BMW M1 Homage

The Homage debuted at the Concorso d'Eleganza 2008 di Villa d'Este in Lake Como, Italy to celebrate the supercar that caused such a sensation when it was first launched in 1978.

Christopher E Bangle, director of design for the BMW group claims the BMW M1 Homage “unites the BMW values of design and technology in a highly emotional and exciting interpretation”. We’re inclined to agree.

But don't get too excited because it turns out that this car is only meant to celebrate the M1's 30 years of existence and is unlikely to go into production.

New Ferrari California

The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horse’s 8-cylinder family which has always been defined by power and performance. It also flanks the flagship 612 Scaglietti in the prestige sporty Grand Tourer segment.

The new Ferrari California will satisfy even the most demanding of owners in term of its superb vehicle dynamics and driving pleasure. The new model will be available exclusively as a convertible with a folding hard top. Both chassis and bodywork are aluminium, in line with the rest of the current range.

The California will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque’s history in the mid-front position.

In line with Ferrari tradition, the new model also features several innovations. Apart from its folding hard top, these include the original 2+ concept which guarantees exceptional versatility of use in the rear of the car.