The New Ferrari 458 Italia

Italy’s prestigious carmaker Ferrari released its latest model in the Tuscan city of Orbetello at the weekend. The 458 Italia was presented by former Ferrari Formula One driver Jean Alesi at a show hosted by the town.

The new model combines the company’s internationally renowned reputation for speed with environmentally-friendly features while maintaining the stunning streamlined design for which Ferrari is known.

“Ferrari is a symbol that makes us proud all over the world, not only for its sports profile, but also because it is an example of a company which is ‘avant garde’ in matters of quality and technology,” said Italian transport minister Altero Matteoli at the launch.

Matteoli also underlined Ferrari’s sensitivity for the environment and praised its technological qualities.

“The car is of great value because it carefully combines attention for the environment as well as quality,” he said.

The Orbetello show, called Gustatus, also featured other products including an ecological car built by students from the Politecnico of Turin and other Made in Italy products.

“Gustatus is the testament of how the Made in Italy products are not in crisis, above all if they involve quality and creativity,” concluded Matteoli.