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How do you make Ferrari's track-only, customer development project faster? A smidge more power helps, but the real difference is going to come from rear wings that rotate forward and back to adjust downforce front-to-rear based on steering input, lateral g forces, acceleration and speed. This is the next big step in supercar performance. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5863809&view=rss&microfeed=true The Ferrari 458 Challenge made its debut late last week at the Bologna Motor Show. Lucky for us, we saw it already. [Automobile] More »
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The lack of SEMA-worthy accessories holding you back from purchasing a Maserati? No longer. The automaker will now sell you a carbon fiber bodykit, lowered suspension, carbon mirror covers, a carbon steering wheel, and carbon side skirts straight from the showroom. We’re actually digging this white and black Maserati GranTurismo S, but we’d probably say “no thanks” to the tacky carbon bolt-ons.

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After releasing a bevy of "spy photos" of the new 2010 Mazda3 hatchback on Friday and officially revealing the new look of the new Mazda3 sedan, Mazda's now dropped a quartet of camouflage-shedding teaser shots. The four shots reveal the new Mazda3 5-door ahead of the official dropping of the cloth at the Bologna Motor Show in just a couple of weeks. Official details are sparse, but we've got the full release from Mazda below the jump. More »
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In an effort to create buzz about Hummer in Europe, the folks at GM decided to black out an H3 and fit it with an abundance of goodies standard and call it the H3 Black Edition. Based on the H3 Adventure trim, this Clio-crusher offers the aesthetics to live up to its name with matte black grille, steps, roof crossbars fuel door, door handles, mirrors and black powder-coated wheels. Buyers will also get a Kenwood nav system and other expensive goodies for just €1.250 over the price of an Adventure, despite € 4.900 worth of goodies. WIth only 50 on sale, you better act quickly if you're a stylish German soldier-of-fortune. Press release below: More »
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In between chatting up the bella donnas, our man Spinelli managed to snap some shots of the Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Cosre Edition. Seen here in lovely Rosso Giulietta, the 147 gets Ducati-inspired decals/logos as well as some nice 18-inch alloys. On the inside, you get the bi-zone climate control (just like a real motorcycle!), upgraded seats and aluminum pedals. This is Europe-only, so most of you will just have to enjoy the gallery. We'll take one in nero, and throw in a couple of brunettes while you're at it. More »
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Mini-minivan madness month continues as Spin brings us shots from the live reveal of the Bipper Beep Beep Concept from Bologna. Whereas Citroën wanted to remind buyers ofNemo, Peugeot decided to capitalize on your love for Le Mans. Particularly, the car's edgy design is meant to mimic the Le Mans Series champion 908 HDi. While the Beep Beep concept van doesn't put out quite as much in the way of torque, it does get 62.7 mpg. That's pretty close. Press release below the jump: More »
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Our man in Bologna snapped these shots of the brand new A3 in brilliant white, looking very much like what we saw earlier. It's so bright, the spokesmodel in the picture can hardly look at it. As a reminder, the A3 vert is getting a pair of gas engines and two diesels with a power range from 105 bhp to 200 bhp. They'll be dropping their tops in Germany like Bild girls starting February 2008. More »
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What better way to show off the maneuverability and spirit of your mini-minivan than painting it like a clown fish? This Nemo-ized and Disney-fied version of the Fiat/Peugeot-Citroën compact van will be enticing eight-year-olds in the market for a new van at the Bologna Motor Show this year with its aquatic interior. While it's a bit cheesy, it's hard to not appreciate any vehicle that comes with its own portholes. At the very least, we hope this will make up for any primate-theme Aztech nightmares some of you might have had to endure last night. Press release below the jump, More »
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The kiddos from Stuttgart have something special in mind for the Bologna Auto Show. Unlike some automakers we could think of, Porsche doesn't come out with special editions every other day so it's kind of special when they do. Inspired by Porsche's victory at the 1960 12 Hours of Sebring, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder Limited Edition pays homage to the winning Type 718 RS in a number of ways. The Silver Metallic paint and Carrera Red interior is your most obvious hint, unless you're sitting in the passenger seat and you notice the plaque on the dash. You might also notice the 19-inch SportDesign alloy wheels and a unique front spoiler. Internally, the modified Boxster gets a new exhaust with unique dual tailpipes that boost the output of the flat-six to 303 horsepower. Porsche's Active Suspension Management is included and will help you fling all that extra style around the track (or country club). Fittingly, just 1,960 of these cars will be available at a price of around $78,000. Press release after the jump.
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The most alluring feature of Ford Europe's new C-Max MPV, debuting at the Bologna show this week, may be the Z-shaped handbrake lever (barring that, the boomerang-shaped door handles). But it's still a more precise and stylish entry than its sister ship, the Mazda5, which is the closest we'll get to the C-Max stateside. It's one of Euro Ford's new "kinetic" designs, which is like Ford America's "Dave" visual language with 2/3 less safety razor and 1/3 more nail clipper . – Mike Spinelli More »
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