It seems this year has flown by faster than a Porsche 918 Spyder in Launch Control mode. Since announcing that rarefied roadster as Robb Report’s 2015 Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, we have been racing to cover the latest concept and production vehicles unveiled by the world’s leading luxury marques. But before gearing up for another circuit of automotive expositions, RobbReport.com looks back at the 10 most memorable models to debut this past year at international motor shows in Frankfurt, Geneva, New York, and <a href="http://robbreport.com/automobiles/slideshow/top-five-luxury-car-debuts-los-angeles-auto-show-slide…

Scientists of speed, the team at Weistec Engineering set a new quarter-mile record for the Mercedes-AMG GT on October 10, 2015, at the Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, Calif. Specializing in the design and production of high-performance parts for Mercedes’ already quick coupe, the Orange County–based crew enhanced the 503 hp car’s performance by adding its own high-flow air filters, high-flow downpipe and mid-pipe, vent-to-air (VTA) adapters, coilover suspension, and engine calibration. All together, the refineme…

One of the more striking concept yachts presented at the Monaco Yacht Show (followed by an appearance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show) was the Mondomarine M60 SeaFalcon. Designed by Luiz de Basto, the 198-foot yacht with its plumb bow, curved superstructure, and gently sloping stern area epitomizes elegant 21st-century design. In profile, the long black windows along the front and curve of the superstructure combine to lend the look of, well, a sea falcon. Because de Basto is known for designing…

There really is no place like home. Much more than four walls, each property is an intimate representation of those who choose to inhabit them. From traditional 11th-century Italian villas to rustic properties in the mountains to sprawling Los Angeles estates that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living, every structure tells its own unique story. As humans, we voyeuristically love to look into these dwellings and spy directly into the private lives within. Over the last year, these 10 homes have proven to be the …

California’s mecca of car culture is once again up and running as the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles reopened to the public on December 7 after a 14-month, $90 million renovation. Though the three-story repository debuted in 1994, the building was constructed in 1962 as a department store, and was ready for a makeover. Now one of the most visually striking structures in the city, the “hot-rod red” exterior is ensconced in 308 stainless-steel ribbons suspended across its surface—an architectural aest…

More casual than competitive, the new Ducati XDiavel is a versatile variant from the Italian manufacturer’s crotch-rocket bikes, but it still remembers its racing roots. The brand’s first comfortable cruiser is facilitated by a longer wheelbase of 63.58 inches, a 29.72-inch seat height, widened handlebars, and footpegs extended toward the front. Those in the saddle also have 60 possible body positions to make easy riding a reality.

But don’t mistake laid-back for lethargic, as the XDiavel derives its po…

Tucked away in a leafy canyon across the street from Hotel Bel-Air is the first security gate. The Park Bel-Air, among the most prestigious new boutique developments in the United States, begins here. Behind the gate, the road turns uphill and splits three ways, leading to three more eventual security gates. No one knows yet exactly what will come next.

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The ultraprime developer Domvs London has secured permits to build three massive residences on the three hilltop lots, boastin…

Originally published in the Fall 2015 issue of Robb Report Health & Wellness as “Q&A with James Ficke, MD”

Run for Your Life 
Endurance athlete, ultramarathoner, and the orthopaedic surgeon-in-chief at Johns Hopkins Hospital makes a case for running the distance.

Why run?
Research shows that of 26 different sports, running and soccer are the most beneficial to your heart, to your metabolism, and to your overall mental fitness. The risk of dying from any cause or from a heart conditi…

Situated on a more than 200-foot stretch of sugary beachfront, 3700 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach, Fla. is a resort-style tropical oasis. Flanked by palm trees, fire pits, gardens, and an ocean-facing infinity pool, the eight-bedroom residence exudes seaside charm. A waterfall curtain stationed in the courtyard leads into the richly decorated interior bathed in exotic marbles, onyx, bamboo cane, and American walnut. Join RobbReport.com for a photo tour of the majestic, 18,000-square-foot home, now listed for $36 million. (premierestateproperties.com)

Drive, helicopter, or float to the new St. Regis Dubai.

Why Go: Comparisons between Las Vegas and Dubai come naturally. Both are major tourist destinations in the desert with dancing fountains and massive indoor malls. Dubai’s Al Habtoor City, the largest single-phase development in the region, is making comparisons even easier. The waterfront complex features three residential towers, three hotels, restaurants, and high-end boutiques, as well as a Las Vegas–style theater purpose-built for a water show by C…