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Salon Privé Chelsea, London 2023

I attended Salon Privé this year and was worried I would be late, but my timing was perfect – I arrived just after the rain. Although the show was a bit wet, it didn’t stop people from attending.

The most iconic cars of this year’s event were the Ferrari F40 and F50. I have to admit, I am a bit biased towards these cars because they are rare and very hard to come by. Not only are the F40 and F50 limited in numbers, but they are also difficult to drive.

Like the previous year, I visited Anna-Louise Felstead’s stand, and as always, she had amazing paintings.

Ferrari introduced the soft-top version of the Ferrari Roma by HR Owen, called the Roma Spider. The final version of the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate was also on display, marking the end of an era for V12 Aston Martins (except for the SUV).

Anyway, there were so many cars at the event. Salon Privé is the best car show in London, and you shouldn’t miss it next year.

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New Maserati V6 Nettuno Engine

The all-new Maserati twin-turbo V6 engine was recently unveiled. Until now, Maserati has historically used Ferrari power plants for the manufacture of its fleet. Essentially, Maserati only featured Ferrari engines, with the exception of their diesel models. With the recent estrangement of Ferrari / Maserati, a few years ago, Maserati has become autonomous for the first time in nearly 20 years with the production of this novel engine.

Maserati calls its engine the Nettuno. It generates an astonishing 630 PS at 7,500 rpm and 730 nm of torque between 3,000 to 5,000 rpm range. According to Maserati, this engine encompasses Formula 1 technology enabling it to reach this power through a 3-lt engine.

The Nettuno’s Formula 1 inspired technology; a dual spark plug design with a pre-chamber combustion zone is set to power the forthcoming Maserati MC20 mid-engine supercar. There are three main features of this engine; the pre-chamber, the lateral spark plug, and the twin injection system (direct and indirect). You can find more details on Maserati’s website.

Even though Maserati is pedaling this engine as 100% manufactured by Maserati themselves, in Modena, R & T (Road and Track) magazine have questioned the authenticity of the Nettuno, that appears to share some resemblance with the Ferrari and Alfa Romeo engines. Honestly, I couldn’t believe this engine was entirely developed without using Ferrari’s know-how. Here are some of the facts acknowledged by R & T magazine:

“The Nettuno specs list a 90-degree angle for the engine, a match for the F154. A cursory glance of the rear also shows a layout that is very similar to Ferrari’s V-8. The 88mm bore and 82mm stroke are a direct match for the F154 as found in the SF90 Stradale. The rev limit of 8,000 RPM is also a match for the SF90, which leads us to believe that development of the Nettuno may have started by removing two cylinders from that engine. The firing order of 1-6-3-4-2-5 for the Nettuno is also the same as the firing order of the F154-based V-6 found in Alfa Romeo vehicles.”

In my opinion; this is simply a great engine that offers F1 technology that can squeeze 630 PS from a 3-lt engine. Just 15 years ago, a 3-lt engine was only capable of delivering 250 PS power and now we have engines that can achieve more than double this. I am sure, there will be an exciting time ahead for the Maserati brand.

Maserati Nettuno V6 Engine

Maserati Nettuno V6 Engine

Maserati Nettuno V6 Engine

Maserati Nettuno V6 Engine

Maserati Nettuno V6 Engine

Maserati Nettuno V6 Engine

Maserati Nettuno V6 Engine

Maserati Nettuno V6 Engine

Maserati Nettuno V6 Engine

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Louis Vuitton Fall 2014 Campaign | Maserati Boomerang

If you are thinking what was that car on the Louis Vuitton 2014 fall campaign, I have the answer for you. Maserati Boomerang! Boomerang was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for 1972 Geneva Motor Show but this design never ended up at the production.

In those years, the designers were trying to predict what kind of vehicle we will be driving in future and time-to-time, they end up with really interesting design like Boomerang. Even though, it looks a bit funny but the interior has some realistic clue that can be found inside of a Ferrari nowadays. The steering-wheel of the Maserati Boomerang is around the instrument panel and control button. And You can see the same design with every Ferrari and it is not really an ergonomic design.

