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Cars Of Iran
Tehranopnik: The Cars And Car Culture Of Iran
Home to a disputed election, 70 million people and twice as many barrels of cheap oil, Iran has cars aplenty. Meet Paykans, Miniators and Italian exotica—plus the gutsy female drivers of the Islamic Republic. More » -
found on ebay
Lindsay Lohan's Maserati Quattroporte On eBay
Lindsay Lohan and cars don't mix, yet her vehicles end up on eBay with her ownership advertised as a positive. Now you can own her white-as-pure-cocaine Maserati Quattroporte. Really? Yeah!
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Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance
Someone's Gonna Get Fired: LeMons Cars Invited To Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance
The Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance is a super-upscale car shows, with the rich folks showing off their high-buck machines. This time, the organizers had the bright idea of inviting five 24 Hours Of LeMons racers.
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Crazy Euro Car Boy Does London
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti: Track-Tested, V12-Powered, Kid-Approved
We have looked at Ferraris, Lamborghinis and even a Maserati wagon in our search for the ultimate family super car. Let’s wrap things up with the overlord of them all: the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. More » -
custom cars
Maserati Quatroporte Limo Is Quite A Stretch
The Maserati Quattroporte can carry a group of four in style, but what if you need more room for your junk? A Quattroporte Wagon would suffice. Or, what about this VIP Lounge-style Quattroporte stretch limo? More » -
car design
How The Stile Bertone Mantide Got Angular Rear Wheelarches
When Jason Castriota left Pininfarina for Bertone, it was like switching to Coke after a lifetime of Pepsi. Let’s examine a design element he’s started using that’s alien to Pininfarina but essential to Bertone. More » -
concorso d'eleganza
The Concorso d’Eleganza is Huge Fun (If You Don’t Take it Too Seriously)
Old guys in polo shirts nurturing vintage Ferraris? Industry people showing off concepts which will never get built? What's the point? Not much: but it's a great way to spend a weekend in Italy. More » -
2009 Concorso d'Eleganza
The 2009 Concorso d’Eleganza: Action! Suspense! Video!
Care for classic GT’s at full throttle? In between photographing the cars of the 2009 Concorso, we shot you some footage of various cars idling—or, in rare moments, at speed. More » -
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nice price or crack pipe
Italian Week: 1987 Maserati for $2,800!
Shanghai Auto Show or not, it's a week of Italians on Nice Price or Crack Pipe, and today we have a bargain Maserati for those of you who might just be bi-curious. More » -
Planelopnik
The Flying Dutchman Will Carry Exotic Cars Wherever You Need Them
Ever wonder how they get those beautiful Italian supercars from Maranello to yourquestionablefavorite Miami exotic car dealership? They fly the friendly KLM skies in a Boeing 747-406F. More » -
Crazy Euro Car Boy
Proof Track-Only Maseratis Can Still Be Great Fun
Are you itching to buy the recently-announced Maserati GranTurismo MC but put off that you can’t drive it on the public road? Don’t worry. There is a way. More » -
racing news
Maserati Quattroporte Racer To Debut In Superstars Series
We were happy to toss the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT-S around Italy, so we're not surprised to hear someone is prepping one for the Superstars Series championship. More » -
racing news
Maserati GranTurismo MC: A Trident To The Heart Of GT4
Maserati has officially unveiled the Maserati GranTurismo MC, a limited-edition track version of the popular GT-S engineered for the FIA GT4 European Cup. More » -
motorsports
It’s Fangio vs. Musso At The Dutch Grand Prix
If you’re looking for more W196 action after last night’s post, look no further: here’s seven glorious minutes of footage from the 1955 Dutch Grand Prix. More » -
motorsports
When The Germans Came to Formula One
Brawn GP's inaugural 1–2 victory in Melbourne was no stranger to their engine supplier Mercedes-Benz: it was exactly the same fashion as how they debuted in Formula One in 1954 with their epic W196. More » -
Inside Project M
Inside Project M: First Chapter of Supercar Designer Jason Castriota’s New Project
After the documentary teaser last week, here's the first chapter featuring Jason Castriota gearing up for the launch of his new supercar in April at his new workplace, Stile Bertone. Also, the teaser shot above. More » -
Carpocalypse Now
American Express: Never Leave Your $130,000 Maserati Without It
What better way to celebrate the Carpocalypse than with a limited run American Express-branded $130,000 Maserati Quattroporte? The result is simply fabulous, darling. More » -
geneva motor show
Maserati Gran Turismo S Automatic Headed For Geneva, Convertible To Follow
Love the idea of additional power in the Maserati Gran Turismo S but hate shifting boring old-timey transmissions? Good news! Maserati will be mating a six-speed auto to the 440 HP, 4.7 liter V8. More » -
LOLCars
Maserati Gran Turismo Pulls Trailer
We can't even count the number of times we've seen a Maserati Gran Turismo and thought "Man, if only it were carrying a caravan." Our wish has been granted. [via autoblog.nl] -
jalopnik reviews
2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S: First Drive
Yes, you can get pulled over by police for speeding in Italy in a bright red Maserati. But if you're driving the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S you can outrun them. More » -
project car hell
PCH, Fiat-Chrysler Global Strategic Alliance Edition: Fiat Brava or Chrysler TC?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! Since Fiat and Chrysler are now henchmen, PCH must honor their alliance!
