Inspirations & Celebrations

09/09/2026

Pininfarina has spent nearly a century shaping the world’s most iconic automobiles, but its story no longer stops at the automobile.

From a collaboration bringing sculpted, design-driven jet tenders to the nautical world, to a first-of-its-kind branded villa collection launching in the United States, to a new partnership with Airstream reimagining the next century of American road travel, the legendary Italian design house is proving its “We Move Dreams” philosophy extends into architecture, nautical design, and luxury real estate.

The story features an in-depth interview with Pininfarina CEO Paolo Dellachà on the design house’s road to its 100th anniversary in 2030, alongside coverage of Duetto Day (a Monterey Car Week celebration of 60 years of the Alfa Romeo Spider “Duetto”) which set the stage for these new partnership announcements.

Read today’s story on Inspirations & Celebrations, MSN and Yahoo.

https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/pininfarinas-design-legacy-expands-from-automobiles-into-nautical-luxury-real-estate-and-beyond-225547292.html


[Image credits: Christina-Lauren Pollack, Pininfarina, Collection Sei Design by MV Group USA, Argos Nautic]

09/08/2026

Lamborghini Head Designer Mitja Borkert sat down at the Lamborghini Lounge in Pebble Beach during Monterey Car Week to give us an inside look at the newly unveiled Lamborghini Revuelto SV, following its world premiere at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.

This track-focused evolution of Lamborghini’s flagship V12 hybrid hypercar arrives on the heels of a record-breaking achievement: driven by Lamborghini factory and test driver Marco Mapelli, a Revuelto SV prototype set the fastest lap ever recorded by a production car at Germany’s legendary Hockenheimring, a circuit renowned for hosting Formula 1, DTM, and GT racing. Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann called the milestone proof that Lamborghini’s engineering and innovation translate into real, measurable performance on track.

In this conversation, Borkert shares the design thinking behind the Revuelto SV and what sets it apart as Lamborghini’s sportiest expression of its V12 hybrid platform.

09/07/2026

Brandon Baldassari, Jaguar’s North American Brand Director, shares insights into the 90-year-old brand's pivot and describes the bold, daring customers they want to target.

Jaguar's next chapter is already taking shape. The Jaguar Type 01, a four-door GT, debuts this fall, and Baldassari was clear that an unusual amount of the concept car's visual assertiveness has survived the production journey.

"Most car companies show a concept car, and then the production version is diluted," he said. "The fact that the engineers were able to bring what still looks like a concept car into production form is incredibly impressive." He pointed to the front end specifically, and said, "It's super bold, upright, in your face, and a little bit gangster."

Read the full story today on Inspirations & Celebrations, MSN, and Yahoo.

Brandon Baldassari, Jaguar’s North American Brand Director, shares insights into the 90-year-old brand's pivot and describes the bold, daring customers they want to target.

09/04/2026

Get a first look at the Zenvo Aurora, Denmark's most powerful hypercar, previewed by Chief Designer Christian Brandt and Chief Commercial Officer Mark Harrison at Stonepine Estate in Carmel Valley during Monterey Car Week 2026.

Named for the Aurora Borealis and powered by Mjølner, a bespoke 6.6-liter V12 developed with MAHLE Powertrain, the Aurora marks Zenvo's most ambitious model yet, and this marks the car's U.S. debut. The lineup splits into two distinct personalities: the track-focused Aurora Agil, producing an estimated 1,450 bhp and electronically limited to 224 mph, and the grand-touring Aurora Tur, delivering up to 1,850 bhp and an estimated top speed of 260 mph, making Mjølner the most powerful V12 engine ever fitted to a road car. And not surprising either, because Mjølner was named after Thor's Hammer!

Only 100 units will ever be built. In this preview, Brandt and Harrison walk through the design philosophy, engineering, and vision behind Zenvo's rarest creation yet, offering a rare glimpse into one of the world's most exclusive hypercar brands.

09/01/2026

As Maya Angelou said, "If you're going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can't be erased."

When it comes to building 50-year-old family businesses, the Founder's vision, passion, and dedication act as the foundation upon which legacies are built. But it's the responsibility that lies in the hands of future generations, as they carry the Founder's dream forward, despite having to manage the weight and pressure of that honor.

A few weeks ago during Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, I&C Founder (Christina-Lauren Pollack) was invited to sit down with BRABUS CEO Constantin Buschmann and Creative Director Mili Umicevic to discuss the launch of the BRABUS BODO. But what unfolded over the next hour was something more than anyone expected – and like Christina's late Father used to say, "This wasn't just a meeting. It was a meeting of the minds".

As Constantin said, "It's a privilege to be here. If you want to survive in an environment like Pebble Beach, you can't copy anyone; you have to bring your own vision, your own philosophy, through your own journey. You could say it's taken fifty years to get here. It's a little unreal, honestly, especially doing it as a tribute to the person who founded the company. I think my dad is sitting on a cloud somewhere looking down, and I think he'd say two things: that he's proud of us, and that we're exactly as crazy as they were back in the '80s and '90s, which is a very good thing. It means the brand is still alive and still moving forward."

From the emotionally stirring debut of the BRABUS BODO to designing yachts and luxury real estate, Constantin Buschmann and Mili Umicevic discuss their "One Second Wow" life and business together as a power couple in today's story on Inspirations & Celebrations, MSN, and Yahoo.

https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/brabus-ceo-creative-director-discuss-130000170.html


Image credits: Christina-Lauren Pollack and BRABUS

08/28/2026

As William James (widely regarded as the father of American psychology) once said, “The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.”

In a fast-paced world that consumes content by the millisecond and prioritizes the present over the permanent, committing a career to the preservation of history is a rarity. The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is the living embodiment of that endurance.

