After four fires in two months 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

New to the club?  Introduce yourself in our New Member Forum:

 New Logo Image created 6-25-09: