Tasked with upholding the company tagline — “Inspiring Greatness” — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös perpetually pushes the envelope of luxury. Commemorating 10 years on the job, he speaks with Alexandra Cheney on how to maintain lasting global relationships, the power of saying yes and the future of coachbuilding. “There is always room for fantasy,” Torsten Müller-Ötvös declared, his German matter-of-fact tone infused with a hint of British whimsy, a learned trait achieved...

Pedal power meets horsepower under the same umbrella design language, which is keen on carbon fiber components and lightweight, albeit functional, performance. Smooth surface track days and pavement dreams become a reality thanks to the company-coined ‘signature BMW experience.’ It almost reads like propaganda, were it not the driving force behind BMW’s M-line. As the most powerful engine in BMW’s lineup, the M8 Competition Coupe delivers 617 hp from a 4.4-liter V8 engine. It’s exhilarating 0...

Luke Hemsworth and Jeffrey Wright, speaking from the Dubai International Film Festival, talk samurais and other surprises coming up on HBO's hit drama. It's not just the U.S. that's enthralled by HBO's Westworld. On Sunday morning, two of the series' actors, Luke Hemsworth and Jeffrey Wright, took the stage at the Dubai International Film Festival for a moderated conversation on the show and what's coming up in season two. "The first season is creating order," Wright said. "The second season...

In the age of the megalopolis, Mexico City is dominating. Also called Distrito Federal, it’s home to 21.2 million people within 573 square miles. There’s enough local markets, street tacos, design museums and Art Deco charm to inspire lifelong locals to perpetually keep exploring. For tourists, it’s a choose your own adventure, from Polanco cocktail bars to Roma gallery hopping to La Condesa boutiques and a wall painted every imaginable Instagrammable color in between (think Yves Klein blue,...

It’s about time Madrid caught up to Barcelona and Seville, Spanish cities long since lauded for their creativity and prominence. Madrid is the country’s capital and largest city. While it may be late to the party, it’s certainly become the coolest kid there. Firmly planted in an age of burgeoning creativity, Madrid’s trifecta of excellent national museums, known as the golden triangle of art, include Museo Nacional del Prado, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and El Museo de Arte...