Elite Traveler Fall 2023

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TopCars

It’s rather simple: Luxury automobile manufacturers have relocated their collective intellect, channeling it into electric vehicles. Generational improvements, from closed-loop recycling to battery retooling, will continue to drive electric vehicle technology forward. Combustion know-how, on the other hand, has reached its nadir. This shift created an industry-wide ‘why not?’ attitude. From supercars to sedans, SUVs to sports cars, it’s either the dawn of something new or the dusk of the decades-long familiar. So why not simply enjoy the drive without needing to justify speci fi cations? Why not push back against everything; engineers are accustomed to pushing boundaries. Why not create a ludicrous edition? Why not accept these transition times and make a car that moves the entire industry forward? Although they may precipitate feelings of spontaneity and freedom, as any vehicle should, these cars thoughtfully tap into and re fl ect the current moment. Without question, the collection of automobiles in this year’s Top Cars is a wild bunch.

by Alexandra Cheney