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Ferrari is a leader on social networks

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:49:41 +0000

“Ferrari is the main protagonist even on social networks. This fact is confirmed by the numbers: the brand of the Prancing Horse is the leading player in the automotive sector and the most popular in the general classification. A couple of days ago the Facebook page passed the goal of eight million fans, and, to celebrate, Ferrari commissioned a special video of the 458 Italia “drawing” the number 8,000,000 on the steering pad at the Fiorano race track, which was dedicated to every one of them.”

Peugeot RCZ | Mood Paint Demonstration

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:57:00 +0000

“The colour of your car says a lot about you, but thanks to a new innovation in paint technology the Peugeot RCZ can show exactly how you’re feeling by literally changing its body colour.”

Peugeot 207 Super 2000 – Zoncolan mountain race by TopGear Italia

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:38:56 +0000

Celebrating 10 million fans on Facebook – Top Gear – BBC

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:04:18 +0000

“What do you think we should do when we get to 15m?”

Watch Alonso drive a bicycle around Fiorano

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:28:20 +0000

“The new Colnago for Ferrari CF8 represents the apex of Colnago technology in the production of carbon fibre frames.”

Woman wins small-claims suit over Honda Civic Hybrid MPG

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:38:20 +0000

FROM THE AP: The California owner of a Honda Civic Hybrid car has won her unusual small-claims court lawsuit against the auto giant over the vehicle’s failure to deliver the promised mileage.

A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner has awarded Heather Peters $9,867.

Peters opted out of a class-action lawsuit so she could try to claim a higher payment for the failure of her Civic to deliver the 50 miles per gallon (21.26 kilometers per liter) that was promised when she bought it.
Informed of the decision by The Associated Press, Peters exulted, “Wow! Fantastic.”

“I am absolutely thrilled. Sometimes big justice comes in small packages,” she said. “This is a victory for Honda Civic owners everywhere.”

Peters, a former lawyer, hoped to inspire a flood of such lawsuits by the other 200,000 owners of the Hybrid Honda Civic model sold in 2006. She said that if all 200,000 owners of the cars sued and won in small claims cost, it could Honda Motor Co. $2 billion. MORE»

Ram 1500 Walkaround…. with model wearing a short skirt

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:25:13 +0000

“Katie Williams, North American International Auto Show Spokesmodel, gives a tour of the Ram 1500 from the floor of Cobo Center in Detroit.”

SEMA 2011 | ICON 52 Classic Chevy Business Coupe | Chevrolet

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:19:11 +0000

“Host John Naderi meets ICON’s Jonathan Ward, who tells the story of his customization of this classic ‘52 Chevy business coupe.”

Porsche; The Chase

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:12:01 +0000

“While at Rennsport Reunion IV, Rolex Grand-Am GT Champion Leh Keen, in a Cayman R, chases Porsche Works Driver Patrick Long around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to film shots of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S in action.”

Feds off the hook in wreck of Ferrari by FBI agent

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:53:19 +0000

FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over the wreck of a $750,000 Ferrari driven by an FBI agent, saying federal law grants immunity if property is being held by law enforcement.

The wreck of the rare 1995 F50 sports car was “certainly unfortunate,” but the government cannot be sued in such a case, U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn said.

Motors Insurance, based in Southfield, Mich., believes an FBI agent and a prosecutor were out for a joyride when the agent lost control of the Ferrari in a Lexington, Ky., industrial park in 2009. The government has refused to pay for the car. MORE»