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Unmatched sportiness, versatility and daily usability November 18th, 2016, Guangzhou — Representing a groundbreaking new Ferrari GT concept, Ferrari celebrated the China Premiere of the new GTC4Lusso T at Auto Guangzhou today. The first ever four-seat creation from the team in Maranello to be powered by the acclaimed V8 power unit, the new GTC4Lusso T offers an even wider variety of driving enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the unbridled thrill of the Prancing Horse. Ferrari performance, elegance, versatility are now compatible with the daily driving needs of four. With the finest in automotive workmanship, the legendary marque has proved Ferrari remains the preeminent super car manufacturer in the world and its most steadfast commitment to the China market. The latest Ferrari to capture the vibrant Italian spirit, while still offering the best-in-class performance that has become the hallmark of the famous brand, now is available in China at the price of RMB 3,588,000. To...

For the past few years, wrapping supercars or ordering them straight from the factory in matte finishes has really gained in popularity. The latest emerging trend appears to be wrapping supercars in dark shades of velvet, and the following velvet wrapped Ferrari 599 GTB was recently spotted cruising the streets of London by supercarsoflondon. It almost feels like yesterday when matte finished paint jobs were the talk of the automotive town as their popularity eventually led to all sorts of car manufacturers offering the unique paint job, such as Lamborghini, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and even the likes of lower-end manufacturers like Hyundai. However, a selection of sports cars and supercars have recently surfaced wrapped in the high-end material better known for its use in furniture and clothing. As you probably already know, the Ferrari 599 GTB was recently replaced by the even more impressive Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, but the 599 still remains an extremely impressive super...

Vertu is known for designing some of amazing handsets and has partnered Ferrari on several occasions to create inspired products. The two iconic brands have come together again and the result is another classy limited edition smartphone.  The design of the new phone has been inspired by Ferrari’s fastest car on the road, F12 Berlinetta. The classy handset has been named Vertu Ti Ferrari Limited Edition. The stylish phone has the heart of Vertu but design elements of a Ferrari. The exterior of the handset is covered in Ferrari leather which gives it an appearance that reminds you of a Ferrari. The Prancing Horse Insignia of Ferrari is there on the Rear of the Set The exclusive headset also has red stitching around the shell similar to that found on the Ferrari’s seats. There are other elements that remind you of the fastest Ferrari car. The rear of the set has been designed in a way that it resembles the tail lights of F12. The prancing horse insignia of Ferrari is emblazoned...

What better way for Ferrari to celebrate it's 16th Formula One Constructors Championship win, but to launch the open top version of the F430 Scuderia this week. The much-awaited hot wheels, the Scuderia Spider 16M has the same features as the lightweight Scuderia coupe like the 510 hp 4.3L V8 and the 6-speed F1 paddle shift gearbox. According to Ferrar i, Scuderia Spider is apparently the fastest open top model to be ever tested by them around the Fiorano test track. And the best part is that Scuderia is 176 lbs lighter than a standard F430 spider at 2954 lbs dry. That is believed to be very good to support a sprint of 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a terminal velocity of 195.7 mph. Ferrari is presenting this wonder car as a limited series model, as only 499 SCuderia Spders will be built. You can look forward to enjoying a carbon fiber shell around the roll bar, number plaque on the sah and the ultra cool interior trim packages. The car is priced at a h...

Bonhams Brings a Right Hand Drive Ferrari for their Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale Ferraris gain in value as they age. For avid car collectors rare and vintage Ferraris are the preferred investment cars. In fact it is the 1962 Ferrari GTO that holds the record of the most expensive car in the world at $35 million. It broke the record of another most expensive Ferrari, a 1963 Ferrari GTO 250 which was sold for $32 million. Now the collectors with a special interest in Ferraris have an opportunity to acquire another rare piece. It is an open top stunning red Ferrari 275 GTS Spyder with coachwork by Pininfarina. It is being offered for sale through Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed sale to be held on 29th June. The pre sales estimates have put the value of the vintage car between $590,000 and $650,000. The car has an added appeal for a Hong Kong buyer as it come with the duty paid in Hong Kong which is a substantial amount in itself. Plus it would prove to be more suitab...

Ferrari, the legendary luxury super-car brand has now taken yet another leap in the field of charity, as the Italian auto behemoth placed its latest offering, the 2012 Ferrari FF under the hammer in Japan. This one a kind event by Ferrari was organized in an effort to raise funds to boost the rebuilding efforts after the devastating 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami disaster that nearly decimated the country’s coastal regions in the month of April this year. The entire proceeds from the charity auction that amounted to a substantial $724,000 will be donated to the undergoing relief efforts in the Japanese city of Ishinomaki. The auction was held at the Japanese Embassy in Tokyo and the event was attended by none other than Ferrari Chairman, Luca di Montezemolo, along with more than 200 car collectors. The stunning 2012 Ferrari FF was claimed by Masaharu Seno, a Tokyo based architect who was personally congratulated by Mr. Montezemolo. The charity event even witnessed the pr...

