Would you like your Ferrari 458 Italia in brown? What about purple?

Filed under: Performance, Ferrari, Design/Style

Ferrari 458 Italia color variations – Click above for a high-res image gallery

Although most Ferrari owners prefer their prancing horses in red, others maintain few things are more boring than another Maranello masterwork tinted scarlet. Ferrari will likely build you its latest 458 Italia in whatever color you chose, provided you’re [...]

Mazda releases 20th Anniversary Edition Miata for JDM faithful

Filed under: Convertible, Japan, Mazda

20th Anniversary Mazda Miata — Click above for high-res image
Japan gets to celebrate the 20th birthday of the Mazda MX-5/Miata with a special edition for JDM buyers only. The Crystal White Pearl Mica roadster comes in two varieties: an RS soft-top with a 6-speed manual, and a VS hardtop with a [...]

REPORT: Penske talking to Renault to supply vehicles to Saturn

Filed under: Saturn, Renault

Remember the rumor that Roger Penske is looking to bring Renault back to America via his recently-procured network of Saturn dealerships? Consider it a rumor no more, as the deed has been confirmed by none other than Renault’s chief operating officer Patrick Pelata, who said in a recent interview:

“He is looking for [...]

Toyota announces pricing for 2010 models, upgraded engine for FJ Cruiser

Filed under: Budget, Sedan, SUV, Truck, Hatchback, Toyota, Off-Road

Toyota’s 2010 lineup will receive a suite of aesthetic, performance, and safety changes and minor price bumps, beginning with the FJ Cruiser. ToMoCo’s chunky ‘ute gets engine mods that include dual VVT-i and roller rocker arms, returning 19 more horsepower and one additional mile per gallon, with [...]

REPORT: Massa to check out of hospital on Monday

Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari

More good news on the Felipe Massa front today as reports from AEK military hospital in Budapest indicate that the Brazilian driver will be flown back to his home country via private jet on Monday. Previously, it was expected that the Ferrari pilot, who suffered a fractured skull after a loose spring [...]