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Ferrari 458 Challenge World Premier at Bologna Motor Show
Announced several months ago, Ferrari has finally given its 458 Challenge track car its official world premiere at the Bologna Motor Show. According to Ferrari, the new 458 Challenge weighs significantly less than the production model, although specific numbers have not been given. In addition, this race car gets aluminum bushings, stiffer springs that lower…
Novitec Tuned Abarth 500 Delivers 212-HP of Fun
With Fiat’s 500 about to hit dealers in North America, we’re about to see an influx of aftermarket tuners producing products for the Italian car and all its many variants. Novitec, a famed Ferrari tuner, has taken the Italian hatch and added its own twist. Starting with Abarth’s high-performance version, Novitec is offering several different…
Lamborghini Celebrates End of Murcielago Production With Parade of Exotics [Video]
To celebrate the end of production for the Murciélago, Lamborghini recently organized a parade in its hometown of Sant’Agata Bolognese. In attendance were such Lambo icons the the 350 GT, numerous Countach and Diablo models, a Murciélago SV and of course the Miura. The Murcie ceased production on May 11 of this year and Lamborghini…
Fiat 500 Prima Edizione Models Sell Out in Canada in 12 Hours
Going, going, gone! If you waited to order a Special Edition Fiat 500 in Canada yesterday, you’re out of luck. This model is sold out – after just 12 hours! Chrysler Canada offered the Fiat 500 Prima Edizione models to the public yesterday (November 23) at one minute after midnight, and were completely sold out…
Canadian Police Seize Ferrari 430 Scuderia, Auction It For $306,000
A resident of Vancouver, British Columbia saw his Ferrari get auctioned off by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, after they seized the vehicle for excessive speed in September. The Ferrari was racing a BMW M6 in the north end of Vancouver, and was clocked traveling 124 mph in a zone designated for speeds of around…
McLaren MP4-12C Priced At £168,500 In The United Kingdom
The McLaren MP4-12C will go on sale in the UK with a base price of £168,500, narrowly undercutting the Ferrari 458 Italia by £1,045. But due to new UK tax laws, the McLaren’s “on the road” price, including taxes and registration, will actually be £5 more than the 458 Italia. A price increase is expected…
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento “For Track Use Only”
News that Lamborghini would send its Sesto Elemento concept into production surfaced several weeks ago, but new information indicates that even if Lambo does reproduce the car, we may never see it on the street. Why you ask? Well, according to Lambo CEO Stephan Winkelmann, the car might be a track-only special, along the lines…
Fenice Milano Ferrari 458 FC6 Competizione in the Works
Fenice Milano’s Fiat 500 La Dolce Vita wasn’t exactly our cup of tea, but it looks like their rendition of Ferrari‘s 458 Italia might be more acceptable. Despite a horrible rendering released by the company, the tuner looks to be on the right track with this tuning package. Based on our source, there is supposedly…
Fiat 500 Tuned by Hamann to 275-HP
With the Fiat 500 having just launched at the LA Auto Show, the aftermarket has already started releasing plenty of toys for the Italian economy car. Set to debut at the Essen Motorshow in Germany later this month, Hamann and H&R have teamed up to release their Fiat 500 rendition and there’s quite the surprise…
Fiat 500 Abarth Police Car Headed to Essen Motor Show
Like a matte-black paint job, dress any old car up like a police cruiser and its instantly cool. But what if the car is already a fine machine? Well then, that’s something special. Debuting at the Eibach Springs booth at the Essen Motor Show this year will be a Fiat 500 Abarth model sporting Polizia…
Fiat Debuts First American TV Ad In 27 Years
This television ad, the first Fiat has produced for North American in almost 30 years, is longer than your average 30 second spot, and makes it clear that the new 500 isn’t just for the teeming masses, but people who like to enjoy life. Filled with images of happy people and young families, the Fiat…
Fiat 500 To Be Sold By Ferrari Distributor In Canada
Fiat released their list of retail outlets in the United States and Canada, and one interesting tidbit jumped out at us. While 99% of Fiat franchises are paired with Chrysler dealers, one company, the Remo Ferri Group of Automobiles, which operates two Ferrari locations in the Toronto area, is listed as a distributor. A more…
CONFIRMED: Pagani C9 To Use Bespoke AMG Mercedes Engine