Concours is a tribute to the visionary founders, the brilliant designers, the meticulous collectors, and the countless individuals whose entire lives have been dedicated to guarding the heritage of every historic marque that graces the lawn.

On August 16, 2026, the world’s most beautiful historic automobiles rolled onto the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. While this annual occurrence has happened every year since 1950, this year marked a momentous milestone, as it celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the event.

This year, the event itself stood at its own generational turning point. After 40 years of visionary stewardship, Chairman Sandra Button prepared to pass the torch to incoming President Vince Finaldi.

To understand why this milestone was more than just a 75th-anniversary celebration, today's story shares commentary from people whose passion and dedication have enriched the event.

This year, I&C Founder (Christina-Lauren Pollack), spoke with Vince Finaldi - the new President who grew up in his grandfather’s auto shop; Joshua Scherling - the 7-year Judge and first-time entrant who first walked this lawn as a boy beside his father and now returns with his own wife and children; Soon Hagerty - the woman who helped her husband to scale Hagerty, a global automotive lifestyle brand from a family business into a $3B public company; Justin Bell - the Le Mans champion turned broadcaster who followed his legendary father’s racing tracks to the announcer’s ramp; and the renowned auto designers (Lamborghini's Mitja Borkert, Maserati's Klaus Busse, and Bugatti's Jascha Straub) who study these historic machines to create the future icons on this very lawn. They all shared the same mission that Sunday: to honor, protect, and advance a living heritage.

On top of it all, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance surpassed $50 million in total charitable giving across its history, reaching a confirmed $50,154,192, with more than half of that total raised in the past decade alone, flowing to more than 130 local nonprofits dedicated to the education, health, and well-being of children throughout Monterey County.

Read the story on Inspirations & Celebrations, MSN, and Yahoo.

https://creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/story/legacy-dynasty-and-the-enduring-spirit-of-the-75th-pebble-beach-concours-delegance-130000360.html

08/25/2026

Range Rover House has long been one of the most coveted addresses, as it's an invite-only escape typically tucked into a modern home or estate in prestigious destinations around the country, where owners and guests can step away from the noise of the week for spirits tastings, skincare treatments, wellness activations, and other brand partner-hosted experiences.

This year, Range Rover reimagined the concept entirely, introducing The Residence at Range Rover House, a first-of-its-kind guest experience built to give customers a true home base. From the global debut of a one-of-one coastal-inspired Range Rover SV to memorable branded experiences, discover how The Residence at Range Rover House captivated clients and guests in Carmel-by-the-Sea during Monterey Car Week 2026.

From a one-of-one coastal-inspired Range Rover SV to branded experiences, discover how The Residence at Range Rover House captivated clients and guests in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

08/21/2026

During Monterey Car Week 2026, Marc Philipp Gemballa introduced the all-new MARSIEN GT with its global premiere on the iconic Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance awards ramp, marking the next chapter in the MARSIEN story.

Designed as the road-focused evolution of the original MARSIEN, the new GT carries forward the brand’s distinctive design language through a completely reimagined carbon fiber exterior, blending ultra-modern aesthetics with timeless grand touring elegance.

At Pebble Beach, the debut model made an especially striking impression in Anniversary Liquid Ch*****ne Gold, a custom four-layer metallic finish created in tribute to the 70th anniversary of automotive visionary Uwe Gemballa. The sophisticated ch*****ne-gold exterior was beautifully complemented by a dark grey Alcantara interior with subtle coordinating ch*****ne accents.

Beyond the automobile itself, the MARSIEN experience is highly personal. Each car is fully bespoke, with clients receiving customization kits featuring color and material samples for convenience, while the design team offers consultations and guidance throughout the selection process, turning each commission into an expression of its owner’s individual taste. Surrounded by a chic international crowd of tastemakers and supercar collectors, the Pebble Beach unveiling felt perfectly suited to a brand built around exclusivity, craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and personalization.

08/17/2026

From hypercar and supercar global debuts, VIP parties and auto races to Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the world-class historic automobile show, Monterey Car Week 2026 was a whirlwind of excitement, celebrations, and the discovery of the inspirational stories behind so many incredible vehicles, automaker histories, and passionate car collectors.

Over the next few weeks, Inspirations & Celebrations, MSN, and Yahoo will be publishing a rolling series of Car Week stories, videos, and in-depth interviews with auto brand Founders, Head Designers, C-level executives, auto industry leaders.

Stay tuned to learn more…

Image credits: Inspirations & Celebrations. Photography by Christina-Lauren Pollack, Sydney Conners, and Samuel Cortez.

08/15/2026

The House of Aston Martin during Monterey Car Week 2026 is always a chic experience… 🏁

Set within a stunning modern Pebble Beach estate overlooking Poppy Hills Golf Course, the private experience welcomed invited guests into the world of Aston Martin, bringing together exceptional cars, luxury hospitality, design, craftsmanship and lifestyle.

Throughout the afternoon, guests enjoyed gourmet food and drinks, a specialty coffee bar, Glenfiddich wh**ky tastings, Ch*****ne Bollinger, Aston Martin boutique shopping, a customized Aston Martin hat station, a relaxing aromatherapy hand massage by ELEMIS, and an immersive Bowers & Wilkins premium sound experience.

And, of course when Bowers & Wilkins asked which song I’d want to hear, my natural response was “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC (as it always gets me revved up, especially before a test drive in a stylish supercar).

One of my favorite parts? Getting behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vantage for a spin along the winding coastal roads of 17-Mile Drive.

Stay tuned to learn more about how the brand embodies the 007 lifestyle… follow along for more Monterey Car Week coverage and exclusive, behind-the-scenes moments.

[Photo assistance by Sydney Conners.]