ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH TAKES TOP HONOURS AT CAR OF THE YEAR
A stellar field of performance cars was recognised at Robb Report’s annual event, with Citizen Kanebridge backing the experience alongside leading luxury partners.
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Aston Martin’s Vanquish has been crowned overall winner of Robb Report Australia & New Zealand’s 2025 Car of the Year, taking top honours at an exclusive event in Sydney.
Held at the Harbourside Residences Display Gallery by Mirvac, the evening brought together drivers, partners and industry figures for the long-awaited announcement of the 2025 Car of the Year.
Exclusive private member’s club Citizen Kanebridge was among the partners supporting the event, which has become a fixture on the luxury automotive calendar, showcasing the very best in performance, design and innovation across the global car market.
Across a tightly contested field, category winners reflected the breadth of today’s high-end automotive landscape, from traditional combustion engines to hybrid and fully electric performance models.
Among the standout winners, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider took out Best Combustion Supercar, while the Aston Martin Vanquish was named Best Super-GT before ultimately securing the overall title.
Other notable winners included the Mercedes-Benz G580 as Best Off-Roader, the Audi RS Q8 Performance for Best SUV Coupe, and the Aston Martin DBX 707 for Best Super-SUV.
Electrification continued to shape the upper end of the market, with the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray named Best Hybrid Supercar and the Audi RS e-Tron GT Performance taking out Best Electric GT.
The Lamborghini Urus SE was recognised as Best Hybrid SUV and also placed third overall, while the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance secured second place overall in the coupe category.
Guests were also given a first look at a short film capturing the spirit of the two-day Car of the Year program, produced by SONDR, alongside photography that will feature in a dedicated 40-page portfolio in the upcoming issue.
Guests were welcomed alongside a curated group of Car of the Year partners, including Jacob & Co. and La Prairie, with Peter Lehmann Wines and Glenfiddich ensuring the evening unfolded in suitably polished fashion.
The broader program was supported by partners including Citizen Kanebridge, Msquared Capital, Hardy Brothers, Bell Helicopters, Saddles and Spicers Retreats, reflecting the wider luxury ecosystem that underpins the event.
With full results set to be published in the next issue of Robb Report Australia & New Zealand, attention now turns to the next instalment of the program, with this year’s Car of the Year drive scheduled for September.
For those in the room, however, the message was already clear. In a field defined by innovation and performance, the Vanquish still knows how to stand apart.
With full results published in the next issue of Robb Report Australia & New Zealand, attention now turns to the next instalment of the program, with this year’s Car of the Year drive scheduled for September.
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The world’s most prestigious automotive marque has unveiled its reimagined Sydney showroom, creating a new destination for Australia’s growing cohort of ultra-high-net-worth buyers seeking deeply personalised luxury.
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Rolls-Royce has opened a new chapter in its Australian story, unveiling a reimagined Sydney showroom designed to cater to a new generation of wealthy clients who view luxury not as a product, but as a personal expression of identity.
Located on O’Riordan Street in Alexandria, the showroom is the first in Australia to embody the marque’s latest global retail design language and reflects the growing importance of the local market for Rolls-Royce’s highly bespoke commissions.
The unveiling comes as demand for personalised luxury experiences continues to grow among affluent Australians, with Rolls-Royce reporting increasing interest in highly customised vehicles featuring unique materials, finishes and design elements.
Julian Jenkins, Director of Sales & Brand at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said Australia has been part of the marque’s story since its earliest days.
“Australia has been part of the Rolls-Royce story from the very beginning, with only the 54th Rolls-Royce to be made ordered by Australian Archibald Black in 1906, and today we are proud to write its next chapter,” Jenkins said.
More than just a showroom, the new space has been conceived as an immersive luxury environment where clients can begin commissioning a vehicle tailored to their tastes.
At its heart is the Bespoke Commissioning Atelier, a dedicated space where prospective owners can explore an extensive range of materials, finishes and detailing options, from rare wood veneers to embroidery threads, allowing them to create a vehicle that is uniquely their own.
The showroom also features a “Cabinet of Curiosities” that showcases objects and references inspired by the Australian landscape and creative culture, designed to spark ideas for future commissions.
Nick Pagent, CEO and Managing Director of Autosports Group, which operates Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Sydney, said today’s luxury buyers are increasingly seeking products that reflect their individuality.
“Our clients are among Australia’s most dynamic and creative individuals; they don’t simply want a motor car, they want to commission a statement of who they are,” Pagent said.
The opening also signals Rolls-Royce’s confidence in the Australian luxury market, which the company describes as one of the most vibrant in the Asia-Pacific region. The Sydney showroom follows the opening of a new Rolls-Royce showroom in Auckland in 2025, strengthening the brand’s presence across Australia and New Zealand.
For Rolls-Royce, the investment is about far more than displaying motor cars. It reflects a broader shift in luxury consumption, where affluent buyers increasingly seek experiences, craftsmanship and personalisation over standardised products.
In that sense, the new Sydney showroom is less a dealership and more a luxury atelier, one designed to help clients transform an idea into a one-of-one Rolls-Royce.
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