Maserati MC20

O2 Intercontinental Hotel shoot

18 November 2020

Photos - Jed Leicester
Maserati MC20 O2 Intercontinental Hotel shoot 18 November 2020 Photos - Jed Leicester

Maserati MC20 named GQ Sports Car of the Year

London, 2 February 2021 – Today in London the GQ Car Awards 2021 were announced with the Maserati MC20 being honoured as the Super Sports Car of The Year.  In place of the usual ceremony, the awards were broadcast on British GQ’s IGTV.

According to British GQ the “Maserati has an allure that refuses to be extinguished and the release of the MC20 proves the brand is once again red hot. All-new, technically fascinating, and with a mid-mounted 626bhp twin-turbo V6, the MC20 is classy, charismatic and alternative.” 

Davide Grasso, Maserati CEO, added “The launch of the MC20 last year heralded a new era for Maserati, and we’re delighted that the hard work put in by the team has been recognised by British GQ. We’re proud of what this award means for Maserati and we’re very much looking forward to our brave new future with this first-of-its-kind car. We are innovative by nature, powered by passion and unique by design. These are the same values that spurred the Maserati brothers over 106 years ago, and they are the same values that from Modena take flight and put Maserati in the spotlight of the global mobility stage.” Read more

Tough just got tougher – welcome to Warlock

RAM Trucks Australia’s product onslaught continues with the arrival of the new V8 Hemi-powered 1500 Warlock, a seriously-tough addition to the RAM family.

Now swelling the 1500 model range to five different variants, the Warlock is aimed squarely at those who want not only a full-size pick-up truck, but one that comes with extra menace. Read more

LDV D90 Bi-Turbo Diesel arrives

A new, powerful and fuel-efficient D90 bi-turbo diesel joins LDV’s large SUV stable, offering unparalleled value-for-money for hard-working Australian families.

“We’re delighted to broaden our offering in the large SUV segment with the arrival of a diesel alternative,” says Dinesh Chinnappa, General Manager LDV Automotive. Read more

Maserati MC20 prototype starts testing

Modena, 5 March 2020. Following the “mule” tests, the first full prototype of the new Maserati MC20 super sports car has emerged from the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena.

Maserati has 100% Italian DNA and is in continuous movement: the Brand has identified and selected a series of iconic locations in Italy that effectively convey the “Masters of Italian Audacity” global statement, of which the new MC20 is the first and ultimate expression. Read more

RAM Trucks AU
RAM Trucks AU

5000th RAM locally produced

The 5000th RAM truck has rolled off the production line in Melbourne, marking a significant milestone in the journey of RAM Trucks Australia.

The Granite Crystal grey 1500 V8 Hemi Laramie adds to an ever-growing carpark of RAM trucks in Australia, helping to cement their position as vehicles with superior capacities and capabilities to any other mid-size ute on the market today. Or, as we like to say, vehicles that “Eat utes for breakfast”. Read more

Ateco Group passes 300,000 sales

Since its inception, the Ateco Group, Australia’s largest independent automotive distribution company, has delivered 302,525 retail sales at the end of 2019, breaking through the 300,000 barrier. This result highlights that since the FCAI first started recording vehicles sales in 1991, the Ateco Group has outsold Audi, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus and Volvo among other brands. Read more

New Network Development GM for Ateco Group

The Ateco Group, Australia’s largest independently-owned automotive distribution company, has appointed Paula Miller to the role of General Manager of Network Development.

Paula comes to the Ateco Group from Toyota and Lexus, where she was Senior Manager of Franchise Development.

“We’re delighted to welcome Paula to the Ateco Group,” said the group’s Managing Director, Roger Zagorski.

“A strong, profitable and collaborative dealer network is a critical component of success of any brand, so we’re looking forward to engaging Paula’s knowledge and experience to further develop our dealer networks in support of the significant growth aspirations for our LDV, RAM, and Maserati brands.”

During her 20+ years with Toyota, Paula also held senior positions in dealer development, sales and distribution.

“I’m looking forward to building on the growth of the Ateco Group and the diverse brands it represents, “said Paula. “The automotive dealer model as well as the broader auto industry continue to change and develop, and I’m looking forward to working with the Group’s dealer networks to tackle some of the challenges and to capitalise on many opportunities presented by the current market.”

Based in a $45 million facility in Lidcombe, Sydney, the Ateco Group oversees the distribution of Maserati in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; LDV in Australia; RAM trucks in Australia and New Zealand; and is the distributor for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in New Zealand.

Maserati announces plans for all-new models to be developed, electrified and produced in Italy

Modena, 26 September 2019 – In line with FCA’s €5 billion investment program for Italy, Maserati announces its innovation plan for production, electrification and autonomous driving technologies.
With regards to production, Maserati announces plans for its lineup of new and electrified products at Modena, Cassino and Turin (Mirafiori and Grugliasco).
All of Maserati’s new models will be 100 percent made in Italy and will adopt hybrid and battery electric propulsion systems capable of providing both innovation and the high performance embedded in the brand’s DNA. Maserati’s all electric models will combine traditional highly appreciated Maserati driving dynamics together with next-generation battery electric technology, offering unique driving modes, extended range and ultra-fast charging capabilities.
An important step for Maserati innovation is the level of Autonomous Driving. All new Maserati including the updated current models, will offer a range of autonomous driving capabilities, starting with Maserati Level 2 enhanced Highway Assist progressing to Level 3 with hands-off offering close to full autonomy, having the ability to maneuver in and out of lanes or bring the vehicle to a safe stop at the side of the road if the driver is unable to take control of the vehicle.
In 2020, the Company will embark on electrification and the Maserati Ghibli, produced in Turin, will be the first hybrid electric propulsion for the brand.
The first of the totally new Maserati to appear will be the eagerly-anticipated sports car – packed with technology and reminescent of Maserati’s traditional values. It will be produced in the Modena plant, where major production line upgrades are also underway to accommodate its electric powertrain.
Next up will be a new Maserati utility vehicle, set to be built at Cassino and destined to play a leading role for the Brand thanks to its innovative technologies. An investment of approximately €800 million has been earmarked for the construction of the new production line, scheduled to open at the end of the first quarter of 2020. The first pre-series cars are expected to roll off the line by 2021.
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After many years of success, GranTurismo and GranCabrio remain part of the Brand’s roots and these models will herald the full electrification era for Maserati. The totally New GranTurismo and GranCabrio will be produced at the Turin production hub, where FCA is investing €800 million.
Production of the new models will complement that of the prestigious and continuously improving line-up of current Maserati range: Levante, Quattroporte and Ghibli.
With the introduction of various product innovations, Maserati is reinforcing the importance of Italy with regards to its production — particularly Modena, which will also continue to play a strategic role as the Brand’s headquarters.
Construction has already begun in Modena on a paint shop, a new feature for the plant, which will be equipped with innovative, low environmental-impact technologies. The design of the paint shop will also allow Maserati customers to watch their car being painted.
Finally, Maserati is developing an entirely new customization program for customers seeking a one-of-a-kind level of exclusivity. A dedicated customization workshop will be created within the Modena plant.
The 2019-2021 FCA investment plan for Italy, announced on 29th November in Turin, includes thirteen totally new or significantly updated FCA models and electrified versions of 12 new or existing models, including the Maserati products, the recently announced all-new electric version of the Fiat 500 to be produced at Mirafiori, and a new premium vehicle for Alfa Romeo to be produced at Pomigliano.