Why the Ferrari Testarossa deserves some respect

Why the Ferrari Testarossa deserves some respect Scroll down below to watch vintage car collector Joe Ventura talk about the Ferrari Testarossa with beautifully bright red Italian design serving as a fitting backdrop.

Why the Ferrari Testarossa deserves some respect

Why the Ferrari Testarossa deserves some respect

Join us for a moment in putting on our way-back hats, zeroing in on the late 1980s. Imagine that you're in your bedroom. Look over at the wall across from your bed. What car do you see on the poster? If you're anything like us, it's a Lamborghini Countach – in fact, it's a trio of Lamborghini Countach models in an array of colors. Oh, and there's also a 1:18-scale diecast Countach in black sitting on our dresser with its scissor doors locked in a skyward embrace.

Why the Ferrari Testarossa deserves some respect

Of course, the Raging Bull wasn't Italy's only great supercar from the 1980s, especially if you cast your lot at the temple of the Prancing Horse. The Ferrari Testarossa, as pointed out in the latest video from Petrolicious, is an oft unsung hero penned from the stuff boyhood dreams are made of. Far from a  ahem  red-headed stepchild, the Testarossa deserves a place in the minds and hearts of '80s supercar fans the world over.Why the Ferrari Testarossa deserves some respect

Best speculative Ferrari Enzo successor rendering yet

Best speculative Ferrari Enzo successor rendering yet While so many supposed Ferrari fanatics are just sitting on their collective hands and waiting for the Italian supercar maker to finally reveal its F150 (or whatever it'll be called) Enzo follow-up, designer Josiah LaColla has gotten busy with his Wacom tablet and set to work. The results, though quite possibly no closer to the actual F150 as any of the other renderings we've seen thus far, are lovely to behold.

Best speculative Ferrari Enzo successor rendering yet

Best speculative Ferrari Enzo successor rendering yet

Best speculative Ferrari Enzo successor rendering yet

Best speculative Ferrari Enzo successor rendering yet

Well, actually, "lovely" probably isn't the perfect descriptor – anything less than a little bit brutal wouldn't be a proper successor to the Enzo, nor would it fit the parameters laid out by the test mules we've seen so far. Accurate within the best of LaColla's ability to guess and imagine is probably a better way of looking at these designs, which show a car that has enough venting to keep the bowls of Hell cool (should Hell ever hit the autostrada at 150+ miles per hour).

Best speculative Ferrari Enzo successor rendering yet

We've recapitulated the designer's own words in press release form, below, so as to give you a good idea of his intentions with the design. Read, view and tell us what you think the renderings, in comments.Best speculative Ferrari Enzo successor rendering yet

Ferrari's Enzo successor to cost 1M euros

Ferrari's Enzo successor to cost 1M euros We do know the hybrid will serve up more than 900 horsepower thanks to a new naturally aspirated V12 direct-injection engine and an electric motor. The automaker says its HY-KERS hybrid system has cut fuel consumption by some 40 percent. Of course, adding an electric motor to the party has added some 330 pounds to the driveline, a fact Ferrari has offset by using carbon fiber for the machine's chassis. Word has it the F150 will have a curb weight similar to the Enzo at a shave over 3,000 pounds.

Ferrari's Enzo successor to cost 1M euros

Ferrari's Enzo successor to cost 1M euros

If you're planning to pick up the newest hypercar from Ferrari, you may need to do more than save your pennies. Automotive News Europe reports the Enzo successor will cost more than 1 million euros, or $1.34 million at current conversion rates. That's before taxes, too. All told, Ferrari will build just 499 examples of the tentatively named F150 according to reports. The Italian automaker has neither confirmed nor denied the price or production figures, though Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has said the machine is already sold out worldwide.

Ferrari's Enzo successor to cost 1M euros

Ferrari rated world's most powerful brand ahead of Apple

Ferrari rated world's most powerful brand ahead of Apple Meanwhile, Apple squeaked out ahead of Samsung to earn the top spot as the most valuable brand at $400 billion. You can check out the Brand Finance press release below for more information.

