Regarded as one of the greatest musicians and one of the greatest Ferrari fans of all time, Eric Clapton has owned a number of the iconic Italian supercars including the Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, Ferrari Enzo, and the 599 Fiorano.

James Glickenhaus captured our attention with his extravagant Ferrari P4/5 race car and is now offering enthusiasts a chance to experience it first hand.

Italian exotic automaker Ferrari has confirmed that the future of its V12 engines is safe, thanks to hybrid technology that will assist them in hitting CO2 targets.

Earlier this month, Italian exotic automaker Ferrari debuted its new F12 Berlinetta at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo was responsible for the unveiling of the F12 Berlinetta, and now he is once again denying reports of a Ferrari IPO. 

A horrible accident involving a Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder occurred in Beijing, leaving the driver dead and his two passengers seriously injured — both female.

Considering that tires are the only part of a vehicle that’s actually in contact with the road surface, when you’ve got a car that makes 730 horsepower and is capable of dashing from 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds as well as lapping the Fiorano test track in just 1 minute 23 seconds, then it better be shod in rubber that’s up to the job.

That’s why after successful partnerships in the past, notably with its 599 GTO and FF, Ferrari has decided to stick with Michelin for its latest hyper car sensation, the F12 Berlinetta, which will come with Super Sport Pilot rubber. Much like the F12, which is the quickest production Ferrari ever, the Michelin Super Sport Pilot, is also the quickest production tire ever (according to a 2010 independent test by TÜV SÜD Automotive where it trumped its five main competitors on the track).

According to Michelin, a key aspect of the Super Sport Pilot’s performance lies with the Twaron Belt, made from high-density fiber. Five times stronger than equivalent steel belts, yet considerably lighter, it enables the Super Sport Pilot to deliver superior stability at high speeds. Another clever feature is variable contact patch technology, which despite its name, ensures that during cornering the same amount of rubber remains in contact with the road surface, despite changes in the actual shape of the contact patch.

Along with these technological features that have proved their metal in road racing circles, the Super Sport Pilot also employs different rubber compounds for the inner and outer sides of the tread. On the outside, a harder Bi-compound elastomer is designed to promote maximum endurance, while on the inside, a softer Tri-compound enables the tire to break through the water barrier and adhere to the tarmac, promoting maximum grip during wet conditions. Ayrton Senna would no doubt be proud.

The Super Sport Pilot as installed on the F12 Berlinetta will be sized at 255/35ZR20 for the front wheels and 315/35/ZR20 for the rears.

Watch AutoGuide’s First Look video of the F12 Berlinetta below:

The Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione took its bow at the Bologna Motor Show in November, and shows off arguably the most track focused car that Ferrari produces. 

The Evoluzione adds new styling to the Ferrari 599 which capatlizes on aerodynamics and produces up to 52 percent more downforce while cornering. A fresh exhaust system helps to boost the already monstrous amount of power by 40 horses for a total 740 hp out of the 6.0L V12 engine. Ferrari also managed to trim the cars overall weight down by 77 pounds, surprising when you consider the new large rear spoiler the 599XX Evo sports.

Watch the video below of the Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione doing some hot laps on a wet day at Japan’s Suzuka Circuit.

Thinking outside the branding box, Ferrari has collaborated on the most unexpected product – hair clippers.

The BaByliss Pro Volare X1 Clipper was designed in conjunction with the Ferrari Design Team. These clippers are powered by an ultra-efficient high-torque engine that helps cut two times faster on the first pass. To give you that ultra-suave cut, the BaByliss Pro Volare X1 Clipper is equipped with titanium-coated steel cutting blades, ensuring you look your best when you hit the clubs.

If you’re serious about your ‘do, you’ll want to get the BaByliss Pro Volare dryer. Designed for maximum airflow and minimum weight, the dryer offers low vibration and outputs 2,000 watts of power. There’s also a “turbo boost” button that gives you 15 percent more air velocity – how’s that for some serious hot air?

