After fourfires in twomonths
Ferrari has finally come around to the idea that something may be amiss
with the 458 Italia and launched a probe. But the Italian automaker
doesn't want to rule out driver ineptitude.
Last week, after reports that the first 458 Italia in the United States self-destructed in Costa Mesa, Calif., Jalopnik
asked Ferrari's North American arm whether there was any concern about
the summer of Car-B-Que, and was told no information was available.
This week, after video surfaced of another 458 Italia charbroiling on a Chinese highway, Ferrari told European outlets that yes, four fires in a rare supercar does seem odd, and that the company is "very concerned."
"The company is currently investigating the particular incidents in
which vehicles have apparently been involved in a vehicle fire, and it
is currently treating these as separate incidents."
Another Ferrari spokesman told Just-Auto that it was "important to
differentiate between what is a vehicle fire and outside factors and I
would include driver error."
As for the United States? We called Ferrari North America back this
morning and got the same answer we did last week. So, if you're the
owner of a 458 Italia, the best advice we have is this: Don't let its
engine bay catch fire. The more you know.
We are delighted to announce the formation of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the GM Roadster Car Club.
Founded in 2006, the GM Roadster Club is the first and largest national car club for owners of Saturn Skys and Pontiac Solstices, with chapters growing in every corner of the US.
Our local chapter has identified the following event goals:
Monthly Rides and/or Dinner Events
Quarterly Weekend/Overnight Rides
Racing & Technical Events
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