10 Year-Old Boy Takes $206k Maserati for a Joyride then Crashes

The idea of swiping the keys of your father's car is something we probably all thought about at some point in our adolescent years. But how many of us really went ahead with the plan? Okay, you can put your hands down now…

One 10-year-old American boy in Hong Kong actually realized the idea and took his father's Maserati Gran Coupe, which was purportedly bought in 2009 for HK$1.6 million (US$206,000), for a crazy joyride near central Hong Kong.

The boy-trouble got the keys to the Italian sports car from an unlocked drawer and managed to drive off from the parking lot hitting another car in the process and continuing for another 300 meters (about 1,000 feet) on a busy road before he came to a stop and a by-passer called the police.

"Police arrested the 10-year-old for driving without a license and taking a conveyance without authority under the theft ordinance," said a police spokesperson, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

South China Morning Post reported that the child was released on police bail. While his offences can potentially carry a punishment of seven years in Hong Kong, the daily newspaper said that the boy would probably not be charged because of his age, but is still required to report to the police station at the end of the month.

Then again, now that he is home, we assume that's probably the least of his worries…

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Alfa Romeo Announces New 1.8-liter Turbo Engine with up to 300HP, Production Starts in 2013

The Fiat Group has revealed plans to produce a new four-cylinder turbo gasoline direct injection of Alfa Romeo on the ground of the Daughters of Mary Help of the company in Pratola Serra began in early 2013.

The Italian company said the all-aluminum engine has a displacement of 1.8 liters and integrate advanced technologies such as a 200-bar, direct injection of fuel, dual variable valve timing and a turbocharger with high efficiency. It will be available in several versions, the most powerful will develop 300 horsepower.

While the Fiat did not elaborate on the models provided for the new engine, said it was designed for use in both transverse and longitudinal, and agree to future emissions standards, both in Europe (Euro 6) and U.S. (Tier 2 Bin 5).

4C luxury sports coupe and sedan next delay in strips, to replace the current 159 most likely the first cars to get the new motor.

"This is a very important step for Alfa Romeo, as we continue to reposition our brand and prepare it for distribution. The United States remains our main objective, as we prepare for the introduction of 2013 models," said Harald J. Wester , Director of Technology and head of Fiat Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands.

"Dedication group-wide resources to develop specific solutions for power transmission to the specific needs of the Alfa Romeo is a reflection of a renewed effort we are putting on the development of this brand. This is the first step in a series of initiatives to implemented in the near future that combine the Alfa Romeo of its historical roots, as the charge of an Italian sports car brand, "he added.

 

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