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Matte Brown Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV Is Surprisingly Cool
In the world of matte wraps, the colors black, white, grey, blue, green and red maybe come to mind as acceptable finishes. Recently, a matte gold Nissan GT-R surfaced that made us wonder how other cars would look in non-traditional shades. Well, an answer to our curiosity has shown up with a Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4…
Camal’s Marcia Corta Gives Fiat’s 500 a Rally Inspired Look
Former Pininfarina employees, Alessio Minchella and Alessandro Camorali have decided to team up and form a new company, Camal, in order to offer stylish new products for vehicles at prices affordable to the general population. There was no better way to launch the brand than to target the new Fiat 500 owners, giving the car…
2012 Lamborghini Aventador Commercial Surfaces [Video]
In this new 2012 Lamborghini Aventador “Quality” promo commercial, the Italian automaker takes the viewer inside the factory to show just how much thought and quality goes into designing and building the brand’s flagship super car. The three minute in-depth video starts off by showing the designers sketches of the car, then it is transferred…
Lamborghini Murcielago SV vs. Squirrel [Video]
Held once a year the the AutoClub Speedway outside LA, the Ultimate Lamborghini Experience promises an adrenaline-filled day at the track. Just ask the local wildlife. The roar of a Murcielago LP670 SV’s 670-hp V12 engine can send a squirrel running. Unfortunately for this little rodent, he’s running right into the path of the exotic…
Ferrari Sound iPhone App is the Best $1.99 You’ll Ever Spend
Just one more reason why the iPhone is awesome – it doubles as a Ferrari. There’s a new app in town that turns your iPhone into a virtual Ferrari, complete with all the sounds and sights that come along with driving one. The official Ferrari app gives you the opportunity to “drive” your dream Ferrari….
Fiat Bets Big On Texas, Opens 10 Dealers In The Lone Star State
Everything’s big in Texas, so the saying goes. Unless Fiat has something to say about it: out of 70 existing Fiat dealers, 10 of them are opening up in Texas—the second-highest amount of dealerships, behind California, and tied with New York and Florida. Texas may seem like a strange state to sell small cars, considering…
Bespoke Ferrari Car Key Sparkles With Diamonds And Gold
It’s not good enough to drive the flashy car – you need the keys to go along with it. And if you’re all about the bling, Ferrari now offers car keys studded with precious metals and gemstones to make you shine. The Bespoke Ferrari Car Key was created by S.P.Green & Co, features 1160 diamonds…
1963 Volkswagen Bus Hammers At Record-Setting $217,800
The Barrett-Jackson auctions are famous for selling rare exotic cars for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Usually the cars that command the highest prices are limited production Ferrari’s, Lamborghini’s and Aston Martin’s. At the Orange County auction, a 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger sold for $215,600, and a 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III James Young sedan…
Lamborghini Aventador To Appear In Batman: The Dark Knight Rises
Bruce Wayne’s ride of choice in The Dark Night was a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, but the Murci met an early demise halfway through the movie. Fortunately, Wayne is fabulously rich, and if it wasn’t for the wrecked Lambo, he’d probably want the newest model anyways (who can bear being seen in last year’s model anyways?)….
