'Gran Turismo 7' gets Ferrari's Vision hybrid race car on Dec. 23

Gran Turismo 7 is adding a new vehicle to its in-game Vision stable. According to GT series developer Polyphony Digital, we're getting something from Ferrari this time. Similar to its predecessors, the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo gets capabilities production vehicles can only dream of having. The Ferrari concept car gets a "more extreme version" of the V6 engine found on the 499P hypercar the automaker plans to bring to next year's Le Mans endurance race. In the game, the single-seat hybrid will produce over 1,000 horsepower, with three electric motors for even more power.

Ferrari fans should keep their eyes out for an in-game quiz they can take to get early access to the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo.

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Jony Ive and Apple's CFO Luca Maestri may be contenders in Ferrari CEO position

Ferrari's CEO Louis Camilleri retired at 65 last week and now the exotic carmaker is in search of a new CEO to take over the reins of the legendary brand as it navigates its transition to hybrid technology. A recent Reuters report cites Apple's chief financial officer Luca Maestri as one of the possible candidates. Long-time Apple industrial designer Jony Ive, who left Apple years ago to form his own studio LoveFrom was also mentioned as a potential candidate.

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Android Auto is coming to select Lexus, Ferrari, and Infiniti models

After holding out, three automakers are finally bringing Android Auto into select models. Ferrari, Infiniti, and Lexus already all support Apple's CarPlay platform. Aside from these high-end automakers, one notable holdout is BMW. The car maker is still listed as "Coming soon." 

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2016 Canadian International Auto Show reveals an industry at the crossroads

VW's GTI Roadster concept was born in the Gran Turismo video game yet came to life in Toronto - Photo By Gadjo SevillaBy Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto, ON- The 2016 Canadian International Auto Show is heading into its last weekend. While highlighted by various snazzy concept vehicles a record number of vehicle launches at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the buzz in the floor show was a clear dychotomy of where the industry is at currently.

While many visitors were excited to see the latest in electrified vehicles and hybrid options, trucks and SUVs still drew large crowds of visitors who were earnest in trying out the vehicles as their next purchase.

One of my favourite parts of the AutoShow is the Auto Exotica section which displays exotic supercars and ultra luxe vehicles that most of us can only dream of riding in, much less owning.

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