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Strolling the floor of the 2010 Geneva auto show

Lou Ann Hammond — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:00:38 +0000

80th International Motor Show, 2010 Geneva, Switzerland- Stroll with me on the floor of the 2010 Geneva autoshow.

In the next four videos you will see:

Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta concept by Pininfarina
Alfa Romeo Pandion concept by Bertone
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Aston Martin Cygnet pre-production concept
2011 Audi A1
Audi A1 E-Tron concept
2011 Audi RS5
2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible
BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid
BMW Concept ActiveE (European debut)
2011 BMW 5 Series
BYD
Carlsson Super GT C25
Chevrolet Aveo RS (European debut)
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Spark
Citroën DS High Rider concept
Citroën GQ
2010 Dacia Duster
DOK-ING XD concept
Ferrari 599 GTB Hybrid concept
2011 Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max (production versions)
2011 Ford Focus (European debut)
Garia LSV (Low Speed Vehicle)
2010 Hispano Suiza concept
Hyundai Tucson ix35 Concept
Hyundai i-flow diesel-electric hybrid concept
I.DE.A Institute Sofia concept
2011 Infiniti M35 Hybrid
2011 Jaguar XKR Special Edition
2011 Kia Sportage
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
2011 Lexus CT 200h
Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept
2011 Lotus Elise
Lotus Evora Cup
2011 Mazda Mazda5
Mercedes-Benz F800 concept
2011 Mini Countryman
2011 Mitsubishi ASX
Mitsubishi Concept cX
Nissan 370Z Roadster (European debut)
Nissan Global Compact Car
2011 Nissan Juke
2010 Nissan Navara
2010 Nissan Pathfinder
2010 Nissan Qashqai
Opel Amptera
Opel Flextreme GT/E concept
2010 Opel Meriva
2011 Pagani Zonda Tricolore
Peugeot SR1
2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid concept
2011 Porsche Cayenne
Proton Concept Car by Italdesign Giugiaro
2010 Renault Mégane Convertible
2010 Renault Twingo CC
2010 Renault Wind
Rinspeed UC – (electric micro vehicle)
2011 Saab 9-4X
Tata Nano EV
Valmet Eva
2010 Volkswagen CrossPolo
2010 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion
2011 Volkswagen Sharan
2011 Volkswagen Touareg
2011 Volvo S60

2010 Geneva auto show production & concept vehicles

Lou Ann Hammond — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:53:55 +0000

80th International Motor Show,March 2010 Geneva, Switzerland- Stroll with me on the floor of the 2010 Geneva autoshow.

In the next four videos you will see:

BYD
Carlsson Super GT C25
Chevrolet Aveo RS (European debut)
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Spark
Citroën DS High Rider concept
Citroën GQ
2010 Dacia Duster
DOK-ING XD concept
Ferrari 599 GTB Hybrid concept
2011 Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max (production versions)
2011 Ford Focus (European debut)
Garia LSV (Low Speed Vehicle)
2010 Hispano Suiza concept
Hyundai Tucson ix35 Concept
Hyundai i-flow diesel-electric hybrid concept
I.DE.A Institute Sofia concept
2011 Infiniti M35 Hybrid
2011 Jaguar XKR Special Edition
2011 Kia Sportage
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
2011 Lexus CT 200h
Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept
2011 Lotus Elise
Lotus Evora Cup
2011 Mazda Mazda5
Mercedes-Benz F800 concept
2011 Mini Countryman
2011 Mitsubishi ASX
Mitsubishi Concept cX
Nissan 370Z Roadster (European debut)
Nissan Global Compact Car
2011 Nissan Juke
2010 Nissan Navara
2010 Nissan Pathfinder
2010 Nissan Qashqai
Opel Amptera
Opel Flextreme GT/E concept
2010 Opel Meriva
2011 Pagani Zonda Tricolore
Peugeot SR1
2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid concept
2011 Porsche Cayenne
Proton Concept Car by Italdesign Giugiaro
2010 Renault Mégane Convertible
2010 Renault Twingo CC
2010 Renault Wind
Rinspeed UC – (electric micro vehicle)
2011 Saab 9-4X
Tata Nano EV
Valmet Eva
2010 Volkswagen CrossPolo
2010 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion
2011 Volkswagen Sharan
2011 Volkswagen Touareg
2011 Volvo S60

Walking the floor of the 2010 Geneva motor show

Lou Ann Hammond — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:41:48 +0000

80th International Motor Show, 2010 Geneva, Switzerland- Stroll with me on the floor of the 2010 Geneva autoshow.

Ferrari F430 Spider biofuel-powered

Lou Ann Hammond — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:43:44 +0000

[source: Ferrari]

Ferrari has chosen Detroit as the venue for the presentation at a biofuel-powered F430 Spider in recognition of growing interest in North America in alternative sources of energy. The development of an engine powered by the biofuel E85 comes as part of a research and development program announced during the Technological Innovation Conference held at Maranello last June as part of our 60th Anniversary Celebrations. On that particular occasion, Ferrari also unveiled projects focused on improving the energy of the whole car which would in turn lower fuel consumption and emissions levels. The ultimate aim being, of course, to cut the latter by 40% by 2012.

The Ferrari F430 Spider Biofuel uses an 85% ethanol mix and was developed with using experience gleaned in competition. In fact, Formula 1’s technical regulations demand that petrol (gasoline) with 5.75% biomass-derived content must be used, while the FIA GT and American Le Mans Series (ALMS), both of which were dominated by the F430 GT2 in 2007, use fuels with 10% ethanol. Furthermore, E10 biofuels will be employed in the next A1GP Championship which Ferrari will be supplying with V8 engines.

