[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you know the Earnhardt name, you’re familiar with the reliable cars and trucks offered at their dealerships, and their “No Bull” theme. But did you also know that the Earnhardt company also has a Maserati dealership right here in town? Maserati is an Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer. Founder Alfieri Maserati and his brothers began in 1914 in Bologna, Italy by first modifying and developing cars built by other companies, and ultimately evolved into a company that designed, constructed and sold its own vehicles. The Maserati brothers adopted a trident symbol as their logo, still used today. According to the Maserati website, family artist Mario Maserati designed the logo with inspiration from the famous statue of Neptune in Bologna, Italy. The Maserati company was acquired in the late 1930s by Adolfo Orsi and ultimately moved to its current site in Modena, Italy. Maserati has been part of the Fiat Group (now FCA) since 2005 and continues to manufacture and import sports cars and luxury sedans to more than 70 countries, according to the Maserati website. The year 2014 marked the Maserati company’s 100th anniversary and also saw a company sales record, with 36,500 cars delivered. That same year, the Maserati company presented the Alfieri, a concept car named after one of the founding brothers of the company. Maserati’s current offerings include the GranTurismo sports coupe and a convertible version; the GranCabrio, the sixth generation of the Quattroporte; the Ghibli executive sports sedan; and the newer Levante SUV. Maserati now covers every sector of the global luxury car market, according to their website. When you drive a Maserati, you know you’re commanding a car with a long history of quality and luxury. The Earnhardt Maserati dealership is located at 1521 E. Drivers Way in Gilbert, near Val Vista and the San Tan Freeway. Check out a Maserati today![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”32024″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” >
Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.
