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New Ferrari Store Opens in Athens, Greece.

theautoabc — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:38:57 +0000

Lately, Ferrari stores are popping up like fast-food chains all over the globe.

Joining the other Prancing Horse retail locations around the world, including those in Milan, Rome and Venice in Italy, London in the UK, San Francisco, Barcelona in Spain and Miami in the U.S., Macao in China and Dubai in the U.A.E., is the company’s first store in Greece, located at the heart of Athens in Kolonaki street.

According to the Italian exotic supercar maker, the Ferrari Store development programme includes plans to bring the number of openings to more than 50 within the next to two years in Europe, America, and the Middle and Far East.

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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE 2010

theautoabc — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:57:37 +0000

At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week, Ferrari will hold two world premiers both having to do with its 599 GTB Fiorano.

Ferrari has developed a new track focused handling package for the car. Called the Handling Grand Turismo Evoluzione (HGTE), the new upgrade will help add some spice to the 599 as it draws toward the end of its product cycle.

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Ferrari 430 Scuderia Edizione Photos

theautoabc — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:57:36 +0000

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Ferrari 458 Italia performance Review – 2010 Ferrari

theautoabc — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:57:34 +0000

All it takes to master the 1.85-mile circuit in the Italia is two light palms, one steady foot, and a strict diet of Muslix and fresh fruit.

Ferrari’s storied Fiorano test track in Maranello, Italy, is a special place. It’s even more so when we get to experience it in the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia, the company’s latest sports car. Today, Ferrari test driver Raffaele De Simone is making Fiorano look easy.

After three laps, much of which are sideways, De Simone climbs out and beckons us to the driver’s seat, then walks away.

We’re on our own, even though about five years ago, a certain Car and Driver personality introduced a new Ferrari to a wall on a similar day not far from this very spot. Don’t these people learn?

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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Successor Spyshots Review

theautoabc — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:57:29 +0000

Another chapter can be added to the story around the 612 Scaglietti successor. The test mule was again spotted, but still nothing is really known about this perticular model driving around near Modena.

You will definitely spot the bulge on the hood, but what it exactly holds is unknown. The rumours suggest this model is due for 2012 and is in the early phase of testing. However, previous stories suggest Ferrari is developing a hybrid system or even a new V12 engine with a twin turbo setup.

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Rare Ferrari sets $16m auction record – Hot Car

theautoabc — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:57:27 +0000

A RARE Ferrari has set a world record for the most expensive car sold at auction, with an anonymous buyer ignoring the global recession by paying €9.02 million ($A16.2 million) for a 1957 250 Testa Rossa.

This beats the previous world record – set at the same event at Ferrari’s Maranello factory a year ago – of €7.04m ($A12.4m) for a 1961 California paid by celebrity DJ Chris Evans.

The new auction record was posted on Sunday at the third annual factory-sanctioned Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event held by RM Auctions, which would not reveal the identity of the winning phone bidder.

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Inside Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi

theautoabc — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:57:27 +0000

Ferrari has plans to open the “world’s largest indoor theme park, sitting under a roof designed in the style of a classic double-curve body shell of a Ferrari,” in 2010.

Links to information are here, to video are here and photos are here.

Details are pretty scant. Here’s the key description: “With over 20 rides and attractions, including the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Ferrari World is more than a theme park – it is the total Ferrari experience.”

Some additional information is available here, as well, although it amounts to about the same information repackaged.

Why bring it up? Well, the timing now may be a little less perfect than when Ferrari started building the park. But maybe by the time it really opens (I’m guessing 2010 is a pipe dream), the economy will be back in full swing.

What do people think? Does it seem a smart piece of marketing and branding or might it go the way of Euro Disney? Is it just plain stupid or do you have a new “Must See” item on your travel list?

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2010 Ferrari 458 Italia

theautoabc — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:57:20 +0000

2010 Ferrari 458 Italia

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2010 Ferrari 599XX

theautoabc — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:57:19 +0000

Ferrari has created a new ‘technological laboratory’ for a select group of 599 enthusiasts, called the 599XX.

The 599XX incorporates the most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research. Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car.

A limited number of places and cars will be available, with the vehicles only used at private track sessions, worldwide.

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Ferrari SUV

theautoabc — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:57:18 +0000

After rumors about a Lamborghini SUV, is now time to talk about a future Ferrari SUV. And even if Ferrari is about supercars, it seems that company has finally decided that they need a SUV in their line-up. Maybe the conclusion came after Lamborghini decided to built one, or maybe after seeing the success of the Porsche Cayenne, but, in any case the SUV is on its way and will be launched sometime in 2010.

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