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Fiat 500X international media drive

2014-11-12T16:28:00.000-08:00

Alfa Romeo Hall of Legends

2014-10-30T16:20:00.000-07:00

In occasione del lancio della nuova Giulietta Sprint Alfa Romeo inaugura la sua “Hall of Legends”, un emozionante viaggio virtuale tra i modelli che hanno fatto la storia del marchio. All’ interno del nuovo portale potrai ammirare le vetture del Museo Storico Alfa Romeo in maniera interattiva ed approfondire dettagli tecnici e curiosità. Inizia a scoprire la leggendaria 1750 e la mitica 33 Stradale e preparati, le stanze del museo presto aumenteranno..

John Vs Horace

2014-10-25T15:26:00.001-07:00

My third and final post dedicated to Dodge brothers and the 100 years of Dodge a car company started by two brothers is going to be built on healthy competition. In this video we see John and Horace Dodge battle it out in a century-long car chase that takes them through the history of their most bad-ass vehicles, ending in an epic duel between the latest cars to continue the Dodge legacy: the 2015 Charger and Challenger Hellcat.

Ball Room

2014-10-25T15:22:00.002-07:00

My second post dedicated to the Dodge brothers, The Legend of the Dodge Brothers starts with humble beginnings and goes on to creating a car company with a 100-year-and-counting legacy. While John and Horace Dodge ended up having big lives they had even bigger dreams and today their spirit lives on in the new 2015 Dodge Challenger.

The Horse

2014-10-25T15:13:00.002-07:00

The Legend of the Dodge Brothers began in simpler times when the "Horse" was a reasonable measure of power but it's getting a little ridiculous now. The new 2015 Dodge Challenger keeps the Dodge Brothers' spirit alive by embracing American muscle.

Escapism

2013-10-14T16:23:00.000-07:00

British Super Model David Gandy discusses his ultimate passion of driving sports cars in this short film featuring Jaguar iconic models including the new F-TYPE.

On Track.

2013-10-11T14:50:00.002-07:00

Stills.

2013-10-11T14:46:00.003-07:00

Road.

2013-10-11T14:43:00.002-07:00

Just Drive with Giancarlo Fisichella

2013-10-11T14:40:00.001-07:00

Giancarlo Fisichella driving the new Alfa Romeo 4C in Balocco, Italy.

The all new Maserati Ghibli

2013-10-11T14:32:00.003-07:00

The joys of driving a high performance, prestige saloon are no longer just for special occasions: the Maserati Ghibli is a unique combination of style, performance, sports handling and comfort that is designed to make inspirational motoring an everyday experience.

When designing this car, Maserati drew on all its experience in the manufacturing of GT cars of unmistakable class and top-class performance, thrilling to drive yet comfortable. The result is a unique, eye-catching, and extraordinary sedan.

The models in the Maserati Ghibli range are driven by innovative V6 engines with a sporty soul and unmistakable sound - including the first diesel engine in Maserati's history - which, combined with the rear-wheel drive, the Q4 "on demand" AWD and other high-tech features, deliver all the driving pleasure with which Maserati is synonymous.

The range comprises the sporty 410 HP Ghibli S version, also available with Q4, the 330 HP Ghibli and, last but not least, the versatile but exciting 275 HP Ghibli Diesel.

Intelligent Performance

2013-10-11T14:22:00.002-07:00

Macan tease

2013-10-11T14:18:00.002-07:00

Porsche is teasing as again before the long awaited debut of the Macan in Los Angeles motor show.

Porsche Macan sketches

2013-10-11T14:11:00.001-07:00

Porsche is teasing us with two sketches of the much awaited Macan

Italian Invasion

2013-06-21T02:58:00.001-07:00

Aston Martin CC100 is coming..

2013-05-17T15:02:00.002-07:00

BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé

2013-05-16T12:45:00.001-07:00

At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2013, the BMW Group and Pininfarina will unveil the result of their debut cooperation: the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé

Al Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2013, BMW e Pininfarina presenteranno al pubblico mondiale il primo risultato della loro collaborazione: la BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé

F-Type Coupe sketches

2013-05-16T12:26:00.003-07:00

Those are the first official sketches of the closed top Jaguar F-Type, which is classier than its gorgeous roadster sibling...

