Lamborghini Sales Fell 35% in First Quarter; Production, Working Hours Cut Apr 15, 2009
VWs Lamborghini Quarterly Sales Dropped, Chief Says (Update1) - Bloomberg ... VWs Lamborghini Quarterly Sales Dropped, Chief Says (Update1) ... Lamborghini, a division of , faces tough times and is cutting production by reducing hours for almost one-third of its 1,000 employees, , the units chief executive officer, said in a telephone interview. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
'SuperCars Exposed' Episode Filmed at Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Apr 14, 2009
To find more Evolution MotorSports performance for Porsche, Gumpert, Lamborghini, Ferrari, BMW, Audi and VW, visit and. About SPEED. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Is Boston Ready For a Revolution? Apr 12, 2009
"We've hired Giorgetto Giugiaro, who's the designer of the Lamborghini and the Maserati, to oversee the design of our system," says Mark Madden, Cemusa's North American director of business development. Clear Channel, the largest outdoor advertising company in the world, lost the Paris bike-share contract to Decaux. (Boston Globe)
Top 10 movie car chase scenes Mar 28, 2009
Almost everyone knows that Hollywood's cheesy celebration of America's intercoastal car culture is one big car chase involving spectacular cars, including a Ferrari 308 GTS, an Aston Martin DB5 and a gorgeous opening sequence where a Lamborghini Countach makes short work of a Pontiac Firebird police cruiser. But perhaps less well known is the original coast-to-coast sprint run undertaken by speed racer Erwin George Baker in 1914. (CNN)
Want to rent it? Cincinnati companys Web site probably has it Mar 23, 2009
Dream of going to Miami and driving a Lamborghini for the day. RentItToday has a link to make that happen. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
At last, Wetteland worthy of hot wheels Mar 20, 2009
One of many fans stops to admire Mariners bullpen coach John Wetteland's Lamborghini in the Peoria Sports Complex lot ... It's not just an automobile, mind you, but a sleek, black Lamborghini Murci;lago ... "I was looking through a car magazine and saw a Lamborghini Countach, a car they made in the late 1970s and '80s. When I first saw it, it was love at first sight. "I drew a picture of it and put it up over my bed. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Bulldogs are for hire, but will sponsors bite? Mar 16, 2009
Bulldogs are for hire, but will sponsors bite. - Bulldogs - leaguehq. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Laid Off in Singapore: Ex-Pats Have to Downsize Mar 15, 2009
"I'm interested in creature comforts like hot water, but I can do without joining a country club or driving a Lamborghini," he says. After all, Singapore is not a hardship post, even in hard times. (Time.com)
- From the Left: Abuse case is all too familiar (1) Mar 14, 2009
They tell how you and Brown, 19, were in a Lamborghini, leaving a music-industry party in Beverly Hills, when you confronted him about a text message on his phone from his old girlfriend. How he allegedly told you he was going to beat the (expletive deleted) out of you when he got you home. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
LEONARD PITTS JR.: Reconsider before taking back a batterer Mar 11, 2009
The court papers tell how you and Brown, 19, were in a Lamborghini, leaving a music-industry party in Beverly Hills, when you confronted him about a text message on his phone from his old girlfriend. How he allegedly told you he was going to beat the (expletive deleted) out of you when he got you home. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
An auto show opens in denial Mar 9, 2009
Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani, Rolls-Royce, Spyker and the list goes on all featured sexy and souped-up new sports cars in their displays here. Others, like the Koenigsegg Quant Concept, which is solar-powered, or the Frazer-Nash Namir, a hybrid styled by Giugiaro, at least nodded to a possible shift toward more sustainable forms of mobility in the future. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Stanford Grad Gives $33M For Stem Cell Research Mar 6, 2009
Think you know what happened in the Lamborghini that February night. Court documents. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Rolls-Royce, Ferrari Sales Suffer as Recession Reaches New Millionaires Mar 5, 2009
March 5 (Bloomberg) -- , Lamborghini and luxury carmakers, who just five months ago said theyd buck the recession, are finding theyre not immune after all ... s Italian Lamborghini division said yesterday that China has turned into a tough market after previously supporting sales ... Lamborghinis worldwide deliveries rose 1 percent in 2008 to a record 2,430 vehicles, supported by sales in China and other emerging markets. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Researchers fear 'stagnation' under Tories Mar 2, 2009