Fiat North America Launches National Ad Campaign On July 4
Fiat North America is ready to launch its first national ad campaign. The new campaign will kick off with a special event on July 4, the 54th anniversary of the original Fiat 500, said Laura Soave, head of Fiat North America. “We’re confident we can do a national launch and have the network in place…
Last Bugatti Veyron Sold In Europe
Hard to believe that it’s been eight long years since the Bugatti Veyron was introduced. And it’s hard to believe that the Veyron, a car for which Bugatti seems content to churn out limited editions until the heat-death of the universe, is actually nearing the end of its life. Well, sort of. Only the original hardtop…
Sales Climb For Fiat 500 In US
y Sales for the Fiat 500 are picking up after a slow start in the US market. The Mexican built US version was off to a slow start after only selling 3,141 units through the end of May, but the cute Italian car is gaining momentum. Chrysler has just 70 Fiat dealerships nationwide however there…
New Lancia Stratos Blasts Through German Street Rally [Video]
We should be thankful that millionaire Michael Stroschek hasn’t sealed away his priceless Lancia Stratos recreation; instead, he races it regularly, as seen here in this video. In a rousing example of bringing public art to the masses, Stroschek races his Stratos at 2011’s Sachsen Rallye with co-driver Dieter Hawranke, in front of a camera-toting crowd on…
Ferrari To Target Younger Buyers In America
The young and wealthy of New York gathered in the Park Avenue Ferrari showroom in Manhattan on Tuesday to ogle a new coffee-table book that traces the history and heritage of the automaker in words and exclusive photos. Marco Mattiacci, the president of Ferrari North America, was also there to greet the chic crowd, most of them current or…
Maserati SUV… Yea, It’s Got a HEMI
Should Maserati build an SUV? Well, that doesn’t really matter because they will and it won’t be what you’re expecting. One would imagine the SUV would be dripping in fine Italian materials but the underpinnings of this truck will be very American. The vehicle will be based on the brand-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, but insiders…
Alfa’s US Strategy Dependent On Chrysler Dealer Network
In order to counter the problem this time around, Alfa will rely on Chrysler’s dealer channels to move product, thanks to parent Fiat now holding the reins of Detroit’s number 3 automaker.
25th Anniversary Lamborghini Countach Sitting Quietly In Japan
Japan is one of those rare countries, like the United States, that cherish and worship automobiles. Cars are truly part of Japan’s culture, so it’s really sad to see a 25th Anniversary Lamborghini Countach, such as this one, sitting underneath a train station gathering dust. 7Tune.com spotted this red Countach sitting quietly for quite some…
Dodge Caliber Replacement To Debut At 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Remember when your parents told you that if you didn’t do well the first time, try, try again? Fiat and Dodge have heeded that advice. So when you’re at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, expect to see Caliber: Round Two. A small hatchback in the vein of the Caliber will debut for the 2013 model…
Concorso Italiano At Laguna Seca August 19th
On August 19th at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, Monterey California, Concorso Italiano will open the traditional Monterey/Pebble Beach Weekend. The event will feature more than 800-1000 beautifully designed Italian cars on display. Enthusiasts can engage in conversations with fellow car lovers and enjoy Italian fashion, food and art. There will no doubt be an astonishing variety of Ferrari’s,…
Porsche Cayenne-Based Lamborghini SUV Rumors Surface… Again
Lamborghini and Porsche are allegedly teaming up to build Lambo a 4×4 SUV. Even though the two car brands produce very different sports cars at the opposite end of the spectrum, Porsche has agreed to lend its existing expertise to the Italian automaker to produce a SUV. This is not Lamborghini’s first time building a 4×4 however….
Limited Edition Ferrari Brooch Makes a Fashion Statement
The next time you want to buy your lady a little something to show how much you’re always thinking about her (and never about exotic cars), head over to the Ferrari Store. Here, you’ll find the uber-blingly limited edition Ferrari Masterpiece Jewel Brooch, a sparklicious piece of jewellery that keep you out of the dog…
Pink Pagani Zonda Roadster To Be Auctioned at Goodwood: Paris Hilton Not Involved
The Pagani Zonda C12 7.3 Roadster is undoubtedly one of the most striking and desirable supercars on the planet. Most car enthusiasts would be willing to do just about anything to own one. However, even we are not sure if we would want a pink one, but one such example exists and it is going…
Ferrari World Design Contest Looks For Future Supercars
Ferrari is holding a world design contest to develop the Ferrari of the future. Ferrari, in collaboration with with Autodesk, the technical partner and supporter of the project, is challenging students to develop the Ferrari hypercar of the future with the latest generation technologies and materials, while preserving the iconic performance and elegance associated with…
Allen Iverson’s Lamborghini Sitting In Impound Lot Since April
In the sort of story that only happens to the sort of people who have the money to burn—i.e. pro ballers—Allen Iverson’s Lamborghini has been in police lockup since April, and he probably won’t miss it. Iverson’s 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago has been sitting in an impound lot in Atlanta for three months now, racking up…
