Maserati builds impeccably crafted and luxurious sport saloons that, though costly, are bargains compared with their much pricier competition. Founded in Bologna, Italy, in 1914 by the Maserati brothers (Alfieri, Ettore and Ernesto), the company got its start manufacturing high-performance racing machines. In 1937 the company was sold to the Orsi family, who moved the company's headquarters to Modena, where it has been located ever since. Though Maserati has changed hands several times throughout the years (Citroen and Ferrari were the most notable previous owners), Fiat took control in 2005 and is still at the helm today.
