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  • What Is the Average Price of a Used Ferrari? 

    What Is the Average Price of a Used Ferrari? 

    Ferraris have been synonymous with Italian craftsmanship and luxury for many years. Owning a Ferrari can be a lifelong dream for many car enthusiasts. New Ferraris are expensive, so buying a used Ferrari is often a better option. What can you expect to pay for a used Ferrari? We’ll examine the factors that influence the…

    June 6, 2024
  • Italy-based Ferrari rolled out the Roma, a record fifth new model announced in 2019

    Thursday 14th November 2019 Italy-based Ferrari rolled out the Roma, a record fifth new model announced in 2019, as the Italian luxury carmaker with the famous “prancing horse” logo looked to sustain profit and share price growth.

    November 14, 2019
  • Brazilian police stated that they had shut down a clandestine factory producing fake Ferraris and sham Lamborghinis in the southern state of Catarina

    Wednesday 17th July 2019 Brazilian police stated that they had shut down a clandestine factory producing fake Ferraris and sham Lamborghinis in the southern state of Catarina.

    July 17, 2019
  • Sebastian Vettel led home a Ferrari one-two ahead of Daniel Ricciardo and Valtteri Bottas at the Monaco Grand Prix, on a weekend where Lewis Hamilton really struggled

    Sunday 28th May 2017 Sebastian Vettel led home a Ferrari one-two ahead of Daniel Ricciardo and Valtteri Bottas at the Monaco Grand Prix, on a weekend where Lewis Hamilton really struggled. He simply couldn’t find any pace on the Saturday and could only qualify 14th, which became seventh at the end of the race. This…

    May 28, 2017
  • FERRARI TESTAROSSA: A FIERY RED HEAD

    Few names carry as much emotional and physical weight as the iconic Italian brand name. It is a name that today carries prestigious recognition from enthusiasts and normal folks the world over. That kind of credibility does not come easy in any business, especially cars however Ferrari has proven its mettle time and time again.…

    August 17, 2016
  • Sebastian Vettel won in Montreal, Canada for the first time in his career, comfortably ahead of Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes

    Sunday 9th June 2013 Sebastian Vettel won in Montreal, Canada for the first time in his career, comfortably ahead of Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes. Those two put on an amazing show, playing a game of DRS chicken as Hamilton attempted to defend from Alonso in the closing stages, neither wanting to give…

    June 9, 2013
  • After starting fifth on the grid at the Spanish GP and then brilliantly sweeping around the outside of Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton at Turn 3, Fernando Alonso and Ferrari embraced a four-stop strategy in a race where tyre wear was off the charts to win fairly comfortably from Raikkonen, with Felipe Massa finishing third

    Sunday 12th May 2013 After starting fifth on the grid at the Spanish GP and then brilliantly sweeping around the outside of Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton at Turn 3, Fernando Alonso and Ferrari embraced a four-stop strategy in a race where tyre wear was off the charts to win fairly comfortably from Raikkonen, with…

    May 12, 2013
  • Franco Guzzi, who at various times had been Enzo Ferrari’s secretary, ghost writer, press officer, and motor sport director, died in Modena, Italy, at the age of 80

    Tuesday 23rd April 2013 Franco Guzzi, who at various times had been Enzo Ferrari’s secretary, ghost writer, press officer, and motor sport director, died in Modena, Italy, at the age of 80.

    April 23, 2013
  • Sergio Scaglietti, Ferrari body stylist in the ’50s and ’60s, died at the age of 91

    Sergio Scaglietti, Ferrari body stylist in the ’50s and ’60s, died at the age of 91

    Sunday 20th November 2011 Sergio Scaglietti, Ferrari body stylist in the ’50s and ’60s, died at the age of 91. The Italian designer founded his Carrozzeria Scaglietti in 1951 and soon became indelibly linked with Maranello, fast becoming Enzo Ferrari’s great friend and ally. Scaglietti gained Enzo Ferrari’s trust and respect both through his bodywork…

    November 20, 2011
  • Fernando Alonso won the British Grand Prix for Ferrari

    Sunday 10th July 2011 Fernando Alonso won the British Grand Prix for Ferrari. It was the ninth race of the 2011 season, and saw the introduction of a ban on off-throttle blown diffusers, the practice of forcing the engine to continue to produce exhaust gasses to generate downforce when drivers are not using the throttle.…

    July 10, 2011
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  • How Does Auto Repair in Pleasant View, TN Address Strange Vibrations at Highway Speeds?

    A vehicle that feels smooth around town can behave very differently at highway speeds. Shaking through the steering wheel, floor, seat, or entire body may only become noticeable once the vehicle reaches a certain speed range. These vibrations can come from tires, wheels, suspension parts, drivetrain components, or other mechanical issues that are hard to…

    August 31, 2026
  • How Can Steering Noise During Low-Speed Parking Maneuvers Be Diagnosed and Repaired in Lawndale?

    Steering noises that appear during slow parking maneuvers can be easy to dismiss because the vehicle may drive quietly once road speed increases. Yet groaning, clicking, squeaking, popping, or rubbing sounds during tight turns often reveal components working under heavier steering loads. Parking situations require larger steering angles while the tires move slowly against the…

    August 31, 2026
  • How Do an Auto Repair Shop and a Mechanic in Porter, Texas Help Diagnose Intermittent Loss of Engine Power?

    Intermittent engine power loss can be frustrating because a vehicle may drive normally for several miles before suddenly hesitating, struggling to accelerate, or feeling unusually weak. The problem may disappear after you restart the engine, making it hard to reproduce during a quick inspection. Fuel delivery, ignition, airflow, sensors, exhaust restrictions, and electrical connections can…

    August 31, 2026

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