Ferrari rated world's most powerful brand ahead of Apple

Ferrari rated world's most powerful brand ahead of Apple logo

Ferrari has nabbed the honor of becoming the world's most powerful brand from Apple. According to Brand Finance, the Italian automaker earned the highest rating among all brands on the Global 500 list despite being worth considerably less than its competition. But the ranking takes into account more than just a company's bottom line. Brand Finance also looks at margins, average revenue per customer and less tangible notions like brand affection and loyalty.

Ferrari rated world's most powerful brand ahead of Apple

There's no disputing those latter two categories, and this year saw Ferrari enjoy the best financial results in the automaker's history. In 2012, the company's revenue jumped by eight percent to 2.43 billion euro thanks in part to a 4.5 percent increase in deliveries worldwide.Ferrari rated world's most powerful brand ahead of Apple

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline The Redline package retails for $1,995 and can be had on both Challenger R/T and R/T Plus models. Scroll down for the full press blast.

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline

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2013 Dodge Challenger RT hits the Redline rear view

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline

Dodge has added a bit of spice to its Hemi-powered Challenger for 2013, offering up this new Redline package that makes its official debut at the Chicago Auto Show. The R/T Redline builds on the Rallye Redline kit that was created for the V6 Challenger, and we like how these subtle changes add to the muscle coupe's already classic styling.

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline

In addition to the black chrome 20-inch wheels with red accents, the R/T Redline adds subtle graphics along the beltline. Inside, cars equipped with the six-speed manual transmission get a performance tuned exhaust that allows the engine to send a full 375 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. (Redline Challengers with the five-speed automatic produce 372 hp and 400 lb-ft.)2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline

Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work

Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work You'll be forgiven for not having heard about the TV show Defiance – it actually hasn't aired its first episode yet. The new science fiction show about an alien war against Earth in the near future seems like a perfect fit for the SyFy channel, and, apparently one that Dodge saw as a slick marketing opportunity for its Charger sedan.

Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work

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Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work front rear

Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work

Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work side rear

Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work

Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work grill

Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work wheal

Here in Chicago, Dodge has given a large corner of its show stand to the Defiance Charger, a car that won't be skipped by any Mad Max fans in attendance at this year's show. The Charger boasts one hell of a gnarly patina under a confusingly welded cage of tube steel, as well as window bars, a grille guard in front, and big, knobby truck tires. There aren't any obvious guns or turrets on the outside of the vehicle, so we can only hope that the characters driving it go well-armed.

Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work

Look for the Charger to make its star turn in Defiance when the series premieres on SyFy on April 15 at 9:00 PM EST. Also, there's said to be a Defiance video game in the works, too, so you may get a chance to steer the burly Dodge for yourself. Find a trailer for the show, below, as well.Defiance Dodge Charger, saving Earth from aliens isn't clean work

Mopar '13 Dart is a bruiser

Mopar '13 Dart is a bruiser For the fourth year in a row, Mopar is offering a limited-production car decked with a plenty of add-ons and a unique look. This year's black-and-blue car is the Mopar '13 Dart, which was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show with the now-signature paint scheme. Like previous Mopar models, only 500 of the '13 Darts will be built. Past models include the Mopar '10 Challenger, Mopar '11 Charger and the Mopar '12 300.

Mopar '13 Dart is a bruiser

Mopar '13 Dart is a bruiser

Mopar '13 Dart is a bruiser

Mopar '13 Dart is a bruiser

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Mopar '13 Dart is a bruiser

Mopar '13 Dart is a bruiser badge

The all-black Dart gets a brightly contrasting, offset blue stripe running the full length of the car, and other styling mods like the aero-tuned body kit, gloss black grille, wheels and mirror caps. Curiously, Mopar chose to stick with the Dart's standard headlights rather than the darker, smoked lights. The interior gets a similar black-and-blue treatment, but this unique cabin features a blue leather driver's seat to go along with the black leather seating for the rest of the passengers.

More than just a styling package, the Mopar '13 Dart also gets some performance and handling goodies to complement the Dart's turbocharged 1.4-liter engine, such as upgraded brakes with slotted rotors, a lowered suspension, retuned electric power steering and a "sport-tuned" exhaust system.

Scroll down for Chrysler's official press release.Mopar '13 Dart is a bruiser