It Came from eBay Hell: Once a 1974 Toyota Celica GT, Now a Faux Ferrari

The first generation if the Toyota Celica is somewhat of a cult hero here in Australia. Affordable, sporty-looking and well equipped at the time of its launch in the early 1970s, it proved a popular alternative to the heavier, thirstier American and Australian built offerings of the time.

Let’s put that aside for one moment and focus on our eBay entrant for today. It’s a 1974 Celica GT model that’s been the victim of one of the shoddier-looking Ferrari conversions featured on this site. It’s supposed to look like a 308 GTB, though at best it looks like a 400 that’s been severely shortened.

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Categories: Australia, ebay, Ferrari, Replica, toyota, Toyota Celica, tuning

Ferrari 458 Italia Re-imagined by French Designer

Almost everyone who has laid eyes on the Ferrari 458 Italia's bodywork will agree that it is a work of art. Even though Ferrari’s people claim that it was function, and especially aerodynamics, that dictated many elements of the 458 Italia's shape, it is perhaps one of the most striking supercars currently on sale along with the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4.

Surely, no one would dare suggest otherwise, right? Well, not so fast. Olivier Demangel is a French designer and 3D artist who lives in London has cooked up three proposals for a redesigned 458 Italia.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 458, Ferrari Concepts, tuning

IAA 2011: Ferrari 458 Spider Debuts Along with New “Tailor Made” Program

Ferrari’s CEO, Luca di Montezemolo, pulled the wraps off the latest addition to Maranello’s stable, the 458 Spider, at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show. The open-top version of the acclaimed 458 Italia sports an innovative hard-top folding roof that offers better insulation from noise and heat in the cabin and is even 25 kg lighter than a traditional fabric roof. Read more »

Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 458, Frankfurt Motor Show, New Cars

Quiz: Can You Spot the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider in this Picture?

If you try hard enough, you may trace the lines of Maranello's latest achievement hiding somewhere behind those…Italian curves. And yes, we're trying to concentrate on the new Ferrari 458 Italia Spider.

As you can see in the opening photo, courtesy of the crew over from Teamspeed, the pre-show presentation that took place in Maranello earlier this week proved more interesting than we originally thought.

If you follow the jump, you can check out a comprehensive gallery of Ferrari's newest Spider model that features a retractable, lightweight aluminium top, and which will make its public debut at the 64th International Auto Show in Frankfurt on September 13.

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Categories: Babes, Ferrari, Ferrari 458, Frankfurt Motor Show, Galleries, New Cars

Video: Ferrari 458 Italia Spider Presentation in Italy

We've already had a taste of the new 458 Italia Spider, but just before its first public debut at the forthcoming Frankfurt auto show in Germany, Ferrari held a special event in its home town of Maranello in Italy to present its latest creation to the members of the press.

The crew over from Teamspeed were on hand to cover the event and snapped some photos as well as a video of a selection of 458 Italia Spiders finished in various colors including the traditional red, yellow, black and what looks like a dark plum finish.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 458, Ferrari Videos, Frankfurt Motor Show, New Cars, video

Spied: Ferrari 599 Replacement Filmed Doing the Rounds on the Fiorano Test Track

Ferrari seems to be hell bent on replacing its entire lineup in just two years time. In 2010, Maranello revealed the F430’s successor, the gorgeous 458 Italia. This year, the not-so-beautiful (to put it nicely) 612 Scaglietti gave its place to the brand’s first ever four-wheel-drive sports GT, the shooting-brake-bodied FF.

And only three days ago, the Italians debuted the F430 Spider’s replacement, the 458 Italia Spider featuring a retractable hard top that will make its world premiere at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 599 GTB, Ferrari Scoops, Ferrari Videos, Scoops, video

In the Spotlight: How to Overkill a Ferrari 458 Italia

Electric lamps are so passé these days. The way of the future is LEDs or Light-emitting diodes that can be found just about everywhere. Lately, LEDs have taken the automotive industry by storm with carmakers offering them either optionally or standard on most of their models.

But it’s not only regular carmakers that have adopted the new lighting technology; so has the tuning industry which discovered a new toy to attract consumers. The results, as you can see from this example of a Ferrari 458 Italia slathered in LEDs, aren’t always graceful. Video follows after the break.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 458, Ferrari Videos, Japan, Offbeat News, tuning, video

Kahn Reaches to the Ferrari California

Those looking to give a more personal touch to their Ferrari California without…killing it, UK-based tuner Kahn has announced a new program for the Italian roadster.

