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Buying expensive cars in the US has become risky

Buying a new car in the United States has become risky, especially if the car is being shipped long distances. Delivery can take a long time, and car thieves use this to steal expensive models. One such case occurred recently when a Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible worth $ 300,000 was stolen.

The car was purchased in Florida and was supposed to be delivered to a buyer in Detroit. However, the Rolls-Royce Dawn never arrived, despite being purchased on January 18. The buyer, Nader Eldamouni, was left without a car that he wanted to add to his collection of cars that includes Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royce Phantoms and Mercedes-Benz G-Classes.

In 2024, a thief broke into the systems of the delivery company Dealer’s Choice Auto Transport, and saw the delivery schedule and contact information of the drivers. “The criminal hacked the driver’s portal and knew which vehicles were being transported and where they were being transported. He contacted the driver posing as the customer and gave him new information with instructions on where to deliver the car,” Steven Yariv told WSVN.

The thief stole several luxury cars in this way, such as a Mercedes GLS600 Maybach ($200,000) and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV ($400,000).

Unfortunately, these are not the only cases, as a similar incident also occurred with a Houston customer who bought a Ferrari in New York, but it was delivered to an unknown person in Miami.

Source: WSVN-TV via YouTube, Photo: EPA-EFE

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Ferrari will protect the brand from crazy customizations

Ferrari wants to protect the brand from the crazy ideas of new owners by preventing customizations that are not in line with the brand’s vision. The decision comes after a large number of Ferraris appeared whose appearance is contrary to what the Italian brand has been building for years.

The first step that Ferrari will take is to limit the colors or schemes that can be used on its cars. “Internally, we thought about maybe defining color configurations in advance. We need to pay attention, because we have to defend the values ​​and identity of the brand. We are not going to make a strange car,” said Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vignola.

Ferrari wants to preserve its status and the right to say “no” to customers, and some believe that they could create a blacklist for customers who ignore the decision. However, it is more likely that Ferrari will limit some options on its cars. “There are combinations that another potential buyer will not like or simply does not like,” Vigna said.

The problem of strange customizations of Ferrari cars has been going on for a long time, and the company has solved previous cases without the public, privately with car owners. Now the question remains how they will react to buyers with deep pockets who are willing to pay big bucks to own a unique car.

Source: Telegraph

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Ferrari F40 upgraded by Officina Fioravanti

The Ferrari F40 is the last Ferrari automobile personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and is considered an icon of the automotive industry. However, Italian company Officine Fioravanti has unveiled the F40 Alte Prestazioni project, a modern version of the Ferrari F40.

The Italian company’s goal was to focus on safety, stability and handling, but also to preserve the precious original components, and to truly encourage owners to drive their cars.

The F40 Alte Prestazioni includes new suspension arms, hubs and bearings, Ohlins TTX 36 shock absorbers, which should help tame the harsh steering while making the F40 more comfortable and refined to drive.

The rest of the equipment includes new brakes, carbon ceramic discs with six-piston calipers at the front, a modern ABS system, a new set of 18″ and 19″ rims wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

The company is still keeping many details under wraps, so it is not known whether there have been any changes to the engine or how much the upgrade will cost.

Source: Officine Fioravanti

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Ferrari F40 upgraded by Officina Fioravanti