So why Louis Vuitton ended up with a 1970s futuristic car on their fall 2014 campaign? This campaign was curated by three photographers; Annie Leibovitz, Juergen Teller and Bruce Weber. And it is better to see Maserati Boomerang instead of Range Rover!

Maserati Boomerang is or was Powered by a 314 hp 4.7-lt V8 petrol (not a diesel) engine. And the engined was coupled with 5-speed manual transmission in 1972!

 
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Annie Leibovitz, Juergen Teller and Bruce Weber
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Worth to Buy Maserati Ghibli?

Maserati Ghibli. We were waiting for this car for quite long time. And does it worth to buy? Yes!
The last time we saw a Maserati Ghibli was 1997. I clearly remember 1997 but for many people, that’s a very long time. During this time gap; Mercedes introduced CLS, BMW introduced 6-Series Gran Coupe, Porsche introduced Panamera, Audi introduced A7 and Jaguar XF!
The last Maserati Ghibli never experienced a competition like this. And the German brands not only offer driving experience but also offer state-of-art technology. Pre-crash systems, night vision, 20-way seat adjustment, seat massage, semi-automatic driving functions and many more. Except Jaguar XF, the rest of German cars are kind of derivatives of other existing models. (E-Class to CLS, 5-Series to 6-Series, A6 to A7). Furthermore, German cars offer wide range of engine options to capture any market gap. That’s the reason we can see many of these vehicles on the street all the time.
I am not against any of the German four-door coupe cars and would definitely buy a 6-Series Gran Coupe. I love the cars with lots of electronic functions. However, if you are considering these gadget  features is not your style, not planning to invest a house price to something with four-wheel and if you want something really exclusive. You need to buy a Maserati Ghibli.
Maserati Ghibli was never the pinnacle of the automotive industry but it always protected its unique character and soul. An Italian car is a soul, you are not going to look for an automatic breaking function on an Italian car. If you want to experience something new in automotive world and feel special, you need buy a Maserati. Ghibli is your first step to enter the world of Maserati and a bit Ferrari.
Also, Maserati has a very long heritage of motor racing, owning a Ghibli is the first step of experiencing this epic heritage. 

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Heidi Klum with Maserati for Sports Illustrated

Heidi Klum and Maserati for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. I already mentioned about this issue of Sports Illustrated, Kate Upton was enjoying the zero gravity and meantime, Heidi Klum enjoyed the Maseratis.
Maserati is one of my favourite car brand, I have an emotional connection with the brand that does not lead to any consumption decision. The main reason for this, new Maserati’s Ghible and Quattroporte do not offer any competitive technology like German brands. I know people buy Maserati because that’s a Maserati. However, we need the radar guided cruises control with stop and go function, pre-crash safety features and more. Because, they improve the driving and the safety.
Unfortunately, Maserati cannot offer any of these state-of-art technologies. What they offer is a unique design language and beautifully made cars. And with the help of Heidi Klum, it strongly emphasise its unique character. 
Personally, one day I may buy a Maserati because it is a lifetime experience. It is not like buying a Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5-Series. They are lifetime necessity. Even though, Maserati cannot offer very competitive vehicle they are still worth to buy.

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The Best Looking Car at Night from the Rear-End

Cars at night, here is the photo of the supercars with their tail lights at night. BMW Z4 is not a supercar but I have no idea how it ends up on this list. And also, I really wonder why there is no McLaren and Jaguar. I am definitely sure that, both of these brands look fantastic at night.
The list starts with Lamborghini Aventador, Aston Martin One-77, Ferrari Enzo, Maserati GranTurismo, Bugatti Veyron, Porsche Carrera GT, Audi R8, Mercedes McLaren SLR, Nissan GT-R and BMW Z4. The best looking car at night is Aston Martin One-77!
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New Mercedes S-Class Coupe | New CL Coupe?