On the styling front, Kahn's California wears a set of forged Monza wheels in matt black measuring 21-inches up front and 22-inches at the back. Inside, new accessories and equipment include seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment system.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari California, Project Kahn, tuning

VIDEO: Ferrari FF Snagged on Film in Barcelona, Spain

It won't be long before we get to see the new Ferrari FF in the flesh at the Geneva Salon, but until then, we'll have to do with whatever additional photos the Italians decide to publish and if we're lucky, some private scoops like these videos posted by a Youtube user who caught the all-wheel drive supercar completely undisguised in Barcelona Spain. Sadly, the person behind the (phone?) camera didn't quite manage to capture the car as we'd like. Nevertheless, if your neck can handle some twisting, hop over the jump to watch the three clips. Read more »

Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari FF, Ferrari Scoops, Ferrari Videos, Geneva Motor Show, Scoops, video

VIDEO: Ferrari 599 GTO Prototype Shows Some Muscle on the Fiorano Race Track

A prototype model of the Ferrari 599 covered in black cladding has been snagged on film during testing at the Fiorano circuit. We're not entirely sure if it's a test mule for a replacement of the 599 or an updated version of the current model, possibly featuring Ferrari's upcoming KERS energy-recovery system which was first shown on the Geneva Salon HY-KERS hybrid concept.

In any case, the vented hood and the styling of the bumpers point towards a prototype based on the 670-horsepower 599 GTO, which was introduced into the range this past April, with some minor changes such as the California-esque LED headlamps. Watch the video right after the jump.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 599 GTB, Ferrari Scoops, Ferrari Videos, Scoops, video

Ferrari and Acer unveiled a joint new smartphone model using Google’s Android software

(Reuters) – Ferrari and Acer unveiled on Friday a joint new smartphone model using Google’s Android software, hoping to boost its so far limited role in the increasingly crowded smartphone market.
The version of Acer’s Liquid model — with production limited to 200,000 — will be Ferrari branded and sold with pre-loaded content from the company and its racing team.
“The Ferrari branded device will help lift Acer’s latest phone above the ever-crowded Android devices market where it is hard to tell many of the lower cost products apart,” said Ben Wood, head of research at British consultancy CCS Insight.
The world’s second largest PC vendor Acer entered the smartphone industry last year, aiming to reach 6 to 7 percent of the market in three to five years.

Its success has so far been very limited, but handset vendors are closely watching the PC vendors move into their marketplace.
“Acer had a devastating effect on the notebook market and has been the thorn in Dell and HP’s side. Its low cost, low margin approach accelerated commoditization in the notebook market and mobile phone makers are watching its entry into the segment closely,” said Wood.
(Reporting by Tarmo Virki; Editing by Jon Loades-Carter)

Categories: acer, android, Ccs, Consultancy, Dell, Ferrari, google, Handset Vendors, HP, Insight, Limited, Marketplace, Mobile Phone Makers, Notebook Market, Pc Vendor, Pc Vendors, Reuters, Segment, Thorn

SPY VIDEO: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Test Mule Filmed Revving it up at the Fiorano Circuit

What is believed to be a test mule of the next Ferrari 612 Scaglietti using the current model's sheet metal as camouflage, was spied doing the rounds at the Italian firm's Fiorano race track near Maranello. From what we know up until now, the 612 Scaglietti's replacement is due in showrooms by early 2012 and will benefit from a lighter chassis and a revised V12 engine with direct-injection.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, Ferrari Scoops, Ferrari Videos, Scoops

VIDEO: Mystery Ferrari Prototype Spied at Maranello

A Youtube user has uploaded a video of a heavily cladded sports car prototype spotted earlier this week near Ferrari's factory in Maranello, Italy. The blacked out test vehicle's long nose suggests that this may be a front-engined supercar - possibly a replacement for the 599, though there's no way of being sure. Follow the break to see the short film, and let us know what you think the mystery car is.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari Scoops, Ferrari Videos, Scoops, video

VIDEO: Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge Caught Testing in Monza?

A Youtube user has posted this video of what is claimed to be a prototype version of the upcoming Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge filmed during testing at the Monza race track. We can't say for sure if it's the real deal or not, but it does appear to pack a similar kit to the 458 Italia Challenge prototype we showed you back in May (click here). Watch the video after the break.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 458, Ferrari Scoops, Ferrari Videos, Scoops, video

New Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge Spied in Italy?

