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Ferrari 599XX Sets New Nürburgring “Record” [With Video]
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Ferrari has just announced that it can now lay claim to a record lap at Germany’s famed Nürburgring Nordschleife, being the first “production-derived sports car” to ever run a sub 7-minute lap. The 599-based supercar lapped the Green Hell in just 6 minutes and 58.16 seconds – but there’s a catch. That’s right, the 599XX…
Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV China Limited Edition Debuts at Beijing Auto Show
Like many high-end automakers displaying at this year’s Beijing Auto Show, Lamborghini has decided to unveil a special edition model exclusively for the Chinese market. Lambo chose its flagship model, the Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce, dubbing it the “China Limited Edition” and has delivered it with a stunning new paint scheme and interior trim changes. Just…
Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Race Car Spotted On Public Roads in France
Some of the baddest street cars of all time are little more than race cars with a few concessions thrown in to make them suitable for day-to-day use. The Jaguar XK-SS was barely more than a LeMans-spec D-Type with a passenger seat. Nissan would sell special editions of its Skyline GTR that were stripped down…
Report: Ferrari’s Future May Hold Six New Models, Not Four
Yesterday in Fiat’s 5-year plan it was revealed that Ferrari will introduce four new models in the next three years. But the details of Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne’s press conference are apparently open to interpretation. According to AutoCar, it won’t be four new models, but six! While its true that the product lineup will continue…
Report: Dodge Nitro May Be Sold In Europe As A Fiat
. The Dodge Nitro is already sold in Europe, but parent company Fiat appears to be looking for a piece of the action. Industry journal Automotive News reports that the Jeep Liberty-based SUV could be badged as a Fiat product by the end of this year. The export model would presumably be manufactured in Chrysler’s…
New Alfa Romeo Spider to Be Built on Rear-Drive Chrysler Platform?
Earlier today Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne outlined his company’s 5-year plan, even going to far as to discuss what products each brand in the Fiat family will deliver in the future. But Marchionne didn’t give all the details, leaving many to speculate and fill in the blanks. One such speculation comes from MotorTrend, which claims…
Report: Four New Ferraris Coming in Next Three Years Says Fiat CEO
As a part of a larger press conference held today Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne outlined the product plans for each of the Italian automakers brands – including Ferrari. In an unprecedented move, Marchionne laid bare his plans, likely in an attempt to shore up support for a company that continues to lose money and which…
Report: Maserati Adding Two More Affordable Models to Lineup
Maserati is looking to expand down-market, with plans to introduce two new models in the next five years. The two models will span a rather significant price point, ranging from 55,000 to 70,000 Euros (roughly $74,000 to $94,000 U.S.). Currently the lowest price Maserati in the brand’s lineup is the GranTurismo, which starts at $118,000….
Fiat Chairman Luca di Montezemolo to Step Down on Eve of Company Reorganization
Fiat chairman Luca di Montezemolo will step down from his primary position at the Italian automaker today ahead of a company restructuring that will begin tomorrow. He will, however, retain a position on Fiat’s board of governors and will remain the Chairman of Ferrari. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has announced he will draw out the…
Polish President’s Final Ride a Stylish One in Maserati Quatrroporte Hearse
These images, from MSNBC‘s coverage of the late Polish President Lech Kaczynski’s funeral, show something that we just couldn’t believe we were seeing: a Maserati Quattroporte Hearse! This particular Maserati has been modified by Intercar Modena, a company that will turn just about anything into a hearse if the price is right. What’s really interesting…
Report: Fiat 500 Four-Door Coming Next Year; Will be Offered in North America
Fiat will bring to market a 4-door version of its cute 500 mini car next year and reports indicate it will be sold in North America. Word of a 4-door 500 model makes perfect sense for the North American market – especially as it will no doubt be a stretched wheelbase model with added room…
Ferrari 599 GTO Officially Unveiled in Italy; All 599 Cars Already Sold [with Video]
Yesterday Ferrari gave the official first showing of its new 599 GTO Supercar at a private event in Italy. Held at Modena’s Ducal Palace military academy, the new “Fastest Ferrari” was presented by company head Luca di Montezemolo, as well as chief executive Amedeo Felisa and vice-chairman Pierro Ferrari, the son of Enzo Ferrari himself….