Today Mercedes released a video of the upcoming S-Class Coupe concept. The S-Class Coupe is not something new, it is going to replace the CL-Class. As the new branding strategy of the Mercedes, they started to use Coupe word like E-Coupe, S-Coupe and leaving the CLK and CL brands.
New S-Coupe or S-Class Coupe will be based on the existing S-Class with two less doors. They might be a diesel engine option but I don’t think so. Because, Mercedes is trying to compete with Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari and Maserati with S-Class Coupe and these competitors do not offer diesel engines.
Anyway, the S-Class Coupe concept looks like beautiful but it is not production vehicle, so there will be minor and major changes. And also, S-Class Coupe will not be as boring as S-Class thanks to different customer audience but still a Mercedes, not a Bentley.
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A Chinese Maserati Quattroporte Owner Destroyed His Own Car

A Chinese Maserati Quattroporte owner destroyed his own car. Sounds like the owner was a bit angry and also looking forward to share their disappointment all over the world. Literally, he achieved! Owner of this Maserati Quattroporte had a bad experience with the service. According to news on internet (China Car Times), the Maserati service installed a second hand part instead of brand new one and charged him €300 and the problem is not fixed! As a result of this, state-of-art after sales performance from Maserati, the owner became a bit mad! And decided to destroy the Maserati Quattroporte on the day of World Consumers Right Day!
Based on this personal campaign to destroy his own Maserati Quattroporte on a special day went totally well! Why? Because, destroying a Maserati with sledgehammer became viral in couple of days and he promoted his bad experience all around the world only the cost of minor scratches, which can be fixed with no problem. He did not drop a huge concrete block over the over, damages are minor! If he decided to share his experience through internet, it will take ages to spread and cost a lot. 
By destroying his own car, he increased the awareness of failure in “think globally act locally” strategy of a global brand in China. 
Easter markets are totally different than the Western, I am from Turkey and I am between the East and the West. Therefore, I can understand his frustration and find it kind of reasonable to express his feelings by this way. And also, he raised the after sales issues of Maserati in China. Many global brands try to implement their western strategies on eastern markets and the results are not that satisfying. A strategy that works well in Europe may not work well in China due to cultural differences. And understanding the differences and revising the local strategy will help a brand to grow locally!


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New Maserati Ghibli Photos are Here

Maserati Ghibli photos were released to internet a few hours ago. What is Maserati Ghibli? Ghibli will be the new competitor of Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5-Series, Jaguar XF, Audi A6. And Ghibli setting a new standard on the market even before revealed to public. Ghibli brings the Italian touch to this segment. It may not offer the same state-of-art technology like Germans but definitely fills the Italian feeling on the market.

Exterior design of Ghibli resembles with the Quattroporte but there is nothing wrong with that! Maserati Quattroporte is also one of the sexiest cars on the planet. Moreover, design of Ghibli represents the harmony of feminine curves with muscular look. Thus, Ghibli will have a unique identity.

Maserati Ghibli will be powered by two 3-lt petrol and a 3-lt diesel engines. Diesel may sound a contradiction for Maserati but in order to increase market share and become more competitive, diesel is a must! Engines are coupled with 8-speed automatic gearbox and Q4 four-wheel drive option will be available.

 
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New Dodge Durango with Maserati Inspiration


New Dodge Durango is coming but inspired by the Maserati GrandTurismo. Durango is one of the toughest SUVs from America. Durango is a bit large for European road but it does quite well with off road and offers relatively large interior space.
However, Dodge is now owned by the Italian car company Fiat. So, Dodge will not be pure American, we will some bits of the Italian passion in upcoming Dodge models.
Recently, Dodge revealed a picture of the new Durango. There is nothing with this, however when I looked at the photo, I realised one thing. Rear lights of the Durango does look like Maserati GranTurismo’s ones! The toughest SUV is not influenced by one of the sexiest car on planet. 
I am not surprised from this similarity. Also, it will be beneficial for Dodge to receive some Italian design to compete with European car brands. Durango is a reflection of American SUV market but some people want something more European. In the meantime, Durango will a great harmony of Italian design with American interpretation.
I really looking forward to see the Durango under the Fiat brand.

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