Author Archives: jen

IT’S A FRACTIONAL life. Take, for example, this socially active couple. He pulls his flawless new Lamborghini into a parking space just outside the lobby of the private airport, speaks briefly to the friendly counter agent before striding out onto … Continue reading →

Dreaming of cars we likely can’t afford, let alone drive, is only natural for auto enthusiasts like us to do throughout our days, but as today’s Thread of the Day by calpolytlo points out, fantasizing about such cars racing around … Continue reading →

Ferrari’s historic Maranello, Italy, complex has long held a certain mystique for fans of the Prancing Horse. But mindful of the realities of modern manufacturing, the automaker has been focusing on upgrading its facilities and on Wednesday unveiled two new … Continue reading →

The formula for the 2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale and 2008 430 Scuderia is mostly the same: take an already accomplished sports car, trim any extraneous add-ons that don’t contribute to the car’s performance, and tweak the engine with lessons learned … Continue reading →

MAN United’s Cristiano Ronaldo is poised for a big money summer transfer – for a number plate. The Portuguese superstar is determined to buy CR 7 – a combination of his initials and favourite shirt number – from property tycoon … Continue reading →

German tuning alchemists NoviTec Rosso have joined forces with custom chopper builder Walz Hardcore Cycles to produce this, a Ferrari F430 with pinstriping, a 707bhp twin supercharged engine and a chalkboard black paintjob. Inspired by a conversation between NoviTec boss … Continue reading →

Lots of folks head off to Florida when they retire, and so will Dr. John C. McConnell. But the colorectal surgeon at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood is taking a rather unusual route. He’s kicking off his retirement June 21 … Continue reading →

Mention the name Ferrari in automotive circles, and no one questions the mystique and legend associated with the marque. It is instantly recognized, with its rich racing history bringing to mind images of speed and power. The F430 Spider joined … Continue reading →

Streetcar, the car club started four years ago by two university friends, has undergone a 10 per cent rise in membership since Alistair Darling imposed a steep increase in car taxes in the Budget last month. The club, which has … Continue reading →

Self-made billionaire Stephen Wynn, who owns casino resorts like the Wynn Las Vegas, recently bought his wife Elaine a blue 2007 Ferrari F430 Spyder on a whim during a tour of Ferrari’s factory in Milan. “While we were there, the … Continue reading →