a camera cube, a compression cube, and a detachable organizer sleeve.