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Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale Shows Flagrant Disregard For Innocent Life
Well, what else is there to say…? Aside from the lame video game introduction, there is no way that you, a reader of AutoGuide, do not want to be this guy, ripping through the heart of a tropical metropolis in one of the greatest Ferraris, the 360 Challenge Stradale of all time. Turn the speakers…
Ferrari P4/5 Competizione Pictures Are The World’s Priciest Build Thread
It’s not every day that you get to see a bespoke Ferrari emerge through the design process, but 2011’s Baller Of The Year James Glickenhaus (we just awarded him that title on the spot) has been kind enough to share photos of his custom made Ferrari race car with the interior, in what might be…
Fiat Strada Sporting: A More Dynamic Pickup-Car Hits the Market in Brazil
Brazil has become a very important market for car companies. It is now the fourth-largest car consuming market in the world, and one of its most popular segments is car-based pick-up trucks. These vehicles make-up about 7 percent of the market in Brazil. Fiat, which is the largest volume brand there, is now going to…
Custom Pink Ferrari California Delivered to Owner in Shanghai
While most of us relate bright pink luxury and exotic vehicles to Paris Hilton (or perhaps Barbie), the infamous heiress wasn’t the one ordering up this custom Ferrari California. Surprisingly the pink shade is a nice and exotic one, matching the convertible Ferrari quite well. The car was spotted in Shanghai and we can’t say…
Ferrari 550 GTR Going Drifting With Carbon Wide-Body, BMW Power
We’ve seen some crazy car builds in our time, but this one might top the list. SVK Customs based out of Sweden has been overhauling a Ferrari 550 GTR to one exotic machine. Just a brief overview will make any enthusiast drop their jaw: custom carbon fiber widebody kit, BMW powerplant and custom fabricated suspension…
Lamborghini Reventon With Zero Miles On Sale In Dubai
The 2008 Lamborghini Reventon is a very rare car. Only 20 were ever produced, so finding one for sale is not the easiest thing in the world. Finding one that has no mileage is even harder, but we have. With performance specs like 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph,…
Maserati Sales Spike 48 Percent in 2010 as GranTurismo Convertible Sells Out
It’s official, the economic recovery is complete. Don’t believe us? Just ask the folks at Maserati, who were able to sell every single GranTurismo Convertible that landed States-side in 2010. In total, Maserati shifted 1,717 units this year, which included 558 units of this gorgeous convertible. The GranCabrio – as most of you will know,…
Ferrari to Unveil ‘Very Different’ New Car at Geneva Auto Show Says di Montezemolo
In a recent interview Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo let slip that the exotic Italian automaker’s Geneva Auto Show debut will be, “a very different new Ferrari.” He then went on to comment that the vehicle will showcase Ferrari’s ability to adapt with the world – suggesting that it will in fact be some sort…
Next Small Jeeps Will Use Fiat Architecture, Be ‘100 Percent Jeep’ Says CEO
Jeep brand CEO Mike Manley, recently announced that the next generation Jeep Compass and Patriot, scheduled to be launched some 18 months from now, will adopt one of Fiat’s front-drive platforms.
