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Vogue
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Vogue
Ferrari Resort 2026 Collection
A 1960s photo in Ferrari's Maranello workshop—where Enzo Ferrari founded the famous automotive company in 1947—shows a glamorous lady wearing fur and cat-eye sunglasses observing Ferrari craftsmen at work. During an in-studio preview, creative director Rocco Iannone explained that the image is one of the main focuses of the resort 2026 collection. It's important because it exemplifies the brand's cultural status, a carmaker so well known that 'the word Ferrari itself is commonly used as an absolute comparative,' as Iannone put it. With this in mind, he designed a collection that keeps the workshop at its heart. The opening looks are inspired by engineers working in business- and science-oriented areas, with sartorial looks made of coated denim trench coats and leather separates, often matched with Ferrari-red ties. References to the automotive world are recurring but always subtle, such as the car silhouette evoked through the shape of zips or the shoulders of leather bikers and blousons with integrated spoilers that clearly recall those found on Ferraris. Sometimes, instead, actual car parts become the main materials; as is the case with discarded Ferrari tires that have been transformed into a yarn used for knitwear and iridescent suits—a copyrighted fabric called Q-Cycle—in an innovative approach to circular creativity. In other cases, inspiration comes from pilot gear of the past, like the ample leather cargo pants that recall the 1930s, or the 7x7 check, typical of racing suits, that was reworked on silk shirt dresses, knitwear pieces, and embossed leather garments. Among the accessories, the soft La Ferrari Dino bag stands out; it's a riff on the Dino model, a car named after Enzo's son.
Top Gear
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
You could own this Ferrari Testa Rossa J sculpture for a cool £68,000
You could own this Ferrari Testa Rossa J sculpture for a cool £68,000 Only 19 of these special 3:4 models will be made available to buy from Hedley Studios Skip 15 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 15 Check out this gorgeous Ferrari Testa Rossa J artwork, costing less than a painted Banksy, at a cool £68,000 (ish). It's the work of Hedley Studios – formerly The Little Car Company (yup, those guys that made the baby Bentley Blower Jr. and a dinky Aston DB5). It's a 75 per cent scaled reinterpretation, handcrafted from aluminium, and shipped ready to hang from a wall. Advertisement - Page continues below With permission from Ferrari itself, the bodywork has been embellished with a genuine Prancing Horse badge, front and rear light lenses and bonnet straps to give the artpiece an extra dollop of authenticity. We're told it took over 300 hours to get that fabulously polished finish. Founder, Ben Hedley said: 'The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is a car steeped in history and magic, and with our stunning wall sculpture, we've aimed to capture the spirit of the original icon's creation. The legends of Maranello that masterminded and crafted the 250 Testa Rossa were meticulous and delicate in their technique, and our team of engineers have emulated this focus and dedication in their hours spent crafting our wonderful Testa Rossa J sculpture. 'A statement piece that simultaneously captures attention and celebrates heritage and automotive greatness, like that of Scaglietti, the sculpture has already been met with resounding enthusiasm from a selection of VIPs that were lucky enough to get a sneak peek.' Hedley plans to make a limited 19 examples, and customise on request - thusly, expect to pay more. Advertisement - Page continues below Maybe it sounds a lot for a car you'll never drive – but hey, at least it's meant to be that way. So, where are you hanging yours? Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Motor 1
a day ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Lewis Hamilton Hypes Up The Ferrari F80: 'Fastest Road Car I've Ever Been In'
On his very first day at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton posed in front of the headquarters in Maranello next to the legendary F40 . Not long after, the seven-time Formula 1 champion revealed his intention to create a modern version of the last car signed off by Enzo himself. But before the so-called 'F44' comes out to pay tribute to Il Commendatore's final Prancing Horse, LH is keeping busy outside of work hours by driving the latest hypercar. Ferrari asked the 40-year-old British racing driver to take the F80 for a spin around the company's Fiorano track in Italy. Fellow Scuderia Ferrari colleague Charles Leclerc joined in on the fun. As you can imagine, both had nice things to say about the company's most powerful production vehicle ever. LH called it the 'fastest road car I've ever been in,' a statement coming from someone who drove the Nürburgring record-breaking Mercedes-AMG One with its F1-derived engine. The F1 veteran is even considering buying one: 'Okay, I've got to order me some of these one day.' Although all 799 cars are spoken for, we're sure Ferrari can work something out to accommodate Hamilton's request should he decide to buy an F80 . He calls it the 'fastest road car Ferrari has done,' adding that he