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This article originally appeared in the March 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. You can hire a chauffeur to squire you around Lake Como in a Maserati; you can even rent a Ferrari for your week in Tuscany if you’re so inclined. But perhaps, due to itinerary or budget, all you want is a taste of the luxury-car lifestyle …

This article originally appeared in the March 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Motorcycle enthusiasts needn’t feel left out of the test-driving fun during travels in Italy. The Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) allows bike lovers the chance to try out vehicles considered among the best in the world due to their sleek design and technical innovations. The Bologna-based Ducati …

This article originally appeared in the March 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. If Ferrari is all about racing and Lamborghini is all about style (gross generalizations, both!), then Maserati is all about luxury and drive-ability. A Maserati is, in a word, swellegant: Some of the sedans even come equipped with sets of luggage dyed to match the interiors …

This article originally appeared in the March 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Feruccio Lamborghini, born in 1916, was a Taurus, and so identified is he with his deluxe brand that its logo sports a bull. He started out building tractors, turning to the sportscar market in the 1960s and quickly ascending to its pinnacle. Because he was already …

This article originally appeared in the March 2016 issue of Dream of Italy. Updated 2018. Mention “exotic cars” to aficionados and the name Ferrari may be the first one off their lips. Italy’s most immediately recognizable car brand symbolizes speed and customization for legions of fans around the world. Its list of famous racing drivers is long, but includes the biggest …