Pagani’s new C9 supercar will get an all-new, custom made AMG motor, according to a statement just released by the company. The bulletin states that The engine of the Pagani C9 is not a derivative of the AMG V12 engine developed for the SL65 Black Series, nor is the AMG V12 engine in the SL65…
Ferrari California Limited Edition Available Only in Japan
If you’re looking for a reason to relocate to Japan, we’ve got a great one. A brand new Ferrari, courtesy of Cornes & Co., is coming exclusively to Japan. The all-new Ferrari, dubbed the California Limited Edition, is packed with upgrades not available in the standard model. With just 10 being made – three in…
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante – The Super G Drops its Top
After news leaked about Lamborghini‘s latest model yesterday, the Italian automaker has now officially revealed its new Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante with plenty of new photos of the stunning beast. While it’s described as a more hard-core performance version of the LP560-4 Spyder, one could easily call it a convertible version of the Superleggera. Like…
Chrysler Announces First 130 U.S. Fiat Dealers
And although a few 500s will be arriving in dealerships next month, none will be officially sold until January 2011, and even then they’ll only be trickling out in small numbers.
LA 2010: Fiat 500 Debuts With Focus on Passion, Fuel Economy and Individualization [Video]
Having been sold overseas for several years now and with a very long lead-up, Fiat has officially announced its return to the U.S. marketplace with the launch of the Fiat 500 (or Cinquecento) at the LA Auto Show today. Touting fuel economy, passion and a highly customizable package, the 500 is the first of many…
LA 2010: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante Debuts
Lamborghini‘s newest, badass Gallardo continues the proud tradition of giving Italian supercars incredibly banal names, with the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante, which literally means “Convertible Performance”. The rest of the car is anything but staid, with enough performante to give you a third eye socket. Weighing just under 3300 pounds, the droptop Lambo packs…
Lamborghini Aventador: The Successor to the Murcielago
Lamborghini has a long history of giving their exotic Italian machinery very purposeful names, with the latest most likely to be Aventador. The automaker recently registered the Aventador name with the U.S. trademark office and if Lambo’s previous naming strategy is anything to follow, the full name should be Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The name Aventador…
Pagani Zonda RAK Custom Made For German Dealer
Pagani’s Zonda supercar is the exotic that just won’t quit. Despite a production run of nearly 10 years, and replacement rumors that rival JFK assassination theories. While a replacement is supposed to be on the way, Pagani is still accepting commissions for new Zondas, and their latest creation, the Zonda RAK, has been ordered up…
Lamborghini Announces All-New 700-HP V12 for Murciélago Successor
In the buildup to the launch of Lamborghini‘s new supercar and successor to the Murcielago, the Italian automaker has announced details of an all-new 6.5-liter V12 engine that will power the beast. While the current top-level Murcielago models, like the SuperVeloce, make use of a V12 engine with the same displacement, that powerplant is a…
Al-Thani Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-SV Crashes in London
For those unaware, the Al-Thanis are the ruling family in Qatar with a huge supercar collection all in one shade: a very unique turquoise. The Al-Thanis are also the new owner of Harrods in London, where a couple of their supercars were recently sighted during the summer with boots on their wheels. Recently, residents near…
Volkswagen Eyeing Stake In Ferrari
Automotive News is reporting that Volkswagen is hoping to buy a stake in Ferrari, with the Italian sports car builder being of particular interest to Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech. While Volkswagen already has Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche in its stable, Piech is apparently eyeing a chance to buy a stake in the Italian supercar maker….
Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley to All Get Panamera-Based Sedans
The Panamera is an incredible performance machine and the execs running the show over at Volkswagen intend to exploit all that the 4-door Porsche has to offer. According to a new report by Autozeitung, VW is planning three new models based on the Panamera: one for each of its high-end brands. In other words, look…
