On those rare occasions where you might be lucky enough to see a Maserati on the road, you will probably hear it before you see it. The tone of the Maserati engine note is quite unique and won’t be confused with another. The irresistible growl, pop and bang of the high performance engine is only…
While every car brand tries its best to be distinctive in their styling and fit out, they also pay attention to the lettering that they attach to the bodyshell. These attachments, that signify the model and engine specifications, have become a language of its own. A name, a number and some random letters can be…
There are very few automobile manufacturers whose names can be directly associated with legendary cars. The sheer power of the brand is immediately understood when you say their name. We associate some of the most stunning cars when you hear their name. Two brands, Maserati vs Corvette evoke that feeling. While both may be carmakers…
The Ferrari California vs Maserati GranTurismo is a fantastic match up. Both are Italian, front engine V8 grand tourer type cars. Nobody does sports cars like the Italians and for good reason. They simply know how to make the right kind of cars. Italians like perfection and everything from the exhaust note to the design…
If you’ve read the review on the standard Alfa Romeo 4C that I posted earlier, the Alfa 4C sounds like a pretty phenomenal car and it absolutely is. But unfortunately, this is where the positivity ends and the mayhem ensues, for this case study. The Alfa Romeo 4C is the perfect mid-engine, rear wheel drive…
It is not just the Alfa Romeo 4C that makes this brand so iconic. Alfa Romeo have a long and distinguished past which began, in 1910, with their first racing car rolling out of their Milan factory. Their racing career spans over a century, as they first entered a competitive race in 1911 and are…
Maserati has been around for over a century. During these years the identity of the company has undergone some drastic changes. They have been a racing team, a sports car manufacturer, and are now luxury carmakers. Despite the tumultuous change in character, the brand has retained one aspect of its identity, its legacy. Anytime you…
The niche market of the luxury sedan is a highly competitive one. Mainly dominated by the high flying brands of Germany, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi & Porsche. From the UK, the entry level sedan for this niche is Jaguar though on the higher end of the market are Bentley and Rolls Royce. Over the last couple…
How do you create something that is better than perfect? This was the thorny issue Ferrari had to tackle when faced with replacing the F430. This was their last supercar rendition, which first appeared in 2004, and dominated the motoring world for five years. Unanimously acclaimed for its excellence in performance, handling and technical ability….
When we think of Italy, we don’t usually think of a Maserati bicycle, instead we are often transported to a place with lush green hills, stone houses, the warmest people, and the bluest waters. Modern Europe originated from Italy and it remains one of the most vibrant places in the world. There is another form…