Another BMW Concept Car Gets Pininfarina Touches

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BMW Gran Lusso

BMW and Pininfarina have teamed up again to produce a predecessor for the Zagato coupe, dubbed the BMW Gran Lusso. The teaser photos give little away, though it appears to be an aggressive and rather elongated luxury coupe. The official unveil of the latest collaboration between the famous design house and BMW will be at the 2013 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

Pininfarina and BMW collaborate on another concept car

The teaser photos show badging that spills a V12 powerplant, which is fairly intense for a BMW. While it looks sporty, there are also elegant touches by Pininfarina that depict its high-performance profile through a stretched hood and long wheelbase. Inside, the BMW Gran Lusso coupe is likely going to be quite lavish. read more

BMW Loaner Program Poised to Reduce Range Anxiety

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BMW is taking a proactive approach to reducing range anxiety for buyers of its i models with a new loaner program. The BMW loaner program will provide all buyers of its i3 electric car with a free gasoline loaner car for those longer trips. While the company is confident that the i3 will give drivers what they seek for 90 percent of their trips, they also know that an annual road trip could sway purchases. A company propelled forward by creativity, this is reminiscent of the BMW online marketing endeavors for the i-brand. read more

The 2016 BMW M8 Looks Like a Supercar

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2016 BMW M8

BMW has announced intentions to unleash a new supercar in a few years. Check out renderings of the 2016 BMW M8 (name and year subject to change, of course)! The brand wants to create a supercar to celebrate its excitement for its upcoming centenary celebrations. Turning 100 years old is a big deal, thus it requires a vehicle that will switch gears from the norm and turn heads!

The next-gen M8 was previously thought to be an M1, though new details suggest that BMW will place an 8 on it. This is a huge hint that they will load it up with carbon fiber like the BMW i8, along with an impressive amount of muscle. The differences between the i8 and M8 will be clear, as the i8 is a hybrid and the M8 will boast a standard twin-turbocharged V8 engine ripping out 600 stallions. read more

Video Clip: BMW Electrifies San Francisco

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Innovative and momentum-charged BMW is revving up its hybrid luxury initiatives with electric car sharing programs across California. Recently, the green reached the shores of San Francisco, where BMW is providing car sharing, parking and more for its earthy cars. This is not the first incentive by the brand geared to reduce fuel dependence and consumption, think back to the recent Real Goods Solar arrangement.

BMW is expanding its premium car-sharing program in San Francisco.

The DriveNow program officially made tracks in the Bay Area this summer, showing off 70 premium examples of electric vehicles. On the heels of this program, ParkNow is set to begin soon. I suppose they finally figured out that drivers eventually need a spot to park… read more

2013 BMW Lineup Lines the Track

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BMW is holding nothing back this year, unleashing hybrid incentives along with a new lineup geared toward change: the next M5 and M6. Loaded with upscale amenities and electronics, these agile machines pass road and track tests with excruciating ease, offering up a bit more than standard luxury.

Performance perfection–what else is to be expected from BMW?

The M5 and M6 were crafted to merge luxury with performance, a sought after feat by all exotic carmakers. The two new siblings were tested at the track, and there was very little difference in performance noted between the sedan and the coupe! The M5 boasts a 4-door sedan layout, while the M6 is the traditional coupe. Performance stats typically vary between coupes, which are intended to be faster, and sedans, made for commutes and families. read more

A Maserati Concept With Alfa Design Cues and Ferrari Engine–Is this Alderaan?

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Maserati is a highly recognizable brand thanks to a hugely successful past and a body style that has endured the test of time--with the exception of the Maserati SUV! Rumblings igniting around the auto community point to an all-new GranSport with a wildly different approach to design aesthetics geared toward change!

Alfa Romeo 4c

Perhaps this concept is a statement to those that think Maserati has gone soft? While there is no photo just yet, some say the next GranSport will rival the popular Alfa 4C, pictured above

Maserati Preparing for Baby Quattroporte?

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Rumors have been gaining momentum about Maserati making a baby…Quattroporte! The luxury carmaker recently trademarked the name ‘Levante’, presumably for the latest addition, which means ‘East’ in Italian. Do not worry--it will not be as leetle as the baby Aston Martin!

Maserati levante
It is supposed to be a downscaled version, but still a luxury coupe at heart.

Next-Gen Maserati Quattroporte Hits Swedish Slopes

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The next generation of Maserati is quite confident in all weather, including snow…as it was spotted sporting layers in Sweden, making it difficult to determine exactly what it will look like naked! It is truly a shame that our Maserati rentals in South Florida will never experience the challenges of ice and snow, looks fun!

2014 Maserati Quattroporte testing

2014 Maserati Quattroporte spied testing

Is This A Maserati or an Aston Martin Cygnet?

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Meet the tiniest Maserati ever: this is the Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati. The folks at Fiat and Abarth have been collaborating to magically shrink the world’s favorite exotic sports cars for decades, and this is certainly an amusing take on the Maserati exotic sports car! Follow link to view our Maserati rentals in a city near you…full sized, of course!

Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati

Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati

The Unattainable 2012 Maserati GranTurismo S Limited Edition

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Like a dream, the 2012 Maserati GranTurismo S limited edition is a vision in a unique matte blue. True to form, this model is an uber-exclusive luxury car and is only attainable via the Italian market. No word yet on the exact production numbers, so it is safe to assume that your chances of ever obtaining one comparable to scoring some alone time with Angelina Jolie.

Maserati GranTurismo S

Don’t worry, impressing the ladies is simple when you rent a Maserati…and commitment-free.