MASERATI IN THE NEWS

Archived Maserati-related news stories

Management Changes Continue 2/21/05 - Karl Heinz Kalbfell appointed CEO Maserati and Head of Alfa Romeo-Maserati and Martin Leach is Leaving the Company.

Management Changes 2/16/05 - Maserati CEO Martin Leach is expected to leave Fiat group early next week, according to industry sources. He would be the third Fiat group top executive ousted by CEO Sergio Marchionne in three weeks. Click here for stories.

2006 Maserati GT Coupe Maserati's next-generation GT coupe and the companion Spyder convertible are due to be replaced in late 2005 or early 2006 by two-door models built on a shortened Quattroporte platform.

Both MC12s Finish On the Podium 09/05/2004 Imola

Maserati is Sold Fiat announces that the ownership of Maserati, currently wholly owned by Ferrari, will be transferred as soon as practicable to Fiat.

Maserati Quattroporte – Japan’s ‘best import’ car for 2004 - November 2004 / Modena - Maserati Quattroporte, the flagship car of the Italian Trident marque, has won the prestigious “2004 Import Car of the Year” award, given by the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Association (JAHFA).

MC12 Road Version Ready For Delivery - August 31, 2004 – Modena - Maserati has presented the 25 road versions of the MC12 to the FIA (Federation Internationale Automobile).

Maserati’s 90th Anniversary - By Luuk de Weijer, Maserati Club Holland - As some people may know, the 90 year anniversary of Maserati has just been celebrated in Italy.

Battista “Pinin” Farina Inducted in the Automotive Hall of Fame - Battista “Pinin” Farina is one of the automotive celebrities inducted in 2004 in the Automotive Hall of Fame. The announcement was made on the occasion of the first press day at the New York International Auto Show.

Maserati Turns 90 And Extends Its Product Range - September 22, 2004 Paris - Maserati has lots to celebrate this year: its 90th anniversary, its victorious return to racing and the launch of four new models.

2005 Neiman Marcus Quattroporte Sells Out In Record Time - October 15, 2004 – New York. The Maserati Quattroporte is the most luxurious vehicle to ever be featured in the Neiman Marcus Annual Christmas Book.

Maserati Unveils The New Trofeo GranSport 05 - After having completed a series of tests, the new Trofeo GranSport was unveiled at Imola. The car will be fielded in the next edition of the Trofeo Vodafone Maserati Europa.

MC12 STRADALE Debut at Geneva. Maserati has designed a new road-going Grand Tourer known as the MC12, from which a GT racing version has also been developed.

MC12, PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE MCC Updated news from Maserati.

TROFEO LIGHT Updated news from Maserati.

GRANSPORT - LATEST ADDITION TO MASERATI RANGE The Maserati GranSport. It is a new model celebrating the concept of sportiness at the heart of all of the Trident’s Grand Tourers, due to be unveiled to the world for the first time at Geneva’s International Motor Show 2004.

INT'L MOTORSPORT SHOW The first International Historic Motorsport Show was held February 20-22, 2004, at the Stoneleigh Park Exhibition and Conference Centre situated between Coventry and Leamington Spa.

MASERATI RACING Maserati is stepping up their racing investment in a big way for 2004. There will be at least three active programs this year. Click here for story & pix.

NEW MASERATI QUATTROPORTE The first official photographs of the new Quattroporte courtesy of Maserati SpA, Maserati’s flagship model due to be unveiled at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show on September 9. Click here.

GIUGIARO'S NEWEST MASERATI DEBUT New Maserati Breaks Cover at Detroit: MASERATI KUBANG -- GT WAGON    Click here for the complete article and photos.

DREAM OR REALITY Quattroporte V drawings begin to appear. Click here for story and photos.

MASERATI PARTS DISTRIBUTOR HAS NEW OWNER MIE Corporation Founder, Frank Mandarano, announced today the sale of the company. Read the complete Press Release.

GIORGETTO GIUGIARO AWARDED PLACE OF HONOR AT THE DETROIT "AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME" On October 15th, Giorgetto Giugiaro was awarded a place of honor at the automotive Hall of Fame. Read the Press Release.

NEW CEO HITS THE GROUND RUNNING - AND NEW RACING CAR DEBUTS. Following Stuart Robinson's resignation in August, 39-year-old Maurizio Parlato has taken the helm at Ferrari Maserati NA as the newest CEO. Read the complete article.

MASERATI TROFEO - Maserati Stars at the 2002 Paris Modial De L'Automobile The Maserati Trofeo, the model with which the Modena-based Italian company will make its official return to motor racing in 2003, makes its world debut at the Paris Motor Show.

ITALDESIGN-GIUGIARO GENEVA 2002 Italdesign-Giugiaro will showcase the Alfa Romeo Concept Car At its stand -- Hall 1, stand 1141 -- at the 72nd Geneva Motor Show. A press meeting will be held on March 5, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. at the Italdesign-Giugiaro stand to present the car. Click here for the rest of the story and more photos of the Italdesign-Giugiaro Alfa Romeo Concept Car

MONTEZEMOLO'S DETROIT SHOW SPEECH "Ladies and Gentlemen good morning. It is for me and for all of us a very important day to be here in Detroit and to celebrate the Maserati comeback in the United States after 12 years. . . . Click here for the complete text.

NEW MASERATI COUPE GT & SPYDER PHOTOS ON MASERATINET Visit the section on the Coupe GT and Spyder.

NEW MASERATI SPYDER SNEAK PREVIEW The Los Angeles Auto Show quietly presented the new Spyder to a gathering of loyal enthusiasts in a special Factory sponsored sneak preview. Following are some observations and photographs from two of those who attended. Sneak Preview.

MASERATI TURNS HEADS AGAIN An article by Richard Stepler of the New York Times from July 27, 2001. It also includes photos and a cool Web site link. Maserati Turns Heads Again

MONTEZEMOLO TALKS ABOUT MASERATI The chairman of Ferrari and Maserati talks about the future of the Maserati brand in America. A short interview by Richard Feast/globalautonet.com. June 2001, Automobile Magazine

MONTEZEMOLO SPEAKS OUT There's still a luxury brand that cares about rich folks. Italy's Maserati is trying a comeback with customized cars and racing lessons. A reprint of Alexandra Kirkman's article in May 14, 2001 Forbes. Zoom! Zoom!

MASERATI ASSETTO CORSO The following article appeared in the Melbourne Herald: The Maserati Assetto Corso.

MASERATI MODELS ON DISPLAY Press Release from the office of Antonio Ferreira de Almeida -- Maserati S.p.A. -- Press and Communication. Bologna Motor Show, December 5, 2000. . . Maserati models on display at Bologna Motorshow 2000.

MASERATI RETURN Maserati's Communications Manager talks about the company's plans for expanded production, return to the US, racing, Monterey 2000, the new engine, and yes, even cup holders, and more. . . Interview

MASERATI BURAN Italdesign-Giugiaro presents luxury Maserati Saloon Car Protoytpe at the Geneva 2000 Motor Show: Top performance, but above all, comfort and services. A 30s/40s Limousine Updated for the Third Millennium, with an eye on the US Market. Read more details: New Luxury Maserati.

3200 OPTIONS The Maserati 3200 GT has proved a considerable sales success thanks to its combination of high performance and comfortable long-distance cruising abilities, even when traveling with four passengers. New Options.

RULING U.S. Government loosens gray market importation laws. Read the Ruling.

NEW 3200 GT The debut of the new 3200 GT Click here to read.