The Gift Guide: The Auto Aficionado
It can be quite a challenge to find a gift for the person who recognizes an engine note the way others recognize a melody, and who believes a perfect curve—whether in leatherwork or on an Alpine road—is its own form of poetry. But at Robb Report Philippines, we are always up for it.
We’ve included two of Robb Report Philippines’ Best of the Best, one for driving and one for being driven in, objets that make the everyday drive special, and one-of-a-kind experiences on the world’s most coveted circuits. This list is crafted for the true auto aficionado—the collector, the connoisseur, the lifelong student of speed and design.
1. Lamborghini Temerario (Prices start at approximately Php22,000,000)
Lamborghini’s new Temerario, Robb Report Philippines’ Best of the Best, is the kind of gift that thrills and rewrites what a modern supercar can be. Powered by an all-new twin-turbo V8 paired with three electric motors, the Temerario delivers a hybridized surge of power that feels both futuristic and unmistakably Lambo. The centerpiece is its astonishing 10,000-rpm redline—an engine speed typically reserved for race cars and almost unheard of in road-legal production machines.
The result is a driving experience that CEO Stephan Winkelmann described as “an endless wow,” a phrase that feels almost understated once you consider the car’s dynamic chassis, reengineered suspension, and the unmistakable Lamborghini roar taken to stratospheric heights.
Exclusively distributed by PGA Cars, 201 EDSA, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.
2. Lexus LM 350h (Price varies on customization)
The Lexus LM 350h is a sanctuary on wheels, built for those who value comfort over horsepower. Its refined spindle body and polished chrome details project understated luxuryLuxuryA lifestyle defined by exceptional quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and sophistication, encompassing the finest products, services, and experiences that represent the highest standards of refinement and excellence.Go to Luxury Glossary, while the hybrid system ensures effortless, whisper-soft motion.
Inside, advanced suspension tech keeps the cabin remarkably calm, making every ride feel insulated and composed. Whether in a four- or seven-seat layout, the LM offers executive-level comfort with configurable seating and a serene, ultra-spacious interior, perfect for the person who prefers to be driven.
Available at Lexus Philippines.
3. John Lobb Bespoke Driving Loafers (Price upon request)
Bespoke driving loafters are the pinnacle of gentleman-driver elegance. Commissioned in St. James’s, London, John Lobb’s bespoke driving loafers are shaped around a personal last—hand-carved for the recipient and made from leathers chosen specifically for feel, flexibility, and hold while driving. Clients can request rubber pebbled soles, contrast piping, initials, or exotic hides. The experience includes fittings with master craftsmen and results in a pair of shoes that makes every journey a bit more grand.
More information at John Lobb.
4. Diptyque Car Diffuser in Fleur d’Oranger (Php5,500)
A stocking stuffer that turns every drive—no matter how routine—into something a little more special. Diptyque’s car diffuser will subtly fill the cabin with the house’s signature Fleur d’Oranger: bright, luminous, and delicately floral, capturing the softness of Mediterranean orange blossoms warmed by the sun. Unlike typical fresheners, this uses cold-diffusion technology to maintain purity of scent, releasing fragrance slowly with airflow rather than overwhelming the senses. For the driver who appreciates refinement in all forms, it’s a small but meaningful luxuryLuxuryA lifestyle defined by exceptional quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and sophistication, encompassing the finest products, services, and experiences that represent the highest standards of refinement and excellence.Go to Luxury Glossary: the sensory equivalent of a perfectly detailed interior or an immaculately tuned engine.
Available at Rustan’s.
5. Hermès Bespoke Car Interior Commission (Price upon request)
Rivalling only the Temerario as perhaps the most extravagant gift on this list, an interior reimagined by Hermès’ master artisans is once-in-a-lifetime experience.
With hand-stitched leather panelling and custom upholstery, steering wheels, trim, and luggage to match, Hermès transforms a car’s cabin into a couture-level environment.
More information here.