Is this Ferrari's 458 Italia Challenge weekend racer? It sure does look like it. According to Axis of Oversteer, the car was spied at the Vallelunga circuit in Italy. As you can see from the pics, the 458 Italia has special tires, center-locking wheels, a lexan window, and tow hooks.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 458, Ferrari Scoops, Scoops

XX-Rated: Ferrari 599 GTO Photos Leaked ?

[UPDATE - Apparently the photos of the 599 GTO are the real deal as the head of Ferrari's notoriously friendly legal department sent us a not so friendly email requesting the removal of the pics on the premise that they were shot inside a private area, a.k.a. the Italian automaker's Maranello factory. In other news, all pictures of the 599 GTO are available on the internet.]

As the world gets closer to the official reveal of Ferrari's 599 GTO, and just a short while after the price list was leaked, the internet has spewed out what appear to be pics of an official GTO show car.

Distinguishing features appear to include a new wheel design, duck tail spoiler and design cues straight off the 599XX (such as the matte black roof, extra cooling vents in the hood/fenders, angry rear diffuser and other aerodynamic bits). Too bad we can't see the face and driver's compartment. Anyway, we're sure those will show up soon enough.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 599 GTB, Ferrari Scoops, Scoops

Ferrari 599 GTO Price and Option List Leaked?

What is claimed to be the official price list for Ferrari's upcoming piece of nostalgia, the 599 GTO (see spy video here), has supposedly leaked on the web. Those interested are looking at an initial investment of €267,136 (~$355,000) before taxes and options.

No official numbers have been released, but speculation points at around 650-700 horsepower and a significant weight reduction providing a much more intense driving experience than the 599 HGTE.

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Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 599 GTB, Ferrari Scoops, New Cars, Reports, Scoops

VIDEO: Ferrari 458 Italia Filmed on the Road!

We are more than aware of the fact that you can't get enough of Ferrari's latest supercar, so we couldn't pass the chance to share with you this video showing a pair of 458 Italia prototypes that were caught on the road in Maranello, Italy, by Youtube user "marchettino". Due to make its world debut in Frankfurt, the Pininfarina-styled Ferrari 458 Italia is powered by a new 4.5-liter V8 engine churning out 570HP, good enough to propel the Prancing Horse model from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in under 3.4 sec. Hit the jump to watch the video.

Grazie for the notification Alessandro!

Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 458, Ferrari Videos, Frankfurt Motor Show, New Cars, Scoops, video

Ferrari Readying New 600 GTB? Teaser Briefly Appears on Official Site

Fresh from the announcement of the all-new 458 Italia, Ferrari published a teaser for a new model on its official site. In the list with the Prancing Horse company's road-going GT cars, right next to the 458 Italia, a box containing the text "600 GTB - Coming Soon" appeared for a few minutes before the Italians hastily removed the text. According to Quattroruote magazine, Ferrari said that the teaser was the result of an error.

Innocent mistake or not, the news spread around like a wildfire with many fans claiming that the 600 GTB will replace the 599 GTB Fiorano. Whatever the case may be, we'll keep a close eye on Ferrari's website for any future developments on the matter.

Via: Autoblog.it , Source: Quattroruote

Categories: Ferrari, Scoops

Spy Shots: Ferrari Testing California with HGTE Sport Package at the Nurburgring?

Our spies have caught a mysterious Ferrari California performing test runs on the Nurburgring race track. According to our photographers, there were two Ferrari test drivers on hand that changed positions behind the steering wheel every so often and that the California featured the usual electronic equipment you find on test cars. Since the California has already been launched, there are two plausible explanations.

The first thing that leaps into mind is that Ferrari may be tweaking the California for future updates while another explanation is that the Italian automaker is readying a Handling GT Evoluzione sport package for their entry-level coupe cabriolet supercar, similar to the one offered on the 599 GTB Fiorano. Let's not forget that Ferrari's marketing team loves special edition models and packages.

Before we say anything else, let us not that besides the special antenna on the rooftop and the masked patch on the left-hand side of the front bumper, the California test car did not feature any other distinct features.

If Ferrari is indeed working on a HGTE sport package for the California, expect to see a modified suspension setup along with a lower ride height, special tires and a recalibrated seven-speed twin-clutch transmission. If the HGTE sport package for the 599 Fiorano is anything to go by, then minor styling enchantments inside and out as well as new alloy wheels and a sportier exhaust system should also be in the mix.

Categories: Ferrari, Ferrari 599 GTB, Ferrari California, Scoops