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Lamborghini Aventador Roadster Spy Photos Snapped
Just a week ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, we have the first, admittedly not great, spy photos of the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. Snapped as the sun was setting in Northern Sweden, the picture quality isn’t the best. And being February in Northern Sweden, the top is most certainly not down….
Abarth Special Edition Trio Showcases Italian Speed: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Abarth is having a four-car party at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, with a trio of special edition models joining the already mentioned 695 Tributo Maserati. The three special edition Fiats from Abarth all made their debut back at the Bologna Motor Show in 2011, and the 695 Assetto Corse, 595 Competizione, and Punto Scorpione…
Ron Howard Shares Behind the Scenes of ‘Rush’ F1 Movie Via Twitter [Video]
Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard is currently working on Rush, a movie depicting the fierce Formula 1 rivalry between racing driver James Hunt and Niki Lauda for the 1976 Driver’s Championship title. Starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers) as Hunt and Daniel Bruhl (Bourne Ultimatum, Inglourious Basterds) as Lauda, the film is currently being shot…
Ferrari 620 GT Specs Revealed
All sorts of exciting news is breaking with the upcoming Ferrari 620 GT debut, with a leaked photo coming out earlier in the week, and now specifications that have supposedly come directly from the Italian exotic automaker. It appears that the F620 GT will be powered by a 6.3L V12 powerplant with 740-hp and 690…
2013 Dodge Dart to Stay Sedan-Only, For Now
Based on the C-Evo platform from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchback, the American-twin 2013 Dodge Dart will only be available in a four-door body style. During an interview with Chrysler Canada president and Dodge brand CEO Reid Bigland, he noted that sedans make up 90 percent of the compact segment, and are 25 percent of…
Ferrari 620 GT Photo Leaked
The Ferrari 620 GT has finally leaked. After being teased so much by Ferrari, we finally get to see the new Italian supercar. This photo was taken by someone backstage at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, where the new Ferrari is sitting in hiding until its official Motor Show debut on March, 6. The 620…
Ferrari 620 GT Teased Again – Video
The Ferrari 620 GT will bow to the public on February 29, in full form, and Ferrari is creating some more media buzz by releasing a new teaser photo and video. Not much more is revealed in the photo, except for a small piece of the nose, which looks like the 599 with a bit…
Lamborghini ‘MLC’ Tipped as Name of Lambo SUV
Leaked photos and believable rumors of a Beijing Motor Show debut for Lambo’s upcoming SUV and now this: a name. According to at least one report, the successor to the LM002 will be called the MLC – or at least the concept will wear that badge. Based on the same platform as the Porsche Cayenne…
Ferrari F50 at Auction for $65,000, Repairs Required
In 2009, an FBI agent tasked with transporting a seized Ferrari F50 failed to safely deliver the cargo, instead wrecking the vehicle and sparking a fight with the vehicle’s insurance company. Now, a Ferrari F50 that seems to match the description, seen in the gallery below, of the car originally stolen from a dealership in Philadelphia…
Ferrari CEO Named 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year
Marco Mattiacci, CEO of Ferrari North America, has officially been given the 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year award and is the first Italian executive to receive the award. “This year, the nominating committee chose to recognize Marco Mattiacci as an emerging leader whose accomplishments are certainly impressive and worthy of recognition,” said Robert Djurovic, executive director of the Automotive Executive…
2012 Lamborghini Spring-Summer Clothing Line Launched
Spring is right around the corner and Lamborghini is releasing some new additions to its Spring-Summer 2012 clothing and accessory line. One of the must-haves of this collection is the summer puff jacket. This lightweight jacket is available in both men’s and women’s styles and is ideal for rainy or cooler days. Windproof, warm and…
Ferrari FF Catches Fire In Shanghai
A Ferrari FF caught fire near the Shanghai World Expo Avenue in China this past weekend. According to China’s WZRB, eyewitnesses saw the FF cruising along until it started to smoke and eventually caught fire. The driver was notified of the hazard and turned off the road, gathering his things from the car before calling…
Lamborghini Sales Slowing in China
