Maserati's Rebound: Italian Brand Finds Success By Carefully Managing Image
Jul 1, 2007
By MATT VELLA June 30, 2007; Matt Vella writing for the Wall Street Journal reported that after years of losses, Maserati, the Italian exotic car brand, that has at times flirted with financial disaster over the course of its 93-year history, is on the verge of profitability and is carving out a larger share of the U.S ... Continue reading
2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards
Jun 28, 2007
.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 â Honda captures four model segment awardsâmore than any other vehicle nameplate this yearâaccording to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading
Ultra Super Cars More Super Than Their Ultra Rich Drivers
Jun 15, 2007
Washington DC June 15, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that auto makers are turning out a new breed of supremely fast sports cars (click here for a list) that sell for upwards of $250,000 and share many characteristics of purebred racecars. Unfortunately, a growing number are ending up wrapped around trees. The Cal ... Continue reading
Jun 14, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl Virgin Atlanticâs Flight VS 20 from San Francisco, was, as always on time. My problems didnât really start until Iâve reached The Auto Channelâs European HQ in London. Getting everything ready for Modena and Monaco was pretty hectic as was leaving for Londonâs G ... Continue reading
2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Review
Jun 13, 2007
Road test :Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Every year I tell myself that these European trips simply cannot get any better. Well, I was wrong yet again! Monaco, Cannes, Maserati, Ferrari and now - for the first time ever- Lamborghini! Yes, Senior Editor Nicholas Frankl and I finally made ... Continue reading
Maserati Looking for Dealers to Sell Alfa Romeo in U.S.
May 30, 2007
Washington DC May 30, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Maserati is preparing to choose a handful of dealers to sell the first Alfa Romeo available in the U.S. since 1995. Automotive News reports that those dealers likely will get permanent franchises when the brand re-launches here. Alfa Romeo and Maserati have ... Continue reading
Maserati May Partner with Alfa Romeo in U.S.
May 7, 2007
Washington DC May 7, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Maserati has ambitious plans to boost sports car sales in the U.S., which may involve linking up with its fellow countryman Alfa Romeo. The Detroit News reports that Maserati, owned by Italian mass car maker Fiat which recently separated from GM, is set to e ... Continue reading
Which Cars are Really American?
May 6, 2007
Washington DC March 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the ambiguity that exists between 'American' and 'Foreign' autos is growing as globalization increases, and it has some consumers confused. The world is no longer as simple as us vs. them, Detroit against the Asians and Europeans. It's a global industry n ... Continue reading
April 2007 All-Time Sales Record for Maserati North America
May 1, 2007
Following Maserati's Best Ever First Quarter Sales ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 1 -- In an overall luxury segment that has shown declined sales performance during the first quarter of 2007, Maserati North America has shown considerable gains, marking a continued rise for the company. According to Jim Selwa, President an ... Continue reading
Maserati GranTurismo North American Debut New York City
Apr 5, 2007
NEW YORK, April 5 -- Befitting a city as classic as it is modern, as fast moving as it is timeless, the Maserati GranTurismo styled by Pininfarina makes its North American debut in New York. The gran turismo tradition began for Maserati in 1947 at the Geneva Auto Show where the Modenese racing firm presented the sleek ... Continue reading
Asian Automakers Dominate Luxury Sector
Mar 28, 2007
Washington DC March 28, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japanese and Korean automakers at the New York International Auto Show next week will showcase new offerings that could tighten their stranglehold on the luxury vehicle segment in the United States. More than seven of 10 of the 1.5 million luxury cars sol ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts
Mar 27, 2007
Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading
Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY
Mar 12, 2007
DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading
Maserati Granturismo: Worldwide Preview at the Geneva Auto Show
Mar 7, 2007
Modena â 6 March 2007. The brand-new, long-awaited Maserati GranTurismo, styled by Pininfarina, is making its worldwide debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The muscular Maserati GranTurismo is suitable for everyday use, with excellent handling, a very sporty feel and a thrilling drive. But the Maserati GranTurismo is a ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Gets a Rare Look at the Exotic 2008 Maserati Quattroporte ...
Mar 7, 2007
'This is an Agile-Handling, Exotic Speed Machine,' says Lead Auto Expert, Mark Perleberg COSTA MESA, Calif., March 6 -- Lead Auto Expert, Mark Perleberg, of NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) a leading vehicle pricing and information website, recently got a rare test drive of the new 2008 Maserati Quattroporte ... Continue reading
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