Let's take supercar taxis

Singapore -Taxi is the best solution when you are far away from your home and your car is left there. It's usual to take ordinary taxi, how about taking luxirious taxis and that's supercar. Let's take them.

Taxis with luxury cars are already widely found, even in Indonesia, though. However, it seems they rarely cab that offers the sensation of driving with a super car.

Today, Singapore has a taxi service Uber uses super cars like Lamborghini and Maserati.

Singapore tourists can feel sitting in the passenger seat Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and Maserati GranTurismo.

In the official twitter Uber Singapore, looks a taxi tenant who's happy when using yellow Lambo car.

Because the use of an expensive car, taxi fare is certainly not cheap. For the first 15 minutes was a passenger in the Maserati GranTurismo, you have to pay $ 165 Singapore dollars.

If you are addicted and want longer feel sitting in the super car, you have to fish 7 Singapore dollars for every minute of it.

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is even more expensive. To sit in the passenger seat of the car, you have to pay 200 Singapore dollars in just 15 minutes. The additional cost per minute is equal to Maserati GranTurismo is 7 Singapore dollars per minute.

Look at the prospect of Japanese automotive market now?

Tokyo- Look at the prospect of Japanese automotive market now? Is it still good for the new competitors there? of course, it's still competitive for foreign brands.

The recovery of the Japanese economy resulted both in terms of foreign  brands sold in the country Sakura . According to the Japan Automobile Importers Association ( JAIA ) , fiscal year 2013 ( April 2012 - March 2013 ) , the non - Japanese brand sales reached 302,000 units , which is the biggest achievement since 1997 .

More and more people want to be different , making the sale of the greater number of foreign cars . Indeed, if the sales figures , that number is not too large . But , as Japan is one of the most difficult markets in translucent , due to strong local brands , the result is quite good .

Local brands dominate the market by 90 percent , most of the specific genre of Japanese compact cars or often called by " kei car " . This car is small in size and enjoy tax exemptions and incentives suitable for passing in congested urban areas in Japan .

" I think Japan will end after the Lehman crisis (2008 ) , expensive items will not be sold and re- think many foreign manufacturers willing to invest here . Years ago showing a good opportunity to see the importance of Japan , " said by Kintaro Ueno , Chairman JAIA reported by Bloomberg ( 05/12/2014 ) .

Although good , but sales of foreign brands will continue to be affected in the sales decline is happening in Japan , starting April 2014 . Government's decision to raise the sales tax , making the total car market down 5.5 percent and foreign brands fell by 24 percent last month . Conditions will be heavy !

Mercedes - Benz
Among several imported brands are enjoying a surge in sales , including a Mercedes - Benz managed to record 59,774 units , up 40 percent . This German brand even managed to shift the peak of the Lexus in the premium car competition in Japan after four years .

Maserati GranTurismo which relied successfully doubled its sales , with the acquisition of 714 units . Now the question is , whether this growth continues or not ?

Japanese consumption was bolted to purchase a car in the first seven months of fiscal 2013 ( March-September 2013) . This year will be different condition with a larger sales.

Women enterprenneurs prefers Maserati Quattroportte

Torino ,  -Have you imagined that Women enterprenneurs prefers Maserati Quattroportte?

 Maserati Quattroportte apparently well-liked by young women entrepreneurs in China and make this brand sales grew very fast .

"Forty percent of our clients in China are young women entrepreneurs who are very successful and liked the work of skilled hands and want disupiri Europe with the new Quattroporte , " said CEO of Maserati , Harald Wester told Automotive News Europe . While in Europe and the United States ( U.S. ) , only 5 percent of female buyers .

Large increase in sales can be seen in the following figures . Premium car manufacturer Maserati Italy - now controlled by Fiat - in 9 months 2013 has received 22,700 orders worldwide . In the previous year ( 2012) , global sales of just 6,288 units Maserati .

Maserati sales growth globally makes Sergio Marchionne , CEO of Fiat , wants to make the company profitable again in 2016 . Last year , Fiat Group suffered a loss 700 million euros in Europe .

Most Expensive
Quattroporte is the most expensive model and a Maserati flagship with orders reaching nearly 10,000 units . Highest sales in China , to date has gained 4,000 contracts for the most expensive models .

Quattroporte using V - 8 engine , sold from 150,000 euros  in Europe , but in China to 325,000 euros  due to import duties and taxes imposed import and luxury goods . Standard variant , V - 6 engine for sale 111,000 euros in Europe , while in China to 205,000 euros  .

According to Wester , in China , the buyer is younger than most of the other top consumer brands . The average age of buyers Maserati in China about 37 years , sedasngakan in Europe and the United States 55 years .

Levante SUV
Last year ( 2012) , Maserati is still relying on the United States as the primary market with sales of 2,640 units or take a 40 percent share of the world total . China's number two , only 950 units . But this year , the difference is getting smaller .

Maserati expects this year to send 6,500 cars to 5,000 units for the U.S. and China . The U.S. remains the number Satui because demand is high enough for a midsize sedan Ghibli . While in China the order has been closed since last September .

Maserati previous highest sales record 9,000 units acquired in 2008 . This year is expected to produce 20,000 cars . However, it takes long enough to send waktun from Italy to the United States and China . Wester estimate , total orders now reaching 16,000 units .

By 2015 , Maserati hopes to sell 50,000 units . For that Maserati factory start investing . The new model has also been prepared , the SUV is expected to fetch Levante 20000-25000 units per year after it was launched in 2015 .

Maserati sales rising tendency in China because consumers want to find another model that has been dominated German brands , such as Audi and BMW . In addition , Maserati also lining leather interior with typical Italian woman who apparently loved .

disappointed
Nevertheless, the success of Maserati in China also have a minor story . In mid- June, in the course of Qingdao arena Auto Show 2013 , Maserati Quattroporte owners sorang furious for not getting proper service .

After two months of buying a car - Wang name of the man - had to go to the garage to carry out repairs . He charged the new parts were installed when the former . Even after repair , car door can not be opened by the dealer mechanics . Feeling cheated , Wang hired three people to destroy cars  with a hammer in an open exhibition arena !

Reviving photos of Maserati Bora in new Concept

MODENA -Reviving your memories is inevitable to come anywhere, everywhere and whenever and Reviving photos of Maserati Bora in new Concept looks come without planning.

 first launched Maserati Bora is one of the original families Modena middle engined V8 coupe that was first sold in 1971 to finally discontinued in 1978. Classified as a supercar in its day compete with the Lamborghini Miura .

Need recognized form initially was not as cute as the Ghibli but the maximum speed reaches 275 km / h . Even in the year of his birth is considered as the heyday Maserati .

Forgotten his name now , but no longer as a car designer Alex Imnadze , realizing again how reincarnation Bora in the modern era like now . Photos of ' rendering ' reported by autoevolution , Friday ( 08/11/2013 ) , some new accents Quattroporte and Ghibli emblazoned on his body .

Although this concept has much in common with the original version of the Bora , but ultimately really attractive appearance and perfect aligned with other modern Maserati models .

Unfortunately Maserati did not really want to relive the Maserati Bora , that we can only gaze engineering photograph .

introduce a unique concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

BOLOGNA-Maserati will introduce a unique concept car to be shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013. The concept of this unique car will be labeled, Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna.

According to the Italian manufacturer, Maserati's latest concept will pave the way for a car color schemes, materials, and the latest finishing touch for a car of the future. Even the paint that will be used is a special paint that was created by the Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna.

"Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna is a concept car that will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which has a new look that is unique in its color scheme, material, and final settlement," Maserati said in a press release.

"This car will be presented as a limited edition concept, and devoted to the development to the production version in 2014. Mobil will also maintain the same personality and the quality of the current Quattroporte," he continued.

Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna, will come with a special paint that simulates the effect of fluidity and purity metals using ultra fine aluminum pigments.

The interior design of this model also displays the concept of mocha and greige with soft real leather on the roof lining, seats, and door panels, with a surface that has been wrapped in bright velvet fabric. Additional details on the Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna is very limited at this time and will be announced in more detail at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Meet with the past, like Maserati Ghibli 1968

Let's meet with the past, like Maserati Ghibli 1968. This car was really tough and enjoyable to take.

