Designed to mark six decades of winning in Formula 1, Ferrari is launching a special edition 599, called the 599 GTB 60F1 and here are the first pictures.  Froilan Gonzalez won Ferrari’s first F1 race in in 1951 and 60 years later, Fernando Alonso won Ferrari’s first race of the current season.

Based on the HGTE version of the 599 GTB, visually the 60F1 has styling flourishes inspired by Gonzalez’s 375 and Alonso’s 150° Italia F1 cars. Customers will have a choice of three liveries including: The 375 F1 colour scheme with a scarlet first used back in the 1950s, the 150° Italia hues with the latest-generation rosso paint and white lower bumpers, A-pillars and buttresses and a version of the above but without the bling-white A-pillars. All the cars get 20 inch diamond-finish forged alloy wheels, satin-finish fuel filler cap and scuderia shields painted on the front wings.

The interior showcases Sabelt straps, dark technical fabrics and grippy Alcantara. A numbered plaque on the dashboard will feature the signatures of both Gonzalez and Alonso.

source: Car Magazine

The New York Times recently reported that both Ferrari and Red Bull have withdrawn themselves from the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA). The organization serves as a forum for advancing the goals of the sports teams.

Ferrari stated that the organization had “run its course” having never fulfilling any of the goals it originally set out including installing a cap on spending to level the playing field among teams and increase competition in this notoriously well-funded branch of motorsport. The eleven member FOTA team all agreed on setting a limit on spending but never followed through.

Both Ferrari and Red Bull were two of the largest teams in FOTA and their withdrawal will likely have a significant impact on the organization going forward.

source: Autoblog

Bentley has released a teaser video for their new turbocharged 4.0 litre V8 that will be showcased in full at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. According to the UK car manufacturer the stirring and thunderous sound is the prelude to a potent new Bentley driving experience.

The engine was joint developed with Audi, has been tuned to “deliver all the exhilarating power and torque synonymous with the marque” and will be used for the first time in the GT Continental. The new turbocharged V8 will be made available to customers as either a 415bhp, single turbocharged version or as a more powerful twin-turbocharged 555bhp variant.

Watch the Bentley teaser video below:

source: GTSpirit

With one month to spare, Audi announced that 2011 is already a record-setting year in the U.S., surpassing its 2010 record by the end of November. Audi has already sold 104,906 vehicles through November 30, better than the 101,629 units sold in all of of 2010. With December sales expected to be strong for Christmas, the sales should create an even greater gap between the 2010 sales records and the current mark.

Audi Certified pre-owned sales also set an annual record, beating the mark set in 2008. The official Audi Press release reported that Audi CPO sales through the end of the Thanksgiving weekend totaled 33,102 vehicles, up 32% from a year earlier.

Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America commented that ”The Audi momentum story began a few years ago with the restructuring of our U.S. business model and the steady arrival of exciting new models that have captured the imagination of the American premium car customer. Through precarious economic conditions, we have held fast to this plan along with our dealers who have devoted record levels of investments in their franchises.”

source: Autoblog

A small fleet of supercars was involved in an accident on a highway in Japan.

The Japanese police reported that eight Ferraris, Two Mercedes Benzs and a Lamborghini all crashed into one another when the leading car hit a central barrier travelling west. TV footage at the scene filmed the wreckage along the highway in Yamaguchi prefecture, as well as a trail of crumpled red sports cars. Some of the damaged Ferraris are believed to be worth several hundred thousand dollars.

While some of the vehicles appear severely damaged, no serious injuries were suffered and reports revealed that ten men and a woman who were in the cars were taken to hospital with bruises and slight injuries.

View the accident footage below:

Maserati has unveiled the GranTurismo S Limited Edition at the Bologna Motor Show. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification, only 12 limited editions will be developed exclusively for the Italian market.

The supercar shows-off  a matte Sebring Blue exterior with carbon fibre accents, polished aluminum brake calipers and 20-inch alloy wheels. To compliment the the blue exterior, the side skirts and headlights are painted matte-black. Inside, the luxurious interior boasts leather/Alcantara sport seats, carbon fibre trim and an individually-numbered Centocinquantenario (“150th Anniversary”) badge on the central console.

Power is generated from a 4.7-litre V8 engine with 450 PS (331 kW / 444 hp) and 510 Nm (376 lb-ft) of torque. This allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds reaching a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph).

source: World Car Fans

Honda showcased its new RC-E Electric superbike at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. While details are limited about the new concept, the machine is designed as a dual-purpose track heathen and commuter.

Tiny LED headlights are tucked into the front fairing and rear of the bike with turning indicators. While the bike is purely a concept at this stage, there is a small change that the RC-E may hint at what Honda has planned for the future of the company’s motorcycle design.

source: Autoblog

Mitsubishi has showcased its PX-MiEV II concept for 2013 at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle is a plug-in hybrid version of the Mitsubishi Outlander and will be available to own sometime in 2012.

Power comes from an internal combustion engine and two electric motors. Using two 60kW electric motors individually powering the front and rear wheels, the hybrid can drive exclusively in electric mode for up to 50km and a further 800km when combined with its petrol engine.

The vehicles also offers three driving modes that combines electric and pedal power. In the case of an emergency the PX-MiEV can act as an outdoor power supply through a socket that supplies the stored power in the battery.

source: Car Advice