Maserati’s Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato Special Edition Celebrates Wine
It’s a collaboration between the Italian luxury automaker and a famous Italian winery in honor of Tuscan style.By Natalie NeffPublished: Oct 14, 2025 8:16 AM EDT
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Here’s a luxury collab you might not have seen coming. Maserati has introduced a new limited-run model called the Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato, inspired by Italian winemaking family Marchesi Antinori and its Tuscan wine, Il Bruciato. The one-off creations are part of Maserati’s Fuoriserie personalization program.
The project is “a tribute to Italy, to the region, to the authentic beauty of Bolgheri—a gem on the Tuscan coast—and to one of its most iconic labels,” says Maserati.
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How, exactly, does a car embody the essence of a wine? According to the automaker, the special-edition Grecale demonstrates a precision of automotive engineering that parallels the artistry of viticulture.
(Is it so far off from drawing inspiration from a men’s suit or a cattle ranch in Texas? Shrug.)
Here’s where the project starts to feel like a high school English paper, though. Each Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato features details Maserati says are inspired by the wine’s character and origin. For example, the sheetmetal is finished in Alchimia Scarlatta paint, a rich red that changes hue under light thanks to a special Chromaflair pigment combining burgundy, copper-gold, and dark raspberry tones.Maserati
And then there is the sound system, a Sonus faber 14-speaker audio system designed to evoke what Maserati describes as “a sensory experience…like a glass of wine that tells the story of the land from which it comes.”
Renzo Cotarella, Marchesi Antinori’s CEO, said the collaboration reflects both brands’ pursuit of excellence. “As with a great car, what matters is not only technical perfection but the ability to make the everyday exceptional, combining identity, elegance and pleasure,” he said. “The Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato is a tribute to this essence and to the Bolgheri area.”
No word on pricing was not disclosed, and Maserati has not confirmed production numbers. Still, despite the luxury-ute-cum-wine marketing stretch, it‘s still a fine-looking ride, and if exclusivity is your thing, then here you go.
But for a couple of sketchy, short-lived gigs right out of college, Natalie Neff has had the good fortune to spend the entirety of her professional life around cars. A 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 1972 VW Beetle, 1999 Ducati Monster and a well-loved purple-and-white five-speed Schwinn currently call her garage home.
A More Rugged Mitsubishi Outlander Is Coming in 2026
The off-road-focused model will feature upgraded bodywork, drive modes, and Mitsubishi’s rally-bred Super-All Wheel Control system.By Natalie NeffPublished: Oct 14, 2025 7:07 AM EDTSave Article
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Mitsubishi Motors North America has confirmed that an off-road-focused version of its popular Outlander SUV will join its lineup for 2026. The new model will launch alongside a previously announced all-electric vehicle as part of the company’s Momentum 2030 “path to electrification” business plan.
Together, the two vehicles represent a push to expand and modernize Mitsubishi’s product range under its plan to grow sales, electrify its lineup, and refresh its dealer network. The automaker currently offers four vehicles, mostly aimed toward the “price conscious” end of the buying public.
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Mitsubishi says the off-road-intended Outlander will include specific bodywork, upgraded drive modes, performance enhancements, and unique interior materials designed for durability. The vehicle will also expand on the Trail Edition package currently offered for the Outlander by adding capability-oriented upgrades and styling features.
A major highlight will be a new version of Mitsubishi’s Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system, technology the automaker says was developed through the brand’s 12 Dakar Rally victories and World Rally Championship experience. This and other enhancements will allow adventurous “families to explore further beyond where the pavement ends,” says Mitsubishi.Mitsubishi
“Two exciting announcements to discuss upcoming vehicle launches proves the strength of our Momentum 2030 business plan,” said Mark Chaffin, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America. “When we announced our plan, we set ambitious goals for ourselves. The plan is underway right now, with the new 2025 Outlander already on sale, the updated Outlander Plug-in Hybrid coming soon, and today’s announcements of two more all-new vehicles coming in fiscal year 2026.”
Mitsubishi has yet to release images or detailed specifications, but Mitsubishi said more information, including the model’s name, pricing, and on-sale timing, will come later.
But for a couple of sketchy, short-lived gigs right out of college, Natalie Neff has had the good fortune to spend the entirety of her professional life around cars. A 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 1972 VW Beetle, 1999 Ducati Monster and a well-loved purple-and-white five-speed Schwinn currently call her garage home.
