The Maserati GranSport MC Victory is currently one of the main attractions of the International Motor Show Beijing, AutoChina, which opened to the public on Saturday, November 18th. The GranSport MC Victory, is being produced in a limited edition run of just 180 units, to celebrate the brand winning the Constructors’ Title in the 2005 FIA GT Championship. Available only in Maserati's racing blue livery it has a number of features that set it aside from the regular GranSport model, include carbon-fibre spoiler additions. It is on display in Beijing together with the Pininfarina-built Birdcage 75th concept car, making its Chinese debut at the show.

At the same time Maserati is developing rapidly on the Chinese market where sales figures in the first ten months of 2006 have gone up 65 percent compared to the same period in 2005. Maserati has been present in China since the summer of 2004. Over the last two years, the Trident brand has consolidated its presence in China by opening eleven dealerships in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Guangzhou.
 

Meanwhile a wonderful Maserati-branded event has been held to celebrate the launch of the new D&G fragrance The One in Bulgaria. The prestigious party which took place in Maserati’s plush Sofia showroom attracted more than 100 personally invited guests, with numerous personalities from show business and the local jet set present. "Like a true diva," D&G say, "The One is sensual, seductive and spectacular. The fragrance can be describes as Oriental Floral, with a strong personality and a contrasting golden sweetness," they add. Just like every other Maserati event, the launch of the new D&G fragrance had an elegant and exclusive atmosphere.