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Ferrari Explains the 458 Italia’s Complex Cockpit [Video]
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It may have more computing power than the Apollo mission, presumably. And it’s dedicated to just one thing: an almost Teutonic discipline of making you go fast—or, uh, even faster. Nevertheless, the bleeding-edge interior of the Ferrari 458 Italia might be confusing to those whose last brush with prancing horse greatness came with a wooden…
Dodge Charger Super Bee, Fiat 500 Gucci Edition Confirmed
According to a tweet from Ward’s Auto, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionee has confirmed the existence of two new models in the pipeline, the Dodge Charger Super Bee and a Gucci-branded edition of the Fiat 500. The last generation Super Bee was mechanically identical to the Charger SRT-8, although it came in unique pastel colors and…
Ferrari 360 Gets 1,000-HP Chevy 427 Engine Swap
Who says money can’t buy… creativity? Arguably the ultimate garage we’ve ever set eyes on, this owner and collector of very fine vehicles clearly not only has taste, but the willingness to think outside the box when it comes to customizing his exotics. But before we get to the yellow Ferrari 360 GT that’s the…
Lamborghini Expects China To Overtake United States As Top Market
Lamborghini head Stephan Winkelmann said that China will overtake the United States as its largest market in the very near future. Winklemann said that the exact sales numbers would depend largely on the new Aventador, and how many units it could deliver to China. Q1 2011 sales outstripped those of 2010, even though Lamborghini was…
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Photos [Mega Gallery]
Whenever an automaker launches a new vehicle, a selection of staged photos is usually handed out to the auto journos present. Sure it’s a bit of a cop out to use the official press pics, but they’re almost always better than a few snaps by Joe Editor, plus by not having to worry about images…
Lamborghini Aventador Takes to the Italian Countryside [Video]
After releasing the first dramatic video of the new Aventador on the streets of Rome yesterday, Lamborghini has now added a second mini-film that cuts right to the action. The two 700-hp V12 Aventador’s take to the Italian countryside for a game of cat and mouse, and like the last vid there’s plenty of stunning…
Zagato TZ3 Stradale Splices The Best Parts Of A Viper And An Alfa Romeo
Famed Italian coach builder Zagato has built yet another tribute to Alfa Romeo’s 100th anniversary, the TZ3 Stradale, and has upped the ante by eschewing Italian underpinnings for a Dodge Viper ACR chassis and powertrain. Previous iterations of the Zagato TZ3 Stradale have featured Alfa-based running gear and been purpose built for things like track driving, but…
Lamborghini Aventador on the Streets of Rome: Your Must Watch Video of the Day
The term epic is overused these days for sure. This video is, however, Epic. Yea, that’s a capital E. There’s enough awesome cinematography and powerful classical music in this promo clip for the new Lamborghini Aventador that you might think Chuck Norris took Bill & Ted’s time machine back to do battle with the Gladiator….
Chrysler To Re-Finance Debt, Pay Loans
Chrysler is preparing to pay back $6.6 billion on government loans, but the company will do so not from its own cash but by re-financing existing debt. Current terms of the government loans have Chrysler paying 12 percent interest per year. While Chrysler would not be out of debt, they would theoretically free themselves from…
Ferrari Offers 7-Years Free Maintenance In Europe
Anyone who has owned an exotic sports car will tell you that its one thing to buy such a car, and whole other to afford running it. Ferrari hopes to make ownership of their new cars a little easier by offering 7-years free scheduled maintenance. For now, this plan is only available in Europe through…
Fiat 500 Cabriolet Video: First Look at the Cinquecento Convertible
After re-launching in North America last year, Fiat has just introduced its second model to our shores, the 500 Cabrio. A ‘convertible’ version of the 500 hatchback, the Cabrio is a different sort of drop-top as it retains the factory roof structure, but with a retractable material top instead of sheetmetal. Because of that structure,…
Chinese Wedding Features 28 Exotic Supercars [video]
Apparently a new trend has been set in China. If you’re wealthy and getting married, better whip out every supercar exotic you can get your hands on and take them out on the street. This particular wedding, in Wenzhou, featured 28 exotic supercars from Ferrari’s 458 Italia to Bentley’s Flying Spur. At first, it was…