You really have to watch the promo after the jump. You wouldn’t know they were hawking a hair care product because they don’t mention the clippers until about 1:30 into it. We don’t think they meant it to be funny (come on, the video is titled “The Grand Prix of Grooming”), but we’re sure it’ll make you LOL.

Located at the actual birthplace and childhood home of Enzo Ferrari, an all-new Ferrari museum recently opened called Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari in Modena, Italy.

We named it the top car of this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and Ferrari has just released even more eye-candy for us on its new Berlinetta. 

It’s always interesting to watch what goes into making one of the world’s finest machines, with the all-new Berlinetta sporting a spaceframe chassis and bodyshell constructed from 12 different kinds of alloy. The new Berlinetta is powered by Ferrari’s 6.3L V12 with 730-hp and is the fastest Ferrari road car ever, weighing in at just over 3,360 lbs.

Watch the official video on the Ferrari Berlinetta and a behind-the-scenes video after the break.

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Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo let slip to reporters at the Geneva Motor Show that the newest iteration of the Enzo will be coming out at the end of 2012. 

It certainly deserves a spot on the list of Top 10 Geneva Motor Show cars. Many would also agree it also deserves the last possible spot. And so here it is, the Bentley EXP 9 F concept.

The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is an eye catching car, which has been pushed as the most powerful Ferrari ever. But how does it work, and what makes it the fastest and strongest car from the Italian exotic brand?

Ferrari world has released a series of six videos, to explain the engineering and specific design cues that make the Berlinetta what it is. The videos walk you through the exterior design, engine components, chassis build, car layout and aerodynamics.

These videos truly reveal the nitpicking detail with which Ferrari engineers approach builidng a from the ground up super car.

Watch all six videos educational videos below.

Watch AutoGuide’s F12 Berlinetta first look video here.

Alongside the scene stealing F12 Berlinetta, Ferrari also chose the Geneva Motor Show as the venue for the unveiling of its updated front mid-engined California, which is lighter, more powerful and faster than its predecessor.

Looking like it was chiseled from a solid piece of brushed aluminum, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has been officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show today.

Show stopping. At a glamorous event like the Geneva Motor Show, it often takes a lot to really stand apart from the herd, yet in Ferrari’ s case, the F12 Berlinetta does just that. With the stand mobbed by members of the press, Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo, officially announced the introduction of the latest in a long line of V12 engined hyper cars. 

The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is the fastest Ferrari to date and now you can get up close and personal with the Italian exotic on the web with the F12 configurator. 

The latest and the the greatest Ferrari yet, the F12 Berlinetta has been revealed ahead of its official world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next week.

Ferrari‘s 620 GT has been anything but scarce in the media. With leaked images spreading across the internet last week and sketches giving a vivid picture before the Geneva debut, we’re more-or-less aware of the car ahead of time.

Despite that, the Italian automaker is still releasing teaser footage which probably falls short of the thrill last week’s leaked photos produced.

This is the third clip to hit the web, but don’t expect anything exciting. We get a few fleeting glimpses of the 620 being sculpted from clay and few design sketches played over dramatic music, but that’s it. Maybe we should all be congratulating Ferrari for staying strong and holding back.

We’ll be covering the official unveiling next week at the Geneva Auto Show, until then you can watch the video below.

Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard is currently working on Rush, a movie depicting the fierce Formula 1 rivalry between racing driver James Hunt and Niki Lauda for the 1976 Driver’s Championship title. Starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers) as Hunt and Daniel Bruhl (Bourne Ultimatum, Inglourious Basterds) as Lauda, the film is currently being shot in Europe and is expected to reach theaters in 2013.

While a year is a long wait, thankfully Ron Howard has been sharing Rush‘s production progress via his Twitter account. Pictures tweeted include prep work on the set, Olivia Wilde in vintage Gucci, hospital sets, pit garage sets, shots of the Nürburgring, as well as the cars that will be used in the film. Among the movie cars is a gorgeous McLaren M23 replica.

