Luxury sedans and sports coupes were among the most prevalent trends at this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Notably, near-luxury brands like Buick, Acura, and Infiniti all made news, but Hyundai really wowed the crowds with the announcement of its stand-alone Genesis brand, which is posed to compete at the top of the luxury-car segment. The spun-off brand will debut with the 2017 G90, to be followed by five other models.

In addition to showing off Robb Report’s own stand at the show, with 12 beautiful examples of superb automotive design, we roved the show floor to get the scoop on th…

Earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their first update in five years to the national dietary recommendations. For many physicians and scientists who contributed to the report upon which these guidelines are based, the federally approved guidelines are a watered-down version of the original suggestions because they eliminated such advice as cutting back on red and processed meat, says Dr. Donald Hensrud, MD, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program a…

As powdery snowbanks turn to slate-gray slush and El Niño drenches sunny cities with dreary downfall, the risk of cabin fever threatens to reach an all-time high. Perhaps the best way to avoid feeling blue is to ditch the dreariness with a tropical getaway to the sand-strewn beaches of the Caribbean and Latin America. We have compiled a list of five jet companies who provide private transportation to warm-weather destinations, offering a much-needed getaway from freezing temperatures and winter s…

Calling all Autobots—Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, the dynamic duo from the Transformers films, will be on the block as part of Barrett-Jackson’s 45th Anniversary Auction at the WestWorld events center in Scottsdale, Ariz., January 23 through 31. The automotive action heroes, offered by Paramount Pictures and moviemaker Michael Bay, are each working, on-camera collectibles that are ready to rumble for the right owner.

The 1992 Peterbuilt 379 semi-tractor used in the franchise’s first three installments t…

Blizzards and subfreezing temperatures cannot deter the auto industry from descending on COBO Center in Detroit every January for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This year, Robb Report was out in full force, getting the scoop on the most exciting reveals, and interviewing prominent industry figures, with a focus on design trends of the past, present, and future.

For the first time ever, Robb Report had its own stand at the NAIAS, filled with twelve vehicles that represent both timele…

For much of the world, snow days are an invitation to curl up near the fireplace with mugs of steaming hot chocolate. But for skiers, snow days are a call to action—a summons to hit the slopes in search of the best runs. The following ski-in/ski-out resorts are some of the best in the world, pairing sumptuous accommodations with world-class slopes to ensure the ultimate ski-trip getaways. —Compiled by Rebekah Bell

Those looking for more from their Maserati can now be mentored by the trident team directly, during the new Master Maserati Driving Courses for 2016. The series of intensive car clinics—beginning in March—run from one to four days and are led by former Formula 1 racer Andrea de Adamich and his cadre of top instructors at the Autodromo Varano de’ Melegari racecourse just outside of Parma, Italy. Don’t own a model from the marque? Not to worry. A selection of 15 vehicles that cover the entire line—from GranTuris…

Fashion-forward footwear supplier and lifestyle brand Concepts has commemorated it 20th anniversary by partnering with Nike on some eye-catching, polychromatic kicks—the Concepts x Nike Free Trainer 1.0 that debuted on January 16. The cutting-edge cross-trainers are inspired by thermal-imaging technology prevalent in sports science, and feature patterning that reflects a heat profile. And the shoe’s tongue is actually made of a thermal-reactive material that reveals a colorful visual display when sufficiently …

Only eight of 14 penthouses remain at SLS Lux in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. Private elevators open to 1,200 square feet of light-filled, contemporary living space beneath dramatic 12-foot ceilings. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls in the master bedrooms offer sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami skyline, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Master bathrooms are graced with rain showers, deep soaking tubs, European-made cabinets, and Yabu Pushelberg–designed full-length mirrors. Custom gourmet kitchens feat…

It is the world’s most popular, single-day sporting event; but these days, the Super Bowl is much more than just a championship game for the National Football League. It is a week of parties, culinary events, celebrity golf tournaments, and other social gatherings—all things that elevate the experience of being there for the big game.

Last year, Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix projected a 54-percent increase in corporate jet travel during the week of the Super Bowl, and it stands to reason that a similar increase can be expected during the first weekend in February in Santa Clara for Super Bowl 50. (Here are our selections for the <a href="http://robbreport.com/luxury-travel/slideshow/top-five-san-francisco-bay-area-hotels-super-bowl-50-slides…