It may be in the technological vanguard but the 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn is also rooted in tradition, combining the best of the past with 21st century innovation. The Dawn’s transmission uses GPS data to help select the right gear, yet all its wood, leather and metal furnishings are genuine. Old-school, rear-hinged “coach doors” are complimented by a cutting-edge twin-turbocharged engine. The infotainment system features handwriting recognition, yet the Spirit of Ecstasy still adorns its prow, the brand’s official emblem since 1911.