19 Aug
Watches inspired by vintage Italian sports cars

Watchmakers at Autodromo are about to introduce the Stradale, a timepiece whose look is inspired by Italian sports cars of the 1950’s. The watch is strapped with a custom leather band that nods to finer car interiors, while the packaging is vintage-style, reminiscent of an Italian road trip. Other notable attributes include the multi-layered dashboard-esque dial, domed […]


4 Mar
The Trident reveals the (possible) replacement to the GT at Geneva

While putting a lot of resources into their new entry level sedan, the Ghibli, Maserati is turning its attention to a decidedly sexier market. This morning in Geneva the Italian automaker unveiled the Alfieri Concept, a 2+2 Coupe clearly aimed at replacing their own aging GT Coupe. Based on a slightly shorter wheelbase version of the GranTurismo […]


28 Feb
Italian performance brand's halo boosts horsepower + speed

Maserati’s halo vehicle, the GranTurismo MC Stradale, gets a few tweaks for 2013. Originally launched in 2010, the updated GranTurismo MC Stradale supercar is set to be revealed at the Geneva Auto Show next week and will feature two major changes: a boost of 10 horsepower from its 4.7-liter V-8 engine (from 450 to 460 horses), […]


19 Sep
Completing the line-up of the high performance drop tops

The new Maserati GranTurismo Convertible MC Stradale aims to complete the high performance Italian automaker’s illustrious collection of drop top stunners. The Stradale updates the style and charm of its more base model with more aggressive looks and performance: it is 48 millimeters longer than the GranTurismo Convertible and GranTurismo Convertible Sport, and features a […]


12 Oct
Italy's V8 GranTurismo gunner gets 646 hp & 190 mph boost

Maserati’s top of the line MC Stradale gets a steroid shot from Novitec Tridente, the top global tuner of the vaunted Italian brand. The MC Stradale, already the highest performing edition in Maserati‘s GranTurismo line, gets a belt-driven supercharger installed onto its 4.7-liter V8 engine that ups power by a significant 196 hp to 646 […]


10 Oct
FIAT's diminutive Italian imp gets 300 horsepower boost

The FIAT 500 is presently the best designed ultra compact car on the market, and it’s finally available in America. But the version we’re getting imported has just a measly 101 hps, with an Abarth 133 hp tuned version coming in early 2012. But besting that output by a significant amount is Italian tuner Romeo […]


12 Sep
Racetrack-worthy supercar based on Blancpain racing series

While all attention is naturally on the gamechanging Aventodor at present (my god what a car), Lamborghini doesn’t want you to forget about its cash cow Gallardo — the best selling Lambo of all time. Its brand new LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is the most extreme Gallardo ever — a special edition vehicle based on […]


12 Oct
Maserati's best performing vehicle ever, in action

Maserati unveiled its highest performing vehicle ever, the MC Stradale, at the Paris Auto Show and sent the auto world into a tizzy. As manufacturers are scrambling to make their vehicles more efficient and eco-conscious, Maserati is clearly taking aim inteh othe rdirection and putting an emphasis on performance. Always a force in luxury, as […]