Coast to Coast

2013-05-16T12:21:00.000-07:00

A fascinating coast to coast trip that has given the all new 2013 Quattroporte the chance to display its unique versatility and comfort, as well as its outstanding performance.

Desire

2013-04-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

One man. One job. But in the desert, nothing is simple. Presenting Desire, created in collaboration with Ridley Scott Associates - starring Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, Shannyn Sossamon, Jordi Mollà, and featuring music by BRIT award winner Lana Del Rey.

Be Different. Be Ghibli.

2013-04-24T10:54:00.002-07:00

The Ghibli places no limits on its driver’s desires and preferences, revolutionising the entire concept of customisation in the sports sedan segment: different options are available for a large assortment of details, including a wide range of colours and materials.The interior upholstery offers three levels of customisation: the leather, available in a choice of three colours - Nero, Cuoio and Sabbia - and used on the front and rear seats as standard, can also be extended to the side areas above the dashboard, the instrument panel brow and the door armrests to create an original two-tone combination: Nero/Cuoio.

For those that want even greater luxury, a third option upholsters the entire interior - seats, dashboard, doors and central tunnel - in even higher quality leather produced by Poltrona Frau® using the finest traditional methods. In this case the number of interior colours available increases to five, with Marrone and Rosso Trofeo joining the standard Nero, Cuoio and Sabbia.

The standard trim features a modern black finish on the central tunnel and door panel trims, while to further emphasise the elegant or sporty character of the car’s interior two luxury wood finishes, polished Ebony or open pore Walnut, or carbon fibre, are also available. The brushed aluminium Active Shift gear shift paddles, integrated in the steering column, and the sporty pedals complete the trim for those seeking a more dynamic look: the brushed steel pedals and footrest with special rubber inserts ensure unrivalled grip and sport the oval Maserati logo.

A Maserati is immediately recognisable at a distance thanks to the shape of its bodywork and the sound of its engine, but it is no less distinctive at close quarters: the Ghibli S draws on almost a hundred years of history to bring an exclusive combination of materials and skilled craftsmanship to the sports sedan segment for the first time.

The interior can be made even more luxurious with the option that upholsters the seats, dashboard side panels, doors and central tunnel in even higher quality leather, produced by Poltrona Frau® using the finest traditional methods. In this case there are six interior colours available: as well as Nero, Cuoio and Sabbia, owners can choose from Marrone, Rosso Trofeo and Blu Corse.

Burr walnut, an exquisite, extremely tactile open-pore wood with a wealth of knots and vein patterning, clads the central tunnel and door panel trims; polished Ebony or carbon fibre are also available to further emphasise the car’s elegant or sporty character, as preferred. The brushed aluminium Active Shift gear shift paddles, mounted behind the steering wheel and integrated in the steering column, deliver complete control of gear shifts regardless of road conditions, while the sporty brushed steel pedals and footrest with special rubber inserts ensure unrivalled grip and sport the oval Maserati logo. On the outside, behind the wheel spokes, are the eye-catching coloured brake callipers, available in Nero (standard), Rosso, Blu and Alluminio.

Like your personality, the Ghibli S Q4 is unique: a personalization programme unique for cars in this class allows the creation of a vast assortment of combinations, underlining the elegant or sporty side of the car’s character as preferred.

The leather upholstery of the interior is available in six colours: Nero, Cuoio, Sabbia, Marrone, Rosso Trofeo and Blu Corse with exquisite contrasting stitching on request, while for an extremely sophisticated ambience owners may opt for an even higher quality leather, produced by Poltrona Frau® using the finest traditional methods. The roof liner can be finished with Alcantara® in Nero, Sabbia or Grigio. The seat belts are also available in three shades, to match the carpets: Nero, Marrone or Sabbia.

