Ferrari

London, Great Britain, August 18, 2008 – A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has always prided itself in the fact that its cars are some of the safest on the world’s race tracks. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the season four A1GP Powered by Ferrari car has undergone and passed some of the most stringent crash tests possible.

The car firstly underwent FIA chassis squeeze tests, as opposed to a sudden impact test, with pressure applied to key parts of the car to ensure the necessary strength. Following this there have been roll-hoop load tests, front and rear impact and side impact tests.

London, Great Britain, 07 July 2008 -- A total of 3,500 kilometres, the equivalent of over half a season's mileage, is the distance covered to date by the new A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Powered by Ferrari car. The latest series of tests for the car were in Spain with five days at the Guadix Circuit near Granada followed by three days at Jerez.

Triumphant return after over 13,000 km in over 70 days

May 7, 2008 -- The over 13,000-kilometre Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive made a triumphant return to Mumbai this evening, exactly as per the drive programme. The cars were received at the Gateway of India, close to the starting point of the drive, in a grand ceremonial flag-in event.

Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive: Makes triumphant return to Mumbai after over 13,000 km in over 70 days

26th February, 2008 -- Ferrari is delighted to announce the start of a new adventure, the Magic India Discovery Drive, which got underway from Mumbai today. The tour was flagged off by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group, and Mr. John Elkann, Vice Chairman of the Fiat Group. On the occasion, the famous Air India Building, one of the prime landmarks in Mumbai on the shores of the Arabian Sea, was dressed in Ferrari red colour along with the Prancing Horse logo.

2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 12, 2008 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- The first Ferrari ever built, Chassis Number 01C, will make its first-ever western United States appearance during the Inaugural Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance, at the historic O'Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs, Calif.

"This is the first time in 20 years this pristine automobile has made a public appearance," said Paul Merrigan, event organizer. "Ferrari has a unique history in Palm Springs, by recording its first western U.S. win here in 1951, and we're bringing that excitement back with another historic Ferrari."

07.12.2007 -- The star-studded FIA Gala in Monaco was a fitting finalé for a dramatic season in the FIA Formula One World Championship. Not since 1986 has the championship hosted a three-way title showdown at the final round, with Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen taking the title in a thrilling finish.

Raikkonen said: “I am very happy to be here to receive this trophy that comes with winning the World Championship. This has always been my goal and I am particularly pleased to have achieved it in my first year with Ferrari, which is a fantastic team of people who are extraordinary, both professionally and from the human point of view.

13/11/2007 -- The Lotus Exige S police car operated by East Sussex Police will head a convoy of the world’s most exclusive supercars in a parade of the roads of Britain this week to support ‘Children in Need’.

The supercar tour comprises some of the world’s most exclusive marques including: Ferrari, Aston Martin, Bentley, Maserati and Pagani and will commence with an event hosted by organisers ‘GROUP20’ at their head office on Tuesday 13th November and will hit the road at 9am on Wed 14th November.

24.10.2007 -- The World Motor Sport Council met in Paris on 24 October, 2007. The following decisions were taken:

FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

There will be a total freeze on engine development for a period of 10 years, starting from 2008. A change can be made after five years but only with the unanimous agreement of all stakeholders and following a further two-year notice period. Total freeze means that there will be no exceptions for development of certain parts of the engine, as is the case under the current regulations.

A number of amendments were adopted for the 2008 Sporting Regulations and the 2008 and 2009 Technical Regulations. For full details please refer to www.fia.com.

An Insider's Look at the Extraordinary World of Ferrari Owners' Racing

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrari North America, Inc., has announced that the Speed Channel Network will broadcast two of the brand's final 2007 North American Ferrari Challenge events, showcasing its owners' racing program and overall weekend Ferrari festivities. The first Challenge event to be shown, previously recorded this past May at Virginia International Raceway, is scheduled to air July 7th at 7:30 pm EDT, July 8th, at 3:00 pm EDT, and again July 18th at 1:30 pm EDT.

The final U.S.-event for the Series will be recorded the weekend of August 10th at California Speedway and is scheduled to air October 13th and 14th, 2007.