Hamann Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Victory II Tuning Kit Delivers Wide-Body Style
Hamann previously released its first Victory iteration with the original Lamborghini Gallardo and now they’ve followed it up with the Victory II on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The tuning package’s main focal point is its widebody conversion along with plenty more additional carbon fiber parts and increased engine performance. Hamann equips the Gallardo LP560-4 with…
Lamborghini LP700-4 Order Guide Leaked: 0-60 MPH in 2.9 Seconds
Lamborghini hasn’t released any official specs on its new supercar, but we do now know that it will make 690-hp and hit 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds. This is all thanks to a leaked ordering guide. To get more specific, the 6.5-liter V12 engine in the LP700-4 will also make 509 ft-lbs of torque,…
Anderson Germany Introduces Widebody Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 ‘White Edition’
We’ve never been a huge fan of widebody Lamborghinis or Ferraris, but Anderson Germany has actually executed this one properly. They’ve taken your standard Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 and decided to make what they call a ‘White Edition’ out of it by widening its body, outfitting it with 20-inch wheels and enhancing horsepower by 40 additional…
Fenice Milano and Romeo Ferraris Team Up on Abarth 500 Monza
With all the flashiness and gaudiness of Fenice Milano’s recent entries to the aftermarket world, it’s refreshing to see that Romeo Ferraris was able to tame the tuner down a built to introduce a nice Abarth 500 to the world. Paying tribute to the legendary race circuit, the Monza edition adds a bit more sport…
Lamborghini Aventador Prototype Pictures Hit the Web
Several photos of the upcoming replacement to the Murcielago, the Lamborghini Aventador, have surfaced online, but contrary to early reports they are not spy photos. Several sources have confirmed that the candid shots are actually from a drive event Lamborghini held and the photos were press photos provided by the manufacturer. Giving probably out best…
Lancia to Unveil New Chrysler 300 Based Flagship Sedan at Geneva Auto Show
Fiat will look to reinvent its struggling Lancia brand at the Geneva Auto Show, breathing some life into the marque by unveiling its new flagship luxury sedan. Rather than an all-new vehicle or some small European-style model, the new Lancia luxo-barge (rumored to be called Thema) will be a direct result of Fiat’s takeover of…
New Stratos Debuts In Alitalia Livery
We at Autoguide have a theory that the best race car liveries are all for products that aren’t so great; cigarettes, vermouth, oil companies and cramped airlines with good food – such as the New Stratos, decked out in Alitalia livery. The original Stratos, known for its rally prowess, proudly wore the Alitalia livery during…
Fiat Sues Journalist Over Negative Review
One recent discussion taking place at Autoguide HQ was how long it’s been since we’ve driven a car that was truly worth a bad review. Most cars these days are pretty good, and the true stinkers are few and far between. The other side of the coin is that competition for your dollars is fierce,…
Ferrari 458 GT2 Race Car Spied Testing at Fiorano
First came the debut of the 458 Italia, Ferrari‘s replacement for the F430. Then came the Challenge version, a dedicated track machine for use in the Italian automaker’s gentleman driving series. We’re still expecting some sort of street version of the Challenge model in a few years time, but until then Ferrari is prepping a…
Lamborghini Countach Seized By Canadian Government At Auction For $58,000
The government of Canada is auctioning off a Lamborghini Countach, with bids starting at the low price of $58,000. The vehicle was forfeited to the Canada Revenue Agency (the Canadian IRS) with only 54,000 miles on the clock. The vehicle was originally listed for an opening price of $70,000 but failed to get a single…
DeTomaso Comeback to Include Three New Modes, First to Debut at Geneva Auto Show
There once was an Argentinian who started a car company in Italy, making products powered by American V8s. The company was called DeTomaso, which you may recognize as the automaker behind the Pantera sports car. However, times have not been kind to DeTomaso. Their last production car was the Bigua about a decade ago. The…
Lamborghini Estoque Sedan Favored by CEO as Next Italian Exotic
Back in 2008, Lamborghini showed of the Estoque concept at the Paris Motor Show. While concept cars are nothing new in the world of auto shows, this concept grabbed many headlines, as it was a Lamborghini for the family man. Yes, the craziest car company in the world had shown its vision of a four-door…
Fiat 500 Bicolore Debuts at Bologna Motor Show
The seemingly endless stream of limited edition Fiat 500s doesn’t seem to end. Adding onto the list is Fiat’s announcement of their 500 Bicolore, which is surprisingly simple. The Bicolore will simply be a standard Fiat 500 sporting a two-tone paint job, white on the top and red on the bottom. Revealed at the Bologna…
Lamborghini LP560-4 Bicolore Special Edition to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Lamborghini will look to introduce a new special edition version of its popular Gallardo model in the near future. According to Top Speed, the car, dubbed Bicolore, will take after the previous generation Gallardo SE model. Back in 2005, Lamborghini announced the special edition Gallardo SE, making just 250 versions of the car with a…
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann Decorated as Italian ‘Grand Officer’
It’s not everyday that you’re made Grand Officer in the Order of Merit of The Italian Republic. But as of November 29, Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, can add that prestigious title to his resume. Conferred this past Monday during a ceremony at Palazzo Chigi, the event was presided over by Gianni…