Exclusive inserts in Burr walnut, an exquisite, extremely tactile open-pore wood with a wealth of knots and vein patterning, feature on the central tunnel and door panel trims. Two further options are gloss Ebony or carbon fibre. The brushed aluminium Active Shift gear shift paddles, integrated in the steering column, and the sporty pedals complete the trim for those seeking an even more dynamic look: the brushed steel pedals and footrest with special rubber inserts ensure unrivalled grip and sport the oval Maserati logo. On the outside, behind the wheel spokes, are the eye-catching coloured brake calipers, available in Nero (standard), Rosso, Blu and Alluminio.

The Ghibli Diesel boasts a personalisation programme that is unique for cars in this class. The leather upholstery of the interior is available in 5 colours: Nero, Cuoio, Sabbia, Marrone and Rosso Trofeo, while for an extremely sophisticated ambience, the roof liner can be finished with Alcantara® in Nero, Sabbia or Grigio. The seat belts are also available in three shades, to match the carpets: Nero, Marrone or Sabbia.

The standard trim features a modern black finish on the central tunnel and on the door panel trims, while to further emphasise the elegant or sporty character of the car’s interior two luxury wood finishes, polished Ebony or Walnut, or carbon fibre, are also available.

The front seats can be equipped on request with an all-electric adjustment system that regulates their height, depth and the angle of the back and seat, as well as providing four different lumbar support settings and the new pedal height adjustment system, operated by a control in the front of the driving seat.* This system is able to memorise two settings, which include not only the seat setup but also the steering wheel, pedal and external rear-view mirror positions.

Additional optional features include front and rear seat heating, controlled with two temperature settings by means of the Maserati Touch Control display, and seat ventilation, in which case the central sections of the seat and back are finished in perforated leather.

*for left-hand drive cars only

Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50th Anniversary

2013-04-20T15:08:00.000-07:00

Automobili Lamborghini unveils the special edition Aventador 50° Anniversario LP 720-4 at Shanghai Autoshow 2013.

Maserati Ghibli sketches

2013-04-20T07:35:00.001-07:00

Maserati released some sketches of the third generation Ghibli, the brand new model presented today at the Shanghai motor show.

50 years of legends

2013-04-19T06:20:00.001-07:00

In celebration of its 50th birthday and against the backdrop of the Shanghai Auto Show, Automobili Lamborghini is presenting a very special super sports car with exclusive equipment and technology.

The Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario is a limited and numbered series of 100 units worldwide. Each unit has a Forged Composite® badge with the 50° logo and a serial number.

With its output increased to 720 hp, its new performance-oriented front and rear design, the special paintwork and unique interior trim, this Aventador is one of the most exclusive models ever produced in the history of Lamborghini.

The Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario represents a new highlight of this globally successful model range with carbon-fiber monocoque, twelve-cylinder engine and permanent all-wheel drive. With its output of 720 hp, the 6.5-liter twelve-cylinder in the Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario is 20 hp more powerful than the current V12 in the Aventador LP 700-4. This is due to a new specific engine calibration. With its extremely fast-shifting ISR transmission, the anniversary model accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 350 km/h.

The front and rear fascias of the 50° Anniversario model have been redesigned and the aerodynamics further optimized. The front air intakes and the aerodynamic splitter have been enlarged and extended, and small flaps set into the sides. The rear end is completely new and features an enlarged diffuser and expansive meshwork that further improves engine-compartment ventilation. Overall, handling stability at extreme speeds has been optimized without impacting drag characteristics due to an increase of more than 50% in the aerodynamic efficiency compared to the Aventador LP 700-4.

The newly developed paintwork on the 50° Anniversario edition, Giallo Maggio (May yellow) is a tribute to the most preferred color chosen by Lamborghini costumers since the Miura and references the founding of Automobili Lamborghini in May 1963. The exclusive Giallo Maggio is an all-new color with a particularly intense glitter effect and will only be available on this edition. The structure of this paintwork in sparkling yellow includes a layer of transparent and highly reflective particles, that make the Aventador truly glisten, especially in the sun. The front and rear, as well as the sills, have a two-tone design in Giallo Maggio and matte black that emphasize the Aventador's streamlined shape. Matching perfectly are the wheels painted in high-gloss black. Naturally, the Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario can also be ordered in every imaginable color through the Ad Personam individualization program.