Next time you spot one of the hottest eye candies around climbing out of that extremely hot Ferrari, we suggest you’d take a look at what his feet are wearing. You bet on it, it will be Tod’s. The Italian shoemakers friendship with the exotic car brand goes way back. So much so that the two are almost synonymous to each other. Now, that could be a possible consequence of the fact that Ferrari’s chairman sits on the board of Tod’s. We are not sure. It’s just speculation. The companies’ reps tell us that the two kindred spirits have joined hands to create an exclusive line of driving moccasins that car enthusiasts will have a hard time resisting. The Tod’s for Ferrari line consists of three models that go by the names – the Lecetto with laces, Lacetto Tubi GT with tassels and the Mascherina Griglia with a grille of the iconic 250 GTO emblem. The first one comes in colors red and blue while the latter two stick to black and brown suede. Each pair has insoles ribbed like th...

We have just the thing for you race car lovers to take home with you. A real Ferrari F40 Office Desk! And we thought the Luna Desk by Pininfarina was the ultimate desk. But trust us, one look at the Ferrari F40 Office Desk, and you will know what we are talking about. Based on a minimalist sense of pattern, the Ferrari desk features an aluminum frame painted by Rosso Corsa in the trademark Ferrari red, that is held up by carbon fiber support rails and a floating glass top. This top glass flaunts a center mounted wire access hole which is the actual dash vent from a Ferrari F40. To complete the race car effect, the maker has also provided a Belkin hardwired surge protector with LED status indicators. You will find the on/off switch just below the glass to the frame. Priced at $7,500, the high-end Ferrari desk comes cheaper that the Luna Desk. So, you racing enthusiasts, go ahead and splurge. After all, anything for bringing your passion home, isn’t it! And the best pa...

In the recent past we have seen several high profile brands having to recall their faulty products. First it was Toyota then it was Apple and now Ferrari has announced that it is recalling its latest super car, the 458 Italia, after several “thermal incidents” in the US as well as Britain, Europe and China. Simply put, the cars have been catching fire. The initial investigation has revealed that the culprit is the glue used to protect the wheel arch from the exhaust pipe. It melts under extreme heat conditions. Ferrari had started investigating the incidents soon after the incidents were reported. And the recall will pinch one of the most enduring luxury brands on the planet that has now grown beyond cars in to areas like watches, glasses and even bikes. The initial explanation from Ferrari is that the incident happens only under extreme conditions. But then that is what it is supposed to do – perform under extreme conditions. These are tough times for Ferrari and coul...

1938 Bugatti Type 57, 1962 Ferrari 330 LM take top honors at Amelia Island Amelia Island Concours 2012 marks an important collector car show of this season and will be attended by legendary collectors, celebrities, and business people. The 17th annual show displayed finest and most expensive cars of the country which enthralled a group of approximately 23,000. Nearly three hundred colorful vehicles with incredibly high prices were on display. One could see on the show prominent private, public and corporate collections with big names including Chrysler Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. For the judges of Amelia Concours picking winners and awarding the best of show winners were really a tough task. Amazing extraordinary vehicles graced the show field. The Amelia Island’s coveted Concours was awarded the prize for outstanding vehicle. Both the winners were stunning choices. The Best of Show Concours went to Bugatti Type 57C of 1938 which was owned by Off Brothers Collection, Michigan....

There is something really attractive about old cars, and especially coupes. if we were to talk about Coupes, we should remember that during the 1950s, they were pretty much the staple fare of Hollywood movies and inspired many people to buy one of them in order show the world how glamorous they are.  Now, you could also prove that you are cultured and sophisticated by purchasing the Handcrafted 1953 Ferrari 375 America Coupe. It would be auctioned off by RM Auctions and it is one of the 12 that were originally  created. Enzo Ferrari created this car out of great pressure and his efforts were fruitful. Howard Keck, Giovanni Agnelli, and Franco Cornacchia have all owned this famous car and it was also featured at the 1954 Geneva car show. Pinin Farina, Ghia, Touring, and Vignale have been associated with car’s design and when it first went on sale, it fetched $10,000. Now it is expected to fetch about $1.75- 2.1 million at the auction. The car accelerates from 0-...

First the Ferrari cars came. Then came the accessories, be it jackets, helmets, keychains, etc etc. But now the car manufacturer has come up with something not quite related to the automobile business. It’s latest offering is the mobile phone. Yes, for those Ferrari fanatics, this is another piece for your collection. And the best thing is that it is not just the brand name, the quality of this product is as good as its cars. Well maybe not quite. There is a whole range of phones but we have picked out the best for you. The name is Liquid E. Acer was roped in to make the cellphone. Acer has had a collaboration with Ferrari for some time now, and has been serving as it’s technological partner. In the past, the company has also produced laptops for the sports car manufacturer. Acer computers have been pretty good, and so I am guessing that the cellphone won’t be a disappointment. This particular make has a 3.5 inch touchscreen, and a 5 megapixel camera. It also has a ...

Ferrari SA Aperta, a roadster version of the 599 GTB coupe   Ferrari Plans a Club to Ensure better Access to Ferrari Collectors for Special Models Ferrari has a customer base which is strongly dedicated to the brand. There are many people across the globe who are proud owners of several of Ferrari models and they want more of it. And that’s why Ferrari wants to create a collector’s club to give loyal customers a better chance of owning one of the company’s limited edition cars . Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, the CEO of Ferrari is very clear that the hardcore and faithful collectors of the brand must be taken care of particularly in the context of special series releases of the luxury cars . The planned club will be open to members who own at least five Ferraris. According to the data available with the company there are about 300 collectors worldwide who own five or more Ferraris. As per the plan, the members of this exclusive club will have the right of first refusal ...