duPont REGISTRY June 2025

This month’s issue explores the dynamic intersection of luxury and performance. Blending these two worlds is no easy feat, but Rolls-Royce has done just that with the breathtaking Black Badge Spectre, our cover car. Equipped with sport modes and (whisper it) even a launch control system, this ultra-luxury heavyweight accelerates with the urgency of a sports car. It’s as jaw-dropping to drive as it is to behold, and it looks quick even when it’s standing still! I delve deeper into our theme in an exclusive interview with Enzo Mattioli Ferrari, great-grandson of Ferrari’s legendary founder. Our conversation spans the iconic brand’s rich history and looks ahead to its future, on the road and the racetrack. It’s a fascinating discussion with a true car enthusiast. In our DRIVE section, road tester Gabriel Vega Cortés shares his impressions of Lucid’s first SUV, the Gravity Grand Touring. After tackling the winding mountain roads of Los Olivos, California, Gabe called me immediately – al