has 'never driven anything like that on the road. This is another level.' LH has owned some of the most desirable street-legal cars in the world, including a Pagani Zonda, which he once described as terrible to drive but praised as the best-sounding car thanks to its mighty AMG V-12. The new Ferrari F80 has half the cylinder count, and frankly, it didn't sound impressive a while back around the Imola track. As for teammate Charles Leclerc, this is not his first rodeo with the F80. The Monégasque has already starred in a video featuring the F80 at Ferrari's track . It happened right after the hypercar's official debut, so before Hamilton replaced Carlos Sainz Jr. The Spaniard now drives for Williams, but before leaving the Maranello squad, he too hyped up the electrified performance machine after driving a camouflaged pre-production prototype. Ferrari F80 20 Source: Ferrari Catch Up With Ferrari's New Hypercar: The Ferrari F80 Almost Didn't Have a Passenger Seat The F80's V-6 Is Better Than a V-12, Says Ferrari Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Ferrari Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Car and Driver
a day ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Report: Ferrari Is Apparently Delaying Its Second EV
Ferrari is pushing back plans to launch its second fully electric vehicle, according to a report from Reuters. An anonymous source told the outlet that there is "zero" demand for high-performance electric cars right now. Ferrari is planning to reveal its first EV next spring, with its second model now pushed back to 2028. After pushing back the reveal of its first EV from this October to next spring, Ferrari is now delaying the launch of its second EV. Citing two anonymous sources, Reuters reported that the Italian automaker is pushing back the car's launch from 2026 until at least 2028. NurPhoto | Getty Images The issue, according to Reuters' sources, is that Ferrari's customer base has "zero" interest in high-performance electric vehicles. One source told the outlet that "real, sustainable demand is non-existent for an electric sports car." According to the Reuters report, Ferrari's first EV will be a low-volume special model, but the second is supposed to be a higher-volume model, hence the delay. While a lack of real demand for the car is the main reason for Ferrari delaying, the extra time will also give the automaker more opportunity to develop in-house EV technology to entice future customers. Ferrari isn't the only sports-car manufacturer struggling to convince wealthy buyers that their EV is worth a price premium. When explaining why his company was delaying the launch of its first EV last year, Aston Martin CEO Lawrence Stroll told Autocar that customers simply want "sounds and smells" from their sports cars. Maserati found itself in a similar conundrum, and five years after announcing the electric MC20 Folgore, the brand scrapped the model entirely because of "a perceived lack of commercial interest." Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
Forbes
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Ferrari To Postpone Its Second EV Because Of 'Zero' Demand
Ferrari F80 hybrid Given the momentum with which global carmakers are surging ahead with electrification plans, it'd seem foolish to think that preparations for a second Ferrari EV model are not in the pipeline, despite the fact that the company's first EV model hasn't even debuted yet. According to Reuters however, Ferrari's second EV is currently in jeopardy, presumably due to almost "zero" demand. Originally intended to be a low-production demonstration of their electrification technology, Ferrari's first electric vehicle is scheduled to debut on October 9, 2025. According to the newswire, an unnamed source claimed that Maranello had to postpone the second model's launch, which was originally slated for 2026, until at least 2028 due to low demand for the series-production model. Ferrari's Maranello factory. (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images) Electrification is nothing new to Ferrari. Both the LaFerrari and the SF90 Stradale, the Prancing Horse's first hybrid cars, were widely lauded by both fans and reviewers alike when they were first presented in 2013 and 2019, respectively. Going all EV, meanwhile, appears to be a completely different matter. When Ferrari first revealed its EV plans, many outspoken fans voiced their disapproval, as was to be expected. Some argued about "soul" and "character," while others, perhaps more sensibly, raised concerns about the possible weight gain from the EV batteries, which would compromise driving dynamics. Ferrari is still moving forward with its first EV supercar project, which is expected to launch for about EUR500,000. Their new EV model, to be built at Ferrari's new facility, is an integral part of a three-stage plan with the grand finale slated for sometime in spring (March to June) next year, with deliveries starting in October. Maranello's most recent move is just another example of sports car manufacturers scaling back their electrification plans, as many attribute this development to waning demand and changing market perceptions. Porsche most recently declared that, at least for the foreseeable future, it will continue to develop its internal combustion engines while delaying its electrification ambitions.
