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Maserati Levante Gets Wedged Under Bridge In California Following Police Chase

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The driver of a Maserati Levante has been lucky to survive a scary crash following a brief police pursuit.

The California Highway Patrol’s Oakland office recently shared images online of a white Levante that crashed into the underside of a freeway in Los Angeles.

SF Gate reports that the 32-year-old male driver of the Maserati refused to stop for an officer attempting to pull him over on 580 westbound and accelerated to over 100 mph (160 km/h). Police began chasing him before he exited the freeway at West Street and drove up an embankment, hitting the underside of the freeway and getting wedged there.

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“It was a short-lived pursuit,” Officer David Arias said. “He didn’t make it far before he exited and as soon as he exited, instead of going straight, he veered left, went off the ramp and then went up the embankment and collided with the underside of the freeway.”

California Highway Patrol say the driver was taken to a local hospital after complaining about being in pain. He will face charges for reckless evading, authorities confirmed.

“It’s unbelievable that he didn’t die,” Arias added. “It’s crazy that he lived.”

The damage sustained to the Maserati is comprehensive and it will clearly be heading straight to a scrapyard. The edge of the freeway underpass wedged into the roof of the SUV and had the SUV been just a few inches to either the left or the right, the driver could have very easily suffered lethal head injuries.

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Maserati Taps TomTom For Navigation And Connected Services In Upcoming Models

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When Maserati introduced the MC20 earlier this month, the company didn’t say much about the car’s 10.25-inch infotainment system.

That’s changing today as the Italian brand has tapped TomTom to provide maps, navigation software and connected services for the upcoming model.

While the MC20 won’t arrive until next year, users will be able to experience the TomTom features in the updated Ghibli, Levante and Quattroporte. The models will hit the road in October and come with features such as “IQ Maps, traffic, connected navigation services, destination prediction, and a premium user interface.”

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Since Maserati is embracing electrification with their upcoming Folgore range, the infotainment system will have EV services which show charging point locations and availability. The models will also have dynamic range mapping, which enables drivers to easily visualize their vehicle’s remaining range.

If owners can’t make it to their destination, they’ll be notified and pointed to a recharging or refueling station. They’ll also be presented with a cost comparison showing available stations within range.

The technology isn’t limited to the infotainment system as information – such as turn-by-turn directions, hazard warnings and speed camera alerts – will also be displayed in the instrument cluster. Users will also be able to customize the interface to suit their preferences.

In a statement, TomTom Automotive managing director Antoine Saucier said “We are delighted that our premium navigation will now power Maserati’s exclusive sports cars.” He added, drivers “will benefit from seamless connectivity and automatic over-the-air map updates so they can get in and get going.”

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