On the way to work today, I ended up behind a Buick that was quite good-looking. A BUICK. More specifically, it was a red Buick Regal and, I have to say, it looks fairly sporty in motion. I was shocked, and I’m not even being snarky about it. Buick’s SUVs are looking pretty good these days, […]
Tag Archives: Maserati
April
16
Pining for New York…
posted by Motorista
Like the dead parrot in Monty Python, I’m pining for the fjords New York. The New York Auto Show, that is. I received an amazingly generous offer of VIP tickets for tomorrow but, hey. It’s logistically complicated and ever so slightly expensive to be a globe-trotting Motorista. So I’m sitting this one out, and living vicariously […]
March
06
Geneva Motor Show: the Lowdown
posted by Motorista
The Geneva Motor Show has come and gone…but fear not! My friends over at Automobile Magazine have great coverage of the show that was. See here for their take on the hits, misses and revelations of Geneva. Having read their analysis and scoured the web for all the info on Geneva, here are my impressions […]
March
04
Geneva!
posted by Motorista
The Geneva Motor Show is happening! Alas, I am not there. However, I have been keeping up with the gossip, and will have plenty of opinions and news to share, including cars/concepts from McLaren, Audi, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Mazda, Jeep and Maserati. Of course, it’s already 10 p.m. and I have still have things to […]
February
14
Be Mine
posted by Motorista
My Valentines are of the four-wheeled variety. I win. Here are a few of my recent loves. And my current steady, the Red MINI.
January
03
It’s Not Psychology, Stupid
posted by Motorista
Last week, the Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch website posted an article opining that psychology explains why the cars with the highest percentage of male ownership (Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari, etc.) are almost exclusively foreign luxury and/or exotic brands. Here’s the ownership chart from their article: Take a look at that, and then indulge me a minute… […]
December
29
2013: a Look Back
posted by Motorista
I never thought the birth year of a blog would be a big deal, but here I am, looking back on 2013 through the eyes of this blog, and thinking about all that has happened since I published my first post on May 25. I have been to car-related events in Michigan, California and Texas, […]
September
02
First Look: Maserati Ghibli
posted by Motorista
As part of my Maserati weekend in Sonoma, I got the opportunity to see the new Maserati Ghibli, which will be hitting dealerships later this month. I mentioned in an earlier post that the Ghibli should be a game-changer for Maserati. Here’s why. Last year, Maserati sold 6,200 cars. That’s not terrible for a luxury […]
August
27
Sonoma Weekend Photos!
posted by Motorista
Here is a link to Maserati of Walnut Creek’s Facebook photo album from last weekend. As you can tell, these were taken by a professional photographer, not me. Now I have to add new photography equipment to my Christmas list. This hobby keeps getting more and more expensive… P.S. Many, many thanks to the […]
August
26
Maserati Trofeo, Day Two
posted by Motorista
Day Two included a third and final Maserati Trofeo race. But it also included Pirelli World Challenge. And IndyCar. I call that a good day. There will be an in-depth write-up of the entire weekend very soon. In the meantime, here are a few moments I captured on Day Two. Maserati Trofeo Pirelli World Challenge […]
August
24
Maserati Trofeo, Day One
posted by Motorista
Beautiful weather, beautiful cars, beautiful people. I’m still wondering how I got so lucky… I am currently sitting on a patio, high in the hills over Walnut Creek, California, enjoying the cool breeze and watching deer graze. You’ll get the full story soon, once I’m done living it. In the meantime, here’s a glimpse at […]
August
19
Good Works…and Maseratis
posted by Motorista
As you may have noticed from the rather large countdown on my main page, as well as a prior post, I travel to California to drive Maseratis in a matter of days. I have received my itinerary, which involves two days of: driving Maseratis, watching Maseratis race, watching IndyCars race, hanging out in the Maserati […]
August
10
How Do You Say “Holy Crap!” in Italian?
posted by Motorista
I blame JeanKnowsCars. A week ago, they posted a story on a charity eBay auction for a “Maserati Day,” the chance to drive a new Maserati in a rally drive and watch the Maserati Trofeo and IndyCar at Sonoma Raceway, in the Maserati VIP suite. The auction proceeds support Parkinson’s research. My first thought was, […]
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