Ghibli Coupe manufactured between 1967 to 1973 with a total of 1,150 units. While more rare Spider version made ​​between 1969 to 1973 as many as 125 units only.

Strange indeed if there is a bear to hide a Maserati Ghibli doupe 1968 beauty locked in the shed for 14 years. Luckily the car is stored in a dry environment making it easier restored.

Silverstone Auctions auction house had estimated the value of the car is in the range between 12,000 to 16,000 pounds, so it can be set aside funds for the new owner to fix the car.

The British auction house will sell it in the International Trophy Ghibli Sale on 17 May.

Ghibli is the creation of renowned designer Giorgetto Giugiaro who was then serving as head of the body of Italian design firm, Ghia. The vehicle was fitted with a 4.7 liter V8 engine-powered 330 hp, which became the most powerful Maserati engine at that time.

Engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission The car gran turismo able to make it accelerate from 0 to 96 km / h in just 6.0 seconds, while the maximum speed reaches 248 km / h. Maserati also offers the option of a 3-speed automatic transmission.

One of the highlights of the story of this car, it has poor fuel efficiency so that Maserati adopt a pair of 50-liter tank capacity on both sides of Ghibli to quench thirst diusungnya V8 engine.

miss twin happily meets New Maserati Quattroporte

TURIN -I guess Miss twin will happily meet you after knowing this wonderful stuff.  Growing news mentions, New Maserati Quattroporte will use a twin turbo V6 and V8. Unit machines are built with aluminum construction, plus the use of direct injection fuel system and dual turbochargers.

Most standard variants amplified 3.0-liter engine capable of producing 410 BHP (306 kW). The unit engine is mated to eight-speed automatic transmission. Note Maserati Quattroporte acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in five seconds penetrated.

While the maximum speed reached 285 km / h (177 mph). While the variant configuration with All Wheel Drive, able to record the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 284 km / h (176 mph).

Version of the engine capacity of 3.8 liter V8 twin-turbo unit will also strengthen the Quattroporte range line-up. With this engine the total output reached 530 BHP (395 kW). This luxury car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.7, with a top speed of 307 km / h (191 mph).

 The latest generation of the Maserati Quattroporte will be introduced to the public at the Detroit Motor Show 2013. Quattroporte is now undergoing testing session.

Test drive the Maserati Quattroporte is done in Balocco Proving Ground, a facility owned by pengujuan vehicle FIAT Group, and is in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Quattroporte testing done at night, and try to disguise the stronghold of  Maserati Quattroporte by covering some parts eksetrior.

Fabrizio Galvan appointed as chief test drive of Quattroporte. Galvan will be comprehensive information about the differences between the latest generation of Quattroporte with older models.

New Maserati Quattroporte can use over-boost

BOLOGNA - New Maserati Quattroporte most standard models are equipped with a V6 engine capacity of 3.0 liters. This machine is capable of producing a total output reaches 410 HP. New Quattroporte obtained Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h with a time of five seconds, before touching a maximum speed of 285 km / h.
 
If the V6 engine is considered too small, Maserati V8 engine with a capacity of providing 3.8 liters. Combined engine with direct injection and supercharging double. With so power generated becomes abundant, amounting to 530 horsepower and torque of 670 Nm.
 
The use of over-boost, add torque to 720 Nm. Acceleration 0 to 100 km / h still stands at 4.7 with a maximum speed reached 307 km / h.

 Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati, announced new engine to be embedded under the bonnet (hood) latest generation of Maserati Quattroporte.
 
New Maserati Quattroporte itself has been exhibited to the public some time ago. Now the Maserati camp will open explanation of what the machine will be used sedan four-door coupe with the Trident logo.
 
At the time of its release, this 2014 Maserati Quattroporte is described using two engines namely Ferrari V6 and V8 models. Both will be used with different configurations.
 

1957 150 GT Spyder will be auction in California

Reported by dailymail, Friday (23/11/2012) 1957 Maserati 150 GT Spyder will be auctioned off for 2 days from 18 to 19 January 2012 in Santa Monica, California, United States.

