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First Drive: 2012 Ferrari FF

Ferrari Smacks Us With An All-Season Rocket By Matt Davis The last time Ferrari blew absolutely everyone away with wall-to-wall surprises and equally sizzling performance all wrapped into one car was in 2002 with its Enzo. We're not saying that all things between then and today have been shabby, mind you. And we're also not saying that the 2012 Ferrari FF does it in marquis-and-fireworks Enzo-style, but the unexpected innovations aboard this gorgeous trailblazing all-weather shooting brake will keep conversation heated for an uncommonly long time. This is Ferrari thinking way ... Read More

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    Ferrari FF destroyed by fire in China
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    Whenever we see a supercar that is destroyed at the hands of an inept driver, we cringe but must admit there is part of us that chuckles. It happens, but it shouldn't. Likewise, cars have been known to spontaneously combust, but they shouldn't. The latest example of barbecued exotica comes to us from China, where a lovely white Ferrari FF looks like it ...

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    Video: Jenson Interceptor FF and Ferrari FF take to the slopes of St. Moritz
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    The Jensen Interceptor FF and the Ferrari FF share two letters, but the commonality extends far beyond a nameplate. Both cars are exotic GTs, both have rather unusual roof profiles and 2+2 seating, both are pioneers in all-wheel drive... and both would be fantastic for a trip through the Swiss alps. To put that last bit to the test, Classic Driver took ...

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    Video: Jenson Interceptor FF and Ferrari FF take to the slopes of St. Moritz
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    On the F1 circuit, a fellow named Jenson may be one factor Ferrari fears most. But long before Button ever climbed into an grand prix car there was another Jensen, and while it may not pose a threat, per se, to the Ferraris of today, the two are bound by more than common names. We're talking about the Jensen Interceptor FF and what might very well be its ...

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    Report: Ferrari FF converted to run on bio-ethanol packs 875 hp
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    There are drawbacks to every kind of alternative to burning fossil fuels in our cars. Electric cars don't have enough range.Hybrids are burdened with what essentially boils down to two parallel powertrains. Hydrogen is limited to where it is available. Bio-ethanol has its own drawbacks, but don't tell that to the performance enthusiast. That's because E85 ...

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    Video: Alonso and Massa slalom Ferrari FF coupes on the slopes [w/video]
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    Ferrari factory drivers are used to racing in all sorts of conditions: under the baking sun, in the pouring rain, at night and at sunset. Competing in the snow has historically been beyond their usual purview, but then again, Ferrari never made an all-wheel-drive vehicle before. That's where the FF comes in. The Ferrari Four, as you may recall, channels ...

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    Neiman Marcus moves ten special edition Ferrari FFs in just 50 minutes
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    Every year American luxury retailer Neiman Marcus picks one car and commissions a lot of them for sale in its holiday catalog. Past examples have varied wildly – from a custom chopper and a Camaro convertible to a Jaguar XJ and a Lexus IS-F – the one common trait being that they'd all be welcome items to find under the Christmas tree. And they ...

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    Ferrari debuts new snow and ice driving school in Aspen
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    If you're one of those good souls who doesn't mind getting their Ferrari out in foul weather, we have good news for you. The Italian automaker has just announced the creation of a special winter driving school in Aspen, Colorado. The 2012 Winter Driving Experience is the first snow and ice driving school in America, and should offer participants the ...

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    Ferrari FF buyers offered Winter Driving Program in Aspen
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    To help the well-heeled keep their 2011 Ferrari FFs out of the ditches in icy conditions, and give them something to plan a ski vacation around, Ferrari has announced it will hold a winter driving course for new FF owners in Aspen this winter. The course is available with limited slots exclusively available for Ferrari owners over a six- or seven-week ...

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    Ferrari FF makes North American debut at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
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    Ferrari's absence at North American auto shows the past few years has meant that its newer vehicles have made their debuts at some less conventional venues. Last year, the 458 Italia's first U.S. appearance was at the Ferrari Challenge event at Miller Motorsports Park. This weekend, the Ferrari FF received a private showing at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ...

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    Official: Ferrari offers scheduled maintenance program for 7 years in Europe, other markets to follow
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    Ferrari has started offering a free, seven-year maintenance plan for customers in Europe. The plan covers all 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia, California Spyder or FF models bought at an authorized Prancing Horse dealership. For now, the program is only available across the pond, but will make it to these shores later in the year. According to Ferrari, the plan ...