If labs are like race cars, Charlie Boone drives a Lamborghini. Canada Research Chair in Proteomics, Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics at U of T, Dr. Boone works inside the award-winning tower of the Terrence Donnelly building. (Globe and Mail)
Honda's grand, lovely and pricey boondoggle Mar 1, 2009
I've spit tailpipe fire across the midnight Mojave at the wheel of a Lamborghini ... I've spit tailpipe fire across the midnight Mojave at the wheel of a Lamborghini. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Triad's FedEx man: "I wanted to be a part of it" Feb 24, 2009
It s the Lamborghini of facilities within our system, says Stephens, the inaugural managing director of FedEx s mid-Atlantic air cargo hub, in his first local interview. It is an engineering wonder. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Father-in-law's reminder pays off with $12.5M-jolt Feb 24, 2009
He plans to spend some of his winnings on a Lamborghini, the Italian super sports car, Goobie said. "My family comes first," he said. (London Free Press)
Marshall is not a possession Feb 21, 2009
There's this bloke called Altaf, see, an Indian man living here for the past couple of years, who is a fervent fan of Ferraris and Lamborghinis. So, last week, when he happened to see a Lamborghini parked outside his Redfern workplace last week, he was very excited and couldn't help but take a few photos. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night Feb 17, 2009
PJ Sparkles, Wolverine, and Lamborghini, and the future of toys. TELEGRAPH DATING. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Changes in store Feb 17, 2009
GTbabe has it going on like a 2008 Lamborghini Reventon. I d have to agree with Gordon on Mark Price though. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Motoring: Audi R8 V10 Feb 15, 2009
The low, wide, clean-cut transport of choice for the rich city boy in BBC1's Survivors showed Audi could make a viable Porsche 911 rival or a lower-cost Lamborghini, depending on your viewpoint ... This engine is related to the new V10 that is fitted to the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, the car whose transmission and, broadly, whose all-aluminium structure it shares ... Unlike earlier Lamborghini and Audi V10s, and for reasons of crankshaft strength, this one's cylinder-firing intervals happen... (Independent)
Leona Lewis denies 'flirting with Chris Brown' sparked Rihanna row Feb 12, 2009
that the couple were arguing in Brown's rented Lamborghini after attending a pre-Grammys party in Beverly Hills when Rihanna took the car keys and threw them out of the window. After failing to find the keys outside the car, Brown stormed back to the car and allegedly put his hands around Rihanna's neck. (Daily Mail)
Rihanna 'suffered horrific injuries after alleged assault by Chris ... Feb 10, 2009
A silver Lamborghini sports car leased by Brown at a cost of $2000 (1340) a day has been impounded by police as part of the investigation, as the alleged incident may have begun in the luxury vehicle. Brown's spokesman has yet to comment on the situation. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Bentley's new Speed Feb 9, 2009
FOR Lamborghini engine, superb Bang en sound system, all-wheel-drive traction. AGAINST Muted engine sound. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sarah KwakINSIDE THE NHL Feb 9, 2009
Maybe it's the faux hawk or his taste for UFC. Maybe it's the Lamborghini he drives or the small silver skull pinned to his skinny black tie. Whatever it is, though, it's not hard to see that Capitals defenseman has got a bit of an edge. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
The 88th annual Vancouver International Auto Show Mar 29, 2008
8) Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder As with every Lamborghini, the Gallardo Spyder adopts the stylistic principles of purity, athleticism and sharpness ... The designers of the Centro Stile Lamborghini have succeeded in creating an athletic body with a sports cars ideal dimensions. (The Asian Pacific Post)
''Bella Palazzo Introduces Bella Signature Luxury Lifestyle: Bella Woman (Femme)(TM) Bella Man (Homme)(TM) Bella You as you are (LGBT)(TM)'' Mar 27, 2008