Michael Waltrip To Race At Le Mans
Michael Waltrip is said to be racing at Le Mans this June, becoming the latest in a succession of stock car drivers to try their hand at the grueling 24 hour race. Together with Rob Kauffman and Rui Aguas, Waltrip will pilot a Ferrari for Italian outfit AF Corse. Waltrip will test the car at the…
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Epic Video
Maybe ‘epic’ is too strong a word. Or maybe its just overused these days. Either way, this three-minute glam spot for Lambo‘s newest supercar is worth a watch. There’s plenty of beauty shots of the Aventador, lots of action and even more CGI. If only every Avantador came equipped with an abandoned highway… GALLERY: Lamborghini…
Maserati GranTurismo MC Launched For North America
Last year, Maserati launched a sportier version of their GranTurismo coupe in Europe and called it the MC Stradale. However, for those of us in North America who can afford such play things, the sad news was that this model was not going to be available on our shores. To keep its North American customer…
Ferrari Aiming For Global Sales Of 8,000 Units
Ferrari is aiming for global sales of 8,000 units within 8 years, unprecedented volumes for a sports car maker that has traditionally prided itself on exclusivity and the individual nature of their products. Sales of 6,800 to 7,000 Ferrari cars are expected this year, with the Japanese market being the deciding factor. Ferrari sells about…
Fiat 500 Design Collection Furniture Lets You Redo Your Living Room With Style
We think if you ask nicely, your wife will let you decorate your home with pieces from the Fiat 500 Design Collection. And just like the car, this furniture collection is designed to save space while making a bold style statement. This uber-cool collection is sleek and modern, and it’ll be hard for your wife…
Fiat 500 Cabrio Priced from $19,500 [New York 2011]
After re-launching in North America last year, Fiat has just introduced its second model to our shores, the 500 Cabrio. A ‘convertible’ version of the 500 hatchback, the Cabrio is a different sort of drop-top as it retains the factory roof structure, but with a retractable material top instead of sheetmetal. Because of that structure,…
Ferrari’s Next Flagship Will Be Influenced By Bugatti Veyron
Ferrari‘s next flagship supercar, the successor to the 2003 Enzo, will be influenced by the Bugatti Veyron, although Ferrari declined to specify what parts of the vehicle were inspired by the world’s most powerful car. A Ferrari source reportedly told Autocar “The world is a very different place to how it was when the Enzo was launched….
2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio Debuts Ahead Of New York Auto Show Reveal
Fiat has just released photos of their 500 Cabrio, the open-top version of their much-lauded 500 hatchback, a week ahead of its official debut at the New York Auto Show. Rather than a traditional convertible body style like the MINI Cooper, the 500 uses a retractable canvas roof panel that still retains the overall shape…
Ferrari 458 Challenge Laps Monza [Video]
Ferrari kicked-off the start of its 2011 Challenge series this past weekend at the famed Monza circuit. This year’s season is particularly exciting as it’s the first competition use of the new 458 Challenge cars (based on the 458 Italia), competing alongside last year’s 430 Challenge cars that are still being used by some teams….
Ferrari Leading The Way In Reducing Emissions
Quick, name the European car company that’s made the most progress in reducing their emissions. Peugeot? Smart? Even Dacia? If you had bet on Ferrari, the poster child for irresponsible motoring, you’d have won big. Among luxury and supercar makers, Ferrari has made the most strides in reducing their CO2 emissions, according to recently-released figures….
Novitec Tridente Introduces 590-HP Supercharged Maserati GranCabrio
While Novitec Rosso is famously known for tuning and modifying Ferraris, it’s only natural that a separate division, Novitec Tridente, would be tinkering with Maseratis as well. Sporting 590-hp and 422 ft-lbs of torque, Novitec Tridente’s Maserati GranCabrio makes for one fun luxury convertible. To achieve the new horsepower, Novitec equipped the GranCabrio’s 4.7L V8…
Caracalla Luggage Collection Salutes Sir Stirling Moss And His 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB
When it comes to fashion, it’s important to make sure that your bag matches your car (it’s more important than remembering not to wear white after Labour Day). So when racing driver Sir Stirling Moss is out cruising around in his iconic 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB, he’ll be styling with a handbag designed just for…
