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Circuit of the Americas F1 track officially opens

, Oct 22nd 2012 Discuss [0]

If you follow cars or automotive racing all, you're probably aware that Austin, Texas has a new F1 track that will be used this year called Circuit of the Americas. While the F1 race is still several weeks away, the track has just now been officially completed and the ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed over the weekend. As part of the festivities, hoards of rich and famous drivers turned up in all sorts of exotic vehicles. Read The Full Story

Ferrari F12berlinetta makes North American debut at Pebble Beach

, Aug 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

Few brands in the sports car world evoke as much lust in car guys and gals as the name Ferrari. Ferrari has made the North American debut of a car it claims to be the fastest Ferrari ever built at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The car is the Ferrari F12berlinetta. Considering some of the epic sports cars the Ferrari has built over the years, calling this the fastest ever is a huge claim. Read The Full Story

Ferrari owning Italians are subject to tax audit

, Aug 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Italy is known for many things from wine, to food, to hundreds and hundreds of years of human history. The country is also well known in automotive circles as home to some of the most exotic automakers on the planet. Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini all call Italy home as do several other automakers. Read The Full Story

Steve McQueen cars to hit auction block

, Aug 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

In the world of cars, some of the most expensive vehicles in history are those that were owned by famous actors or those cars that have a racing pedigree that can be traced. When you combine the fact that the car was owned by a famous actor and has a history behind it, the vehicles are worth even more money. An auction is set for August 17 and 18th in Monterey, California that will see some cars tied to famous actor Steve McQueen go up for sale. Read The Full Story

60 Ferrari F40s congregate at Silverstone to celebrate 25th anniversary

, Jul 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Seeing any kind of classic car gathering is something special, but when 60 Ferrari F40s congregate in the same spot, it's an event to pay attention to. 2012 marks the 25th birthday of classic (and rare) sports car, and to celebrate, 60 Ferrari F40 owners brought their cars to the Silverstone Classic this past weekend in the UK. MotorAuthority reports that this was a record-setting event for the Ferrari F40, as the last time an event like this happened, only 40 cars showed up. Read The Full Story

Legendary Ferrari designer Sergio Pininfarina dies

, Jul 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Legendary Ferrari designer Sergio Pininfarina has died, ending several decades of iconic car design that produced beauties such as the Dino and the 275. Pininfarina passed on Tuesday aged 85, it's reported, having begun his career as a mechanical engineer but finding real fame with his incredible eye for detail and lines as well as an early recognition of the important of aerodynamics. Read The Full Story

Ferrari raises over €1.8 million for families of earthquake victims

, Jun 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Ferrari held an auction where it sold off a one-of-a-kind 599XXEVO racing car along with a bunch of other Ferrari items. The auction was held for charity in an effort to raise money to benefit the families of the victims of earthquakes that struck on May 20 and May 29th at Emilia-Romagna. The auction raised a total of €1.8 million in all the money will be donated. Read The Full Story

Eric Clapton’s one-off Ferrari is turning heads

, May 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari have released information surrounding musician Eric Clapton's own $5 million dollar one-off SP12 EC. This vehicle does not have a specific price tied to it officially, but $5 million USD is what estimates are leading us to believe - and that's not nearly the most fabulous part about this one-of-a-kind vehicle. This vehicle goes by the name Ferrari SP12 EC and was built in cooperation between Pininfarina and Ferrari's Special Projects program. Read The Full Story

Ferrari hints at new Enzo and hybrid

, May 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

The global economy not doing that great so it's hard to imagine that Ferrari is having a bang up year. The company recently gave its financial report for its previous quarter and rake in €42.1 million in profit during Q1. That's a lot of money any way you slice it. More interestingly tucked away at the bottom of Ferrari's earnings press release was a hint at three new vehicles. Read The Full Story

Italy gets a new Ferrari red high-speed train

, Apr 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Commuters in Italy will have a new and very fast method of getting around the country that will open next week. A new high-speed railway is opening with a train called the Italo with a top speed of 186 mph. The train will connect Milan, Rome, and Naples and is billed as the most advanced train in Europe. Read The Full Story

Ferrari reveals F12 Berlinetta ahead of Geneva debut

, Feb 29th 2012 Discuss [3]

Ferrari has revealed its fastest supercar to date, the F12 Berlinetta, complete with official rendering photos and videos. The F12 Berlinetta is set to debut on the world stage at next month's Geneva Motor Show and will be replacing Ferrari's aging 599 GTB. Although we've been seeing plenty of hybrid supercars lately, this one sticks to a traditional naturally-aspirated engine---an advanced 740-horsepower V12. Read The Full Story

Ferrari’s “most powerful” car gets video teaser

, Feb 21st 2012 Discuss [5]

When Ferrari teases its "most powerful" car ever, anyone with a taste for road-going exotica has to pay attention, and while we'll be concentrating most of our efforts on MWC 2012 at the end of the month, we'll spare a few glances to the Italian company's promised news. Set to make its much-anticipated debut on February 29, the new Ferrari is the successor to the superlative-strumming 599, caught on video in camouflage-clad form. Read The Full Story
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