Introducing Gatsby Desert Driving Tours In Cooperation with : A singular package including the Maserati Quattroporte for Bellas Contemporary Hillside in Scottsdale or varied individually designed packages to drive its Aston, Bentley GTC, Maserati, Porsche Turbo or Aston Martin Vantage Roadstar with options to select Ferrari, Lamborghini, and/or Rolls-Royce. Introducing Molina Fine Jewelers Bella Woman Bella Man and Bella Soirees. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Invitation to the AGM of Scania AB, 5 May 2008 Mar 25, 2008
He is also a member of the World Economic Forum in Geneva and is or has been a Board member of Raab Karcher AG and Germany s Tank & Rast AG. He is also an independent Board member of both Audi AG and Automobili Lamborghini Holding Spa. Gunnar Larsson was born in 1942. (BusinessWire)
Maserati is Ready to Party Mar 22, 2008
And I don't mean the super-duper sports cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Bugatti. Anyway, those last two are owned by Volkswagen (). (BusinessWeek)
CBS and Gameloft Use Real Phone Calls in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The Mob... Mar 20, 2008
FifPro, Lamborghini, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Lleyton Hewitt, Jonny Wilkinson or Robinho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights. (IGN Wireless Games)
Paradise lostHow a tiny Pacific island squandered its enormous wealth Mar 16, 2008
A police chief memorably bought a sleek yellow Lamborghini, only to find he was too portly to fit in the driver's seat. "We just didn't know how to handle it all," a barefoot islander told me as he played his guitar beneath a tree. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Gameloft Confirms Plans to Develop for iPhone with Over 15 titles in 2008 Mar 15, 2008
The mobile game developer and publisher announces its plans for Apple's handset. March 7, 2008 - As referenced during the company's keynote speech at the recent Game Developers Conference, Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of games for mobile phones, today confirmed its intention to develop over 15 mobile games built upon Apple's iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK). (IGN Wireless Games)
Greener cars in spotlight Mar 9, 2008
GENEVA: When Lamborghini and Hummer try getting in on the action, you know greener cars have come of age ... Lamborghini's new version of the Gallardo, its "cheaper" model at $222,000, is also designed to emit less CO2, the main greenhouse gas blamed for climate change. (India Times)
Gameloft Continues Winning Streak With Release of Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2008 Mar 7, 2008
FifPro, Lamborghini, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Llewton Hewitt, Jonny Wilkinson or Robin Ho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Judge Rules Against Chad Kroeger Before His Impaired Driving Trial Mar 7, 2008
Kroeger was stopped for speeding in his red Lamborghini in suburban Surrey, B.C around 2 a.m. on June 22, 2006 ... Stern also argued that the officer stayed too long on the scene with Kroeger while making arrangements to tow the Lamborghini to Kroeger's house. (ChartAttack)
Matte is all that: New cars lose their lustre Mar 6, 2008
Dull is the new shiny in the auto industry, where at least eight cars from General Motors Corp., Lamborghini, Audi and others sport a gleam-free matte finish ... A Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder with non-glassy matte paint finish is shown at the North American International Auto Show ... Because matte is a clear finish, it can go on over any paint color, from the gray-green of the Hummer HX to the robin's egg blue of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
* IT fair offers showcase for the weird and wonderful Mar 6, 2008
SPEEDY CONNECTIONS: Taiwanese manufacturer Asus has developed a bamboo-covered laptop along with a Lamborghini laptop complete with aerodynamic mouse AFP, HANOVER, GERMANY Thursday, Mar 06, 2008, Page 11 ... Other bling-bling novelties included a Giorgio Armani mobile phone from Samsung and a Lamborghini laptop complete with the sportscar maker's badge and partly made of leather -- yours to take home for 2,999 euros with an aerodynamic mouse with yellow go-faster stripes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cutting Edge Cars: The Thrills From Geneva Mar 6, 2008
They don't get any louder or prouder than the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. A bit of a mouthful admittedly, but the designation draws on the new car's reported metric power rating of 560PS. To you and I, that equates to around 552bhp. (Sky News)
Audi, other automakers want more U.S. production Mar 5, 2008