Canadian based RM Auctions in association with Sotheby's, sets seven new world auction records led by the $9.4 million sale of the Le Mans winning 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa at the legendary birthplace of Ferrari in Maranello, Italy on May 20

LONDON, May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The much anticipated auction of important Ferrari sports and racing cars hosted by RM Auctions in association with Sotheby's, made history of its own this weekend recording $46 million in sales. The one-day auction held at the famous Pista di Fiorano race track in Maranello, Italy, featured 33 factory certified road and racing Ferraris along with treasured memorabilia spanning six decades of the famed marque. The unprecedented event itself attracted an international audience from every continent who purchased 32 of the 33 cars offered for an unparalleled sell through of 97% and an average selling price of over one million dollars.

Setting several world records "FERRARI: Leggenda e Passione" sale was highlighted by the exceptional $9.4 million sale of the incredible Le Mans winning 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa (Chassis 0808) that was piloted to victory by world champion Phil Hill and Oliver Gendebien -- one of the most valuable and important Ferraris ever offered at auction. One of most recent offerings was Felipe Massa's first Grand Prix winning 2006 Formula 1 car that changed hands at $2.2 million. Top sellers of the memorabilia collection from Ferrari's archives was a 1:24 scale model of a F2004 race car used for wind tunnel testing that drew a bid of $66,800 and an original Formula 1 steering wheel used by world champion Michael Schumacher during the 2005 racing season which brought $85,387.

Following Maserati's Best Ever First Quarter Sales

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In an overall luxury segment that has shown declined sales performance during the first quarter of 2007, Maserati North America has shown considerable gains, marking a continued rise for the company.

According to Jim Selwa, President and CEO of Maserati North America, Inc., the performance of Maserati is strong, mirroring the performance of the elegant brand. "The luxurious Maserati Quattroporte is the leader in the $100,000 sport sedan segment. Hand-crafted Pininfarina design, true performance and meticulous attention to quality have found the select audience who value a unique and special automobile."

UK Ferrari Boss Massimo Fedeli Breaks the Company's Silence About the Much Anticipated Video Game Based on the Ferrari Challenge Series

LONDON, April 23/PRNewswire/ -- Prestigious car-manufacturer Ferrari descended on London this weekend to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the famous Marque. Vehicles spanning the entire history of Ferrari were paraded around the capital as part of the worldwide "Ferrari 60 Relay". The world tour is sponsored by video game publisher System 3, who used the visit to release further details about the upcoming video game.

System 3's Christmas launch will take the form of a cutting-edge racing game based on the Ferrari Challenge series - featuring real cars, real tracks and true Ferrari racing dynamics. The launch platform for Ferrari Challenge is the PlayStation 3 and the game has been developed to maximise the technology in the new console format such as a 16-player feature, rich simultaneous online mode with elements not yet seen in any race game to-date.

- For 2007 Adds Ferrari FXX Supercar and Formula One Demonstrations

- April 14-15 Racing Weekend Provides Ferrari Owners and Fans With Ferrari Festival Atmosphere Showcasing Rare Vintage and Modern Ferrari Vehicles

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2007 North American Ferrari Challenge Series returns to Infineon Raceway for a third year, expanding its annual racing program to include demonstrations of the 800+ hp, limited edition, Ferrari FXX supercar and various Formula One vehicles -- as well as its famed Shell Historic Challenge and 430 Challenge races -- all events will be open to the public.

Now in its 14th racing season in the U.S., the Ferrari Challenge Series (utilizing race-prepared 430 Challenge vehicles) offers Ferrari owners who are not professional racers the opportunity to compete against other Ferrari owners in a highly competitive racing series at world-class venues throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is regarded as the longest-running series of its type in North America.

"This year while we celebrate Ferrari's 60th anniversary, we reflect on not just our racing traditions, but those experiences that allow our owners and all Ferrari enthusiasts to share in the very same passion and excitement that our racing teams enjoy on a worldwide basis," said Maurizio Parlato, President and CEO of Ferrari North America, Inc. "Tying into the tradition of our Challenge series from both a participant and spectator role allows all Ferrari fans to be inspired by the performance and passion that can only be Ferrari."

NEW YORK, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of Ferrari continued today as New York Yankees Manager Joe Torre welcomed Ferrari's latest model, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, into Yankee Stadium. Torre was presented with the Ferrari 60 Relay baton which is being passed from country-to-country at events which are taking place on five continents around the globe this year.

The relay involves over 10,000 Ferrari owners and their cars of all ages. They act as symbolic "bearers" of a specially commissioned relay baton adorned with 60 badges symbolizing the most extraordinary events in the Marque's 60- year history.