Chrysler Already Marketing Fiat 500 to Women in Michigan [with Video]
With the Fiat 500 (Cinquecento) set to go into production at the end of this year, Chrysler is already working to drum-up interest in the car and the demographic they’re targeting isn’t surprising – it’s women. But not just any women, but well-off women interested in the finer things in life – like the sort…
Concorso Italiano to Host Ferrari F40 Reunion
After last year’s incredibly successful Ferrari 288 GTO reunion, Concorso Italiano will try to bring together F40 owners for this year’s go-fast festival. In total 13 owners have already confirmed attendance and Concorso organizers expect many more in the coming weeks. To help promote the gathering, F40 Project Director and designer Leonardo Fioravanti will be…
Ferrari 599 GTO Video Released; We Hope Your Italian is Good
A day after officially announcing the all-new 599 GTO, Ferrari has released a video outlining the fine points of the car and why it’s such an impressive performer. There’s only one problem… it’s in Italian. So if you’re fluent in the tongue of the Prancing Horse, then you’re in luck. Heck, even if you’re not,…
Lamborghini Murcielago Replacement to Debut in Paris With 700+ Horsepower
The replacement for the Murciélago, the flagship of the Lamborghini brand, will be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show this fall. According to a report by TopSpeed, they have confirmation from their sources that the car, known internally as the “New V12,” will be unveiled in Paris with some ultra-impressive hardware and statistics. The Murcie…
Ferrari 599 GTO Supercar Officially Revealed As Fastest Street Legal Prancing Horse Ever
It’s the fastest road-going Ferrari ever says the Italian maker of the world’s finest exotic cars. The 599 GTO is the latest Ferrari and is in many ways a street legal version of the 599XX track car. Making a total of 670-hp from its 6.0-liter V12 engine and using an upgraded transmission, lighter weight and…
Ferrari 599 GTO Fully Revealed in New Spy Photos
Above (and below) we have the first photos of the Ferrari 599 GTO, spied in a Ferrari showroom. Earlier in the week what looked like a drawing of the car leaked out, but these pics show a production model on display in a Ferrari show center, complete with paint samplings and a prancing horse on…
Leaked: Ferrari 599 GTO Photo Gives First Look at New Supercar
Here it is, the first image of Ferrari‘s upcoming 599-based supercar. The team at Fast Lane Daily claim that this single photo is the very first official pic of what is reported to be called the 599 GTO. Inspired by the 599XX, the GTO will get an upgraded version of the same 6.0-liter V12 engine…
Transformers 3 to Feature Ferrari 458 Italia Autobot
The General Motors Autobots are calling in reinforcements for the third installment of the Transformers franchise… from Italy. That’s right, the newest Autobot won’t be from a far-off galaxy, but from Italy – Maranello to be specific. Director Michael Bay has confirmed on his personal blog that a Ferrari 458 Italia will play the role…
Fiat 500 EV Heading to Production in 2012, for Sale in the U.S.
Fiat will bring a fully-electric version of the 500 to market, with production starting in 2012. The result of the Fiat/Chrysler alliance, the Fiat 500 EV will use a high-tech lithium-ion battery pack. It will also be developed and engineered by Chrysler at the company’s headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. No information regarding power, acceleration,…
Ferrari 458 Italia Fetches $530,000 at Auction for Haiti Relief
The first Ferrari 458 Italia to be sold in North America fetched a staggering $530,000 at an auction in Los Angeles last night. The proceeds from the sale will go to help Haiti relief efforts through the CMMB (Catholic Medical Mission Board) and the William J. Clinton Foundation. In total $601,000 was raised at the…
Ferrari 599 GTO Set to Debut at Paris Auto Show this Fall
According to the latest reports, the much-rumored Ferrari 599 GTO model will make is world debut at the Paris Auto Show this Fall. Using many components from the track-only 599XX, this new GTO (Gran Turismo Omolagato) will be the first car to bear the badge since the 288 GTO in 1984. According to an article…
Report: U.S. Fiat 500 Getting New and Improved Platform Compared to European Models
Fiat has made the decision to use an entirely new platform for its tiny 500 model when it debuts in the U.S later this year. The new mini car A platform, which is also scheduled to be used for the upcoming 2011 Fiat Panda and Lancia Ypsilon, is an improvement over the current European offering….