Reuters GENEVA A greener version of the sleek Lamborghini Gallardo and a European debut for Nissan's luxury Infiniti brand were bright spots amid the gloom as automakers faced a slowing market at the Geneva auto show on Tuesday ... Lamborghini, a unit of Audi, was also optimistic about sales in 2008 and showed off a lighter, faster version of its $222,100 Gallardo, which it said would emit 18% less CO2 ... Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann said his customers were rich enough not to let... (USA Today -- Autos)
VIDEO from Medialink and Lamborghini: Lamborghini Reveals New 'Gallardo Coupe LP560-4' Model Mar 5, 2008
NEW YORK, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian super sports car giant Lamborghini unveiled its new Gallardo Coupe LP560-4 at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday 4th March ... (See video from Lamborghini at: ) The new model to replace the former Gallardo Coupe features: -- A new 5 ... "The new Gallardo LP560-4 is a significantly enhanced version of what was already an extreme car," said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini SpA. "With an even more sharply defined character, the... (PR Newswire)
Porsche gets nod to take majority stake in VW Mar 4, 2008
Wiedeking has said that owning a majority stake would help Porsche work with VW whose brands include Audi, Skoda, Seat, Lamborghini, Bentley and Bugatti in developing new models, engines and other components. Analysts also say Porsche having a dominant and controlling stake in Volkswagen could help improve VW's weak showing in the U.S. a key market for Porsche. (MSNBC -- Business)
Digital underground Mar 4, 2008
Meyers's innovative clips for Missy smashes like "Get Ur Freak On" and "Work It" offered up a casual surrealism unusual for hip-hop: Elliott's jaw splays open to swallow a Lamborghini whole, and backup dancers shoot up from the ground like plants in springtime. Neither has made a video as clever, or watchable, since. (Boston Globe)
Revealed: Brabus Black Arrow Mar 4, 2008
The 224mph Black Arrow will set you back a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-rivalling 235,000. Your Say. (Autocar)
Chatting with Kenny Smith Feb 29, 2008
"Hmmm ... I don't know if he is faster than I was, but you know you got a Lamborghini and a Ferrari so it's just depending on who gets in gear quicker, but they are both fast.". You're not willing to concede that title as the fastest, huh. (InsideCarolina.com)
Melbourne's show stars Feb 27, 2008
Mid-engined Nagari takes design inspiration from the likes of Ferraris, Lamborghini, McLaren F1, as well as the original model. BMW s entry-level drop-top makes its Australian debut at the 2008 Melbourne motor show. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
World's first wooden sports car unveiled Feb 22, 2008
A U.S. design company has created the world's first wooden supercar, which would put both Porsche and Lamborghini in the shade with a staggering top speed of 240 mph, media reported Thursday. A U.S. design company has created the world's first wooden supercar "Splinter." (Xinhua Photo). (People's Daily Online, China)
ForbesAutos: Hottest coupes for 2008 Feb 20, 2008
Both figures include sports cars like the Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper, but exclude those from low-selling exotic brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini. Coupes status may be shrinking, but dont count them out just yet. (MSNBC -- Business)
Green goes mainstream Feb 17, 2008
You can now buy hybrid versions of Ford's F150 pickup, Volkswagen's Lamborghini Murcielago, and Daimler's Mercedes-Benz G55 SUV.. Carmakers have also been experimenting with new alternative fueled vehicles, propulsion designs, and technologies, ranging from dieselpowered and electric plug-in cars to new engine management systems and other devices that boost fuel efficiency. (Boston Globe)
Zambrano to open season for Cubs Feb 15, 2008
It's part of the reason Zambrano is driving a sleek, black Lamborghini this spring. "If you take it to Venezuela, you can go all speeds," he said, "but not here.". (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
VW's big plans Feb 14, 2008
And then there is a modular architecture for mid-engine sports cars such as the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Gallardo, perhaps including a more-affordable Bugatti. The final architecture, MLB, is the basis for new front- and all-wheel-drive vehicles such as the Audi A4 and A5/S5. (Globe and Mail)
Dempster predicts Cubs will win it all Feb 14, 2008
-- Last year, Carlos Zambrano boasted he would win the Cy Young Award and the Cubs would take the World Series. On Wednesday, before most of the pitchers and catchers had unpacked their gear, Ryan Dempster predicted the team will end its 100-year championship drought. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Luxury Cars Come With Huge Price Tags Feb 10, 2008
