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italpassion.fr > en > ferrari > new-york-condemns-the-owner-of-a-rented-ferrari-for-its-noise-even-though-it-has-not-been-modified-in-any-way

New York condemns this owner of a rented Ferrari for its noise... even though it has no modifications

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (432+ words) Can you be convicted of noise pollution with a Ferrari totally original? In New York, the answer seems to be yes. American YouTuber and entrepreneur Rob Ferretti has just experienced this with his Ferrari 488 GTS, although it is strictly in…...

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italpassion.fr > en > lamborghini > it-shares-its-v12-with-the-lamborghini-diablo-jeremy-clarkson-massacred-it-was-voted-worst-car-ever-tested-it-is-now-worth-250000

It shares its V12 with the Lamborghini Diablo... Jeremy Clarkson slaughtered it, it was voted "worst car ever tested"... it's now worth $250,000

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (337+ words) How can a car that ticks so many "fantasy" boxes become a textbook case? To understand, we need to go back to a time when America wanted its own supercar, and one man, Gerald (Gerry) Wiegert, was prepared to move…...

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italpassion.fr > en > guides > used-italian-convertibles-our-selection-from-5000-to-130000-euros-to-make-the-most-of-spring

Used Italian cabriolets: our selection from 5,000 to 130,000 euros to make the most of spring

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1091+ words) While convertibles are becoming increasingly rare in automakers' product ranges, the return of fine weather is a reminder of the unique pleasure of driving with your hair blowing in the wind. The market has shrunk considerably in recent years, but…...

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italpassion.fr > en > lancia > lancias-renaissance-wins-over-spain-and-italy-but-not-yet-the-french

Lancia's renaissance convinces Spain and Italy... but not yet the French

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (895+ words) The relaunch of Lancia is a long, fragile process, still full of uncertainties. After a year 2025 marked by a gradual return to several European markets, The first figures for 2026 already reveal a number of trends. And they are quite revealing:…...

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italpassion.fr > en > stellantis > to-avoid-billions-in-european-fines-stellantis-sells-its-electrics-at-diesel-prices

To avoid billions in European fines, Stellantis sells off its electrics at diesel prices

4+ week, 53+ min ago  (336+ words) Just a few weeks ago, Stellantis seemed to be walking a tightrope in the face of new European rules on CO" emissions. The group had certainly obtained a reprieve thanks to a temporary easing of penalty calculations, but the fundamental…...

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italpassion.fr > en > ferrari > a-ferrari-worth-400000-e-is-stolen-the-car-is-destroyed-and-he-is-still-waiting-for-insurance

A €400,000 Ferrari is stolen, the car is destroyed, and he's still waiting for insurance "It's lonely"

4+ week, 16+ hour ago  (396+ words) The facts had left a lasting impression. Two individuals had entered the garage via the roof terrace at around 2.15 a.m., methodically searching the premises for almost 45 minutes. Their target was clear: a red 720 hp Ferrari 488 Pista on display in the showroom....

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italpassion.fr > en > automotive-industry > soon-energy-labels-on-used-cars-like-on-refrigerators-what-will-change-for-sellers-and-buyers

Soon energy labels on used cars like on refrigerators: what will change for buyers and sellers

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (581+ words) For years, consumers have been accustomed to colored labels ranging from A to G on washing machines and refrigerators. The principle will now be extended to automobiles. Each vehicle will have to display an energy class based on its consumption,…...

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italpassion.fr > en > ferrari > this-23-million-ferrari-laferrari-has-been-decaying-for-a-year-in-a-philippines-customs-parking-lot-and-is-still-waiting-for-its-owner

This $2.3 million Ferrari LaFerrari has been rotting for a year in a Philippine customs parking lot... and is still waiting for its owner

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (251+ words) Far from the air-conditioned garages of Middle Eastern collectors, this piece of Italian engineering, produced in just 499 examples, is now going through a slow descent into hell under the sun and tropical rains of Manila. The model concerned is not…...

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italpassion.fr > en > maserati > 35-years-ago-chrysler-was-already-selling-a-car-with-a-maserati-engine-assembled-in-italy-and-it-didnt-work-an-air-of-deja-vu

35 years ago, Chrysler was already selling a car with a Maserati engine assembled in Italy, and it didn't work... déjà vu?

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (358+ words) The TC is based on a platform derived from front-wheel-drive Chrysler models, notably the "K-Car" represented by the Dodge Daytona. Despite its premium positioning, it shared several components with other, more affordable Chrysler models. It featured a removable hardtop with…...

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italpassion.fr > en > stellantis > stellantis-turns-its-back-on-tesla-the-chinese-leapmotor-strategy-begins-to-bear-fruit

Stellantis turns its back on Tesla, China's Leapmotor strategy begins to pay off

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (739+ words) Stellantis changes course. Discreetly, but with major consequences. The group headed by Antonio Filosa is no longer part of the European pool of CO" credits piloted by Tesla. A withdrawal that is far from symbolic: it marks the end of…...