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Ferrari CEO opens door on building crossover vehicle
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MILAN (AP) — Ferrari’s chief executive told investors Wednesday that the luxury sports car maker will look at building a crossover utility vehicle, but promised any model it produces would be unique and not compromise the brand’s exclusivity.CEO Sergio Marchionne has in the past colorfully disavowed Ferrari entering the utility vehicle segment. During the 90-minute investor call, analysts, one after the other, cautioned Marchionne about tarnishing the Ferrari name.Marchionne tried to assuage them.“The answer is, it probably will happen, in Ferrari style,” he told analysts. “Ferrari has been known historically to be able to redefine and define segments of the auto space.
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Chevy Sonic takes off 20%
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The refreshed 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT can now be had with 20 percent off MSRP at Steves Chevrolet-Buick, 1285 E. F St. in Oakdale.Sporting a new front and rear fascias, this subcompact comes with plenty of premium features – heated steering wheel, power-adjustable driver’s rear-park assist, and a 7-inch touchscreen Infotainment system that’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible, according to Alan Berg, who has 22 years of service at the family-owned and operated dealership.The Sales & Fleet manager at Steves Chevrolet-Buick also pointed out Sonic’s upgraded RS Package. Included are stylish features such as front fog lamps, integrated decklid rear spoilers, piano black accented instrument panel, and 16-inch aluminum wheels and the jet-black deluxe cloth interior.U.S. News & World Report ranked the Sonic among its top Subcompact Cars for 2017 based on its performance, interior, safety and reliability ratings.Standard for the fuel-efficient Sonic is the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission (EPA-estimated 26 miles per gallon city, 35 mpg highway) or the available five-speed automatic transmission (EPA-estimated 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway).For more information, call Steves Chevrolet-Buick at 209.322.4599 or log on to www.steveschevroletbuick.com.To contact reporter Vince Rembulat, email vrembulat@mantecabulletin.com.
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