One wouldn t think it d be possible to improve on the 789-horsepower V12 powerplant equipped to the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Then again, we aren t one of the undaunted engineers working at Ferrari. They ve been busy of late and have just unleashed this, the epic new 812 Competizione. Based on the 812 Superfast, this limited-edition model brings even more power to the party along with a higher rev limit approaching superbike levels, enhanced aerodynamics, and even more imposing styling. Revealed in tandem with the 812 Competizione A, a Targa variant, this is Ferrari at its unfiltered best. Ferrari
An Aerodynamic Beauty
While retaining the 812 Superfast s distinctive silhouette with a stretched hood and tall tail, the greater aerodynamic requirements of the 812 Competizione have introduced numerous alterations that give it an edgier appearance. One of the most notable changes is the use of an all-aluminum surface in place of the Superfast s rear window. With the placement of vort
Despite a strong start to 2021.
Ferrari was one of the first automakers to respond to the coronavirus pandemic last year by shutting down its factories in Maranello and Modena. Since they reopened, Ferrari has been getting back on track with encouraging sales. Despite the disruption caused by the pandemic, Ferrari is celebrating a strong start to 2021. In Q1, Ferrari shipped 2,771 units, a 1.2 percent improvement over the same period in 2020. More impressively, Ferrari s Q1 net profit was up by 24.1 percent at 206 million Euros ($247.2 million).
Sales of Ferrari s eight-cylinder models were up by 8.1 percent, while V12 models were down by 19.6 percent. Ferrari attributes its strong Q1 sales to high demand for the F8 Tributo, F8 Spider, and 812 GTS.
Rockstar s latest job opening gives us a glimmer of hope.
The gaming industry is huge and car-themed video games are up there with some of the best titles in the business. Such is the influence of the genre that Gran Turismo was recently named as an official Olympic sport. Keen gamers have been waiting in anticipation for new titles like Gran Turismo 7 (unfortunately delayed until 2022 due to production issues stemming from the pandemic), as well as Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6. With GTA 5 having been around since 2013, GTA 6 is overdue. However, it seems that we may not have to wait too much longer for the latest game from Rockstar Games.
Wire fraud conspiracy is a federal offense.
It s all crashing down for 34-year-old Apollon Apollo Nimo, 34, previously one of Fiat Chrysler Automobile s best salespeople in the country. Now he s being charged with wire fraud and conspiracy by federal prosecutors for involvement in an $8.7 million scam that targeted the automaker.
The Detroit News reports Nimo, a resident of Michigan and previously employed at Parkway Dodge Chrysler Jeep, was arrested last Friday and is now facing up to 20 years in federal prison. He s accused of orchestrating an extensive black market that included brokers who peddled FCA employee discount numbers to salespeople who then connected with potential buyers in private Facebook groups.
New standard equipment has been added across Audi s 2022 model lineup in the US.
Audi s high-performance RS models have received a raft of upgrades for the 2022 model year, and now Audi has announced more changes across its entire model lineup in the US.
For 2021, the Audi A4 and A5 received a 13-horsepower performance boost along with new tech upgrades. For 2022, the A4 40 TFSI and A5 Sportback 40 TFSI models are now available with a sporty black optic package, while the A4 45 TFSI, A5 S line Coupe and Sportback now come with sport suspension that lowers the ride height by 0.9 inches as standard. New 19-inch all-season wheels are available for the 2022 A5 and the cabriolet rides on redesigned 19-inch wheels. 19-inch wheels are now offered as standard for the S5 along with carbon atlas inlays.