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Report: Michael Schumacher could return to F1 with Mercedes

Posted: Nov 20, 2009

Michael Schumacher is reported to make a come back to Formula 1 with the new Mercedes team, according to BBC Sport.
“Mercedes want the seven-time champion as their lead driver after taking over title-winning Brawn,” BBC Sport’s Eddie Jordan says. ”The possibility is being actively pursued and I believe it is going to happen.”
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Video: Ferrari CEO gets California stuck in gravel pit

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: Ferrari, Videos

During a parade lap at the Italian automaker’s Ferrari World Final, CEO Luca di Montezemolo managed to get a new Ferrari California stuck in a gravel trap on the track in Valencia, Spain. Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were on board waving to the crowd as Montezemolo randomly turned the steering wheel and ended [...]

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Videos: Top Gear takes Aston Martin DBS Volante, Ferrari California, Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder to Romania

Posted: Nov 16, 2009

Filed under: Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Videos

For those of you that admire Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, you probably knew that yesterday was the premiere of Top Gear Series 14. We’ve just found some YouTube videos cover a segment of the show where the Top Gear crew drives the Aston Martin DBS Volante, Ferrari California and the Lamborghini Gallardo [...]

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Video: Ferrari California crashes while racing another Ferrari California

Posted: Nov 16, 2009

Filed under: Ferrari, Videos

Watching some of the world’s most exotic supercars falling into the hands of people that can’t drive them doesn’t even surprise us anymore. This week, check out two friends racing their Ferrari Californias in the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria.
“They were speeding around corners when one of them lost control, clipped a car, and crashed into [...]

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Video: 100 Ferraris drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Posted: Nov 02, 2009

Filed under: Ferrari, Videos

Almost 100 Ferraris drove a trail across the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. They started out from Dubai and ended their journey in Abu Dhabi where they pulled up to the Yas Marina Circuit where they watched free practice sessions for the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
“Numbering both new and classic Prancing Horse cars, the [...]

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Poll: Men prefer Cheryl Cole over Megan Fox in their passenger seat

Posted: Oct 29, 2009

Filed under: Bugatti, Industry News, Polls

Would you rather have English pop star Cheryl Cole or Megan Fox in your passenger seat? Also, would you rather drive a Bugatti Veyron or an Aston Martin One-77? That was the question a poll by MPH Prestige & Performance Motor Show asked 13,000 visitors to MSN Cars.
The result? Men fantasize about driving a Bugatti [...]

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Hamann Ferrari California gets 525-hp and modest visual upgrades

Posted: Sep 19, 2009

Filed under: Ferrari, Tuner Cars

It’s not as if the Ferrari California isn’t already one of the sexiest and most powerful cars on the road; however, Hamann felt it could do a little more with some modifications.
The designers added some visual upgrades including a carbon fiber hood, a new front spoiler, new side skirts, a back spoiler, a three-part rear [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: Ferrari 458 Italia roars into Frankfurt

Posted: Sep 16, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Ferrari

- Key Competitors: Aston Martin DB9, Porsche 911 Turbo, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
- Engine: 4.5L V8 producing 570-hp/398 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission: Dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox.
- Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds; Top speed of over 202 mph.
- Fuel-Economy: 13.3 l/100km – 18 mpg combined (U.S.).
- Pricing/Availability: TBA
It’s a brand new Ferrari and in [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro officially drops its top in Frankfurt

Posted: Sep 15, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Audi, Auto Shows

- Key Competitors: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder, Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and Ferrari California.
- Engine: 5.2L FSI direct-injected V10 – 525-hp/391 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission: 6-speed manual standard – available 6-speed R tronic automatic.
- Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 194 mph.
- Pricing: 156,400 euros ($228,588 USD); [...]

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2011 Ferrari 458 Italia officially revealed

Posted: Jul 28, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Ferrari

After all the spy shots and leaked images, Ferrari has finally unveiled its replacement for the F430 with the much-anticipated 458 Italia.
Let’s get straight to the details you’re looking forward to reading. Power comes from a 4.5L V8, which is the first Ferrari direct-injection engine to be mid-rear mounted. It delivers a total of 570-hp [...]