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano which drove into Yankee Stadium was number 1492 in the Relay, symbolizing a link to the year in which the Americas were discovered.

NEW YORK, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Befitting a city as classic as it is modern, as fast moving as it is timeless, the Maserati GranTurismo styled by Pininfarina makes its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

The gran turismo tradition began for Maserati in 1947 at the Geneva Auto Show where the Modenese racing firm presented the sleek A6 GranTurismo. Styled by well-respected coach constructor Pinin Farina, it was the first pure road going Maserati after 33 years producing competition cars. Fifty-eight vehicles found a select clientele familiar and appreciative of the knowledge Maserati gained in victories around the globe at Grand Prix and endurance contests against the finest international competition.

In 1952 the A6GCS Pinin Farina Berlinetta bowed at Turin and in time was considered a masterpiece. In 1957, Juan Manuel Fangio defined legendary in the 250 F at the Nuerburgring and Maserati rolled out the first of 1,983 examples of the 3500 GT, a production number previously inconceivable to the Maserati brothers whose only concern was agility, response and clear feedback for their racing drivers.

100 Ferraris gather in Central Park

NEW YORK, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of Ferrari arrived in New York City on Saturday, March 31st, when almost one hundred customers drove their cars in a symbolic "relay" that took them to Washington D.C. The drive started at 9am on Saturday morning from Tavern on the Green restaurant in Central Park and arrived late in the afternoon in Washington DC, where a reception was hosted at the Italian Embassy.

During the evening The Honorable Giovanni Castellaneta, Ambassador of Italy to the United States, received a gift from Maurizio Parlato, President and CEO of Ferrari North America. This symbolic present will be auctioned off in a charity event that will take place at Ferrari's Maranello headquarters -- at the end of the anniversary celebrations in June.

The relay involved over 10,000 Ferrari owners and their cars of all ages. They acted as symbolic "bearers" of a specially commissioned relay baton adorned with 60 badges symbolizing the most extraordinary events in the Marque's 60-year history.

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Lead Auto Expert, Mark Perleberg, of NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle pricing and information website, recently got a rare test drive of the new 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. Today, Perleberg weighs in on the car's overall performance and design features.

"The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is a car designed specifically for the luxury sedan buyer who wants to break out of the norm," said Perleberg. "This is an agile-handling, exotic speed machine with interesting curb appeal."

- March 9-11 Ferrari Festival Will Highlight Special Relay Ceremony as Part of Global Festivity

- Ferrari FXX/Formula One Demonstrations Return for 2nd Year

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Ferrari Challenge Series 2007 season opener, March 9-11 at Miami's Homestead Speedway, will showcase some of Ferrari's greatest achievements, as it coincides with the U.S. kick-off of a global relay event marking the brand's 60th anniversary, while continuing its festival-like tradition of the 430 Challenge event series. The weekend will highlight a special ceremonial lap with up to 60 select Ferrari vehicles driven by owners, along with demonstrations of the 800+ hp, limited edition, Ferrari FXX supercar and various Formula One vehicles -- all events will be open to the public.

Now in its 14th racing season in the U.S., the Ferrari Challenge Series (utilizing race-prepared 430 Challenge vehicles) offers Ferrari owners who are not professional racers the opportunity to compete against other Ferrari owners in a highly competitive racing series at world-class venues throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is regarded as the longest-running series of its type in North America.

Maserati Financial Services Books First Deal

Lake Forest Sportscars awarded for originating first deal through Maserati Financial Services

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. and RACINE, Wis., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Maserati Financial Services (MFS), the new captive finance unit recently launched by Maserati North America Inc. and CNH Capital America LLC, celebrated the first deal booked by a Maserati dealer through MFS at Lake Forest Sportcars on Friday.

MFS was announced as the new captive finance company for Maserati dealers throughout the U.S. at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Through MFS, dealers can now offer innovative lease and finance solutions designed exclusively for Maserati customers.

"We're thrilled to honor the first transaction through MFS. Our goal is to provide Maserati dealers with the best possible financing solutions," said Steve Bierman, President, Maserati Financial Services. "This includes more flexibility and the ability for Maserati customers to choose a plan that best fits their needs. Maserati serves an important segment of the auto market for our parent company, Fiat SpA (FIA.MI; NYSE: FIA), and we are uniquely positioned to help them as their line of luxury vehicles grows in sales."