6. Atlas of Car Design by Phaidon (Php6,400)
A beautiful, comprehensive tribute to the world’s most iconic automobiles, Phaidon’s Atlas of Car Design maps the evolution of automotive style across continents and decades, from Art Deco streamliners to modern hypercars. More than a coffee-table book, it’s a global survey of the ideas, designers, and engineering breakthroughs that shaped automotive culture as we know it. Rich photography, historical depth, and authoritative commentary make it an essential reference for the collector who enjoys understanding the lineage behind the machines in his garage. It’s a book meant to be displayed, leafed through, and returned to—an object of beauty in its own right.
Available on Amazon.
7. Balenciaga x Automobili Lamborghini Clutch (approximately Php115,000)
Two houses known for bold silhouettes and radical design join forces in this high-octane collaboration, also part of Robb Report Philippines’ Best of the Best list. We love the utility of the sleek clutch with automotive-inspired charms that channels the adrenaline of Lamborghini’s visual language of sharp lines, futuristic profiles, and unapologetic attitude. Perfect for the driver who lives the lifestyle as much as the machine.
The Clutch is available at Balenciaga.
8. F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Shams Suite Experience (December 8) by F1 Experiences (Prices start at Php307,000)
It’s not too late in the season or too early for Christmas for the holy grail for any Formula 1 devotee: VIP access to the electric, desert-lit crescendo of the racing year. The Shams Suite package places guests inside one of Yas Marina’s most exclusive hospitality lounges with gourmet dining, premium track views, and insider programming. Beyond the race itself, and beyond simply spectating, ticket holders enjoy pit-lane walks, driver appearances, and curated paddock moments ordinarily inaccessible to the public.
Book your tickets here.
9. “Rare Cars” by Assouline (Php150,000)
A tome worthy of the world’s most meticulously curated coffee tables, Rare Cars features lavish photography, archival material, and storytelling that celebrates the automotive unicorns collectors chase for decades. There are sections on concept legends and impossibly early prototypes as well as coach-built masterpieces, and the book captures machines defined by cultural significance and not just scarcity. Hand-bound and printed on luxuryLuxuryA lifestyle defined by exceptional quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and sophistication, encompassing the finest products, services, and experiences that represent the highest standards of refinement and excellence.Go to Luxury Glossary stock, it’s both reference material and objet: a statement of taste that signals deep appreciation for the best of automobiles.
Available at Univers or online at Assouline.
10. Scale Models (1:8 or Bespoke) by Amalgam Collection (Prices start at Php110,000)
The closest one can get to owning a car without taking delivery of the original, Amalgam’s museum-grade scale models are engineered with the same obsessive detail as the vehicles they represent—accurate down to stitching, switchgear, and the curvature of every panel. For collectors, these models are heirloom pieces displayed like sculpture; for enthusiasts, they offer the pleasure of “owning” everything from a LaFerrari to a McLaren F1 LM at 1:8 scale. Their bespoke program goes even further, recreating one’s personal car (perhaps one’s first car? A classic car that has become a family heirloom?) with total fidelity.
More information here; for bespoke services, click here.
11. Cartier Clash de Cartier Precious Sunglasses (approximately Php2,137,000)
For the driver who commands a certain kind of presence, perhaps they’re up for some wearable jewelry: hand-set diamonds, sculptural metalwork, and Cartier’s unmistakable design language.
Beyond craftsmanship, they offer optical precision and extraordinary clarity, ideal for long drives under blazing sun, and are a gift that merges automotive style with haute joaillerie.
Available to order at Cartier, Ground Floor, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City and online.
12. Porsche Experience Center in Shanghai (Price varies)
The Porsche Experience is a masterclass in performance driving within Porsche’s most advanced global facility. Guests train with Porsche-certified instructors inside GT cars and track machines, learning precision braking, cornering, oversteer control, and high-speed handling across multiple environments. For the enthusiast who wants to feel the engineering rather than simply admire it, this is the ultimate adrenaline gift—and one that deepens driving skills for life.
More information here.