Clearly enthusiastic about his new project, Ron Howard does not claim to be a Formula 1 fan. In fact, Howard only discovered its appeal from Peter Morgan’s script. “These are fascinating characters– ballsy, masculine guys. It was a very dangerous era in racing, and here are two absolute individuals at the height of their powers. It makes for great drama and very exciting action. I wasn’t a die-hard Formula 1 fan before I read Peter’s script, but I’ve been immersing myself in this world. I think the excitement I feel as a fresh convert may be infectious.”

Check out the many pictures Ron Howard has shared after the jump. Also, click on the video for an interview with Howard on Rush.

All sorts of exciting news is breaking with the upcoming Ferrari 620 GT debut, with a leaked photo coming out earlier in the week, and now specifications that have supposedly come directly from the Italian exotic automaker.

The Ferrari 620 GT has finally leaked. After being teased so much by Ferrari, we finally get to see the new Italian supercar. This photo was taken by someone backstage at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, where the new Ferrari is sitting in hiding until its official Motor Show debut on March, 6.

The latest attraction at Walt Disney World isn’t based on a cartoon character, nor is it made of animatronics. It will, however, bring out the kid in you – in an adult sort of way. And the best part? It’s shiny, Italian and can go 200 mph.

OK, so you don’t actually go 200 mph, but piloting an exotic sports car on a race track will easily have you testing the car’s capabilities – not to mention your own.

Designed as the ultimate attraction for adults at Disney, the Exotic Driving Experience can get you behind the wheel of a pricey German or Italian sports car starting at as little as just $199. The “ride” is an addition to the long-standing Richard Petty Driving Experience, and is held at the Walt Disney World Speedway – though only makes partial use of the banked tri-oval. Using one of those banked bends, the rest of the course makes use of a large-scale, though rather technical, slalom running through the track’s infield.

The Ferrari 620 GT will bow to the public on February 29, in full form, and Ferrari is creating some more media buzz by releasing a new teaser photo and video.

Not much more is revealed in the photo, except for a small piece of the nose, which looks like the 599 with a bit of a deeper grill. The 620 GT will bow with a V12 under the hood, that is rumored to produce over 700 hp. The rear end of the car was caught in a spy photo, and the exhaust note was teased by Ferrari in a video, but as of yet the full car image and details have not leaked; unlike many other debuts lately.

Check back here for our 2012 Geneva Motor Show coverage, and the unveiling of the new Ferrari.

In 2009, an FBI agent tasked with transporting a seized Ferrari F50 failed to safely deliver the cargo, instead wrecking the vehicle and sparking a fight with the vehicle’s insurance company.

Marco Mattiacci, CEO of Ferrari North America, has officially been given the 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year award and is the first Italian executive to receive the award.

A Ferrari FF caught fire near the Shanghai World Expo Avenue in China this past weekend.

At the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari will debut what the company claims to be the “most powerful Ferrari ever.” A statement which will be hard to backup, considering the Ferrari Enzo FXX makes 790 hp.

At this summer’s Silverstone Classic, Ferrari F40 enthusiasts hope to set a world record while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the exotic.

The successor of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is now rumored to make its official debut on February 22nd, 2012 – ahead of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It will supposedly follow a dealer and client presentation that is happening the day before.

The first-ever Ferrari winter driving school in America got off to a rough start after the weather failed to cooperate. Warm temperatures across the continent (global warming?), and Aspen in particular, have made it impossible to maintain an ice and snow course on which the Italian exotics were to drive.

Almost sixty years ago, wealthy boat-racing privateer Achille Castoldi created the Arno XI hydroplane racing boat powered by a Ferrari engine.

Ferrari had a good year in 2011, breaking the $2 billion Euro revenue mark for the first time in the company’s history.

Ferrari has a new mystery super car to drop on us at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show. And judging by comments made by Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo, it should be a monster.

Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa recently gave some incredible insight into the future of the Italian sports car maker. The 65 year-old touched on a few rumors, including that of an entry-level Ferrari.

The Ferrari California will be coming to the 2012 Geneva Auto Show with some new upgrades and a new sports handling package known as “Handling Speciale.”

Last week, Top Gear revealed that a private treaty sale happened for Ferrari 250 GTO serial number 5095. It sold for £20.2 million, or $31.8 million U.S., the transaction made this GTO the most expensive Ferrari in the world. Unofficially, the 250 GTO is also the world’s second most valuable, only bested by the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic sold in 2010. Few elite automobile sales are publicly disclosed and prices are almost always protected, though it was estimated to cost between $30 and $40 million.

Driving down the boulevard in their Italian supercars, wealthy but genuine car enthusiasts face the difficult challenge of separating themselves from the typical playboys in fast cars. To solve this first world problem, HRE performance wheels proposed that there is no better way to add a touch of class to an exotic than by installing performance wheels with vintage flair.

Ferrari‘s F620, which will succeed the 599 GTB Fiorano, is set to debut March 6 at the press preview for the 2012 Geneva Auto Show.

About two months ago we reported a collection of luxurious and exotic machines that were involved in a bizarre accident in Japan that claimed at least eight Ferraris, three Mercedes-Benzes, a Lamborghini, a Nissan Skyline and a Toyota Prius.

The exotic car crash occurred on the Chugoku Expressway out in the Yamaguchi Prefecture and fortunately only ten people were hospitalized with just minor injuries.

Now a video of the aftermath from that accident has surfaced and it appears that Japan is now home to at least two parking lots full of fine machines just sitting and rotting. This accident is now being dubbed “the world’s most expensive car pileup” with an estimated combined cost of $4-million in damage.

Take a closer look at the Italian carnage after the break.

[Source: Carscoop]

The Ferrari FF is gorgeous anywhere, but putting letting it loose in the middle of a snow-covered forest with Markku Alen behind the wheel? Roll the cameras, because something amazing is about to happen.

In possibly one of the most scenic backdrops you could capture on film, Ferrari put former World Rally Champion Markku Alen into a Ferrari FF to put their innovative 4RM four-wheel drive system to the test. The Finnish ice track specialist and winner of the 1978 FIA Cup for Drivers came away impressed with not only the 4RM system, but Ferrari’s latest 12-cylinder powerplant.

The 8.7-mile forested track had temperatures ranging from -22 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit and was packed with steep inclines and challenging corners. Clearly, this course gave Alen the opportunity to test the Ferrari FF’s capability to extremes, especially the car’s traction on surfaces with very little grip.

Watch the breathtaking video after the break.

Anticipation for the new Ferrari F620, successor to the 599, is mounting again thanks to a new YouTube video offering an early look at the veiled supercar.

It appears that people will be willing to turn any vehicle into a stretched limo these days. We already thought the Fiat 500 Limo was a little bit silly, but these stretched exotics really raise some eyebrows.

Originally owned by Lee Iococca, this Ferrari F40 is heading to RM Auctions with less than 300-miles on the odometer and could fetch anywhere from $650,000 to $750,000.

The automotive aftermarket and motorsports have a lot in common, so it’s no surprise to see both celebrated together at venues like the Tokyo Auto Salon. On hand to cover the latest tuning trends from Japan, AutoGuide decided a closer look at the numerous race cars on display, from Formula cars to custom machines and plenty of hardware from the world famous Super GT series.

See below for extensive galleries on some of the most jaw-droppingly amazing race cars:

The Ferrari by Logic3 collection of products were recently announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the collaboration of two-high end brands result in some exquisite toys.

Three months ago, Zahir Rana crashed into the Atlantic Ocean while racing the Targa Newfoundland Rally in his $2 million modified Ferrari Enzo. The owner of exotic car dealer ZR Auto, Zahir Rana emerged from the accident without a scratch while his Enzo suffered $100,000 in damages.