There was the invitation addressed to the collector of antique cars in the world to have a fat wallet. 1957  150 GT Spyder that had been through restoration by Steve Hart is now owned by one collector who was not named in Europe.

Seeing history,1957  Maserati 150 GT Spyder is formulated by the famous A6GCS mix sports car racing. The car only has two seats are reinforced engine 1484 cc power 195 hp can squirt.

Seeking coveted by collectors is the ability of the engine. In his time, weighing 860 kg car can reach a maximum speed of 200 Km / Hour.

Gooding & Company Specialist, David Brynan say this car is very interesting and should be owned by an antique car enthusiast. The combination makes it even more classy matching zamanya.

"Cars that make the Maserati 150 GT Spyder interesting. This is a best combination and features a built quite remarkable," said Brynan.


An antique car Maserati 150 GT Spyder 1957 alerts will be auctioned at the auction house in California, USA. The price was pretty amazing. Gooding & Company auction party figures estimate up to Rp 2.5 million pounds.

Currently, Maserati 150 GT Spider one of the rare cars in the world. There are only a few units in the world. And certainly the owner would be very proud to have such a rare car.

the latest model of Maserati Quattroporte's revealed

Modena: Levante are thought to be a four-door coupe. The model allows customers to choose an engine of V6 or V8. Maserati's latest family of ZF gearbox is equipped with eight-speed automatic.

But about the specification, Maserati today still keep the secret close. Bright, "baby" Quattroporte is expected to go on sale in 2014.

 Rumors about the latest model of Maserati Quattroporte since some time ago and it broke right there. Italian car manufacturer's latest model is called the possibility of Levante or means "East" in Italian.

World Luxury Association announced for ten 2012 Valuable Luxuryt Car

"With the phenomenon of China's currency RMB appreciation and depreciation of the euro and the number of Chinese tourists who visited Europe in 2012, the total consumption of luxury goods is expected to reach 59 billion euros which is the highest on record." WLA said.

"The purchasing power of Chinese outside China will encourage a buyer country's strongest luxury goods in the world." added that the organization

IN sparkling event that was held in Beijing, China this month, the World Luxury Association (WLA) is a non-profit research organization bestows the Top 100 most valuable luxury brand this year.

WLA's Valuable Luxury Cars of the Year 2012

1. Rolls-Royce
2. Bentley
3. Ferrari
4. Lamborghini
5. Maserati
6. Aston Martin
7. Bugatti
8. Spyker
9. Pagani
10. Koenigsegg


They sort them into 10 segments, each of which consists of the 10 best luxury brands in the fashion category, airplanes, yachts, cars, jewelry, watches, cosmetics, alcoholic beverages, luxury resorts and most innovative brands.

For the category of luxury cars, Rolls-Royce managed to perch on top of the list, followed by Bentley and Ferrari. The new brand appears surprising as Spyker (former owner of Saab) and Koeniggsegg. In that list, the name Maybach from Daimler is not visible.

Kid takes Maserati GranTurismo's supercar

Violations committed by the boy has a legal threat to a maximum of seven years imprisonment and fines. However, a police source said, this kid will not be punished because of his young age. Children are only subject to mandatory report. Police said there was no indication he was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Hong Kong police arrested a boy aged 10 years. The boy from the United States was forced to be secured in a police station for driving a Maserati GranTurismo Coupe car that was stolen from his father.


Kid takes Maserati GranTurismo's supercar

The unnamed boy managed to take the key supercar at 100 thousand pounds, or around Rp1, 4 billion, from a drawer that is not locked.

Success getting the car keys, the boy went straight to the garage. He then started the engine and drove onto the highway Hong Kong. Only capital and reckless driving techniques that just barely, the boy still feel confident and not afraid to take two-door car.

Although time crashing into another car in the parking lot. But apparently it has not cured him. The boy just continues to fuel his car as far as 300 meters on the streets of Hong Kong are very dense.

This action would invite the attention of other road users. They then contacted the local police. Did not last long, the police stopped the car immediately came to the boy.

"He was driving without a license and take the car by stealing," said a police spokesman told Hong Kong's South China Morning Post reported sperti News.com.au, Friday, January 13, 2011.