Lamborghini Reventon. Lamborghini Reventon ... 4 million, Lamborghini's new ultra-elite supercar Reventon has already sold out. (KCRA 3, CA)
Santana aftershock: Can the Indians keep Sabathia? Feb 6, 2008
If you get a half-price bargain on a Lamborghini, you still need to come up with $160,000. Shapiro has rebuilt the Indians around young players and an affordable payroll that reflects Cleveland's economic situation. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Automakers say shine-free matte finishes are the latest trend Feb 4, 2008
Dull was the new shiny at last month's North American Auto Show in Detroit, where at least eight cars from General Motors Corp., Lamborghini, Audi and others sported a gleam-free matte finish ... Because matte is a clear finish, it can go on over any paint color, from the gray-green of the Hummer HX to the robin's egg blue of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe ... Lamborghini, which made its first foray into matte last year with the metallic gray 1. (North County Times)
On The Money Feb 3, 2008
INVESTORS THROWING CURVES. Co. - the eponymous futures fund management company founded by the Boston Red Sox owner - is doing not nearly as well as his championship nine. (New York Post -- Business)
South Bay Getaway Feb 1, 2008
Downtown also has excellent window-shopping for car buffs, with Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Ferrari dealerships, plus the cute electric cars at Green Machines. Good to know. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Cars the NFL stars drive Jan 30, 2008
Emmitt Smith, the NFLs all-time leading rusher, says he sold the 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago that he once owned, even though it was the coolest car he has ever driven. It was Cowboy blue, with blue suede inside. (MSNBC -- Business)
Horsing around: Cowboy mounted shooting a Townsend family specialty Jan 29, 2008
"You can't go out and buy Lamborghini at Volvo prices," he said. "It's the same with a good horse.". (Missoulian, MT)
How the Super Rich Do the Super Bowl Jan 28, 2008
You could book a private jet to Phoenix, a palatial estate in a posh neighborhood, like Scottsdale or Paradise Valley, and a Lamborghini to roll around in for the weekend. Or, you could hire an all-service agency like TSE Sports tainment to do the heavy lifting for you. (ABC News)
Opinion: Secret behind Pats greatness? Use every option Jan 28, 2008
Josh McDaniels is the man with the keys to the New England Patriots Lamborghini. Its the perfect vehicle for the man who drives the leagues best offensive show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Foreboding creeps into Canada's financial sector Jan 22, 2008
Will I go out and buy a Lamborghini. No. Not this week, said a 53-year-old trader, who declined to give his name. (Globe and Mail)
That Ferrari Might Run on Vegetable Oil Someday: Doron Levin Jan 18, 2008
Unlike more common car brands such as Ford or Nissan, makers of so-called exotic cars such as the $222,000, 520- horsepower Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, sell only a few thousand cars worldwide a year. Lamborghini, whose emblem is a raging bull, sold 2,406 vehicles worldwide in 2007, up from 2,087 a year earlier ... Cars made by Lamborghini, owned by Volkswagen's Audi unit, emit more than 400 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
The Palazzo Las Vegas Celebrates Grand Opening Jan 18, 2008
A new 65,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch SpaClub and a unique Lamborghini showroom, gift store and cafe, will open shortly and two new exciting night club venues should be ready by Spring ... Other one-of-kind offerings include, Tony Award winning Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS, the world's largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Jay-Z's signature 40/40 Club and the Strip's first Lamborghini dealership. (PR Newswire)
Volkswagen Expects Record 2008 Sales on Demand for Skoda, VW-Brand Cars Jan 14, 2008
7 percent to 10,014 cars, while the Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy-based Lamborghini sports-car unit sold 2,400 vehicles, a 15 percent gain. To contact the reporter on this story: Chad Thomas in Detroit via. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Driving in the super bikes Jan 13, 2008
Yes it is the advent of the two-wheeled equivalents of the Porsche, Lamborghini and the Bentley which we are referring to, obviously with names like Yamaha, KTM and Kawasaki ringing loud and strong. For decades, motorcycles in India have stood purely for convenient and inexpensive transport through the city. (India Times, India)