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detroit auto show
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S: We Get Weak In The Knees For 433 HP
The speedier, sportier four-door Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S has been officially revealed at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. More » -
nice price or crack pipe
Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: $42,500 For A Supercharged Ford V8-Powered Maserati Quattroporte?
Would you prefer a pure Italian Quattroporte with 288 honest Maserati horsepower… or one with a blown Ford 5.4 modular V8 grunting out 626 Detroit horses? And what would you pay? More » -
wedged wonders
Top Ten Best Wedge Car Designs Of The 60s, 70s and 80s
In car design, the wedge is something we can appreciate. Here's our list of the top ten most influential wedge-shaped designs of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
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detroit auto show
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S: A Speedier, Sportier Four-Door
This is the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S, the newest member of the Quattroporte lineup. The trident-emblemed brand plans to officially unveil it at next month's Detroit Auto Show. What should we expect? -
maserati granturismo
Maserati Launches MC Sport Line In Bologna With Special Edition GranTursimo S
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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Around The Ring
Maserati Claims Fastest Production Nürburgring Lap In MC12, Pretends Viper Doesn't Exist
Joining the "we're faster than you and we can prove it in a completely unscientific way by racing around the same racetrack in a production car under various conditions and providing our own timing" club is the Maserati MC12, which now claims they've made the fastest production lap around the Nürburgring of 7:24.29, besting the feuding claims of Porsche and Nissan, which claim 7:34 and 7:29, respectively, for the 911 GT2 and Nissan GT-R, respectively. Although the MC12's still behind the Dodge Viper ACR, let's not ruin their day by pointing that out. More » -
auto sales
Maserati May Set All-Time Sales Record In 2008
Believe it or not, Maserati is on track to set an all-time sales record for 2008. We know it's hard to believe, what with products that are criminally gorgeous and an explosion of golden parachutes to pay for them. Sales are up 40% year-over-year, with the bulk coming from the Maserati Quattroporte (you know, the one you decided was best not in the JFG), set to sell over 7,000 units this year. That doesn't mean the Maserati Gran Turismo isn't holding up its end, especially now that they're apparently hot with the gay community. More » -
billetproof
Why Run A Flathead Or Small-Block When You Could Run A Maserati Quattroporte V8?
Much as we all love the ol' iconic Model T or A Ford with small-block V8 and primer paint, the landscape at Billetproof is so dominated by such machines- seemingly acres of 'em- that it takes something really wild to make passersby stagger back in slack-jawed awe. This is such a car. In addition to the 300-horsepower, quad-carb DOHC V8 (and Torqueflite-based automatic) out of an '81 Maserati Quattroporte, this Ford has a handcrafted independent front suspension (the coolest parts of which, unfortunately, we were unable to photograph). More » -
novelties
Women Turned On By Exotic Cars According To Questionable Science
A study commissioned by giggle-inducing British insurer Hiscox has proven than women, more than men, are seriously aroused by the sound of an exotic supercar. The "scientist" behind the test had 40 women and 40 men listen to the sounds of a Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Volkswagen Polo. Afterwards, he tested their saliva for enhanced hormone levels corresponding to arousal. Sure enough, while both sexes got randy from the snarl of an exotic car it was the women who were most moved. And the little Polo? More » -
project car hell
PCH, Fly Me To Italy Edition: Cadillac Allante or Chrysler TC By Maserati?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! Last time we screeched up the corroded roll-up door of the Hell Garage and crawled inside, we saw the pair of Fiat 1200 Spiders stomp all over the Fiat 124 Coupe. We still love Italian cars, of course, and we don't want to leave Italian Hell yet… so, after all the discussion about today's Nice Price Or Crack Pipe $12,500 Chryslerati, we pretty much had no choice but to go with a Detroit-Italian matchup today. Yeah, you know what's coming: TC versus Allanté!