Once again, in fact, the track has proved an excellent testing ground for innovative solutions which, if successful, can then be passed on to production cars. Such is the efficiency of the transfer of track technology to road cars at Maranello that all of the Prancing Horse’s cars can already use up to 10% ethanol without any modification whatsoever.

By developing this technological demonstration prototype however, Ferrari has proved category that it can offer the technological solutions demanded by the market demands without impinging on the distinctly sporty, high performance character and supreme driving pleasure of the unique cars it builds at Maranello.

In the case of the F430 Spider Biofuel, certain modifications were made to the fuel feed system and most importantly to the engine CPU to allow the engine use E85. Developing the CPU, two fuels (Flex Fuel) can be used by the engine with the same compression ratio. All of the other technical characteristics have remained unchanged with respect to a standard production engine, however. The use of this type of biofuel and the modifications made have resulted in a significant increase in maximum power output (+ 10 hp at the same rpm) and torque (+ 4%) yet overall weight was unchanged. The advantages to the environment translate too into a 5% drop in CO2 emissions.

Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley 2007 racing teams

Lou Ann Hammond — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:30:13 +0000

Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley owner Giacomo Mattiolli describes his dealer sponsored 2007 racing teams. Giacomo Mattiolli owns Ferrari Maserati of Beverly Hills, Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley and Maserati of Pasadena. His partner at the Silicon Valley store in Redwood City is Art Zafiropoulo, owner of Ultra Tech Technology. The Redwood City showroom is 10,000-square-foot with a 12,000 -square-foot service area in the back.

Ferrari heritage baton at Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley

Lou Ann Hammond — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:21:34 +0000

Ferrari’s heritage baton arrives at Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley. Owner Giacomo Mattiolli describes historic race years and Ferrari cars celebrated on the baton.

The relay baton was designed and created with 60 enamel symbols, to symbolize Ferrari’s most significant events in their 60 year history. The relay baton was created by designers Marco Morosini and Matteo Mezzanotti of the Morosini studio and manufactured by VeCa using Formula 1 technologies with assistance from Editalia Gruppo Istituto Poligrafico and Zecca dello Stato on the symbols. The top of baton is plated with an ornate platinum and diamond Prancing Horse made by Damiani. A strictly limited edition of just 500 numbered batons will be made in all and according to www.ferraristore.com, they are being sold at a very small sum of around 2673.33 Euro a piece, or around $3,600.

Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley owner Giacomo Mattiolli

Lou Ann Hammond — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:20:34 +0000

It’s great to see someone loving their job and loving life. Giacomo Mattiolli, owner of Ferrari Silicon Valley talks about Ferrari’s heritage and the 612 Scaglietti 60th anniversary edition being brought out to celebrate that heritage.

Ferrari is celebrating their 60th anniversary by creating the 2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 60th Anniversary Edition, of which only 60 will be produced. The GT 2+2, 2-door, 4-seater will be personalized to meet the specifications of the owner. Each car will have a different name, symbloizing a significant event in Ferrari’s life. The car will cost around $450,000 but if the Enzo is any sign of supply and demand expect a tremendous appreciation. The Enzo listed for $650,000 and garners around $1.2 million if you want to buy it now.

Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley 60th anniversary party

Lou Ann Hammond — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:14:19 +0000

Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley is having a 60th anniversary party and you’re invited!

Ferrari 430GT wins 2007 Sebring

Lou Ann Hammond — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:00:57 +0000

Giacomo, owner of Ferrari Silicon Valley, gave a very brief speech to the crowd, explaning how Ferrari was celebrating their 60th anniversary with an around the world relay. Then, the highlight of the evening, Giacomo showed the last lap of the 55th annual twelve-hour Sebring race that was held March 17th. The last lap was won by Jaime Melo, the driver for the Risi Competizione No. 62 Ferrari 430GT, overtaking the No. 45 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR driven by Joerg Bergmeister and winning the race by .202 seconds.

1995 Ferrari F50

Lou Ann Hammond — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:48:57 +0000

Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley owner Giacomo Mattiolli describes a 1995 Ferrari F50 at Ferrari’s 60th anniversary celebration at his Silicon Valley dealership in Redwood City, CA. Watch till the end and hear the sound of the engine as they ready it for the party.

Courtesy of Ferrari;

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The F50 was introduced in 1995 to celebrate the company’s upcoming 50th anniversary. It is a two door, two seat convertible sports car with a removable hardtop. It has a 4.7 L naturally-aspirated 60-valve V12 engine that was developed from the 3.5L V12 used in the 1992 Ferrari F92 Formula One car.

The chassis is made out of a central carbon fiber tub and uses high-tech F1-derived materials that allow the car to weigh in at under 3,000 pounds allowing for a 0-60 sprint of 3.7 seconds and a top speed well in excess of 200mph. It cost $569,690 new and was only allowed to be leased at the beginning through Ferrari to temper excessive speculation in the model.

Only 349 cars were made, one less than Ferrari estimated they could sell. This was, in the words of Ferrari spokesman Antonio Ghini, because “Ferraris are something cultural, a monument. They must be hard to find, so we will produce one less car than the market.” The last F50 was produced in Maranello, Italy in July 1997.