This probably shouldn’t come as a surprise but it seems that Chinese consumers are less enthusiastic toward million-dollar cars in a cooling economy. Christian Mastro, Lamborghini‘s Asia Pacific general manager told Automotive News last friday that economic uncertainty may be causing consumers to hesitate before spending. “The number of people able to spend this kind of…
Ferrari 620 GT Sounds Vicious in Teaser Video
At the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari will debut what the company claims to be the “most powerful Ferrari ever.” A statement which will be hard to backup, considering the Ferrari Enzo FXX makes 790 hp. This newest offering will be the successor to the Ferrari 599 and is believed to be called the…
Lamborghini Gallardo Production Hits 12,000 Car Milestone
It may have taken Lamborghini almost 10 years to produce its 12,000th Gallardo, but the milestone for the exotic Italian automaker is one worth celebrating. Given its exclusivity, prestige, and price tag, it’s remarkable to think that 12,000 Gallardos are out there on the road today. Just to compare, the Murcielago in its ten-year production…
Maserati Gran Turismo Sport Packs 454-HP Punch: Geneva Motor Show Preview
At next month’s Geneva Auto Show, Maserati will launch a new version of its beautiful Gran Turismo model, the Gran Turismo Sport. The Sport will replace the current “S” model in their line-up, and will be offered with a choice of two gearboxes, a six-speed F1-style sequential gearbox or the six-speed automatic. Sadly, no proper…
Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati Revealed: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Following in the footsteps of the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, this year’s Geneva Motor Show will see a 695 Tributo Maserati. The custom Fiat 500C is a special tribute edition for Maserti, with only 499 units to be produced by Abarth. Powering the 695 Tributo Maserati will be a 1.4L Turbo T-Jet engine with 180-hp…
Ferrari F40 Record Gathering Planned for Silverstone Classic 25th Anniversary
At this summer’s Silverstone Classic, Ferrari F40 enthusiasts hope to set a world record while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the exotic. The Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain is organizing the largest collection of F40s ever seen at the world’s biggest classic racing festival. “Our original aim was to get at least 25 of these…
Ferrari 620 GT Rear End Fully Revealed… Maybe
The successor of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is now rumored to make its official debut on February 22nd, 2012 – ahead of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It will supposedly follow a dealer and client presentation that is happening the day before. With the new rumor comes as a new spy photo has hit…
Ferrari Winter Driving School Ruined by Warm Weather
The first-ever Ferrari winter driving school in America got off to a rough start after the weather failed to cooperate. Warm temperatures across the continent (global warming?), and Aspen in particular, have made it impossible to maintain an ice and snow course on which the Italian exotics were to drive. Ferrari originally planned to have…
Chinese Investment Firm Purchases De Tomaso
A subsidiary of Chinese investment firm Hotyork Investment Group has reportedly purchased automaker De Tomaso. The Italian automaker was recently revived thanks to the work of former Fiat CEO Gianmario Rossignolo back in 2009, but quickly ran into financial problems trying to launch three new vehicles. There aren’t many details being released at the moment…
Ferrari Posts Record 2011 Results
Ferrari had a good year in 2011, breaking the $2 billion Euro revenue mark for the first time in the company’s history. A total 7,195 cars were delivered in 2011, a 9.5 percent increase from 2010 when only 6,573 cars were delivered to customers. Ferrari’s largest market continues to be the U.S., which accounted for 1,958…
Lamborghini Releases New Winter Driving Pictures
Where does a 3,472-pound bull run? On sheet of ice, of course — what was your answer, Pamplona? Maybe we should clarify, though the pictures in our gallery probably do plenty of talking. The Lamborghini Academy offers a winter driving event that costs a little more than $7,800. For that price, you get a two-night stay in…
Ferrari to Debut “Extreme Performance” 12-Cylinder: Geneva Auto Show Preview
Ferrari has a new mystery super car to drop on us at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show. And judging by comments made by Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo, it should be a monster. “We now have a complete range of models which will be joined in a few days time at the Geneva Show by a…