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nice price or crack pipe
11,000-Mile Chrysler TC By Maserati: Nice Price or Crack Pipe?
It's telling that 90% of listings for the Chrysler TC refer to the Most Expensive K Car Ever as a Maserati in the headline, with no mention of Chrysler. But they really are Maseratis, so you'd expect to pay way more for one than you would for, say, a Le Baron Turbo. What we're wondering is whether a Chrysler TC By Maserati with just 11,000 miles on the clock is really worth $12,500. This may well be the nicest TC in the world and it might go on to set new records at Barrett-Jackson someday… which means twelve-and-a-half grand might just be a Nice Price. What do you say, dear readers? Make the jump to vote! [Craigslist Springfield, go here if ad disappears] More » -
auto branding adventures
$2,750 Maserati Pen Will Not Help You Write Faster
Feel like going all out and indulging in obnoxious luxury? Grab yourself a $2,750 sterling-silver Maserati-branded pen. Yeah, that's plenty obnoxious. This pen heralds from Bologna, Italy, and the hand of Armando Simoni, apparently a famed luxo-pen crafter. The Maserati pen comes in roller ball ($2,500 — for the plebes) and fountain ($2,750) styles. Each features a Maserati trident and Maserati signature fender vents etched into the body and cap. 1,200 of the fountain pens and 714 roller balls are to be made, for a total of 1914 — the year Maserati was founded. We expect you to hate on it as you so ruthlessly did the Maserati Quattroporte [AutoWeek] -
novelties
Piero Taruffi's 1952 Land Speed Record-Breaking Double Bullet
Jalopy Journal has a transcription of an article which ran in a 1952 copy of Mechanix Illustrated detailing the land speed record run of one Piero Taruffi, and his Double Bullet race car. Taruffi's car used a 1.7-liter four-cylinder Maserati engine running a chain drive mounted on one side of the car, with him mounted in the other. All four wheels rode on a longitudinally mounted, fully independent suspension (unlike the cutaway in the gallery used for illustration) and carried Peiro to a crushing world record in the 2-liter class. More » -
monterey historics
Engine Pr0n From The 2008 Monterey Historics
We saw a whole bunch of engine shots from the '07 Monterey Historics, so let's make it a tradition and check out some of the vintage go-fast hardware that roared into Steinbeck country this weekend. You get a pretty interesting mix of engines at this event, with exposed-valvetrain mills in horseless carriages, big Detroit V8s stuffed into tiny European machines, and all manner of high-strung Italian iron with camshafts and carbs all over the place. Make the jump for three big galleries. More » -
monterey historics
Welcome To The 2008 Monterey Historics! Glorious Engines Everywhere, Not Many Meat-On-A-Stick Options
The temperature is a perfect 66 degrees, there's a soundtrack of wailing engines, and you can't walk 20 yards without encountering some legendary race car. Yes, it's the 2008 Monterey Historics, where I spent all day yesterday poking my camera into engine compartments and trying (in vain) to find a booth selling Deep Fried Porcine Lymph Nodes On A Stick. Check in later for some righteous Engine Pr0n!
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gumball 3000
High-Buck Imported Machinery At The Gumball 3000
Since the Gumball 3000 started from San Francisco this year, I headed across the Bay to get all up-close and personal with some Pyongyang-bound rich folks' rides. While Fairmont Hotel valets brought luggage out to such machines as the Chrome Lamborghini and K.I.T.T. and hordes of crazy-eyed tourists shoved against the police barricades in hopes of catching a glimpse of celebrities I'm too culturally ignorant to recognize, I stuck my camera's snout up in some grilles. More » -
novelties
Vintage Maserati Quattroporte-amino Fire Truck Is Here To Save Us!
One of five cars built by the Construzione Estintori Anticendio of Bologna, this 1967 Maserati Quattroporte was camino-ized for firetruck duty. Known in their day as the "fastest fire tenders in the world," they were powered by the original 4.2-liter four-cam V8 engine that churned out a healthy 260 HP. Serving duty at Italian race tracks, they were, in typically Italian fashion, an overly stylish solution for the job. So where are they now? More » -
maserati gran turismo
Maserati Gran Turismo Wrecked, We Cry
Why do you boobs keep doing this kind of thing? Stop! Just stop wrecking beautiful cars. It's a waste. This gorgeous piece of Maserati Gran Turismo art was mangled after barreling into a Lincoln Navigator in Ontario, Canada, and we ache because of it. Seriously now, does the most gorgeous Maserati in a generation deserve this kind of abuse? You all should be ashamed of yourselves. More »







