Then, thanks to a video of the crash uploaded to YouTube, Rana and his Ferrari became an internet sensation overnight, garnering more than a million views in its first week. Although he received criticism from those who mocked his ability to pilot a Ferrari as well as those that disapproved his expensive hobby, Rana answered his critics by shipping his Enzo back to Germany for repairs and for the fitment of a new, more powerful, 950-hp motor.

During an interview after the incident, Rana said, “It gave me another thing to live for.” In fact, Rana adds, “Gee, this was so much fun, I’m going to do it again. Gonna do bigger, better next time.”

Rana is well into laying the groundwork for his return to Targa Newfoundland next year. Preparing his refurbished Ferrari, Rana will be joined with a surprising number of fellow racers as well. Rana reveals, “Next year I’m going back again with 20 cars. All my friends and clients are now envious. They said, ‘oh we should have gone.’ It should be great. I’m looking forward to it.”

Watch the video of Rana’s crash and the Ferrari’s recovery from the ocean after the jump:

The list of the Top 10 most expensive new cars is even more shocking that you might expect. Released by Forbes, you can forget the Ferrari 458 or the $300,000 Lamborghini Aventador because even at the low end of the scale these models start at right around the one million mark.

Vocal critic of former leader Silvio Berlusconi, Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo has announced his intention to run for the position of Prime Minister of Italy.

Rifling through boxes at an estate sale paid off for Bobby Goins after he recently found a 1952   Ferrari 212 Inter Ghia Cabriolet tucked away and forgotten.

Mr. Hayashi out in Japan didn’t want to settle for just any ‘ol mundane Ferrari to add to his collection. He decided to commission Zagato for an extremely rare, modern day version of the 250 GT-based Zagato Coupesbuilt.

Over in the United Kingdom, Hertz has teamed up with Premiere Velocity in order to offer their customers the ability to rent some of the world’s finest exotic supercars. The list of exotics being offered is impressive including Lamborghini‘s LP560-4 Bicolore and Aventador, Porsche‘s Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Ferrari‘s 458 Italia, Range Rover‘s Evoque, Mercedes-Benz‘s Brabus S-Class and SLS AMG Roadster, Rolls-Royce’ s Phantom and even McLaren’s MP4.

Ferrari confirmed the debut of their 458 Grand Am would happen at this year’s Daytona 24 Hours, set to begin on January 26th at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway. Derived from the GT3 variant of the 458, the Grand Am race car was developed in collaboration with Michelotto and aimed at the American series.

Back in the 1950s and ’60s, when you bought or ordered a Ferrari, being able to select individual colors, features or options was virtually par for the course, a big reason why today, survivors from that era tend to fetch huge money when they come up for sale.

How do you make a Ferrari F430 really bad ass? You cover it with a leather and tattooed cowhide.

This next one will be called the 599 GTB 60F1 Edition and it is to commemorate 60-years since Ferrari won its first race in Formula 1 back in July of 1951, at the Silverstone circuit.

An bizarre accident over the weekend in Japan severely damaged 14 cars, eight of which were Ferraris. The other vehicles involved in the smash-up include three Mercedes-Benzes, a Lamborghini, a Nissan Skyline and a poor little Toyota Prius. According to the news report, a caravan of foreign car enthusiasts were heading from Hiroshima to Kyushu when one of the Ferrari drivers hit the median while trying to overtake a car on the wet, curved road.

Fortunately no one was seriously hurt in the crash, but it’s a sad sight to see all these exotics demolished the way they are. From what we can tell in the video, there were multiple F355s, F430s, an F360 and some form of an F512. Even worse, the accident shut down the road for six long hours as officials tried to determine exactly what happened.

Check out the news report from Japan below:

[Source: Jalopnik]

Ferrari is busting out a new track burner, well sort-of.  They’ve tweaked and updated the 599XX that debuted at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show for better aerodynamics and power.

Ferrari is celebrating its partnership with luxury Swiss watchermaker Hublot with, surprise, a limited-edition timepiece.