The interior of the Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario is upholstered in an extremely fine, natural, semi-aniline leather. This leather, specifically developed for the Aventador 50° Anniversario, is worked through a particular tanning and coloring process that accentuates the full grain, natural look and smoothness of the leather. The colors offered are inspired by Lamborghini's home in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. Thus, Nero Ade (black) is combined with Terra Emilia, a shade of brown evoking the earth of the region, a color that evaluates the exclusive positioning of this model. An alternative color is Giallo Quercus, a yellow color matching the exterior and stressing the vehicle's sporty nature, is named for the yellow oak tree in the Sant'Agata Bolognese coat of arms. Featured in both versions is the exclusive Q-Citura stitch, a diamond pattern introduced especially for this celebratory model that highlights the Italian craftsmanship found in the interior of the Aventador 50° Anniversario.

At the Shanghai Motor Show 2013 Lamborghini is also presenting the Gallardo LP 560-2 50° Anniversario. It is painted in Bianco Opalis, a shimmering white, and boasts exclusive features like the carbon-fiber rear wing from the Gallardo Superleggera and the transparent engine cover. Furthermore appearing in Shanghai are an Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster in Bianco Isis and a Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder in Grigio Telesto.

All Lamborghini models built in the 2013 anniversary year feature the 50th anniversary emblem in the cockpit. Like every Lamborghini, it is made using a combination of hi-tech and artisanal craftsmanship -- the emblem is produced in Forged Composite, a carbon-fiber material patented by Lamborghini. The glazed ''50th'' logo is then applied by hand by experienced specialists.

Zegna dresses Maserati

2013-04-19T03:06:00.001-07:00

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Group, and Gildo Zegna, CEO of Ermenegildo Zegna Group, have signed a three-year agreement giving birth to a long-term partnership between the two brands, both representing Italian design and manufacturing excellence worldwide.

The first step in this direction pays tribute to the forthcoming Maserati Centennial in 2014, with a Limited Edition of the new Maserati Quattroporte by Ermenegildo Zegna. The Maserati flagship will be reinterpreted and customised with new colours, materials and trims, inspired by the collections of a leading fashion Group in men’s global luxury. In particular, fabrics will be produced by the historic Lanificio Zegna wool mill in Trivero (Italy).

Furthermore, a whole range of new optional trims by Zegna will be available for all Maserati models in 2015. In 2016, taking advantage of the Zegna Group long-term experience in ‘custom-made’ fashion clothes, Maserati will approach new tailor-made solutions, with new colours and trims available exclusively.

The Maserati Quattroporte Limited Edition by Ermenegildo Zegna will be produced in 100 units only and customers will benefit from a unique collection of accessories by Zegna, specially designed for each Maserati. The first prototype will be unveiled during one of the forthcoming International Auto Shows.

The Quattroporte Limited Edition launch will be supported by a communication campaign and a series of important international events, while the partnership will include special initiatives reserved to top customers of the two brands.

“We already had a positive collaboration in the pastwith Fiat Group and, in particular, with Maserati,” commented Gildo Zegna, CEO of Ermenegildo Zegna Group. “Both companies have a centenary industrial tradition and are renowned worldwide as ambassadors of Italian excellence. A new partnership during the Centennial celebrations of Maserati, one of the car manufacturers with the most allure, tradition and sporting successes worldwide, is for us an honour and gives us great pride. I am confident that by this renewed collaboration both brands will be able to combine the tailored attention to detail with cutting-edge technology, leading to the creation of a new world icon of style and elegance. The Maserati Quattroporte Limited Edition by Ermenegildo Zegna, with trims and options designed by Zegna, will feature an extremely comfortable interior, evoking the timeless charm of the Italian lifestyle.

“The partnership between Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna Group is the meeting point of two leading companies representing pioneering Italian design and manufacturing – said Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Group and President of Maserati. “Maserati is a prestigious automotive brand, standing at the edge of an unparalleled strategic and industrial growth in terms of products and market presence. The partnership with an equally prominent company such as Ermenegildo Zegna will benefit both brands and the Fiat Chrysler Group. Furthermore, from a personal point of view, I am proud of this outstanding collaboration between two leading Italian companies.”