Archives by Tag ' Coupes '
Oct 1, 2015

This year, we’ve seen Maserati reorganize and consolidate its lineup. The Ghibli is still a shining star, the Quattroporte is a steadfast steed, and the GranTurismo is a setting sun. All await the arrival of the Levante crossover next year and the fully-realized Alfieri production model in the years to come. Until then, Maserati is […]

Jul 1, 2015

As a sports car, the Maserati GranTurismo speaks to us on a personal level. Some brands design their cars with pure power in mind. Others emphasize elegance and finery. Maserati prefers to do both of those and then make the whole car smarter. The breadth of technology that goes into building a GranTurismo is nothing […]

May 12, 2015

Your car’s transmission is among its most vital elements. It connects the engine to the drivetrain and governs how much power you use from moment to moment. Yet for most people, it’s a complete mystery how it works. The prominence of automatic transmissions has lessened the need to understand how this magical box beneath our […]

Mar 10, 2015

Though it may be a smaller show, the Geneva Motor Show is still a very big deal. In fact, the only reason it probably isn’t given more attention here is because it falls between the Detroit and New York shows, and we Americans can be a little bit (read: very) self-centered. The show in Geneva […]

Dec 3, 2014

We’ve previously discussed how this will be the last year of production for the current GranTurismo. The next GT will feature a 2017 model year designation, and today we have a new detail about that model which may affect some of you who are interested in it. The 2017 Maserati GranTurismo will only be available […]

Jul 15, 2014

The 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament concluded yesterday with an intense 1-0 victory as Germany won its fourth soccer championship. This 2014 win, however, was the first for a reunified German team; victories of years past are technically attributed to West Germany. Its previous World Cup Trophy wins include the following years: 1954 – defeated […]

Apr 18, 2014

Since the countdown to the Maserati centenary celebration began, the Italian car manufacturer has been quite busy. The company set hefty goals for itself that includes going mainstream by making its brand more accessible. At each auto show, Maserati put forth its best effort to impress – and it excelled at doing so. Each reveal […]

Mar 30, 2014

Imagine all that can be accomplished in a century. As tools and technologies develop, the resources at one’s fingertips facilitate a beautiful progression – an evolution, even – toward greater and more difficult objectives. The ideas once limited to the pages of science-fiction are brought to fruition with ingenuity, drift to the fringe of being […]

Mar 18, 2014

The Maserati brand proudly touts its performance and luxury. After a century of producing superior vehicles, it has earned the right to brag every now and then.  A person will see innumerable necks crane just to catch a final glimpse of a Ghibli, Gran Turismo, or Quattroporte. From the curvy, muscular frame to the marquee […]

Mar 4, 2014

With few details released, Maserati continues throwing bits of chum in the water to keep the frenzy on high alert, waiting for the big piece that will throw the doors open to the Alfieri concept model. Since its efforts to go mainstream, including the release of the Ghibli, the Italian automaker also promised an entire […]